1976
Rideauwood Addiction and Family services was given some startup funds from the Ministry of Health to begin an outpatient treatment program for individuals struggling with addiction issues. The first 5 day course with long term follow-up was initiated at various locations throughout the city.
 
1977-1981
Services were added for Family Members, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Teen and Parents Substance Abuse Programs. Monthly Education Information Sessions for the public were introduced. Later Health Professionals Training was initiated.
 
1985
The first School Based Substance Abuse Program was piloted. There are full treatment programs for serious alcohol / drug problems. As of 2002, Rideauwood was operating in 13 local high schools admitting 750 clients yearly.
 

1987-1992
Ministry of Health increased funding to cover all existing services; fees for core treatment ended. Demand increased nearly threefold, resulting in a waiting list of up to 12 months. Programs were modified to reduce waiting lists. Telephone intake screening was implemented and pretreatment and support services were initiated. Four schools funded by Ontario Ministries of Health Community and Social Services.
 
1993
Increase in demand for services created need for evaluation to ensure program excellence. Funding reduced by 2% as Social Contract strategy. Remained frozen to 2002.
 
1994
Development of a 3 year strategic Plan to address decreased funding and increase service demand. Fundraising becomes an essential direction to meet increase demand in services. Several new programs were implemented. School programs expanded to three new schools.
 
1996
Rideauwood Celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Over 850 clients served annually with over half served through fundraising events and donations. Ten schools now served. Problem Gambling Treatment begins with fundraising revenues seeing 60 clients yearly.
 
1997-2002
Implemented and received funding to double the Gambling Treatment Program capacity, as well as a program that supports family members. By 2002, Rideauwood was in 13 High Schools, including St. Mary's Home for pregnant teenagers. Clients and family members served annually reached over 2000. Gambling Treatment served over 200 in 2001 - 2002.
 
Entered into 2 year partnerships with two mental health programs to offer motivational support and counselling groups for homeless clients coping with both mental illness and addiction. At present these groups are only available to clients of CMHA and Salus. Alcohol / Drug Treatment opened to first group of Deaf clients.

Serving Ottawa and Area for more than 25 years!