If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction in Kelowna, Freeport Recovery offers structured, private treatment that you can access quickly — without the lengthy waitlists that define publicly funded programs in British Columbia. Our residential facility is located in St. Catharines, Ontario, and while the distance may seem significant at first, it represents exactly the kind of focused separation from familiar environments that meaningful recovery often requires.
We support individuals from across the Okanagan — including West Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Vernon, and Penticton — who are ready to make a real and lasting change.
Kelowna and the broader Okanagan region have been among the hardest-hit communities in British Columbia’s ongoing overdose crisis. BC has experienced some of the highest per-capita overdose death rates in Canada, and the Interior Health region — which includes Kelowna — has consistently reported some of the province’s most alarming figures. Fentanyl-contaminated supply, methamphetamine, and alcohol-related harms are all significant contributors to the crisis affecting Okanagan residents.
Beyond opioids, alcohol addiction, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and prescription drug misuse affect thousands of Kelowna-area residents each year — spanning income levels, neighbourhoods, and demographics. Kelowna’s seasonal tourism economy, isolation for some rural residents, and the pressures of a rapidly growing city have all contributed to elevated rates of problematic substance use.
The publicly funded treatment system in BC is under severe strain. Wait times for residential treatment through publicly funded programs can stretch weeks to months. For someone who has found the courage to ask for help, that delay is not just frustrating — it can be fatal. Private treatment allows you to act on the window of readiness immediately.
Leaving the Okanagan for treatment may feel like a big step — but for many people, that distance is precisely what makes recovery possible.
Distance from triggers. Recovery is harder when you’re surrounded by the same people, places, and routines that reinforced substance use. Residential treatment in St. Catharines puts meaningful physical distance between you and the environment you’re stepping back from.
Privacy and confidentiality. Kelowna is a tight-knit community. For many residents — particularly professionals, business owners, and parents — seeking treatment locally comes with real concerns about being recognized. Our facility offers complete privacy in a setting far removed from your everyday world.
A dedicated treatment environment. Our St. Catharines facility is purpose-built for recovery — offering outdoor space, physical fitness programming, and wellness modalities that are difficult to replicate in any urban or semi-urban centre.
No disruption to your life back home. Our admissions team handles the logistics. You focus on getting well; we take care of everything from intake through to discharge planning and aftercare.
Our treatment facility is located in St. Catharines, Ontario. Kelowna residents typically travel by air, with direct and connecting flights available from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Hamilton International Airport (YHM).
Flying from Kelowna:
Ground transportation from Toronto Pearson to our facility:
If you need help arranging travel 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 Kelowna 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 Kelowna-based clients connected to their clinical team and peer community as they reintegrate into daily life in the Okanagan.
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 cost is often one of the first concerns for Kelowna 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 British Columbia, including the Okanagan Valley. Our admissions team is experienced in helping BC residents navigate the logistics of travelling to Ontario for treatment, including flight coordination, transportation from the airport, and communication with families back home.
Most Kelowna clients fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) or Hamilton (YHM). From the airport, our St. Catharines facility is approximately one hour by car. Our admissions team can help coordinate transportation from the airport if needed.
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 BC, where wait times for residential treatment can stretch weeks to months. We understand that the moment someone is ready to seek help is precious — we won’t make you wait.
Freeport Recovery is a private treatment facility. Provincial health plans cover publicly funded addiction programs, not private centres. We 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 those 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 travelling from Kelowna 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. Kelowna-based family members can participate remotely or visit our facility as appropriate. Our team will provide guidance on how best to support your loved one throughout their 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 Kelowna-area clients specifically choose private residential treatment outside their home region 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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