Home Based Recovery (HBR) provides professional, affordable online addiction counselling and online mental health support accessible across Canada and globally. We specialize in comprehensive, evidence-based recovery services, including trauma-informed care, couples therapy, and family counseling. In Victoria, BC, we host private, therapist-led in-person recovery groups every Sunday (10:30 AM12:00 PM). Our expert team delivers high-quality online mental health services and online mental health counseling, offering detailed clinical assessments for individuals, employers, and insurers. We welcome self-referrals and professional referrals from physicians and insurance providers. Start your healing journey with HBR today.
Served areas
- Online Counselling and Treatment
Highlights and features
- 100% online intensive outpatient addiction treatment program available
- Personalized recovery coaching and licensed therapist support included
- No waitlists with quick and flexible onboarding process
- Confidential secure platform accessible from home or travel
- Structured online sessions with education and recovery tools
- Recovery coach paired for continuous individualized support throughout program
Payment methods
- Cash, Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments, Bank transfers, Financing available
Services
Has life got you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or not quite yourself? Stressors might pile up fast, but help does not have to wait. Maybe you have tried to tough it out or keep it bottled up. Maybe you have always managed before, but now something just feels off.We can do this together. Our mental health therapy program connects you with licensed Canadian therapists who get it no judgment, no one size fits all advice.
Alcohol can sneak into your life quietly, making everyday things harder than they should be. Maybe you are ready to change, but worried about stigma or fitting recovery around your busy life.Whether its for yourself or a loved one, HBRs fully online program offers flexible, evidence-based coaching that fits your schedule and respects your privacy.
Drug use can affect anyone. What might start as occasional or prescribed use can become a pattern that impacts your health, relationships, work, and overall quality of life. If you are noticing the signs and want to regain control, HBRs 100% online recovery program offers confidential support tailored to you. With guidance from experienced Canadian Certified Recovery Coaches and licensed therapists, you can reduce or stop drug use at your own pace, in a way that fits your life.If you are dealing with cravings, struggling with motivation, or looking for practical strategies to manage triggers and stress, we provide compassionate, evidencebased help to build lasting change.
Co-occurring addiction (aka dual diagnosis or concurrent disorders) means facing both a substance use issue and a mental health condition at the same time. This is an important distinction: if conditions are treated separately, cooccurrence is associated with higher risks of overdose, suicide, hospitalisation, homelessness, and poorer treatment outcomes.Fortunately, integrated, concurrentcapable care such as HBR leads to better retention and outcomes while also being more accessible.
Gambling often begins as harmless fun. However, for many people, what starts as casual betting or gambling can quickly become overwhelming and difficult to manage. If you find that gambling is affecting your finances, straining your relationships, or disrupting your peace of mind, know that you are not alone. We are here to help.With Home Based Recovery, you can start your recovery journey confidentially, with expert gambling addiction support designed to meet you where you are.
Compulsive sexual behaviours or pornography use can feel deeply isolating and overwhelming. Feelings of shame, guilt, and confusion run high. You might worry that there is something fundamentally wrong with you. This is not true. These behaviours are common challenges that many people face, and they do not define your worth or your future.However, it can be difficult to break free from these patterns on your own. You may have tried to stop or cut back before, only to find the urges continue, leaving you feeling stuck and frustrated.
Cannabis is part of everyday life for many. But sometimes what started as casual use can begin to affect your everyday life. People often smoke cannabis for relaxation, socializing, or managing stress. But what begins as casual or occasional use can sometimes lead to unexpected, harmful effects, interfering with your motivation, memory, relationships, or overall well-being.If you find yourself using more often than planned, struggling to cut back, or feeling like cannabis is taking over your day-to-day life, youre not alone. Help is available to help you manage your habits, regain balance, and feel more in control again.
Alcohol use disorder affects women in ways that are often overlooked. Many even delay getting the help they need, believing it to be impractical or inaccessible. For most women, parenting and work make it challenging for them to attend traditional treatment programs.Home Based Recovery provides private, one-on-one online alcohol treatment designed specifically to support women, taking into consideration their daily activities. This allows them to begin their journey towards recovery without leaving home or putting responsibilities on hold.
