Taking time away from work and family is a significant and courageous commitment, and for many an important step on their journey to wellness.
Transitioning to a residential treatment program encourages an immersive experience towards mental and physical wellness. Support and care can be offered for a variety of issues including trauma, addiction to substances, behavioural addiction, or a mood disorder that is impacting an individual’s ability to thrive in their daily life at home and/or at work. Treatment programs may be available within an individual’s community or may require travel to facilitate access to residential care.
Residential treatment programs offer specialized therapeutic interventions, structure, a daily routine, and consistency – all of which support positive change and growth. This type of treatment approach offers a safe environment and supervision from a team of professionals, often from a variety of disciplines, who work collaboratively to coordinate a customized plan of care.
Residential treatment can also benefit individuals who require intensive support for mental health concerns, substance use challenges, or those who have several stressors in their life. For instance, someone with a substance use challenge, who has a history of trying to stop or reduce harm on their own, may benefit from a residential setting where triggers can be limited for a period of time and a solid recovery plan developed. Many of the residential programs Encompas has partnered with also provide specific programming exclusive to First Responders.
With your consent, each program has committed to ensuring your Care Manager and Clinician(s) are apprised of your progress, to ensure cohesive, timely care when the program is completed. This can include setting up an appointment with your therapist the same week of discharge, connecting you with peer support groups, and providing you with online courses.
Treatment Screening Assessment
Before any referral is made for residential or intensive outpatient treatment programs, we ensure that the program we refer clients to are clinically a good match for the mental health challenges being experienced, the goals of the client, and the exclusion criteria for the preferred program. Therefore, prior to referral, a Treatment Screening Assessment is completed. Here is some information about the Treatment Screening Assessment:
- Completed by the client’s current mental health practitioner (e.g., psychologist, social worker, etc.) or, if the client doesn’t have a mental health practitioner, then by a Dalton Associates psychologist;
- Typically takes 1-2 hours to complete;
- Can be conducted in-person, over the telephone, or via virtual clinic – depending on the client’s location, and who is conducting the screening and their location; and,
- Will make recommendations as to treatment programs that would be a good match for the client, and other treatment recommendations.
If a Treatment Screening Assessment does not recommend the client’s preferred program, the reasoning will be discussed with the client in detail, and alternate recommendations will be made.
The links below provide further information about inpatient residential treatment options.
At EHN Bellwood Toronto, we carry on the pioneering legacy of Dr. Gordon Bell. Here, patients are treated with a holistic approach to mental health and addiction recovery rooted in proven evidence-based therapies.
With a focus on wellbeing, our medical staff are passionate about their work and our patients’ success. Our spaces, both therapeutic and recreational, were created to provide surroundings that are both serene and motivating.
Our programs are all delivered by highly skilled medical and mental health professionals, supporting recovery from addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. Our calm, restorative settings provide the time and space needed to plan and practice skills essential to recovery – and Aftercare provides the tools for ongoing success.
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Whether on call, on the night shift, or on a tour of duty, military, veterans, and first responders have come face to face with experiences that may be hard for others to imagine. And as a result, the experience of substance use disorders, PSTD, operational stress injury (OSI), and other mental health concerns is at rates disproportionate to the general population.
EHN Guardians Gateway, in quiet Peterborough, Ontario, offers treatment programs created exclusively to address the treatment and recovery needs of public safety personnel. Clients find healing here supported by peers and compassionate staff who share a common understanding of the unique experiences faced by EHN Guardian members. Our Aftercare program provides the tools for ongoing success.
Get to Know EHN Guardians Gateway Video
Depending upon client needs, programs are either 30, 60 or 90 days in length. Their expertise includes treating substance use disorders and trauma, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other operational stress injuries (OSI) with or without a concurrent addiction disorder.. Medical detox is available onsite. Treatment may include a psychiatric assessment, individual and group therapy, educational sessions, spiritual therapy including a sweat lodge, relapse prevention and coaching and wellness activities. Core modalities include CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Humanistic and other approaches.
