“Culture Is Treatment” is the philosophy of the Round Lake Treatment Centre. The program is grounded in cultural teachings and practices facilitated by elders and staff.  Round Lake Treatment Centre is committed to providing a welcoming and open environment of nonviolence, learning and collaboration.  Every emphasis is placed on the clients’ need for physical and emotional safety while experiencing treatment services.

The Round Lake program presents a holistic approach to healing through the Medicine Wheel that fosters a reclaiming of self holistically and integrates balance and restoration in its balance of the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional aspects of individuals to all cultures and nationalities.

Out of respect for all belief systems, the spirituality components of the program will not interfere with, but enhance all of the clients’ spiritual beliefs. Ceremony is an integral indispensable component of First Nations custom and traditions.  Ceremony is an honouring and a means of expression of inherent beliefs and values of First Nations culture.  Thus, other cultural components are:

• The smudge ceremony is introduced then is conducted daily.  As part of their treatment, clients are provided material and sage to make their own smudge starter kits to take home with them.
• Introduction of the Sweat lodge ceremony; the meaning, purpose and significant of ceremony are introduced.  Same gender staff and clients sweat together. The sweat lodge ceremony has a very spiritual and symbolic premise which assists to allow the clients to connect with those teachings.
• We teach the basic principles of Native spirituality with the intention that clients will return home and incorporate their own traditions after consultation with Elders or other cultural resources in their community.
• Elder resource persons are an important part of the program as they teach traditional teachings, pipe ceremonies, nature walks, harvesting of food, medicinal and ceremonial plants, language, and song.  Typically, clients will participate in the harvesting of plant medicines twice a year in the surrounding area of Round Lake which helps to foster a connection with Mother Earth.

Please Note: Sweats and Pipe Ceremonies are postponed due to Covid-19 Protocols

Learning from the cultural component is built upon throughout a program and this cultural learning provides inspiration for the clients to further seek their own elders in their home communities.

The Centre practices trauma-informed care, recognizing that many individuals who experience problems with substance abuse have experienced trauma. We provide an environment of safety, choice and control which is key to empowering trauma survivors and ensuring they are not re-traumatized. As a result, our treatment’s first concern is with providing a safe place, building trust for the client to commence work and regain self-esteem and worth, which are imperative to work towards embracing and fostering permanent change.

Therapeutic approaches include cognitive-behavioural theory, psychodynamic therapy, and sensorimotor psychotherapies. Most treatment processes are conducted in a group setting in which the clients learn how to interact, support and engage with their peers in a communal environment.

Please Note: Sweats and Pipe Ceremonies are postponed due to Covid-19 Protocols

All genders, over 19 years of age.

Individuals who have been withdrawn from alcohol and mood-altering drugs for a minimum of two (2) weeks and have participated in a minimum of six sessions with an Alcohol and Drug Counsellor or Referral Worker.

• Applications are accepted by referral from an alcohol and drug counsellor or referral worker.  (see link)

At Round Lake, we offer comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery services. Our programs are customized to each patient’s individual needs to provide focused, effective care. Please contact us today to learn more about our programs or to schedule a confidential consultation.