Alcohol use often begins as a way to manage stress or to unwind. Over time, it shifts into a pattern thats harder to control. Most men reach a point where drinking starts to take more than it gives.Research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health shows that online therapy interventions can help individuals with alcohol use disorder reduce their consumption significantly. It notes how change becomes more achievable when support is consistent, practical, and built around your daily life.
Cocaine addiction can affect sleep, mood, relationships, work, finances, trust, and a persons sense of control. It can also be painful for families who want to help but feel unsure what to say or where to begin. Home Based Recovery provides private, one-on-one cocaine addiction treatment through licensed therapists and certified recovery coaches who support people with care, respect, and practical guidance. 
Screens and games have become a natural part of everyday life. However, when screen time and game playing start taking over your life, seeking gaming addiction support is a clear step to pause and reconsider.Excessive gaming or scrolling can quietly disrupt your sleep, focus, and mood, leading to feelings of isolation or stress.
The good news is that you do not have to face this alone. Real change is possible, and it starts here.
Chasing energy or confidence with stimulants like cocaine, meth, or prescription study drugs can lead to major challenges that are difficult to fix. These substances may seem to offer a boost at first, but over time, their use often spirals into challenges that affect your work, relationships, and sense of who you are.Even when stimulant use begins to interfere with daily life, many hesitate to seek help due to concerns about privacy, stigma, or long waitlists. Home Based Recoverys online program solves these problems and more.
People
Robert De Clark
Robert De Clark, MSW, BSW, is the Executive Director of Home Based Recovery (HBR), a program designed to deliver the structure and quality of inpatient care within the safety and accessibility of a clients home environment. In this role, Robert leads the organizations strategic vision, clinical innovation, and program developmentensuring that recovery is not only effective, but also sustainable and personalized.
With over 27 years of experience in the fields of mental health and addiction, Robert is widely recognized as a leader in Western Canada. His clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based care, systems thinking, and a deep understanding that no two people recover the same way. His commitment to individualized support is a cornerstone of the HBR model.
With over 27 years of experience in the fields of mental health and addiction, Robert is widely recognized as a leader in Western Canada. His clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based care, systems thinking, and a deep understanding that no two people recover the same way. His commitment to individualized support is a cornerstone of the HBR model.
Dr. Michael Berry
Dr. Michael Berry is a registered clinical psychologist and Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Home Based Recovery Canada, Inc. Dr. Berry has served as a clinical director and supervisor in the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction and mental health, in public and private sectors, as well as outpatient and residential treatment settings.
Dr. Berry completed his PhD at University College London in the UK, and a post-doctoral research fellowship at McGill university, where his research focused on behavioural addictions. He then worked as a psychologist and supervisor at the McGill University Health Center for several years before returning to Western Canada, to support individuals and families in need of recovery support.
Dr. Berry completed his PhD at University College London in the UK, and a post-doctoral research fellowship at McGill university, where his research focused on behavioural addictions. He then worked as a psychologist and supervisor at the McGill University Health Center for several years before returning to Western Canada, to support individuals and families in need of recovery support.
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Reviews (13)
Stf Gee
Apr 16, 2026
I only have positive feedback about the HBR program. I decided to take part in the self-directed program which allowed me to complete the program at my own pace while continuing to work full-time. It is a very easy program to navigate and I was able to make a monthly payment plan which allowed some financial flexibility. My Recovery Coach was very hands on and always communicative. If I needed to reschedule a meeting, I was met with understanding. I would recommend this program to anyone interested in making changes while understanding themselves better and their relationship with substances. Non-judgemental, professional and knowledgeable service. I researched many home-based programs before choosing HBR and I am so glad I did!
Daniel Jordan
Apr 12, 2026
Debbie Broad
Mar 03, 2026
I cannot recommend HBR highly enough. They really have given me the tools that I'd been seeking, and these tools are allowing me to finally realize my life as what it can fully be. The team is ALL really quite awesome, and Miranda was so amazing, knowledgeable, supportive and really just helped me in so many ways (and continues to!) Thank you everyone sm!!!!!
