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This is a top of the line recovery centre.

“Excellent staff and diverse programs to suit different addictions and recovery paths. I personally feel that this centre saved my life and gave me tools to continue on a positive recovery journey upon discharge. My family also had the opportunity to participate in a program to assist them in living with me after I returned home. The aftercare is also excellent and I have maintained long lasting friendships with many alumni that I met during my time there. Highly recommended!”
– Becky I.

I'll be forever indebted to the staff at Aurora for saving my life!

“I was at Aurora for 13 months and I’ll be forever grateful! They saved my life when I was struggling and was ready to give up! I spent nearly a week in Detox. The nurses and staff made me feel very comfortable. It took me nearly 3 months to feel life in me again, but it was so amazing as it was the first time I was clean/sober in 25+ years. Aurora has so much to offer! One on one counselling, trauma therapy, women’s groups, weekly sweat lodges, drum group, grieving ceremonies, sacred fires and the list goes on and on. I loved the Indigenous culture and teachings as I never learned when I was a kid. After my first 3 months, I moved to extended care and stayed another 10 months. I did tons of volunteering and slowly integrated myself back into the community. I’ve been sober/clean since December 29, 2022 and I’ll be forever indebted to the staff at Aurora for saving my life! I go back to visit everyone and to just be on Aurora grounds is healing in itself. One regret I have is that I focused on employment instead of myself near the end of my stay!”

– Melissa W.

Thank you Aurora, I am so grateful I found you.

“I was at Aurora Recovery Centre almost two years ago. I was in a very bad way. I was done with life honestly. Gave too much of myself, got lost trying to help myself when nothing gave me relief from my inner hell. Outpatient programs/community mental health support was poor. Out-patient psychiatrists do not follow the patients they finally after months get to assess, diagnose and offer medication for treatment.
What do you do with meds that need titration? Symptom changes? Life challenges? No discussion of other support networks or other avenues of treatment. One night I was very serious about ending my life. My husband had left for work out of town. I felt absolutely worthless and nothing helped me sleep, relax, stop crying, end that empty ‘I’m so done with this’ feeling. I’d been like this for so long. It was like no one cared to understand me, help me get my pieces put back together. I called the Aurora number crying. A lovely woman took my information, called me back and set a time to arrive at the centre for help.
I spent five month there for complex ptsd treatment, I got mental health help, the spiritual advisor helped me understand what I needed to erase all of that emptiness I felt inside. My spiritual connection was so profound after my first sweat lodge. I needed more. I became a drummer, singer, I went to Sundance and met a whole new family. I felt so accepted in my happy place. I have kept up with my spiritual wellness journey and I am so grateful and honoured to spend time fire keeping for the Ladies lodge. I want to help others find things that help bring them inner peace, live in a good way, and follow the right path. The counsellors, medical department, support staff and the alumni I now consider family have all been such a huge part of saving my life. You can hit rock bottom without losing material wealth/your home, etc. Thank you Aurora, I am so grateful I found you. Bad reviews I find are from disgruntled people who still need help, haven’t found their way, and have no respect for others or the centre’s expectations. You have to put in the work. Keep persevering, learn to slow down, love yourself, be tolerant and understanding with others, let go of that anger, develop a routine that works for you, challenges you, relaxes you and DON’T look back.”

– Sarah

Absolutely LOVE and CHERISH this place.

“Staff are amazing, they are very caring and considerate people. Will forever and always be grateful for Aurora. I have been blessed with a brand new life.”

– Melissa R.

Thanks Aurora for your genuine care and putting my wellness first and foremost ahead of anything

“Aurora has been Crucial to my recovery journey. As a primary treatment centre and for my continuum of care.. It was my 4th treatment centre I’ve been to.. definitely where I grew the most. I spent 10 months there for the first time and can say the staff and services and actual care for clients wellness is amazing.. Everyone gets a second and 3rd chance.. I really grew through that.. the 1 on 1 and mini groups were crucial to my development. I was showing I have the ability to be vulnerable and In contact with my emotions.. I have struggled with active addiction my whole adult life and it’s the first place I actually put together a year of recovery back in the world, nvm I couldn’t even go an hour before outside an institution. I recently had a rough few weeks and Aurora was there without judgement. They loved me until I could love myself and I truly needed that. I am 3 months again and feeling great.. I have completed my primary treatment again and it was amazing I learned so much more about myself.. can always learn something. Hands down it has been the best primary treatment I have been too. It’s great they offer connection after too and aftercare/outpatient.. The continuum / stages are second to none And truly help an addict like me as this work on myself as the work doesn’t stop. But I can say I just had my 3rd Xmas and bday sober and my life is 10 fold better today since first walking in those doors Nov 30 2020. I have made so many great connections.. I would definitely recommend aurora and I’ve experienced 5 different places in my time..”
– Brett C.
“Aurora Recovery Center is an exceptional facility that provides 24hr access to medical care, caring frontline staff, nutritional food, and amenities supporting a healthy lifestyle in the provision of a safe space for addiction recovery.”
– Vanessa D.

I have an unbreakable bond with the staff here, they're my family.

