Addiction Treatment in Southwestern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario is a large region, and the options differ from one community to the next. People in London, Windsor, Guelph, Waterloo, Kitchener, Stratford and Chatham can all reach publicly funded addiction services, and private care is also an option. This guide explains the choices and how Metamorphosis Centre for Change, in Delhi, Ontario, fits in.
Publicly funded services across Southwestern Ontario
Several communities in the region have publicly funded withdrawal management and addiction services. Examples include the residential withdrawal management service at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor, which is medically supported and has a set number of beds, and a withdrawal management centre at Guelph General Hospital. Waterloo Region and London also have listed withdrawal management and community support services. Publicly funded services are generally covered by OHIP, which means no fee for eligible services.
Bed availability changes often, and services usually require an assessment or referral. Call the service before you travel, and ask what happens if no bed is open.
For help finding the right service in your community, call ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600. It 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. Many people from Southwestern Ontario choose a private stay when they need a bed sooner or want a private room and a set length of stay. Some people from London, Windsor or Guelph will drive a long way, so plan the trip and the first day in advance. 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. The program runs from home, which can suit people who are far from the centre.
All Metamorphosis services are HST exempt. For a checklist of what a written quote should include, see our guide to private addiction treatment costs in Ontario.
Public and private care compared
A public service may suit you if you can wait and want no fee. A private program may suit you if you need a bed sooner, want a private room, or need a program that fits around work and family. Some people use both. Your assessment will help decide the safest route.
How to start
Call 1-705-429-3870 or email info@MetamorphosisCentre.ca. Have ready the substances you use, how long you have used them, your current medication, any health conditions, and your insurance details.
Frequently asked questions
Are Southwestern Ontario addiction services covered by OHIP?
Publicly funded services are generally covered. Private residential programs, including Metamorphosis, are not.
Can I start with the online program from Southwestern Ontario?
Yes. The program runs from home. Whether it suits you depends on your assessment.
Where can I get help finding a service near me?
ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 can explain the options. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.