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Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services - Drug Treatment Court

Record #: 68968272 |  Last Full Update: 9 Apr 2026

Description and Services
Description (Service)

Court specifically designed to serve persons who have legal charges related to problematic substance use

  • day treatment groups, individual counselling for substance use and related mental health concerns,
  • assistance with basic needs and job search/readiness
  • education upgrading in conjunction with weekly appearance in court
  • successful participants receive sentence that does not involve going to jail
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Eligibility Individuals 18 years and up

  • with outstanding Criminal Code charge that is related to drug addiction or a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charge

  • must be approved by the Crown Attorney, Rideauwood, and the Drug Treatment Court judge

Languages English, French
Application Access to this program only available through the Court. If eligible, encourage applicants to speak to their Defence Attorney, who can obtain application packages from the Crown Attorney's office. Individuals can request application consideration through their lawyer or available Duty Counsel.
Location & Accessibility
Service Area Ottawa
Address

312 Parkdale Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4X5
Canada

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Physical Access Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office 613-724-4881
Fax 613-724-4873
Email admin@rideauwood.org
Website https://www.rideauwood.org/
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