“This place didn’t only change my life, but it saved my life. It didn’t only save my future, it also saved my son’s future. It saved me from a place I thought I’d never get out of. Aurora Recovery Centre sure taught me a lot of things l learned a lot of coping strategies. I really enjoyed all the lectures, and the mini-group therapy programs, all the programs are amazing. The staff are just as amazing as everything there. You can’t go in expecting to change overnight . You have to put in the work. Come through those doors with an open mind and willingness. Not to mention I have an unbreakable bond with the staff here, they’re my family .”

– Paulette B.

I was in a place that I thought I could never return from.

“I had tried everything I could and had no success with other treatment centres. Finally I found Aurora and it changed my life, their program , amenities as well as staff are second to none, I credit this organization as being instrumental in my second chance at life. 2 years and still going strong, thank you Aurora.”
– Cale M.

Aurora is a safe welcoming space to heal past traumas.

“Aurora is a very magical and special place! It is a safe, welcoming space to heal past traumas, and learn how to live again. Addiction kills our spirit and depletes our self esteem and self worth, all of the traditional teachings and ceremonies, all of the lectures and group therapy’s are critical to achieving long lasting recovery. If you are open, honest and willing you can create a toolbox of coping skills and strategies to live a meaningful life in recovery. By putting the effort into working the program and showing up for yourself each and everyday, you will see results. I am so grateful for Aurora and for the opportunity the centre has given me to find myself and enjoy in life again!”

– Taylor K.

Aurora is a safe welcoming space to heal past traumas.

“I have nothing but good things to say about Aurora. They really took the time to understand my situation and what I needed. They also offer a ton of different programming. Which allows you to implement what works for you. The staff was amazing. They were so supportive and understanding. Getting sober was tough, but having people who genuinely cared made it so much easier. It felt like a real community, and I made some really good friends there. Aurora was a really positive experience for me. It wasn’t easy, but they gave me the tools and support I needed to start my recovery journey.”
– Miranda R.

Aurora is a safe welcoming space to heal past traumas.

“I had an incredible experience at Aurora Recovery Center. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed, supported, and cared for. The staff is truly compassionate and knowledgeable, and they made sure I felt safe and understood throughout my entire journey. The program is well-structured, with a perfect balance of therapy, group support, and personal reflection time. I also appreciated the holistic approach, which focused not just on recovery, but also on overall well-being—mind, body, and spirit. The facilities are top-notch, clean, and comfortable, making it easy to focus on healing. I’m so grateful for the transformation I’ve experienced and would highly recommend this center to anyone seeking recovery. They truly go above and beyond to help people rebuild their lives. Four years sober and counting!”
– Tamra

Aurora is a safe welcoming space to heal past traumas.

“I came back on here to edit my review about Aurora. Aurora Recovery Centre not only saved mine & my partner’s lives in January 2024. We both attended together, and it was an amazing experience because our relationship became stronger, and we are now past nine months sober and more to come! We were in such a bad place in our lives this time of last year. All the hurt and pain from addiction, feeling helpless and not worthy. Thankfully in January we knew we needed to change our lives, not only for ourselves but for our daughter. So we attended Aurora and it was the best decision we’ve both made, we still talk about our stay at Aurora and its always positive. Thank you Aurora, I can finally say we have our daughter back in our full custody, full time jobs, and we can give her the life that she deserves. We will be forever grateful for this facility. Highly Recommend.”
– Meagan J.

Aurora is a safe welcoming space to heal past traumas.

“Aurora Recovery Centre provided me with the tools to overcome my addictions. Upon arriving at Aurora I was lost felt like I was close to death. The period I spent in detox I was well cared for the detox staff were extremely friendly, making sure I was safe by checking up on my health and well being. Upon entering primary Client Care Specialist showed me around the he facility explaining what and where everyone was so I would feel comfortable in my surroundings. The clients greeted me with respect, helpede navigate around the facility. Group sessions, teachings about the big book, daily activities, one on one counseling sessions were the key to my recovery.”
– Jon D.

Aurora is a safe welcoming space to heal past traumas.

“I walked into Aurora broken and alone, and I left on a deeply rooted healing journey with a family. Through traditional healing practices focused on connection and self-reflection, Aurora helped me turn my life around in a way I didn’t believe was possible. The counsellors were excellent, the friendships were permanent, and overall the support I received in treatment was exactly what I needed to start sucking the poison out of my life. I am almost 2 years sober now, and I have Aurora to thank. They will forever be part of who I am, and who I will be as I continue this journey forward. Thank you so much for everything you all have done for me.”
– Lewis W.

Aurora is a safe welcoming space to heal past traumas.

“I’m currently in extended care, first of all I read the reviews and as for the negative reviews-they came from people who came in with a closed mind, were forced to come here or were kicked out for breaking rules. I was as far gone as anyone can get, Aurora didn’t just change my life it saved it. I recommend this place to everyone with an addiction, the people are wonderful, the councillors care. They know what it is like to be in the problem and how great it is to recover* the place itself is beautiful! The program works!”
– Richard

Aurora is a safe welcoming space to heal past traumas.

“A great place with amazing staff. Was welcomed with open arms into the Aurora family. This placed changed/saved my life. Anyone looking for help, I would highly recommend checking out Aurora. Thank you to everyone there who helped me on my recovery journey.”
– Craig N.

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