WHO WE ARE

Dunham House is Quebec’s Only English-speaking Centre Specializing in Dual Diagnosis 

Dunham House is the only treatment centre in Quebec that operates in English and specializes in dual diagnosis. Our primary focus is the treatment of addiction. For individuals who are also struggling with mental health challenges, we work closely with a network of trusted mental health partners to ensure they receive the additional support they need. We provide a refuge for clients across Quebec, Canada, and the North-Eastern US.

 

Dunham House front entrance
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– OUR STORY –

A Note from Our Founder, Daniel Colson

“Long-term recovery from mental health issues is hard enough in all cases, but when the treatment facility operates in another language from your own, the task is all but impossible. After experiencing this struggle with a family member, we founded Dunham House to give anglophones a safe refuge to overcome their mental health challenges and reclaim their lives.”

– Dan Colson

– OUR MISSION –

Making Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Accessible to All 

At Dunham House, we believe that affordable, high-quality mental health care should be accessible to all, regardless of language or income. Therefore, we operate as a registered Canadian Charity and non-profit organization, offering both private and public programs.

– OUR IMPACT –

Residents treated to date

800

Years in operation

15

Resident capacity

40

– CERTIFICATIONS –

Accredited by Leading Addiction & Mental Health
& Organizations

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    Accreditation Canada

    Dunham House is recognized by Accreditation Canada, a premier healthcare accreditation body that ensures organizations meet rigorous standards of quality and safety.

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  • Logo CIUSSS Estrie - Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l’Estrie

    CIUSSS Estrie

    Dunham House falls under CIUSSS Estrie network, which provides integrated health and social services to the Estrie region as the most comprehensive network in Quebec.

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  • Logo AQCID - L’Association Québécoise des Centres d’Intervention en Dépendance

    AQCID

    Dunham House is part of AQCID's network of 135 non-profit organizations that support mental health and addiction recovery programs in regions across Quebec.

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– OUR APPROACH –

Evidence-Based Therapy Backed by an Experienced Clinical Team

At Dunham House, we take an integrated approach to treatment, specializing in addiction with support to those with mental health disorders. We address complex challenges with a range of evidence-based therapies. Endorsed by leading psychiatrists from McGill University, our programs meet the highest standards of care.

- OUR DIFFERENCE -

Specializing in Dual Diagnosis: Addiction with Mental Health Support  

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    Integrated Treatment

    Our dual diagnosis approach integrates addiction rehabilitation with industry-leading clinical care, while supporting those with complex mental health needs

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  • Serene pond

    Serene Nature Campus

    Located in Quebec's Eastern Townships, our 85-acre site provides a serene healing environment, ideal for reflection, self-exploration and recovery.

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  • Resident drawing

    Evidence-Based Therapy

    Informed by the latest research, we employ a range of traditional and holistic evidence-based therapies to best serve your recovery journey.

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– SUCCESS STORIES –

Success Stories from Our Past Residents

  • Anne - 57

    “I spent two incredible months at Dunham House and it had a profound effect on me, my depression and my will to live. I am a completely different person now. I am happy, content. I am proud of myself, finally, after decades of struggles, shame and so much sadness.”

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  • Anissa - 25

    “Dunham House gave me hope. I felt safe throughout my whole program. With the help of a very genuine, supportive, and well-educated staff I was able to connect back to my roots, understood my self-worth, and I learned to manage my emotions rather than try to escape from them.”

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  • M.A. - 33

    “The program at Dunham House gave me the tools to go out and make better decisions in my life. I am so grateful for their services and for being a part of my rebirth.”

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  • Alexandre - 30

    “Out of the many rehabs I've been to, this one is definitely the best structured, and the facilities had everything I needed. I would definitely recommend Dunham House to others for inpatient care”

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  • Emilija - 23

    “Thank you Dunham House, for believing in me, and providing me the opportunity to create a new beautiful life for myself and giving me chance at hope again. “

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  • Ana - 37

    “I was provided with a safe place to stay at throughout these past months [...] and was given the opportunity to learn valuable tools and life skills that will help me regain control over my life.”

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  • Jeremy - 26

    “I often recall the lessons learned during my stay at Dunham House such as always be true to yourself, look forward, not backward, keep away from temptations, love yourself, be confident and surround yourself with for people that love you and want you to be happy. “

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  • Andrew - 38

    “I absorbed and retained every single second of my time at Dunham House, and I’m forever grateful to all of you and everything that you stand for. “

    Read Andew's story

- GET STARTED -

It’s Time to Get the Help You Deserve

Our care teams are available 24/7 to take your call and guide you in your recovery.