Rideauwood is a community leader and a specialist in substance use, behavioural addictions and mental health issues.

We are deeply committed to creating a compassionate and caring culture where clients feel empowered to make choices that work for them.

Our depth of experience stems from our more than 45 years of supporting clients with our expertise, compassion and care.

Rideauwood opened in 1976 with funding to provide four programs and services to approximately 450 clients each year. More than 45 years later, Rideauwood now offers over fifteen programs for clients including youth and young adults, adults, families, parents and support persons.

All Rideauwood programs are based on evidence-based best practices with adaptability and collaboration in mind. Consistently high levels of client satisfaction and dedicated, passionate staff ensure that we continually evolve our services and client experience to meet emerging needs.

We actively search for funding sources as well as strategic partnerships that allow us to expand our service offering for clients in need of support.

Why Rideauwood?

We are specialists.

Rideauwood has helped individuals in our community explore substance use, behavioural addictions and mental health issues for over 40 years.

We are collaborative.

Clients choose from comprehensive programs delivered by Rideauwood and its partners in schools, community health centres, hospitals, inpatient and outpatient programs.

We are adaptive.

Clients work with Rideauwood counsellors to choose a treatment plan that supports their unique goals, including abstinence and harm reduction.

We are compassionate.

Every member of the Rideauwood team is committed to supporting the wellbeing of each client in a respectful, caring and compassionate way.

Client Stories

Rideauwood alumni and counsellors share their stories and insights for individuals and families who might be exploring options for themselves.

Working at Rideauwood

Individuals interested in careers, field placements, counsellor’s aide and volunteer positions will find rewarding opportunities at Rideauwood.

Rideauwood partners with

Rideauwood provides access to short-wait counselling services through Counselling Connect, which helps youth, young adults and adults who are dealing with substance use, gambling or gaming use challenges, or supporting a family member or loved one who is. 

Whether you are an existing client of Rideauwood, on the waitlist for our other services, or just exploring your options, we recommend starting with a Counselling Connect session!

The wait for services is short, and you can schedule your appointment online in a quick and easy single-session format.

Help is just a click away.