Personalized Mental Health and
Addiction Treatment
Drug Rehab | Alcohol Treatment | PTSD and Trauma
Georgia Strait Women’s Clinic provides 24-hour medical care, psychiatry, psychology, nutrition and fitness support, specialized bodywork, and a host of other services. We’ve been developing licensed and accredited mental health programs with an extraordinary record of high quality care since 1991, and Georgia Strait Women’s Clinic is our 6th treatment facility. This clinic is the only women’s-only facility of its kind in Canada and brings together the collective expertise of highly-trained, experienced professionals to provide treatment for high-functioning and motivated women struggling with their mental health. We do not provide 12 step treatments for addiction at Georgia Strait Women’s Clinic.
Number of credentialed, certified, and licensed professionals on staff at Sunshine Coast Health Centre.
Cumulative years of addiction and mental health care experience by GSWC senior staff and health professionals.
The number of people who’ve received help in our mental health and addictions programs since 2004.

Who We Help
We have women from all walks of life come through our doors. Many have been using drugs or alcohol and understand they’ve become dependent on them. A large majority also come to us for high-quality psychiatric care to deal with serious stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma. All of our clients have experienced some professional success in their life and are highly motivated to work with qualified professionals to get their lives back on track.

How We Can Help
Our experienced health professionals offer a number of evidence-based therapies such as 24-hour medical withdrawal support (“detox”), psychiatric care, psychological care, family counselling, and post-treatment coaching. With the client front and centre during our planning process, we work together to make sure every issue a client is struggling with gets addressed while they are with us.
Medical Withdrawal
Our withdrawal management program means you don’t need to be abstinent before entering treatment. Our trained medical personnel are on-site 24/7 providing intensive support during withdrawal from alcohol or drugs.
Alcohol & Drug Treatments
We believe it is not simply enough to treat ‘addiction’. We approach problem drinking and drug use as a symptom of deeper issues, rather than the cause of them. Our clients can expect to receive the individualized help they need to deal with those underlying issues.
Occupational Trauma
Designed for women requiring intensive therapy for trauma(s) sustained on the job as first responders, military personnel, and veterans. By providing multiple 1-on-1 assessments and sessions as well as the latest in PTSD treatments, we have helped hundreds of professionals overcome their trauma.
Family Services
Sending clients back to the same family dynamic can blunt the positive effects of their treatment. Our Family Services and family phone support helps family members learn how to support their loved one after treatment as well as how to support themselves.

Location & Facility
You’ll find us on BC’s Sunshine Coast surrounded by snow-capped mountains, beautiful beaches and miles of uninhabited wilderness, despite the fact we are a short, 25-minute flight north from Vancouver.
Our Commitment to Ethical Business
We’re a B Corp. In an industry rife with fraud and secrecy, we wanted to prove we are who we say we are. As a Certified B Corp, we are transparent about our staffing practices, finances, compensation, and environmental practices.
Our Accreditations
Our Other Clinics
Find out more about our mens-only facility.
I can’t say enough good about the staff.. So knowledgeable and caring!!
Highly recommended☺️

















