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Addiction Services - Adult Detoxification

Renfrew Recovery Centre is a voluntary inpatient detox setting offering medically supported withdrawal services from alcohol and other substances, as well as gambling stabilization in a safe and supportive environment.

Provides a structured environment to support people withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. There is also crisis stabilization for people who gamble.

A 24 / 7 service that helps people detoxifying from alcohol and other drugs in a safe, controlled setting.

Services may include:

  • stabilizing health
  • assessment
  • information sessions
  • introduction to self-help groups
  • addiction treatment planning
  • discharge planning
  • referral to other programs/services

Contact Details

Renfrew Recovery Centre

Address
1611 Remington Road NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 5K6
Telephone
403-297-3337
Tollfree
310-0000 then dial 403-297-3337, 1-866-332-2322 (24 hour Help Line)
Fax
403-297-4592
Hours of Operation
Available
24 hour service
Note

Telephone inquiries available 24/7

Walk in admissions daily 7:00 - 7:15 AM

Limited late-day admissions available by arrangement. Call 403-297-3337 press 3 to inquire.
Access
Service Providers May Include
addiction counsellors, client care assistants, doctors, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
  • Adults 18 years and older who need detoxification from substance use
  • Clients must be going through acute withdrawal for potential admission - having used substances or alcohol in the last 72 hours
  • Client must be safe to remain at Renfrew Recovery Centre - with no active suicidal ideation or plan
  • Clients must bring home medications as Renfrew does not have pharmacy services. Not having home medications may affect potential admission
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

For more information see Renfrew Recovery Centre

Renfrew Recovery Centre is a voluntary inpatient detox setting offering medically supported withdrawal services from alcohol and other substances, as well as gambling stabilization in a safe and supportive environment.

Admissions are daily. Clients usually remain at the centre for 5-8 days but stays can vary depending on the severity of the withdrawal or post detox treatment planning. Visitors are not allowed. Services are confidential, effective, voluntary and covered under AHC.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Recovery Alberta