Your Loved One

Is someone you care about struggling with drugs or alcohol?

Are you unsure about where to turn to get them the help they need? Reach out. We want to help.

Our compassionate and knowledgeable staff can help you and the person you care about decide next steps and navigate detox, recovery and ongoing support options. They can also provide suggestions about how to approach the subject of addiction and getting help with your friend or family member. Contact us to discuss your options in confidence.

If your friend or loved one is ready to make a change for the better our abstinence-based recovery program can give them the comprehensive support they’ll need to get back to living a healthy life. The live-in program, lifetime aftercare and optional transitional housing we provide together with our Pre-Treatment program means we will be there for them at all stages of their recovery journey.

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“For anyone trying to work on addiction this is what is needed, certainly what I needed…It has been a night and day experience [compared] to other facilities.” ”

– Tamarack Participant

Tamarack’s Unique Structured Program

Established, respected and trusted – Tamarack has been providing addictions recovery services in Winnipeg for nearly 50 years. In that time, we have built a reputation for helping those struggling with addiction get the assistance they need.

We have also developed effective relationships with many partners and donors who continue to demonstrate their confidence in our provision through their ongoing support. Our program is:

Our annual surveys show that 83% of applicants reported that they chose Tamarack because “it was recommended by someone I trust.”

Our program is:

Evidence-Based and Effective

Our graduates achieve above-industry average sobriety rates and maintain a high (self-rated) quality of life.*

Affordable

We work with you, your family and/or the person you care about to manage the costs of treatment in a way that is fair and ensures treatment is equitable and accessible.

Accredited

Tamarack has achieved Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada so you can be assured that our services meet the highest standards of professionalism, quality and safety.

A Residential Setting

Delivered in a residential setting that models a healthy family-like atmosphere – It’s comfortable, caring and safe, but it’s not a resort – our participants work hard at their recovery and take responsibility for many household tasks while in the program, developing important life skills that give them a better chance at long-term recovery.

Live-In

This allows participants to focus fully on the work that is needed to overcome addictions, heal and build the skills that will support a lifetime in recovery. It’s common to have concerns and questions about managing employment or family commitments while in treatment. Please don’t let this stop your loved one from seeking help. We can work with them to address many of these issues.

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Getting started is easy with three simple steps:

We understand that starting the process of making a change can feel overwhelming. Don’t struggle on your own. Reach out today.

We want to help you make a plan so you can get the help you need. We won’t judge you or pressure you to choose our program, we’ll just listen, provide some guidance on the next steps that could be right for you and answer any questions you may have.

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Step 1: Contact Us

You can get in touch by phone, email or by using our Get Started form.

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Step 2: Be Supported

We’ll talk to you about your situation, answer your questions and offer personalised guidance on the next steps that could be right for you.

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Step 3: Begin Treatment

This could be starting our pre-treatment program or accessing other support services. Either way, we’ll help you make a plan to start your journey to recovery.

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How we can help YOU.

It can be difficult to encourage someone with a drug or alcohol problem to seek help and make a change. We understand.

Our years of experience providing recovery services have shown us that the best recovery results come to those who want to change and are well prepared to take on the challenges they will inevitably face on their journey to a healthier way of life. That’s why we don’t provide intervention-style services.

What we DO provide is the opportunity for you and/or your loved one to meet with one of our counsellors to discuss your situation in confidence, without judgement or any pressure to participate in our program. This free, confidential meeting helps us to point you and the person you care about in the direction of services that can help now and as they progress on their recovery journey.

Get in touch. We offer a number of contact options to suit you.

Look after yourself too. There are a number of local self-help groups for friends and family-members who are affected by someone’s addictive behaviours. You can find out about these services on our FAQs and Resources section. Our social media and blog posts can also be a source of ongoing support and information for you or someone you care about. Follow us on social media.

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