Henwood Treatment Centre

Program wise it’s a very good program. Otherwise being run by Alberta health services is a horrible mistake. Politics in this program are ridiculous. They teach you how to have positive communication skills yet if you speak up about anything wrong that’s going on in their program they do not like it and they will make you sign a contract if you say anything out of line. And if you continue to speak your opinion on how things should be run they will discharge you. I would recommend any other treatment such as pound makers etc. this was a way better program and always run by Adak and now that it’sRun by Alberta health services it’s run like a hospital and we all know how the hospitals are being run in Alberta right now

I am now entering my 19th yr clean since I left Henwood Treatment Program, in 1997 I graduated shortly after my 21st birthday...That is where I spent my 21st birthday to be honest. Best journey of my life. I still remember so many from my track and hope they found their way and am sad I lost touch. Deloris. P with wolfey was a huge loss in connection, and a few others who I am always wishing well. I honestly didn't think I needed the help but am so glad I went through with it. Once you decide to be done, you are done. I was somewhat rebellious to the therapists that only had the book knowledge in how to help gives others new healthy coping skills, it made me so unengaged until a staff member asked me what was up and I said I would just like someone real, someone who walked down those dark paths and found their way out....I will never ever forget Bev. C. She truly was my saving grace. I only hope to return the favor in helping others find their healing too. A few years back I lost my original grad coin, and so many bad things and tests were coming at me regarding my strength in my will in my addiction, I almost broke. I have turned my house upside down trying to find it with no luck and decided to call the staff to see if there was anyway possible to have another one made. They did, the day I received it, I opened the mail on a public bus and burst into tears of joy. I don't care if I looked stupid it was like a will came back to me I had been missing for so long. To some it is just a coin, to me it symbolizes strength and will, and I felt so naked without it. So thank you for doing that for me, and all the support you give to all who seek healing, I hope to join the other side next time I am out there, as I have been accepted into a Addiction Counselling, just got to save my pennies and believe it will happen as I KNOW THIS IS MY JOURNEY. <3 <3 <3 I have learned that in helping others it heals me...it is my new healthy addiction and it can be yours too! I did it and so can you!! THANK YOU FROM MY DEPTHS OF MY SOUL. Your friend Suzy Joe

I attended Henwood 3 yrs ago. I ended up being singled out by two staff members who share an office. Why they decided they did not like me, I'm not sure, but they did not disguise their contempt for me at all. It was also very awkward to overhear other female staff members behaving in a very catty manner when talking about a certain staff member they did not get along with. Needless to say the environment seemed to be a tad TOXIC, not a very healthy setting for someone seeking help with their recovery. I got the impression that some staff were just going through the motions - not very passionate about their work or helping the clients. I don't recommend this place. Try Poundmakers, I heard it's great and anyone can go.

If accepted after 4-6 week waiting period, you can expect a warm healing stay at Henwood. The program fosters a healthy life style by promoting essential self love and recreational exercises. The counselors will support and reciprocate your efforts. You will be in good hands here.

I graduated on September 4, 1987. I have been sober ever since and led an extraordinary life as a recovered alcoholic. THANK YOU for setting me on an extraordinary path!

While they did help me quite a bit when i was in the main lobby one day waiting to speak with a couple of the main people who run the place i over heard them talking down on me and making fun of me behind my back very unprofessional you should not be making fun of people with addictions just trying to get help and better there lifes

Life changing. First time ever in a treatment facility was skeptical before but truthfully, I miss it everyday. It was def out of my comfort zone at first but when accepted the help, what I walked out with was priceless. Interest I never knew I had or that I newly acquired when I started to care about me and the associations...family that I have also gained(counsellors, peers, NA) will always be forever close to my heart. Some days I think maybe I have had bumps in the road or relapses just to justify going back. Life was lonely and isolated before covid and Henwood and now I always feel a solitude knowing there's another place I can call home.

Been here 2 times in a 2 year time span, I am 100 percent sober now. The place is gorgeous with beautiful scenery and very caring counselors. They give you the tools to cope with addiction and how to create a plan for when you leave. Very happy with them, if I ever relapse again ( I won't) I'd be going here for sure