Know Drugs & Alcohol

The Nelson House Medicine Lodge offers non-medical, drug and alcohol treatment, prevention and aftercare services that encompasses both Indigenous and Western worldviews. This includes the natural laws of respect and humility that teach us to be open to learning and implementing best practices, to better serve those who have been greatly impacted by substance abuse and/or mental health issues. We work to assist people who have been spiritually and psychologically influenced by life's circumstances. Our unique approach delivers proven results for individuals traveling the "Red Road to Wellness". Residents of our 8-week know Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program are guided by Medicine Lodge's dedicated staff of professional clinicians, counsellors, and spiritual healers.

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Intake Schedules for 2025-2026

Please Note: the next 3 intake dates starting April 28, 2025 and going until October 27, 2025 – the treatment program will be operating from the Mystery Lake Motor Hotel in Thompson during renovations to the treatment facility. Thank you.

2025 Intake Schedule:

  • January 6, 2025 – February 28, 2025
  • March 3, 2025 – April 25, 2025
  • April 28, 2025 – June 20, 2025
  • June 23 – 27, 2025: Administration Week – No intakes
  • July 2, 2025 – August 22, 2025
  • August 25, 2025 – October 17, 2025
  • October 20 – 24, 2025: Administration Week- No intakes
  • October 27, 2025 – December 19, 2025
  • Christmas Closure: December 21, 2025 – January 2, 2026

2026 Intake Schedule:

  • January 5, 2026 – February 27, 2026
  • March 2, 2026 – April 24, 2026
  • April 27, 2026 – June 19, 2026
  • June 22 – 26, 2025: Administration Week – No intakes
  • June 29, 2026 – August 21, 2026
  • August 24, 2026 – October 16, 2026
  • October 19 – 24, 2025: Administration Week – No intakes
  • October 26, 2026 – December 18, 2026
  • Christmas Closure: December 20, 2026 – January 4, 2027

Residents: What to Expect at the Nelson House Medicine Lodge?
Residents: What to Expect at the Nelson House Medicine Lodge?
A Quality Treatment Facility in Northern Manitoba
A Quality Treatment Facility
in Northern Manitoba.
8-Weeks: Get to kNOw Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
8-Weeks: Get to know Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program

Employment Opportunities

“We provide effective programming for drug and alcohol addiction treatment for both women and men in a safe, environment.”


We are Canadian Accredited

Nelson House Medicine Lodge is Accredited by the Canadian Accreditation Council