Muskoka Recovery - Detox, Rehab, Addiction, and Mental Health Treatment Centre

Nepotism....the daughter of the head counselor is the only staff member for 8 hours at a time, a huge and untrained dog has the full run of the property unsupervised Definitely marijuana and beer on the property. Find somewhere else to help you.
Apr 11th, 2023

I will start by prefacing that I have been to multiple detox/rehab facilities both ohip covered and paid stays. This by far was the most comfortable and enjoyable detoxes as well as the quickest recovery time, every one of my needs were met thanks to Chris Andersen and staff. Hopefully I never need another stay at a facility but if I do I know exactly who I will be calling first!
Jun 3rd, 2022

As far as I can tell, this place is a scam. Beware sending your money. Make sure staff is accredited. When asked for proof of legitimacy, I was met with hostility from the director so decided not to pursue this option
Apr 5th, 2022

My experience at Muskoka Recovery was like no other. I have been to rehabs before, some of the best in Ontario, but nothing topped this facility. As someone with knowledge in the mental health and addiction world, I can safely say that the curriculum you learn throughout the week can help save your life. The program is heavily DBT based which is not only hard to find, but having a facilitator that explains it well AND works through it with you is even harder. The counsellors and staff are welcoming, kind and knowledgable, and it is the perfect place for any of your mental health needs whether it be Anxiety & Depression, BPD & Bi-polar or a Substance Abuse concern of any kind. They don't force 12-step programming on you, which is a huge thing for me - but they do offer to take you to meetings if you're interested. The food is amazing, and the chef WILL cater to your dietary needs if weight loss is something you're looking for as well. That + the gym amenities really helped me get through my eating disorder, and the tanning bed helped me add that extra bit of self-care into my routine. I was lucky enough to see my primary counsellor and the DBT coach (Psychotherapist) each once a week, paired with classes throughout the week to keep me busy and ample amount of work to really dig deep on my issues and concerns. I must say that i was shocked that we were allowed our phones and laptops throughout our stay there - no centre in Ontario allows this, so if you are unable to fully commit to taking time away from work or family, this place gives you the perfect amount of freedom so you can stay connected, while also being in peace and serenity to get well. I learned more about myself, my illnesses and the skills I needed to live a life worth living in just 30 days. More than I have in YEARS working through my recovery. I was able to work through real life problems that were happening in real life time, which made me apply the skills, and therapeutic tools in their appropriate setting, versus just being locked away for 30 days. The place is gorgeous, the rooms are spectacular and the on-call doctor is on top of his stuff! Finding a centre where the doctor listens to your needs and gets what you need as quickly as he does is also another hard find. The bi-weekly massage and chiropractor appts also add to the self-care that this facility is able to provide. Every other week going out to eat so we could get comfortable around triggers with the safety of staff is also amazing Exposure Therapy that most facilities don't offer. I didn't know whether I was going to live or die before Muskoka, so thankyou to every counsellor, every staff and especially my DBT coach for saving my life. If you're looking for luxury and a place to help you get clean and sober, as well as bettering your mental health - I highly recommend Muskoka Recovery.
Mar 22nd, 2023

Two words, life changing. Two more words, thank you. I was not supposed to be here 60 days ago. But then a friendly voice on the other end of the phone picked up. The nurse whose favourite colour is purple. She encouraged me to come in and look at the facility. When I walked in the place was beautiful. I was still skeptical. But then Damien, the head of the centre told me to trust him. I didn't trust anyone anymore at that point, but my gut told me to trust him. I'm so glad I did. With his master DBT techniques, the 2 counsellors daily classes, the one on one sessions and the countless support from peer clients, Muskoka recovery saved my life and it will save yours too. Whether you're there for mental health, detox, addiction, or whatever personal reason, Muskoka recovery is the place to go and the reason why I'm alive writing this review. Thank you Muskoka Recover!
Jan 17th, 2023