Aftercare programs are available for life including 4-6 individual counselling sessions, ongoing group treatment within the Recovery Alumni Program. They also provide Sober Companion Services – live-in support to provide one-on-one assistance to help clients move through difficulties as they arise.
CATC employs individuals in recovery and/or with lived experience, these roles include Recovery Coaches and our Recovery Coordinators. The vision behind this philosophy is to have those with lived expertise as well as professional qualifications to ensure our programming and approach are as effective as possible for all the clients we support.
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While Homewood offers numerous residential programs, including programs for individuals struggling with addictions, mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma, Homewood also has exclusive groups and programs for uniformed professionals. Their nine (9)- week Guardians Program part of the Traumatic Stress Injury and Concurrent Program (TSICP) is exclusively for first responders, military, and veterans. The Guardians Program is designed for individuals who have experienced the unique challenge of protecting, serving and guarding their fellow citizens. Homewood’s evidence-based treatment program recognizes that these individuals have unique treatment needs which may include exposure to traumatic situations, depression, anxiety, and addiction challenges. In addition, this environment provides a forum for discussing issues the participants might be reluctant to disclose in the presence of civilians.
Adapted from https://homewoodhealth.com/
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Wounded Warriors Canada is a national mental health service provider that utilizes clinical best practices and evidence-based care to create an environment of compassion, resiliency and hope for our Veterans, First Responders and their families.
Their team of accredited professionals provides a range of group-based therapy programs benefiting individuals, couples and children affected by the impacts of operational stress injuries.
Adapted from: www.woundedwarriors.ca
Renascent has been a national leader in abstinence-based treatment since 1970. They are one of the largest residential treatment providers in Ontario, offering gender-specific treatment in one of four centres in Toronto and Durham region, using evidence-based treatment with proven outcomes.
As one of Canada’s largest abstinence-based treatment providers for substance use disorders including drugs, alcohol, and food, they offer evidence-based, trauma-informed care that addresses concurrent mental health issues. Their abstinence-based model integrates 12-step facilitation with other best practices in clinical and medical approaches. This foundation is augmented by a wide range of therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioural techniques, reality therapy, person-centred therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness principles, and art therapy. By addressing the chronic nature of substance use disorders while also recognizing how addiction impacts families, children, loved ones, workplaces, and communities, their holistic approach means they’re here for life.
Adapted from https://renascent.ca/
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The Stable Grounds Inc. is a privately owned and operated therapy centre, providing day and residential programs for 1-3 months for current or retired Public Safety Officers (Fire, EMS, Police, Parole/Probation officers +) and Veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), anxiety, depression and more.
TSG offers a range of treatment options and focused care in a sprawling, yet intimate farm setting. TSG believes that their residential programs provide comprehensive treatment that improves recovery times, and allows guests to work through the healing journey without interruption and with ongoing support. They recognize the importance of helping those who provide essential services to others and offer priority treatment to support the recovery process through a unique range of therapeutic options.
Adapted from https://www.thestablegrounds.com/
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Trafalgar offers addiction treatment in a serene and homelike residential setting, focusing on treating underlying mental health issues within a 45-day intensive inpatient program. This facility, Canada’s largest support network for addictions, provides customized therapeutic addiction treatment for substance abuse and process addictions, and concurrent mental health disorders like PTSD and depression. Clients receive one-on-one and group therapy with Master’s level therapists, along with a full suite of supportive services. In addition, Trafalgar specializes in supporting First Responders, military personnel and the victims services population, offering an exclusive First Responder group programming within their broader addictions and mental health program. Clients benefit from ongoing support with a 2 (two) month aftercare program.
Trafalgar also offers medically-supervised detox services at its sister facility, Neworld Medical Detox. Clients enjoy seamless transportation and case management between these 2 sites.
CATC employs individuals in recovery and/or with lived experience, these roles include Recovery Coaches and our Recovery Coordinators. The vision behind this philosophy is to have those with lived expertise as well as professional qualifications to ensure our programming and approach are as effective as possible for all the clients we support.
If you are interested in pursuing residential care, or would like to learn more, please reach out to an Encompas Care Manager.