Residential Addiction Treatment in Ontario

How We Treat At Inpatient Rehab

We offer evidence-based and comprehensive treatment to you and your loved ones.

Specialized For Your Needs: Dedicated Care Team

At Trafalgar, every client is assigned to a care team. Care teams include dedicated Clinical Psychotherapists, Addiction Counsellors, a Registered Nurse, and a member of the Management team.

So when we start working with you, your care team will provide a circle of care to holistically support you in an individualized way. They enhance continuation of care within each aspect and across all phases of your treatment.

These teams capitalize on Trafalgar’s core competencies and strengths of each team member.

Components of Our Program:

A woman is happy after her inpatient rehab treatment in Trafalgar residential addiction treatment centre in Toronto, Ontario

Psychiatry Consultation

You will get Psychiatric Assessment for your individualized treatment and will be able to see them as many times as needed.

A woman is happy to receive individual therapy for alcohol and drugs at Trafalgar.

Individual Therapy Sessions

You will receive one-on-one 3 individual therapy sessions EACH WEEK. 2 sessions will be administered by a Master’s level registered therapist. 1 session will be with dedicated addiction counsellor that will support with discharge planning, relapse preventation, and tailoring the skills you learn to live a sober life. administered by a Master’s level registered therapist.

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Addiction Counselling

You will have 24/7, unlimited access to registered Addiction Counsellors for support and mentoring.

💡 Learn the Difference Between

Therapist vs. Addiction Counsellor

What distinguishes their roles is the difference in education, training, experience and professional accountability. – A therapist enables you to tackle deep trauma and unresolved issues that fuel your addiction. – A counsellor helps you handle emotional distress during your recovery process with healthy habits on a daily/weekly basis.

Group Therapy

You will participate in 3-4 hours of psychoeducation and/or group counselling every day, following morning meditation or motivation. 12-steps meetings are also offered in our programs.

Our group session topics include Anxiety, Analyzing Behaviours, Co-Dependency, Distress Tolerance (DBT), Emotional Regulation (DBT), Interpersonal Effectiveness (DBT), Anger Management, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Goal Setting, Relationships Workshop, Musical Expression, Community Building, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, Holistic Healing Coach, Somatic Workshop, Co-ed and Gender-Specific Group Counselling.

We also offer Evening Meditation (optional).

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Withdrawal Management

In case you demand or need it, your withdrawal process is administered by Ontario licensed physicians.

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Support For Your Family and Loved Ones

An addict's family receives therapy and spend the day together.

Family Therapy

At Trafalgar, therapy for family members of our clients is an important component of the treatment.

Family Therapy improves the effectiveness of treatment for both you and the family members struggling with your addiction.

Our primary goal is to heal and strengthen your family bond – turning family members’ resentment and anger into love and understanding for you.

Minimum of 2 x 90-minute family sessions are included in your residential treatment program with an option to utilize weekly one-on-ones as family sessions.

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Every partner receives support therapy for their loved one's drug or behavioural addiction program at Trafalgar.

Partner Support Therapy (PST)

Unlike family therapy, PST sessions focus exclusively on the partner’s own emotional and mental well-being.

We include this therapy to help YOUR PARTNER navigate through a difficult time.

We call it partner but the term “partner” includes spouses, partners, parents, siblings and children.

30-day program includes 4 x 50-minute sessions | 60-day program includes 8 x 50-minute sessions | 90-day program includes 12 x 50-minute sessions

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Discharge and Lifetime Aftercare Support

Completion of Residential Treatment

You’ll check in with a member of your Care Team within 24-48 hours of discharge.

You’ll participate in 4 x transitional sessions (1 session per week on-site or virtually) with a member of your care team. These transitional sessions can be either individual or family therapy sessions.

Your sessions must be used within 30 days of discharge to ensure a healthy transition from inpatient treatment to daily life.

After discharge, you’ll have direct access to Addiction Counsellor’s phone.

On-Site Aftercare Groups
Our weekly Aftercare Group meetings provide a continuation of a supportive, non-judgmental environment in which you can explore and share coping strategies for triggers and daily life struggles.
Virtual Aftercare Groups
You can also participate in our Aftercare Groups virtually through our secure platform every week.

