who we are

Maple Ridge Treatment Centre (MRTC) was founded in 1965 and has since become one of the premier treatment centres in the Lower Mainland for men suffering from substance abuse and dependencies. The program is designed to address, in a balanced way, the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of each person.

Our 35 day program follows evidence-based best practices. Referrals are accepted from addictions counsellors, social workers, employee and family assistance programs, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other health-care professionals.

We are part of the Fraser Health Authority.

mission statement

The mission of Maple Ridge Treatment Centre is to create a healthier quality of life for men and their families by helping them develop new attitudes and behaviours related to their addictions.

we help participants take control of their lives

MRTC is an evidence-based treatment program. While we are ’12-step friendly’, we adhere to principles and practices founded on research.

Research indicates that the key to long-term recovery is ‘internal motivation’, which means that participants must recognize that they are the authors of their lives. Changing behaviours through guidance has proven successful and, according to research, actively enhances the development of internal motivation. A person doesn’t change because others want him to; he changes because he
wants to.

Since 1998, MRTC has consistently shifted its therapeutic techniques away from external sources of motivation to help clients become aware that they are responsible for their choices.

our program

Our clinical program includes:

  • Group therapy and Individual counselling
  • Family workshops and counselling
  • Concurrent disorders counselling
  • Nutrition counselling
  • Educational-experiential seminars, workshops, and focus groups.

MRTC specializes in electives not offered by other centers. These electives help in the process of re-building healthy relationships. Topics such as Anger, Grief & Loss, Self-Sabotage, Shame & Guilt, Cravings, Boundaries, Hope, and Parenting are a sample of the many varied electives offered to our clients.