Georgia Strait Womens Clinic

Substance Use and Mental Health
Residential
4.5
(62)
Insurance

After 15 years of helping women with mental health and addiction treatment, Georgia Strait Women's Clinic knows there is a significant need for specialized services for women with mental health, addiction, and trauma issues. They seek to provide specialized addiction and mental health care with a non-12-Step, evidence-based approach. Georgia Strait approaches treatment with strength-based, solutions-focused, and trauma-informed care.

Expert, Empathetic Professionals

Georgia Strait Women's Clinic believes that every client (woman, non-binary, transgender) deserves a highly skilled, compassionate, and curious team of professionals to help them. In their unique setup, Georgia Strait offers the services of a large facility with the privacy and attention found in a smaller one. Their therapists are all masters-level. They additionally have a 24/7 nursing team, a psychiatrist and addictionologist, and a medical doctor who assesses each woman before they begin treatment. Many on Georgia Strait’s team have walked through addiction themselves, placing them in a unique position of unmatched empathy and expert clinical knowledge.

Specialized Programming for Each Woman

Georgia Strait caters to women who have experienced trauma and who have mild to moderate disordered eating. In their unique atmosphere of support and safety, women can work through past traumas and gain the tools they need to flourish. Cell phone and laptop use allow women to stay connected with employers, employees, and family. On-staff nursing and clinical detoxification help keep women safe and comfortable at all stages of their treatment. Georgia Strait’s therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Hakomi therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, art therapy, and hypnotherapy. Women join group therapies, 1:1 therapy, and can choose between various psychoeducational workshops when not in therapy.

Private, Restorative Accommodations

Women have their own private, apartment-style suite to call home during treatment. Inside their rooms, women have a small kitchen, seating area, private bathroom, bedroom, and wireless internet. In Georgia Strait’s facility, women can enjoy their gym, yoga studio, group dining room and TV room, laundry facilities, and the quiet nature surrounding their centre. They can bring their pet, too.

Georgia Strait Womens Clinic accepts private insurances. They do not accept provincial or territorial insurances.

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Highlights from the Center

  • Therapeutic Location

  • Boutique

  • Non 12-Step Approach

  • Women Only

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
8104 Highway 101, Powell River, BC V8A 0S1 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....
Typical Program Length
30+ days
Founded in 2020
6 years in business
Occupancy
6-15 beds
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +22 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +11 More
Testimonial
The staff were kind, non-judgmental, and did everything they could to make my stay comfortable. Everything was well taken care of, from the accomidations, to the food, to the treatment itself. The team at Georgia Straight helped me to find my best self and move forward with my life.
FC
Former Client
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Accepts BlueCross BlueShield
Provider's Policy: At Georgia Strait Womens Clinic, we are dedicated to helping you on your journey to recovery with personalized, compassionate care. We accept all major insurance providers to ensure that you have access to the treatment and support you need without added financial stress.
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Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
30+ days
$34,000 - $36,000 (per 30 days)
(844) 432-0333
Meaning-Centered Therapy
Meaning-Centered Therapy
Georgia Strait’s program sees mental health and addiction as a result of an individual’s persistently frustrated attempts to live a personally meaningful life. They help clients make sense of their mental health in ways that allow them to pursue meaningful lives and manage challenges in a safe, healthy way.
Private, Individual Suites
Private, Individual Suites
Georgia Strait’s private suites are fully outfitted for comfort, with a bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, living area, and brand new furnishings. Women can enjoy shared dining, a TV room, a gym, and gorgeous views in their main facility.
RESTFUL AND TRANQUIL WATERFRONT
RESTFUL AND TRANQUIL WATERFRONT
Georgia Strait’s private facilities all look out to the Georgia Strait, where clients can spot whales and dolphins swimming in the waves. Located off the Sunshine Coast, their unique environment is ideal for rest, relaxation, and recovery. They provide holistic activities indoors and outdoors, including yoga, meditation, Qi Gong, Hakomi, and breathwork.
INTENSIVE TRAUMA THERAPY
INTENSIVE TRAUMA THERAPY
Designed for occupational trauma, Georgia Strait’s intensive trauma program treats women who are First Responders, Veterans, and military personnel. Their one-on-one PTSD treatments have helped hundreds of women overcome the often unavoidable trauma they endured on the job. Georgia Strait provides eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help women process and heal.

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Carissa Muth, Psy.D

Carissa Muth, Psy.D

Clinical Director

Registered Psychologist

Sara Klinkhamer

Sara Klinkhamer

Family Services Counsellor

MA, RCC

Jennifer Murray

Jennifer Murray

Nursing Director

RPN

Danielle Foster

Danielle Foster

Case Manager

RPN

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Women
Alcohol
Co-Occurring Disorders
Drug Addiction
Executives
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Trauma
Gender-Specific

Who We Treat

Women
Couples
Older Adults
Executives
Young Adults
LGBTQ+
Midlife Adults
Mild Disabilities
Pregnant Women

Treatment Services

Detox
Intensive Outpatient Program
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Outpatient
Outpatient Therapy
Residential

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Gender-Specific
Individual Treatment
Trauma Informed

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Art Therapy
Body Image Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Expressive Arts
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

ADHD
Anger
Anxiety
Bipolar
Burnout
Chronic Pain Management
Codependency
Depression
Eating Disorders

Substances We Treat

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Chronic Relapse
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Drug Addiction
Ecstasy
Heroin
Marijuana

Aftercare

Aftercare App
Outpatient Treatment
Alumni Reunions
Private, Online Alumni Groups
Professional Re-entry Support
Medication Assistance
Support Meetings (on-site)
Aftercare Recovery Coach
Relapse Prevention Planning
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Personal Fitness Trainer
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Bathroom Essentials (towels, soap, shampoo)
Coffee Maker and Tea
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Housekeeping

Amenities

Beach Access
Access to Nature
Airport Transfers
Business Center
Fitness Center
Gardens
Internet Access
Library
Ocean View

Special Considerations

Family Program
Kosher
Healthy Meals are provided
Gender-specific groups
Halal
Wheelchair Accessible
Pet Friendly
Clients can bring their own pet(s)
Flexible technology policies

Activities

Yoga
Games
Volleyball
Massage
Movies
Physical Fitness
Tennis

Off-Site Activities

Beach Fitness
Beach Walks
Swimming
Waterfalls
Biking
Horseback Riding
Movies
Sightseeing
Hiking

Off-Site Amenities

Airport Transfers
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $34,000 - $36,000 (per 30 days) .
The following therapies are included: mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, spiritual care and more.
Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.
At Georgia Strait Womens Clinic, we are dedicated to helping you on your journey to recovery with personalized, compassionate care. We accept all major insurance providers to ensure that you have access to the treatment and support you need without added financial stress.
The typical length is 30+ days.