Delicious and Nutritious Meals, Every Day

Many who suffer from addiction and other mental health issues tend to have poor nutritional habits.

It is therefore important that individuals going through addiction treatment eat properly and are exposed to the benefits of maintaining a healthy diet.

Nutrition in Meals of Inpatient Addiction Treatment in Toronto, Ontario.

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres prides itself on the quality of food we provide.

Our chefs are highly skilled at preparing meals that are healthy, well-balanced and of course, delicious.

We are happy to accommodate clients with food allergies and other dietary needs/restrictions.

We also work with clients to educate them on how to maintain a healthy diet.

How Do You Know If You Need Residential Treatment?

History of A Heavy Addiction:

Residential, or another term used commonly is inpatient, is suggested if you have a heavy addiction. For example, if you’re coming off of a history of alcohol or heroin use, then it’s helpful to be supported in a facility that can provide you with withdrawal management. In this scenario, doctors at Trafalgar Residence can provide withdrawal medication for you to taper off alcohol or heroin in a safe way.

Not Able to Stop:

Inpatient treatment is suggested If you are simply not able to stop using or behaving in that destructive manner. Because in a residential environment, you will be in a safe bubble where you won’t be able to access that drug or behaviour because you’ll be monitored.

Safe Environment:

If being at home is not a safe environment, it puts you at risk of using. Or perhaps you’re alone and you have a tendency for self-harm or suicidal ideation. In these situations, the residential treatment is probably the best option.

Because when you’re going through therapy, sometimes the emotions get stronger or more distressing before it gets better. That’s why you want to be in an environment where you can be supported 24/7.

Stopping cold turkey is not advised, and it can be very harmful and might actually lead to death. Therefore, if you are choosing to stop a substance such as alcohol or heroin, definitely speak to your doctor. And if you’re choosing outpatient, make sure your doctor does provide you with the proper withdrawal management or send you to the hospital or a detox facility.

Detox to Manage Withdrawal:

Withdrawal is an immensely difficult process to put your body through. It is even more difficult when not done at a treatment facility or appropriate treatment center.

At Trafalgar, our residential treatment program does not directly offer a detox treatment but we will connect you to a medical detox centre via an external service provider for the process.

Medical detox usually takes around 3 to 7 days but can vary from person to person. During this time you will be monitored and supported by medical professionals who know what you are experiencing.

Once confirmed by the professionals that you no longer require medical supervision you can begin your addiction treatment process at Trafalgar.

Medication Needs:

Another benefit is you do have access to a psychiatrist online, so if you have medication needs, then you have someone that can address those right away.

Residential is also helpful if you have thoughts of self-harm or suicidal ideation. This way you can be in a safe place and have counsellor support 24/7.

Overall factors like safety, medication, withdrawal, support, flexibility and your motivation should affect your decision when choosing a treatment option.

Benefits of Residential Addiction Treatment

We offer evidence-based and comprehensive treatment to you and your loved ones.

Security

While residing with us, you will be protected from the outside triggers and influences that may perpetuate your addiction problem.
You will be expected to abide by the rules, actively participate in all group sessions, individual therapy sessions, and other activities, such as fitness, yoga, and art therapy.
You will become part of the Trafalgar family and will be expected to respect other members of the family.
While in our care, your family or loved ones can rest easy knowing that you are in a safe environment and working hard on regaining control of your life.

Structure

We will instill a daily routine and structure into your life.
You will be expected to get up early in the morning, join the other residents for breakfast, engage in the days’ treatment activities, participate in other programs, and interact with fellow residents.
At the end of the day, you will have time to reflect on the day’s accomplishments complete any assignments, enjoy a wonderful dinner, engage in some leisure activities, and get ready for lights out at 10:45 pm.

Community

We know, addiction is an isolating disease. But this is not the case in our rehab centres.
While in treatment, you will become part of our community.
You will grasp that you are not alone in your struggles with addiction.
Others in the same position will bring a sense of comfort and understanding.

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