Northstar Recovery

Our distinct addiction recovery programs are tailored for women, offering a gender-specific, trauma-informed approach.

The Northstar Recovery program serves as a foundation for residents to rediscover their true selves post-addiction trauma.

Cultural Consideraions

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The Northstar program incorporates spiritual teachings, workshops, and components of traditional Indigenous culture, envisioned and overseen by elders and knowledge keepers from local First Nations communities.

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Case
Management

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A personal case manager coordinates with clients at each of our locations to ensure they are being heard and their special requests and appointments are coordinated.


Case Manager provide general support and advocate for clients' needs. They also connect with the families to provide updates on the clients' journeys.

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Introspective

Writing

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Introspective writing, which involves personal reflection and self-examination through writing, can play a crucial role in addiction treatment for several reasons. It serves as a therapeutic tool that helps individuals understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours associated with addiction.

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Education
Components

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Each week at Northstar, participants delve into key topics, from the science behind addiction to practical coping mechanisms and relapse prevention. Led by experts and drawing on real-life experiences, the series provides valuable insights and strategies for overcoming addiction.


Each week at The Castle, workshops and personal reflection exercises help individuals develop a deeper understanding and a tailored approach to recovery, all within a supportive community environment.


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Mindfulness

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Practiced through meditation, breathing exercises, and mindful observation, it enhances emotional regulation, reduces stress, and improves decision-making. By cultivating a mindful presence, individuals learn to recognize and detach from triggers, paving the way for more effective coping strategies and a deeper, more sustainable recovery from addiction.

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Core

Programming

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We have two distinct programs, each crafted with a structured set of therapies, activities, and educational sessions designed to support individuals in their recovery from substance use disorders.

​Each program is tailored to meet each person's unique needs, incorporating various therapeutic approaches that include individual counselling, group therapy, educational workshops on addiction and recovery, skill-building sessions for coping with cravings and triggers, and activities that promote physical well-being, mental health, and social skills.

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Therapeutic
Support

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Our therapeutic support programs integrate evidence-based therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices tailored to individual needs.


Supportive group sessions encourage community building and shared learning, while individual counselling offers personalized guidance. Additional approaches at each location complement traditional treatments, ensuring a well-rounded recovery journey.

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Additional Programs & Services

in addition to our standard program, the following Programs and Services may be available.

Access to supports for Disordered Eating include Counselling, our Registered Dietician and Nutritionist, and on-site Chef prepared meals,

Disordered Eating Support

Meditation, in the context of Yoga, is the art of stilling the mind and connecting with the present moment, allowing us to access a deeper sense of awareness.

Yoga & Meditation

Neurofeedback therapy is a noninvasive procedure that measures a patient’s brainwaves and provides the patient with real-time feedback about how the brain is functioning.

Neurofeedback

Music therapy is a form of treatment that uses music within the therapeutic relationship to help accomplish the patient's individualized goals.

Music Therapy

The Northstar Program  is designed to appeal to the senses and promote a feeling of overall well-being, with comfortable shared bedroonms, or, subject to availability, a limited number of private bedrooms are also available.

Private Room Availability

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*Supplemental program offerings like additional classes, non-standard therapeutic counselling, disordered eating supports, and private rooms are subject to counsellor, practitioner, and space availability.

**Northstar Recovery may, from time to time, provide clients with access to new services and offerings free of charge while we evaluate a provider. These services and offerings are not included in a regular treatment program, and are not reflective of the standardized level of service that is made available to all residents of our programs. These additional evaluation services may be discontinued at any time.