I was so depressed that I just stayed in my room and avoided my friends.

At Rideauwood I discovered that there really is strength in numbers.

I kept wondering if I had a problem WITH ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.

At Rideauwood I was able to stop asking questions and find answers.

My son was gambling a lot and my relationship with him was getting worse.

At Rideauwood I learned that my own journey was as important as his.

Since the pandemic, more people need counselling. We work with other organizations to help you access the support you need when you need it.

“Worry. I lived with it 24/7. I woke up many nights in a cold sweat wondering where my daughter was.”

“I’m a single mom and my son’s all the family I’ve got. Our relationship was great when he was little but as he got to be a teenager he got in with a group of friends and started using.”

“I lived with my Dad which was really good except when he was drinking. When he was drinking I got so stressed and worried.”

Wondering about substance use,
behavioural addictions or mental health issues?

You're not alone. We're right here.

Youth and Young Adults

Parents and Families

Rideauwood. We're specialists.

We focus on issues of substance use, behavioural addictions and mental health. We also specialize in compassion.

With over 45 years of specializing in innovative, evidence-based treatment for substance use, behavioural addictions and mental health issues, Rideauwood is a community leader.

Rideauwood has over 45 years of expertise.

Our clients choose the approach that is right for them.

Both clients and their families are important to us.

We are a committed, caring community of professionals.

We work with our community partners to ensure everyone finds the support they need.

Our alumni are part of the Rideauwood community. We are here for them too.

“After completing the Adult Program at Rideauwood I am feeling much lighter. I am proud of the changes I’ve made.”

– Alumni, Rideauwood

There is no "right" path—only the path that you choose.

We have a wide variety of programs and approaches, and each client is empowered to choose what works best for them.

Rideauwood Community Partners


Please note that Rideauwood’s reception is closed on Monday, June 24th. If you are in crisis or in need of immediate support, please contact the Distress Centre of Ottawa at 613-238-3311.

For any urgent items, please contact us by email using the form on our Contact page.

Thank you.


Veuillez noter que la réception de Rideauwood sera fermée le mardi 24 juin. Si vous êtes en situation de crise ou avez besoin de soutien immédiat, veuillez communiquer avec le Centre de détresse d’Ottawa au 613-238-3311.

Pour toute demande urgente, veuillez nous contacter par courriel en utilisant le formulaire sur notre page Contact.

Merci.


Please note that Rideauwood is closed the afternoon of Friday, June 13th. Please also note that on Monday, June 16th, Rideauwood’s reception is closed but our services are still operating. If you are in crisis or in need of immediate support, please contact the Distress Centre of Ottawa at 613-238-3311.

For any urgent items, please contact us by email using the form on our Contact page.

Thank you.


Veuillez noter que Rideauwood sera fermée l’après-midi du vendredi 13 juin. Veuillez également noter que la réception de Rideauwood sera fermée le lundi 16 juin, mais nos services continueront d’être offerts. Si vous êtes en situation de crise ou avez besoin de soutien immédiat, veuillez communiquer avec le Centre de détresse d’Ottawa au 613-238-3311.

Pour toute demande urgente, veuillez nous contacter par courriel en utilisant le formulaire sur notre page Contact.

Merci.


Please note that Rideauwood’s reception is closed on Monday, June 9th. If you are in crisis or in need of immediate support, please contact the Distress Centre of Ottawa at 613-238-3311.

For any urgent items, please contact us by email using the form on our Contact page.

Thank you.


Veuillez noter que la réception de Rideauwood sera fermée le lundi 9 juin. Si vous êtes en situation de crise ou avez besoin de soutien immédiat, veuillez communiquer avec le Centre de détresse d’Ottawa au 613-238-3311.

Pour toute demande urgente, veuillez nous contacter par courriel en utilisant le formulaire sur notre page Contact.

Merci.