If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction in Moncton, Freeport Recovery offers structured, private treatment that you can access quickly — without the months-long waitlists that characterize publicly funded addiction programs in New Brunswick.
We offer two pathways for Moncton residents: a fully online Virtual Treatment Program that delivers clinical-grade care from wherever you are, and a Residential Program at our CARF-accredited facility in St. Catharines, Ontario — accessible by a short direct flight from Moncton’s Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport. Both paths are clinically rigorous. Both can begin within days.
We support individuals from across Greater Moncton — including Riverview, Dieppe, Shediac, and the surrounding region — who are ready to make a real and lasting change.
Moncton is at the centre of a growing substance use crisis in New Brunswick. Overdose deaths in the city have risen in recent years, with fentanyl increasingly identified as a driver of fatal incidents. In 2024 alone, New Brunswick recorded 78 apparent opioid toxicity deaths — and Moncton, as the province’s largest and fastest-growing city, bears a disproportionate share of that burden. In the first half of 2024, naloxone was administered to an average of 53 opioid overdose patients per month across the province, according to Ambulance New Brunswick.
Beyond opioids, alcohol, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and prescription drug misuse affect thousands of Moncton residents each year — cutting across income levels, neighbourhoods, and backgrounds. Moncton’s rapid population growth, its role as an economic hub for the Maritimes, and the pressures of urban life have created conditions where addiction can take hold quickly and quietly.
The public system is under severe strain. New Brunswick’s auditor general reported in December 2024 that more than half of patients classified as high priority for addiction and mental health care waited longer than the provincial government’s own 14-day target — and for residential treatment specifically, some New Brunswickers have faced waits of three to eight months. The window when someone is ready and willing to seek help is fragile. Private treatment allows you to act on it immediately.
Many people in Moncton are surprised to learn that one of the most important decisions in their recovery is where they receive it. Here’s why leaving the city 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 entirely and gives your mind and body the space to reset.
Privacy and confidentiality. For many Moncton residents — especially professionals, business owners, and parents — seeking treatment close to home comes with real concerns about being recognized. Our facility offers complete privacy in a setting that’s far enough away to matter.
No disruption to your life while you’re away. 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 centre.
By Air (Recommended for Residential Clients) Fly from Moncton’s Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Direct and one-stop flights are available daily through Air Canada and WestJet. Flight time is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. Our St. Catharines facility is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes from Toronto Pearson via the QEW.
Total door-to-door travel time from Moncton to our facility: approximately 5 to 6 hours.
By Car The driving distance from Moncton to St. Catharines is approximately 1,600 km via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 401 — roughly 15 to 17 hours depending on route and conditions. Some clients prefer to drive, particularly if family members are accompanying them for drop-off.
If you need help planning or arranging transportation, our admissions team is here to make getting to treatment as straightforward as possible.
Freeport Recovery offers a full continuum of care designed to meet you where you are.
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. Clients typically stay for 30, 60, or 90 days depending on clinical need.
Evidence-based addiction treatment delivered entirely online — structured, confidential, and led by our clinical team. Designed specifically for individuals who cannot leave work, family, or other responsibilities. For many Moncton residents, this is the most practical and equally effective path to recovery.
Ongoing one-on-one support with a certified recovery counsellor, designed for individuals in early recovery or stepping down from residential care. Ideal for maintaining accountability and progress.
Recovery doesn’t end at discharge. Our aftercare programming keeps Moncton-based clients connected to their clinical team and peer community as they reintegrate into daily life — whether that transition happens from our residential facility or from the virtual program.
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.
The cost of private treatment is often one of the first concerns for Moncton 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 stand between someone and the help they need.
Yes. We regularly admit clients from across Atlantic Canada, including Moncton and the Greater Moncton area. Our virtual program is immediately accessible to any Moncton resident with an internet connection. For residential care, our admissions team is experienced in helping Atlantic Canadian clients plan travel to our St. Catharines facility, including flight logistics and transportation on arrival.
Our virtual program delivers structured, clinically led addiction treatment entirely online through a secure platform. Sessions follow a consistent schedule and include individual therapy, group programming, and regular check-ins with your care team. There is no commute, no relocation required, and no sacrifice in clinical quality. It is a legitimate, evidence-informed path to recovery.
In most cases, we can accommodate new clients within a few days of initial contact — often faster for virtual program enrolment. This is a significant advantage over the publicly funded system in New Brunswick, where high-priority addiction cases have waited well beyond the province’s own 14-day target, and some residential cases have faced waits of three to eight months. We don’t make you wait.
Most clients from Moncton fly. Daily flights from Moncton’s Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) are available through Air Canada and WestJet, with travel time of approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. Our St. Catharines facility is approximately 1 hour 20 to 45 minutes from the airport via the QEW. Our admissions team can help coordinate ground transportation from the airport.
Freeport Recovery is a private treatment facility. New Brunswick’s publicly funded health system covers provincially administered addiction programs, but not private centres like ours. 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.
Absolutely. Family involvement is an important part of recovery. Families can participate in family support and education programming remotely, and are welcome to visit our residential facility as appropriate. We’ll provide guidance on how best to support your loved one throughout treatment.
Residential treatment means living at our St. Catharines facility for the duration of your program — typically 30 to 90 days. It provides the highest level of care and is recommended for moderate to severe substance use disorders, or for those who have attempted treatment before without lasting success. Virtual treatment is delivered entirely online and is designed for individuals whose work, family, or financial circumstances make relocation difficult. Both programs are clinically structured and led by our team.
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.
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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