Alwood has been providing addiction treatment for youth since 1981.  Alwood is a 14 bed treatment centre (8 male and 6 female).  Alwood is located in a rural setting about 1/2 hour west of Ottawa.  Alwood is a 100% smoke free program.  Our team of qualified, professional staff have many years of counselling experience.  We offer commitment, dedication and hope to youth with substance abuse issues, within a safe and supportive environment.

program description

Alwood Treatment Centre provides substance abuse treatment for youth (male & female) ages 16 - 22, through an intensive four month residential program. The program utilizes a strength based, non-judgmental approach respecting diversity.

Our mission is to assist youth with substance abuse issues in achieving their goal of abstinence and developing a healthy lifestyle.  This is achieved through a program designed to:

• prepare youth to return to the community as healthy substance free individuals by assisting them in developing a recovery plan that includes appropriate coping skills, self esteem building, life management training and reduction of high risk behaviours
• promote healthy family lifestyles and relationships by assisting families in dealing with the impact of the substance abuse and helping them develop coping strategies and strengthen communication patterns
• provide prevention and education to youth and the community as to the consequences of substance abuse, and familiarize them with community resources