Bonnyville Indian Metis Rehabilitation Centre

Bonnyville Indian Metis Rehabilitation Centre (BIMRC) is a fully licensed residential addiction treatment facility in Bonnyville, Alberta, dedicated to supporting Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals in their recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Drawing on a holistic healing model that integrates Indigenous cultural practices with individualized clinical care, BIMRC offers a 42-day residential program built on the belief that lasting recovery requires time, cultural connection, and a treatment plan tailored to each person’s unique journey.

Culturally Grounded Residential Treatment

BIMRC’s 42-day program — expanded in April 2023 to allow for deeper healing — combines individual treatment planning with a holistic approach that honours the spiritual and cultural dimensions of recovery. Cultural practices such as Pow Wows and smudging ceremonies are woven into the healing process alongside individual and group counselling. This integration of Indigenous ceremony and clinical care creates a recovery experience that is both evidence-informed and deeply rooted in community and culture.

Individualized Care for Alcohol and Drug Addiction

The centre addresses addictions to alcohol, drugs, and co-occurring substance use through personalized treatment plans. Counselling services help residents explore the underlying causes of their addiction, develop coping strategies, and build the skills for life without substances. Residents are supported in shared accommodations with access to a communal dining hall and dedicated counselling spaces — creating the stable, structured environment that recovery requires.

Licensed and Community-Trusted

BIMRC holds all required provincial licences for residential addiction treatment in Alberta, reflecting its compliance with government standards for safety and quality of care. Located at 60424 Range Road 464A in Bonnyville, the centre is a trusted community institution for the Lakeland and surrounding regions — a place where First Nations, Métis, and all individuals affected by addiction can find culturally safe, compassionate residential care.