Windsor Life Centre is a 6-month residential program. Our goal is to provide whole healing to women who choose our program, giving them the necessary tools to live out lasting recovery. Women can potentially stay after graduation residing in a 3rd phase suite for up to 12 months as they transition from program life. This option will be considered as women approach their graduation date by working with their trusted advisors.
Due to the rigorous schedule of our program, residents are not able to be employed, seek employment, or attend school while in program.
We encourage each person to invest in their own recovery. We have a one-time entry fee of $1,100 and we charge a monthly rent of $500, however we work with individuals who need assistance with this or for whom this would be a barrier to recovery. Our commitment is to see women recover from addiction and other than these amounts (fees) our Program runs entirely on donations from individuals, corporations and ministries. We will discuss this further with you at your intake appointment.
Yes. Upon arrival, residents are asked to provide Windsor Life Centre with a list of family members. Up to five previously approved family members may visit the resident at the Centre during regularly scheduled visiting hours.
Yes. Residents are free to leave the program at any time. However, once they leave the program, their file will be closed, and we will be unable to admit them for a minimum of six months. Should they decide they would like to return to our program, they would start their program fresh as a new resident upon reentry. Residents who choose to leave will be allowed to arrange their transportation and next steps, as per their prearrangements prior to entering the program.
WLC believes that recovery is most successful when you take all aspects of a person into account—mind, body, and spirit. We at WLC take a holistic approach to recovery. We use evidence-based practices in our recovery as well as adding a faith-based element based on Christian principals. Being of faith is not a requirement to entering the program or being in the program, but an open mind to faith-based teachings is necessary as well as church attendance.
We do have a list of prohibited medications, which can be discussed with the intake coordinator. We do not accept people currently on Methadone, Suboxone, or Sublocade. You may apply to program while using these methods of harm reduction, however you will be advised to safely taper off Methadone, Suboxone, or Sublocade with you doctor’s guidance.
In order to ensure that WLC is the best place to begin recovery, we only speak with the applicant about their application.
Our program legally requires that our residents be at least eighteen years of age to be admitted to WLC. There is no age maximum and we have helped women of all ages.
Our wait list times always fluctuate depending on availability and other factors. If an applicant is on the wait list, the intake coordinator would set up check-in calls in order to keep in touch until you are at WLC.
No, smoking is not allowed while you are in the program. We will provide mints at no cost to the resident. Smoking patch products are also permitted, however, the resident is responsible to pay for them.
Yes, we will accommodate any medical professional’s prescribed dietary restriction.
We have three residents to a room and six women share one large bathroom with powder room.
For up to date schedule or program information contact our office at officeadmin@windsorlifecentre.com or 519-972-8160
Windsor Life Centre is a residential, faith based treatment Centre for women recovering from drug and alcohol addictions located in Windsor, Ontario. Operating as a charity in Ontario, we are accountable to the women we serve, our donors, and supporters.