I finished the 30 day intensive program 2 weeks ago. It was life changing, really it was. The support I've been given through the program, and the transition out of it, has been life changing. 7 weeks free from the cage of use today! Holy I'm doing it.
I've been an addict my entire adult life (I'm 45). I learned as a teenager, and its been full throttle ever since really. I've lost the most important people I ever knew and loved to overdose and addiction, one after another over the years.
There's an expression I relate to, I think its Polish. "I found myself at the very bottom, and then I heard knocking from below."
That's where I was when I stumbled across HBR during a desperate Google search. I'd been calling VIHA, crisis lines, going in circles looking for help. Nothing fit, no one called me back. Finding HBR was exactly what I had hoped for. It was a lifeline. I was given support and able to get on board right away.
The program is evidence based, supportive, and consistent. The content flows so well. The videos are thoughtful, informative, and forward focused. They follow each other in a constructive way, building on what you've learned and really landing on the right "spots" along the path to realization and recovery. The content hit so perfectly with me, it made sense in my brain and helped me make sense of my disease.
The comprehensive nature of the program, with emphasis on self-care, excersise, routine, reflection, and mindfulness were vital to building the basis of my clean and free life. I had tried most of these things before, without much effect. The way the HBR program bundles everything together and supports along the way really helped me to focus on my succeses and learn how to function without my substance. I've never achieved that before. It feels amazing.
I feel supported and understood. I was able to choose my own path to recovery and renewal, with guidance and informed supprt from Miranda and the whole team every day, every step of the way. I learned new, effective ways to manage my (fairly serious) mental health conditions, which lead to the addiction in the first place.
They understand that the usage is the symptom, not the cause. They really understood me, I felt support in a way that is rare to find in my experience.
Thank you again for helping me realize I could have a life I always wanted and never thought I could reach. Thank you for showing me my own self in a loving and renewing way. Thanks for reflecting my own potential back to me. Onward.
I finished the 30 day intensive program 2 weeks ago. It was life changing, really it was. The support I've been given through the program, and the transition out of it, has been life changing. 7 weeks free from the cage of use today! Holy I'm doing it.
I've been an addict my entire adult life (I'm 45). I learned as a teenager, and its been full throttle ever since really. I've lost the most important people I ever knew and loved to overdose and addiction, one after another over the years.
There's an expression I relate to, I think its Polish. "I found myself at the very bottom, and then I heard knocking from below."
That's where I was when I stumbled across HBR during a desperate Google search. I'd been calling VIHA, crisis lines, going in circles looking for help. Nothing fit, no one called me back. Finding HBR was exactly what I had hoped for. It was a lifeline. I was given support and able to get on board right away.
The program is evidence based, supportive, and consistent. The content flows so well. The videos are thoughtful, informative, and forward focused. They follow each other in a constructive way, building on what you've learned and really landing on the right "spots" along the path to realization and recovery. The content hit so perfectly with me, it made sense in my brain and helped me make sense of my disease.
The comprehensive nature of the program, with emphasis on self-care, excersise, routine, reflection, and mindfulness were vital to building the basis of my clean and free life. I had tried most of these things before, without much effect. The way the HBR program bundles everything together and supports along the way really helped me to focus on my succeses and learn how to function without my substance. I've never achieved that before. It feels amazing.
I feel supported and understood. I was able to choose my own path to recovery and renewal, with guidance and informed supprt from Miranda and the whole team every day, every step of the way. I learned new, effective ways to manage my (fairly serious) mental health conditions, which lead to the addiction in the first place.
They understand that the usage is the symptom, not the cause. They really understood me, I felt support in a way that is rare to find in my experience.
Thank you again for helping me realize I could have a life I always wanted and never thought I could reach. Thank you for showing me my own self in a loving and renewing way. Thanks for reflecting my own potential back to me. Onward.
Malachi Dayan
Feb 05, 2026
After nearly a decade sober, I found myself relapsing. And those relapses were getting consistently shorter and more frequent. I knew I needed to do something, but I couldn't take time off work. I just needed a swift kick in the ass to get back on track. I'd been taught the tools in rehab years ago. I just needed to remember how to use them.
