Addiction Treatment in Durham Region
Residents of Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby and the rest of Durham Region can reach addiction care through public services, private programs, or a combination of both. This guide sets out the choices, what each one costs, and how Metamorphosis Centre for Change in Delhi, Ontario, fits into the picture.
Publicly funded services in Durham Region
Durham Region has publicly funded addiction and withdrawal services. Lakeridge Health, for example, lists addiction support services and withdrawal management services among its programs. New publicly funded treatment capacity has also been announced for the region, including a HART Hub in Oshawa for people facing homelessness and addiction. Publicly funded services are generally covered by OHIP, which means there is no fee for eligible services.
Access often depends on an assessment or referral, and availability changes. Ask the service directly about current openings and the intake steps.
For help finding the right public service, call ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The private option at Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis is a private, fee-for-service centre in Delhi, Ontario. People from Durham Region usually travel to the centre, which is a longer drive than the public services in the region. A private stay can start sooner than a public waitlist, and it gives you a choice of room type and length of stay. OHIP does not cover the Metamorphosis program fee.
Published Metamorphosis rates
These rates come from the current Metamorphosis price list. Ask for a written quote before you commit.
- Medical detox: $5,000 for a 5-day minimum, plus $1,000 for each extra day.
- Inpatient residential, 4 weeks: $19,900 shared, $24,100 semi-private, or $28,300 private.
- Online outpatient program, 4 weeks: $4,975. The 6-week option is $7,450. This runs from home.
All Metamorphosis services are HST exempt. To understand what OHIP covers and what it does not, read our page on OHIP coverage for addiction treatment.
When a private program makes sense
Some Durham residents choose a private program because they need a bed sooner, because they want a private room, or because the online program fits their work and family life better. Others use a public service for detox and then consider a private program for the next stage. Your assessment will help decide which route is safest for you.
How to start
Call 1-705-429-3870 or email info@MetamorphosisCentre.ca. Be ready to share the substances you use, how long you have used them, your current medication and health conditions, and your insurance details.
Frequently asked questions
Are Durham Region addiction services covered by OHIP?
Publicly funded services are generally covered. Private residential programs, including Metamorphosis, are not covered by OHIP.
Can I start with the online outpatient program from Durham Region?
Yes. The program runs from home. Whether it fits your needs depends on your assessment.
Where can I get help finding a public service?
ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.