If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction in Fredericton, Twelve Mile Recovery at Rodman Hall offers structured, private treatment that you can access quickly — without the lengthy waitlists that define publicly funded programs in New Brunswick. Our residential facility is located in St. Catharines, Ontario, approximately 13–14 hours from Fredericton by car, or a short flight from Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ).
For many Fredericton residents, that distance isn’t a barrier — it’s part of the treatment. Meaningful recovery often requires removing yourself from familiar environments, routines, and relationships that have reinforced substance use. We make that transition as simple as possible.
We support individuals from across the Greater Fredericton Area — including New Maryland, Hanwell, Oromocto, Lincoln, and surrounding York County communities — who are ready to make a real and lasting change.
Fredericton is in the midst of a worsening addiction crisis. In 2025, Fredericton police reported responding to more than 113 overdose calls requiring medical intervention — already exceeding the total of 109 calls logged across all of 2024, and with months still remaining in the year. Officers described overdose responses as “pretty much a daily occurrence.” Police also warned of an increased presence of fentanyl in the local drug supply, often mixed with other harmful and unknown substances that complicate naloxone reversal.
Provincially, New Brunswick recorded 78 apparent opioid toxicity deaths in 2024 — with fentanyl detected in 57 per cent of those cases, according to New Brunswick Public Health. It marks two consecutive record years for fentanyl-involved deaths in the province. In nearly 91 per cent of substance toxicity deaths recorded between 2020 and 2024, two or more drug classes were present simultaneously — a sign of how complex and dangerous the current drug supply has become.
Beyond opioids, alcohol, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and prescription drug misuse affect tens of thousands of New Brunswickers each year, cutting across income levels, neighbourhoods, and demographics. Fredericton — as the provincial capital, a university city, and a rapidly growing community with a metropolitan population exceeding 125,000 — is not immune.
The public treatment system is under serious strain. New Brunswick’s own auditor general reported in December 2024 that more than half of high-priority addiction and mental health patients waited longer than the province’s own 14-day target for care — and the health minister acknowledged that some individuals face waits of three to eight months for publicly funded residential treatment. When someone is ready to ask for help, waiting months is not just frustrating — it can be fatal. Private treatment means you don’t have to wait.
Many people in Fredericton are surprised to learn that leaving the city is often one of the most important decisions in the recovery process. Here’s why:
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 entirely, giving your mind and body the space to reset.
Privacy and confidentiality. Fredericton is a small city with tight-knit communities — government, legal, academic, and military circles where reputations matter. Seeking treatment close to home can feel exposing. Our facility offers complete privacy in a setting that’s far enough away to matter.
No disruption to your transition. Our admissions team handles everything from intake through to discharge planning and aftercare. You focus on getting well; we handle the logistics.
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 centre.
Our treatment facility is located in St. Catharines, Ontario, approximately 1,300 km from Fredericton. Most clients travelling from the Fredericton area arrive by one of two routes:
By air (recommended): Fly from Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Flight time is approximately 2 hours. Our admissions team can assist with coordinating pickup or ground transportation from the airport to our facility in St. Catharines, which is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Pearson via the QEW South.
By car: Travel west on the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 2) through Edmundston and into Quebec, continuing west on Autoroute 20/Highway 401 through Montreal to Toronto, then south on the QEW to St. Catharines (Exit 47). Estimated drive time: approximately 13–14 hours depending on traffic and border conditions. Some clients prefer to drive, bringing a vehicle for use during family visits or discharge.
Travelling from surrounding 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.
Twelve Mile Recovery at Rodman Hall 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 Fredericton 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 Fredericton-based clients connected to their clinical team and peer community as they reintegrate into daily life back home.
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 Fredericton residents and their families. Twelve Mile Recovery at Rodman Hall 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 Atlantic Canada and New Brunswick, including Fredericton and the surrounding region. Our admissions team is experienced in helping people navigate the logistics of travelling from New Brunswick for treatment — including flight coordination, ground transportation, and communication with families back home.
The most convenient option for most clients is to fly from Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) — a roughly 2-hour flight — and arrange ground transportation to our St. Catharines facility, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from the airport. Clients can also drive via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 401; the drive is approximately 13–14 hours. Our admissions team can assist with transportation planning.
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 New Brunswick, where residential treatment wait times have been reported at three to eight months, and even high-priority cases routinely wait beyond the province’s own 14-day target. The window when someone is ready and willing to seek help is precious — we don’t make you wait for it.
Twelve Mile Recovery at Rodman Hall is a private treatment facility and is not covered by New Brunswick Medicare. Some private health insurance plans, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and group benefit plans may cover partial or full costs — we recommend checking with your provider. We also offer flexible financing through our partnership with Medicard, which provides structured payment plans to make private treatment more accessible. Our admissions team will walk you through all available financial options before you commit to anything.
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 Fredericton 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. If you’re flying, pack light; our team can help coordinate what you need.
Yes, completely. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our practice and is protected by law. Your treatment at Twelve Mile Recovery at Rodman Hall will not be disclosed to employers, family members (without your consent), or any other parties. Many Fredericton-based clients — including those in government, military, professional, and academic roles — choose private residential treatment specifically because of the privacy it affords.
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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