If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction in Drummondville, Freeport Recovery offers structured, private treatment that you can access quickly — without the lengthy waitlists that come with publicly funded programs in Quebec. Our residential facility is located in St. Catharines, Ontario, approximately 5 to 5.5 hours from Drummondville via the A-20 West and QEW, providing the focused distance from familiar environments that meaningful recovery often requires.
We support individuals from across the Centre-du-Québec region — including Victoriaville, Trois-Rivières, Bécancour, and the surrounding communities — who are ready to make a real and lasting change.
Quebec is in the midst of a worsening addiction crisis — and Drummondville and the Centre-du-Québec region are not exempt. According to the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), 2024 was the deadliest year on record for drug overdose deaths in the province, with 645 confirmed or suspected fatalities — more than double the number recorded just two years earlier. Unlike most other Canadian provinces, where opioid deaths declined in 2024, Quebec’s numbers continued to climb. Fentanyl and other potent synthetic opioids were detected in the majority of those deaths, and stimulant involvement has also risen sharply.
Beyond opioids, alcohol, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and prescription drug misuse affect tens of thousands of Quebec residents each year, cutting across income levels, communities, and demographics.
The public treatment system in Quebec is under serious strain. Residential rehabilitation centres (CRDs) routinely operate with waitlists, and the challenge of finding an available bed — let alone a timely one — is a reality for many families. For someone who has found the courage to ask for help, waiting weeks or months is not just frustrating — it can be dangerous. Recovery windows are fragile, and private treatment allows you to act on them immediately.
Many people in Drummondville are surprised to learn that one of the most important decisions in their recovery is where they receive it. Here’s why leaving the region often produces better outcomes:
Distance from triggers. Recovery is significantly harder when you’re surrounded by the same people, places, and routines that reinforced substance use. Residential treatment in St. Catharines removes you from that environment and gives your mind and body the space to reset.
Privacy and confidentiality. For many Drummondville residents — especially professionals, business owners, and parents — seeking treatment close to home comes with concerns about being recognized. Our facility offers complete privacy in a setting that’s far enough away to matter.
No disruption to your life here. Our admissions team handles everything. You focus on getting well; we handle the logistics from intake through to discharge planning and aftercare.
A therapeutic environment. Our St. Catharines facility offers access to outdoor space, physical fitness, and wellness modalities — the kind of healing environment that’s difficult to replicate in an urban or regional setting.
Our treatment facility is located in St. Catharines, Ontario, approximately 540 km from Drummondville. Most clients travelling from the Centre-du-Québec region arrive by car.
Driving from Drummondville: Take the A-20 West toward Montreal, then connect to the A-30 West (Autoroute de l’Acier) toward the Ontario border. Continue into Ontario via Highway 401 West or the South Shore route, then take the QEW toward Niagara to St. Catharines (Exit 47 or your GPS destination). Estimated drive time: approximately 5 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes depending on traffic and border/bridge crossing at the Ontario–Quebec line.
Travelling from nearby communities:
If you need help arranging transportation to our facility, our admissions team is available to assist. We want getting to treatment to be the easiest part of this process.
Freeport Recovery offers a full continuum of care designed to meet you where you are — whether you need intensive residential support or flexible virtual treatment.
Our flagship program. You live at our facility full-time and engage in a structured daily schedule of individual therapy, group sessions, wellness activities, and personal development. Residential treatment is the most effective option for moderate to severe substance use disorders, and clients typically stay for 30, 60, or 90 days depending on clinical need.
For Drummondville residents who cannot leave work, family, or other responsibilities, our virtual program delivers evidence-based addiction treatment entirely online. Sessions are structured, confidential, and led by our clinical team. This is a legitimate, evidence-informed path to recovery — not a lesser alternative.
Ongoing one-on-one support with a certified recovery counsellor, designed for individuals in early recovery or those stepping down from residential care. Ideal for maintaining progress and accountability after completing residential treatment.
Recovery doesn’t end at discharge. Our aftercare programming keeps Drummondville-based clients connected to their clinical team and peer community as they reintegrate into daily life.
Freeport Recovery provides treatment for a wide range of substance use disorders, including:
Alcohol
Cocaine
Amphetamine
Opioid
Benzodiazepine
Prescription Drug
Cannabis
Many clients arrive with co-occurring concerns — anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health challenges alongside their substance use. Our integrated approach addresses both simultaneously.
At Freeport Recovery, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment. Every client receives a personalized care plan built around their substance use history, mental and physical health, goals, and lifestyle. Our clinical team combines evidence-based therapies with a range of experiential and wellness-based modalities:
Our facility is CARF accredited and LegitScript certified — independent third-party verifications that our programs meet rigorous standards for quality and safety.
We know that the cost of private treatment is often one of the first concerns for Drummondville residents and their families. Freeport Recovery partners with Medicard to offer flexible payment plans, making private care more attainable. Our admissions team will discuss all available options with you transparently and without pressure — because financial concerns should never be the reason someone doesn’t get the help they need.
Yes. We regularly admit clients from across Quebec, including the Centre-du-Québec region. Our admissions team has worked with Quebec residents from a wide range of backgrounds — professionals, parents, students, and individuals from all walks of life. We’re experienced in helping people navigate the logistics of travelling to Ontario for treatment, including transportation planning and communication with families.
Most clients from Drummondville reach our St. Catharines facility in approximately 5 to 5.5 hours via the A-20 West and QEW. Travel from nearby communities like Victoriaville or Trois-Rivières is similar, typically between 5 and 5.5 hours depending on your starting point and traffic.
In most cases, we can accommodate new clients within a few days of initial contact. This is a significant advantage over publicly funded programs in Quebec, where waitlists for residential rehabilitation are common and can stretch for weeks. We understand that the window when someone is ready and willing to seek help is precious — we don’t make you wait for it.
Residential treatment means you live at our facility in St. Catharines for the duration of your program — typically 30 to 90 days. It is the most comprehensive level of care and is recommended for moderate to severe substance use disorders, or for individuals who have attempted treatment before without long-term success. Virtual treatment is delivered entirely online and suits individuals with work, family, or financial constraints that make leaving Drummondville difficult. Both programs are clinically structured and led by our treatment team.
Absolutely. Family involvement is an important part of the recovery process. We offer family support, education, and counselling throughout treatment. Families can participate remotely or visit our facility as appropriate. Our team will provide guidance on how to best support your loved one’s recovery.
Our admissions team will send you a complete packing list after your intake call. In general, you’ll want comfortable clothing for therapy sessions and physical activities, personal hygiene items, any prescribed medications, and a few personal comfort items. Electronics policies vary — our admissions team will advise you on this during intake.
Yes, completely. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our practice and is protected by law. Your treatment at Freeport Recovery will not be disclosed to employers, family members (without your consent), or any other parties. Many Quebec-based clients choose private residential treatment specifically because of the privacy it affords — particularly those who value discretion within their local community.
Recovery is possible, and it begins with one step forward. Start your journey today and let us walk beside you every step of the way.
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