How to Choose An Addiction Rehab Centre in Ontario

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who administers treatment? Therapists or Addiction Counsellors?

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  Therapists and addiction counsellors play an equally important and collaborative role in the treatment process. What distinguishes their roles rests with the difference in education and training, experience and professional responsibility.

  At Trafalgar our master’s level, registered therapists develop and administer treatment programming, provide individual therapy, and facilitate specialized group sessions.

  Our addiction counsellors, some of whom are in recovery themselves, act as mentors, lead group sessions and provide clients with personal guidance and support.

• Will private insurance companies cover the cost of treatment?

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  Most insurance companies do recognize treatment with Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres and provide coverage. However, insurance coverage is dependent on the company you deal with and your individual plan. Rest assured we will support you in providing your insurance company with the information required to submit a claim.

  Please contact us for details.

• Is the addiction program provided 12-step based?

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  Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centre’s programs are NOT 12-step based. We do however provide clients with the option and facilitate participation in 12-step programming.

• Do they offer a wide range of treatment programs, and do they offer a choice in location?

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  Trafalgar operates a residential treatment centre and a virtual outpatient treatment program. Each treatment program provides unique and distinct services, though the core focus of each facility is to treat the underlying mental health issues fuelling an addiction.

  The Trafalgar Residential Rehab Centre is located in Erin, Ontario. At this inpatient facility, our experts treat behavioural and substance addictions, mental health and concurrent disorders.

  Our Virtual Addiction Treatment Program also offers a structured and comprehensive program that you can receive in the comfort at your home. You can receive Virtual Treatment not only in Ontario but also in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

• Do they quote extremely high success rates or provide recovery guarantees?

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  If success rates are quoted, be sure to understand exactly how success is defined. Are they referring to the successful completion of treatment, or sobriety for some period of time? If so, what period of time and what are the qualifying conditions for “success”?

  Be sure to understand exactly what the guarantee covers. No one can guarantee recovery. Because it is a lifelong journey. What makes Trafalgar one of the leading Canadian treatment centres is the fact that we provide a solid foundation for recovery and are there to support clients if they encounter problems once they leave our care. We ensure that realistic expectations are set and achieved. Our guarantee provides for re-admission into treatment should the client encounter problems or relapse. Ask your admissions advisor for details.

• Can they provide details about all elements of their treatment program?

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  At Trafalgar, all elements of the treatment program are clearly explained.

  In fact, after speaking to one of our admissions advisors, you can be provided with a comprehensive weekly schedule detailing all program elements.

• What services are provided to the client after they complete the treatment program?

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  At Trafalgar we offer virtual Aftercare at if the client wishes to receive it.

• Will residential clients be safe and secure?

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  While in our care, a client’s family or loved ones can rest easy knowing that the client is being supervised 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has access to therapists, counsellors and medical help if needed.

• What do we expect from our clients?

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  For the duration of a client’s stay with us, they are expected to abide by the rules, actively participate in all group sessions and individual psychotherapy sessions.

  Clients become part of the Trafalgar family and are expected to respect other members of the family.

• Do they charge sales tax (HST)? Is treatment eligible for a medical tax credit?

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  Since all Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centre’s programs delivered are supervised and under the guidance of registered health professionals (Clinical Psychologist, Registered Social Workers, etc.) our programs are considered Health Service and are therefore HST exempt.

  Treatment with Trafalgar qualifies for a medical tax credit. To submit your medical tax credit claim you will be required to provide proof of payment, an invoice from Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres and a letter from our Clinical Psychologist confirming that treatment was required.