Six weeks ago I was broken and addicted. I felt I was beyond help but at my family's insistence I went. I felt sick thinking about the amount of money we were spending for a stay here. Today I have zero regrets and would spend it again. There are just to many support staff to name (psychiatrist, GP, NP, nurses, front end staff, different types of therapies, counsellors, workshop facilitators) but I can see where the money goes and it is worth every penny! Such beautiful surroundings too. Thank you GSWC for saving my life, and teaching me the tools I need to stay sober and mentally healthy. It wasn't always easy - but I am eternally grateful - words can never express how much.
A very special shout out for House Manager Kristi, who first picked me up at the airport on the darkest day of my life, treated me with nothing but respect and kindness and who dropped me off at the ferry at the end of my treatment feeling like I had climbed a mountain and had the clearest, most beautiful view.
The investment in yourself is worthwhile and will serve you well beyond your stay. GSWC is special because of its variety of therapeutic approaches, structured daily schedules that promote routine and stability, and its beautiful, peaceful location conducive to healing. There is a strong emphasis on developing practical life skills and thoughtful integration of various wellness activities. The therapists are highly skilled, and the small group sizes ensure personalized attention and support.
After spending 50 days at Georgia Strait Women's Clinic, I can honestly say this experience has been transformative.
The Georgia Strait literally helped save my life , when I arrived their I was so broken physically,mentally ,emotionally , and my untreated mental health , alcoholism and substance use had taken me to a place that was worse than I ever thought possible .
My traumas, mental health and addictions had taken a tole on me in every way and I wasn’t sure their was any possible way to heal and come back and heal from all that I had endured and exposed myself to this time around
I have gotten clean several times in the past but always get complacent with my recovery and relapse as iv never really truly healed from any of my past deep rooted trauma and other issues
Iv used substances for most of my life and didn’t think it was gonna be possible to heal and get clean after ending up homeless and suffering from more traumas and toxic people and situations on top of living in abusive situations most of my childhood and trying to numb all the pain for most of my life
The GSWC helped show me ,educate me and allowed me to learn so much and help give me the tools for me to beable to heal in a way I never thought possible which allowed me to forgive myself ,they walked along side me on this journey in such a gentle supportive way
The staff who work their are very special and unique individuals who all have very special qualities in different ways which was absolutely incredible as I was able to face and heal from things I never thought possible and also get a better understanding of me .
If your considering going to the GSWC I highly recommend going they’re they helped save my life and maybe they can help you save yours too .
Once last thing after your finished their they have an amazing Illumni service that still continues on with you for support and groups and coaching even 4 years later I still reach out to them and attend their programs being offered when I need them .
Melanie and all the incredible staff their I thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️🤗🙏🏽
I can’t say enough good about the staff.. So knowledgeable and caring!!
Highly recommended☺️

















Six weeks ago I was broken and addicted. I felt I was beyond help but at my family's insistence I went. I felt sick thinking about the amount of money we were spending for a stay here. Today I have zero regrets and would spend it again. There are just to many support staff to name (psychiatrist, GP, NP, nurses, front end staff, different types of therapies, counsellors, workshop facilitators) but I can see where the money goes and it is worth every penny! Such beautiful surroundings too. Thank you GSWC for saving my life, and teaching me the tools I need to stay sober and mentally healthy. It wasn't always easy - but I am eternally grateful - words can never express how much.
A very special shout out for House Manager Kristi, who first picked me up at the airport on the darkest day of my life, treated me with nothing but respect and kindness and who dropped me off at the ferry at the end of my treatment feeling like I had climbed a mountain and had the clearest, most beautiful view.
The investment in yourself is worthwhile and will serve you well beyond your stay. GSWC is special because of its variety of therapeutic approaches, structured daily schedules that promote routine and stability, and its beautiful, peaceful location conducive to healing. There is a strong emphasis on developing practical life skills and thoughtful integration of various wellness activities. The therapists are highly skilled, and the small group sizes ensure personalized attention and support.
After spending 50 days at Georgia Strait Women's Clinic, I can honestly say this experience has been transformative.
The Georgia Strait literally helped save my life , when I arrived their I was so broken physically,mentally ,emotionally , and my untreated mental health , alcoholism and substance use had taken me to a place that was worse than I ever thought possible .
My traumas, mental health and addictions had taken a tole on me in every way and I wasn’t sure their was any possible way to heal and come back and heal from all that I had endured and exposed myself to this time around
I have gotten clean several times in the past but always get complacent with my recovery and relapse as iv never really truly healed from any of my past deep rooted trauma and other issues
Iv used substances for most of my life and didn’t think it was gonna be possible to heal and get clean after ending up homeless and suffering from more traumas and toxic people and situations on top of living in abusive situations most of my childhood and trying to numb all the pain for most of my life
The GSWC helped show me ,educate me and allowed me to learn so much and help give me the tools for me to beable to heal in a way I never thought possible which allowed me to forgive myself ,they walked along side me on this journey in such a gentle supportive way
The staff who work their are very special and unique individuals who all have very special qualities in different ways which was absolutely incredible as I was able to face and heal from things I never thought possible and also get a better understanding of me .
If your considering going to the GSWC I highly recommend going they’re they helped save my life and maybe they can help you save yours too .
Once last thing after your finished their they have an amazing Illumni service that still continues on with you for support and groups and coaching even 4 years later I still reach out to them and attend their programs being offered when I need them .
Melanie and all the incredible staff their I thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️🤗🙏🏽