Healing Rooted in Culture & Compassion
Native Horizons Treatment Centre has been providing trusted addiction treatment services to Indigenous peoples for over three decades, honoring traditional healing practices while embracing modern therapeutic approaches.
Our Mission
A team approach committed to wellness — a holistic philosophy that addresses mental health and addictions in a residential setting, grounded in Indigenous tradition.
Our Vision
To deliver programs and services from a world-class centre of excellence, offering residential, outpatient, and aftercare treatment that incorporates traditional beliefs.
Circle of Balance
We foster a safe, client-centred environment that embraces the Circle of Balance, presenting new and innovative ideas while honouring culture, land, and community.
Built by Community, for Community
Native Horizons grew from the determination of First Nations across Southwestern Ontario to create a place of healing rooted in their own traditions. Today the Centre leases thirty acres from New Credit First Nation — renewed every five years — while its building is owned by a Board of Directors representing six First Nation communities.
A national program begins
The National Native Alcohol Abuse Program (NNAAP) is established to help Native communities address alcohol abuse through community-led prevention.
Expanding to treatment
Following a national review under Minister of Health and Welfare Monique Bégin, the program expands to include drug treatment — becoming NNADAP — and adds 730 treatment beds across the country.
Listening to community
The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians completes a needs assessment for Southwestern Ontario, identifying a need for 20–30 beds. The Medical Services Branch allocates 15 to the region.
New Credit secures the Centre
After New Credit First Nation wins a year-long legal effort to host the Centre while keeping its land, staff are hired in January and work from an old school's Council Chambers — building the program and their own recovery. Construction begins in March; staff move in by November.
Our doors open
The first six-week program launches in January, followed by an official opening ceremony on March 2, 1990.
25 years of service
A two-day celebration marks 25 years and unveils a memorial stone honouring Maurice LaForme's dedication to the healing of First Nations, welcoming alumni to share their journeys.
30-year milestone
Native Horizons marks three decades of service to individuals, families, and communities.
A grand reopening
Following a major renovation, the Centre celebrates its grand reopening — renewing a commitment to helping our people live balanced, healthy, and joyful lives.
Over the years we have also delivered 38 two-week follow-up programs, 7 three-week family programs, 8 youth and children's day camps, 4 Hold On To Your Heart programs, and countless workshops and training sessions — each person leaving an indelible mark on our Centre.
Guided by Principles of Healing
Seven core principles shape everything we do — from the way we design our programs to how we welcome each person who walks through our doors.
Health
We support the whole person — body, mind, emotion, and spirit — on the path to lasting wellness.
Caring
We meet every individual with warmth and genuine concern in a nurturing, home-like atmosphere.
Honesty
We build trust through openness, integrity, and truthfulness in all that we do.
Respect
We honor the inherent dignity of every person and the wisdom of Indigenous traditions.
Beauty
We embrace the Circle of Balance, finding strength and healing in culture, land, and community.
Faith
We draw on traditional beliefs and spiritual practices to guide each person's recovery journey.
Pride
We celebrate identity, heritage, and the courage it takes to reclaim a balanced, healthy life.
Dedicated to Your Healing Journey
Our diverse team of professionals brings together clinical expertise and cultural knowledge to provide comprehensive, compassionate care that honors who you are.
Experienced Professionals
Our team includes certified counselors, therapists, and cultural practitioners with extensive experience in addiction treatment.
Trauma-Informed Training
All staff are trained in trauma-informed care approaches that recognize the impact of historical and personal trauma.
Cultural Knowledge Keepers
Elders and traditional healers guide our cultural programming, ensuring authentic connections to Indigenous heritage.