Saskatoon Detox
Welcome to the Saskatoon detoxification page. Typically, when individuals or their family members are looking for detox resources they are in crisis. With crisis bring confusion. Where can I get help? How fast can I get in? This page will help you navigate the detoxification system in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Central Referral Lines for Saskatoon Detox and Online Nursing Support
There is currently no central referral line for Saskatoon detoxes. Please contact the detoxes directly (see below).
For general medical questions related to medications or withdrawal symptoms contact HealthLine, toll-free at 1(877) 800-0002. HealthLine provides confidential health support and information, provided by health professionals (registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, etc.) 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Do You Need Treatment? Do You Need Detox?
People often confuse the term ‘detox’ with ‘treatment’ so let’s clarify what both words mean. Detox means dealing with the physical aspects of consuming too much drugs or alcohol. The length of stay in a typical Saskatoon detox is overnight to 7 days. Many clients are discharged after one overnight stay because there is so much demand for beds in a typical Saskatoon detox.
Treatment, on the other hand, typically lasts several weeks up to 90 days and focuses on the mind more than the body.
Saskatoon Detoxes Don’t Address the Psychological Aspects of Addiction
The majority of detoxes don’t provide counselling or talk therapy. If you are looking for a program that addresses the psychological aspects of drug addiction or alcoholism consider residential treatment. Our addiction program, Sunshine Coast Health Center, is a short 25 minute flight from Vancouver and admissions can be scheduled within a few days. Sunshine Coast also has a medical detox so no clean/sober time is required prior to admission. For more information contact our Admissions Coordinator toll-free at 1(866) 487-9010, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or go to our Contact Us page to send us an email.
Most Detoxes in Saskatoon are No Charge
If you are a resident of Saskatchewan there is no charge for the detox programs listed below.
Don’t Detox Alone
Think again if you are considering detoxing alone at home. Detoxing from alcohol or certain drugs combined with alcohol can be life-threatening. If you are travelling to a detox facility avoid driving: take a taxi, bus or have a sober friend or family member drive you. If your admission for alcohol detox is delayed consider small sips of alcohol rather than going cold turkey during the hours leading up to your detox admission. For more information on withdrawing from alcohol refer to the following alcohol information page.
Adult Saskatoon Detox Programs
Brief and Social Detox is for adults 18 and older. This facility is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Clients can self-refer. 12 beds for the brief detox and 12 beds for the social detox. Withdrawal is supervised by and EMT and registered nurses.
Brief and Social Detox (previously Larson House)
Mental Health & Addiction Services
201 Avenue O South
Saskatoon, SK S7M 2R6
Phone: (306) 655-4195
Fax: (306) 655-4196
Website: www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/your_health/ps_mhas_adult_brief_and_social_detox.htm
The Lighthouse
Stabilization Emergency Shelter
304 2nd Ave
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1L1
Phone: (306) 653-0538
Fax: (306) 665-7770
E-Mail: hello@lighthousesaskatoon.org
Website: www.lighthousesaskatoon.org
Note: The Stabilization Emergency Shelter provides 20 co-ed beds for a social detox service. It also provides beds for people who are under the influence and need a place to sleep (8p.m to 8a.m.). Clients will be monitored by trained staff in case of emergency.
Youth Saskatoon Detox Programs
Calder Centre has a 6-bed medically supervised detox for youth 12-17 years of age. Clients can stay for 4-10 days. This facility is open 24 hours and 7 days a week.
Youth Stabilization Unit – Calder Centre
2003 Arlington Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7J 2H6
Phone: (306) 655-4526
Fax: (306) 655-4527
Website: www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/your_health/ps_mhas_child_and_youth_youth_stabilization.htm
Detox Programs Located Outside of Saskatoon, Within Saskatchewan
If you are looking for other detox programs in Saskatchewan visit the Regina Detox Program page at www.reginadetox.com. For detox programs located in other regions of Saskatchewan visit the medical page at www.canadadrugrehab.ca.
Private Saskatoon Detox Programs
There is no private detox program in Saskatoon, However, in British Columbia, Sunshine Coast Health Center has a private, 5-day, fee-for-service residential detox. For more information visit the Fees Schedule page or call toll-free 1(866) 487-9010.
Private Alcohol and Drug Detox Programs
There is no private detox program in Saskatoon. However, in British Columbia, Sunshine Coast Health Center www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca has a private, 5-day, fee-for-service residential detox. For more information call toll-free 1(866) 487-9010 or contact by e-mail at info@schc.ca.
