We support individuals seeking recovery from alcohol and substance use. Treatment is personalized, because no two recovery journeys look the same. If you’re unsure whether our program is the right fit, our admissions team can talk it through with you confidentially.

Yes. Recovery often involves more than substance use alone. At Vida Nova Recovery Centre, our trauma-informed treatment approach supports the emotional and psychological challenges that often exist alongside addiction, helping you heal as a whole person.

Our residential treatment program is six weeks long, beginning with medically supported detox and stabilization, followed by structured therapeutic care, holistic healing, and aftercare planning. 

No. Treatment begins with detox and stabilization as part of your care at Vida Nova Recovery. From the moment you arrive, your physical health, sleep, and nutrition are supported in a medically supervised environment. 

Your days are structured around individual therapy, group sessions, wellness practices, reflection, and recovery planning. Each part of the program is designed to support physical, emotional, and psychological healing.

Our program uses medical assisted treatment alongside evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. These approaches help build emotional regulation, coping skills, and relapse prevention strategies. 

Yes. Privacy and confidentiality are central to care at Vida Nova Recovery. From your first inquiry to your time in treatment, your personal information and recovery journey are treated with care and discretion.

Where appropriate, family involvement can be an important part of recovery. Family participation may be included as part of your treatment and aftercare planning.

Yes. We welcome guests from across Canada and beyond. Many people choose treatment away from home to create space from familiar triggers and fully focus on recovery. 

Yes. For guests travelling from outside the province, our admissions team can help guide travel planning, arrival coordination, and the steps leading up to admission so the process feels clear and supported. 

For many people, distance can create the space needed to step away from daily stress, familiar environments, and unhealthy patterns. Choosing residential treatment away from home can offer privacy, focus, and a stronger reset.

Yes. For international guests we help make the journey to treatment as smooth as possible. Our team can provide guidance around travel planning, airport coordination, accommodations, and care preparation, so you feel supported before you even arrive.

Recovery continues beyond residential care. Before discharge, you’ll work with your care team to create a personalized aftercare plan, including next steps, referrals, and ongoing recovery support. 

If alcohol or substance use is affecting your health, relationships, work, or ability to function day to day, residential treatment may help. If you’re unsure, starting with a confidential conversation is often the best first step.

Getting started begins with a confidential conversation. Our admissions team will listen, answer your questions, and help you understand your options, availability, and next steps. Every situation is different, but treatment can often begin sooner than you might expect.

Our treatment team can help assess your needs and support you through the application process with NL Health Services. This may place you on the waitlist for publicly funded residential treatment options within Newfoundland and Labrador. Public funding is available to eligible residents of our province.

Yes. For individuals outside Newfoundland and Labrador, or for residents seeking more immediate admission, a number of private-pay placements are available. Our admissions team can discuss financing options and help you explore the best path forward, confidentially and compassionately.