The HBR virtual IOP program gave me exactly that. The professional staff helped me get back to basics and rebuild my recovery foundation. What impressed me most was how they went above and beyond, they even helped me address the chronic pain issues that were a major driver of my current substance use.
Today I'm back on track, managing both my recovery and my pain in healthier ways. If you're in a similar situation and need structured support that fits around your work schedule, I highly recommend this program.
The HBR virtual IOP program gave me exactly that. The professional staff helped me get back to basics and rebuild my recovery foundation. What impressed me most was how they went above and beyond, they even helped me address the chronic pain issues that were a major driver of my current substance use.
Today I'm back on track, managing both my recovery and my pain in healthier ways. If you're in a similar situation and need structured support that fits around your work schedule, I highly recommend this program.
Ted Jensen
Nov 08, 2025
I have used HBR's aftercare program every Sunday for about 15 months and can say for certain that it is my favorite meeting i attend ... I've been sober for over a year now and will continue to use them as part of my ongoing recovery program... Anybody looking for sobriety needs to start somewhere and HBR is definitely a great place to start your journey to a better life
Julie
Feb 03, 2025
I don't believe I would have been able to achieve and maintain sobriety without having access to this home based program. Leaving my young family to enter a treatment center was not an option. The intensive recovery support I received going through the first 30 days of HBR made all the difference. The material is thoughtful, engaging, and based on a progressive understanding of addiction. I'm very grateful for the HBR program and the clear path to sobriety it provided me!
Kevin Sidhu
Jan 17, 2025
I had a really positive experience with HBR. I cant say enough good things about their whole team. They provide everything they promise and so much more. The whole team is great I cant name just one person. If you put your best foot forward and follow the outline I think anyone trying to move their life in a positive direction can benefit greatly from this program. I appreciate all the help and hope to continue some of the relationships Ive made :)
Barb Henning
Oct 27, 2024
I participated in the HBR online addition program at the end of 2023. I am grateful to say I have been sober for 14 months. This is the longest period of sobriety I have experienced in over a decade of trying many programs, pills and plans!
The support, encouragement, cheerleading and wisdom from Michael and the HBR program has been instrumental in my success to date. This was the first time I did a one on one program which really fit my needs at the time. The other programs I tried in the past were group focused with a small portion one on one. I had success for short periods of time but the intensive one on one was my game changer.
I found the encouraging non judgmental support from Michael allowed me to dig deep and express my feelings. I am 60 so that is a lot of digging!!
I am grateful that I allowed myself to seek help and bravely work hard.
I am grateful HBR was there to stand by me and guide my journey!
Thank you so so much.
The support, encouragement, cheerleading and wisdom from Michael and the HBR program has been instrumental in my success to date. This was the first time I did a one on one program which really fit my needs at the time. The other programs I tried in the past were group focused with a small portion one on one. I had success for short periods of time but the intensive one on one was my game changer.
I found the encouraging non judgmental support from Michael allowed me to dig deep and express my feelings. I am 60 so that is a lot of digging!!
I am grateful that I allowed myself to seek help and bravely work hard.
I am grateful HBR was there to stand by me and guide my journey!
Thank you so so much.
John Reese
May 15, 2024
J. U.
May 03, 2024
It's hard to put into words just how much this program helped me. If you're looking to make a change in your life, but are unsure where to begin or how to go about it, the HBR program is a great place to start. It offers tons of tools and resources that are easy to apply to everyday life, and the support you receive (not only during the bulk of the program, but continuing on after) has been essential in my own personal recovery. I was able to get the help I needed without uprooting my entire life. I am so, so grateful to Michael Walsh, as well as everyone else involved in the program.
A. B.
Mar 18, 2024
The team and the program are everything I could have hoped for. I highly recommend the program for anyone who is ready to make a change in their lives. Very grateful for Dr. Walsh and Dr. Berry. The program keeps you accountable, helps change your mindset and you are fully supported throughout by the team of specialists.
Kevin Nilsson
Dec 23, 2023
Kevin Diakiw
Mar 15, 2023