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Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
EHN Edgewood Nanaimo
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Providing evidence-based treatment for addiction and mental health, with a trauma and PTSD track for military and first responders, extended care, and aftercare.
About EHN Edgewood Nanaimo
EHN Edgewood Nanaimo provides treatment for addiction, co-occurring mental health disorders, primary mental health conditions, and primary trama/PTSD treatment. They provide inpatient treatment and a Virtual Intensive Treatment Program (VITP), an online rehab program available through their app. EHN Edgewood Nanaimo provides a separate center for their military and first responders program, helping clients heal from trauma and concurrent addiction.
Evidence-Based And Personalized
EHN Edgewood Nanaimo uses an evidence-based approach for comprehensive recovery, prioritizing the individual needs of each client. EHN Edgewood Nanaimo has talented therapists, counselors, clinicians, and family therapists. Their counselors and therapists are all masters-level. Nurses monitor treatment 24/7, during and after detox. EHN Edgewood Nanaimo provides residential treatment (7 weeks) and an extended care program (additional 42+ days).
Evidence-Based And Holistic Treatment
EHN Edgewood Nanaimo offers a variety of evidence-based therapies for addiction and mental health. These include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), accelerated resolution therapy (ART), and 12-Step peer groups. EHN Edgewood Nanaimo also offers recovery Dharma groups and SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) recovery groups. Their wellness services include yoga, fitness, mindfulness activities, art therapy, and music therapy.
Comfortable And Rejuvenating
Clients at EHN Edgewood Nanaimo can enjoy a shared or single room, an on-site café run by alumni, a gym, and access to Vancouver Island’s peaceful nature. After treatment, clients have access to a full year of aftercare services. These include in person or online maintenance sessions and lifelong access to a strong alumni network. Clients can move into an IOP after residential treatment and ultimately return home with a well-crafted relapse prevention plan.
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Military And First Responders Program
EHN Edgewood Nanaimo provides a special program for military members and first responders. EHN Edgewood Nanaimo uses CBT and DBT to help clients manage strong emotios and gain the tools for long-term success. Their program centers on healing trauma and helping clients navigate post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Clients learn more about trauma and addiction in small psychoeducational groups and in a 1:1 setting.
Dual-Diagnosis Treatment
EHN Edgewood Nanaimo treats addiction and mental health conditions at the same time using dual-diagnosis treatment. Their treatment helps clients understand each condition, triggers, relapse prevention, and how to heal the thoughts behind behaviors. Family participates in treatment too, with family therapy sessions and weekly communications between EHN Edgewood Nanaimo and a client’s loved ones.
Extended Care Program
EHN Edgewood Nanaimo offers an extended care program. This residential program extends from their 7-week porogram by 42+ days. In extended care, clients have 5+ group sessions a week, 4+ hours of self-help groups, 2+ volunteer hours, weekly group activities, visits home, and 1 specialty group each week (gambling addiction, sex addiction, disordered eating, etc.).
Family Support And Aftercare
Families can engage in treatment at EHN Edgewood Nanaimo through family therapy sessions and a 2-day educational workshop. The workshop has 8 modules and runs from 6-8:30 pm. Families learn more about addiction, mental health, and how they can also begin to heal. Aftercare extends to families too, with support groups available. Clients join a robust alumni community after treatment, and have access to a year of maintenance sessions in person or online.
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Center Overview
Founded
2014
Occupancy
31-50
Languages
English
Price & Length
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Who We Treat
Men
Women
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Children
Treatment for children incorporates the psychiatric care they need and education, often led by on-site teachers to keep children on track with school.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Accreditation
CARF
Address
2121 Boxwood Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4L2, Canada
Treatment Focus: Substance Use and Mental Health
Care Options
Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Detox
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Detox centers in CanadaResidential
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
Residential centers in Canada
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Sober living homes in CanadaIntensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient services, with therapy and skills-building activities designed to support recovery and provide flexibility. IOP is ideal for those needing support but not the 24/7 care of a residential facility.
Intensive outpatient centers in CanadaOutpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Outpatient treatment in CanadaVirtual & In-Home Care
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Online treatment centersCo-Occurring Disorders
Substance use and mental health can occur simultaneously as co-occurring disorders. Treatment for co-occurring disorders involves therapy and other personalized interventions to address both conditions.
Dual diagnosis treatment centers in Canada
Treatment
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Wellness
Wellness philosophies focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of each patient, helping them restore purpose with natural remedies.
First Responders Program
Paramedics, police officers, firefighters, and others join in a specific First Responders program, usually focused on trauma, grief, and work-life balance.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
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Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
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Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.
Twelve Step Facilitation
12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Chronic Pain Management
Long-term physical pain can have an affect on mental health. Without support, it can also impact your daily life and even lead to addiction.
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Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Internet Addiction
Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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Sex Addiction
Compulsively seeking out sex can easily become a problem. This addiction is detrimental to relationships, physical health, and self-esteem.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.
Experience
Personal Amenities
Air-Conditioned Rooms
En Suite Bathroom
Private or Shared Rooms
Shared Bathroom
Amenities
Access to Nature
Wellness Center
Fitness Center
Gourmet Dining
Outdoor Lounge
Walking Trails
Special Considerations
Healthy Meals are provided
Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.
LGBTQ group
Group therapy unites LGBTQ+ patients in a safe and culturally competent setting, encouraging peer support under the expert leadership of a therapist.
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Wheelchair Accessible
First Responders Program
Paramedics, police officers, firefighters, and others join in a specific First Responders program, usually focused on trauma, grief, and work-life balance.
Activities
AA/NA Meetings
Biking
Hiking
Movies
Professional Staff
Dr. Christina Basedow
Vice President Western Canada
RCC, CSAT, CMAT
Carrie McVeigh
Executive Director
Joel Hughes
Clinical Director
MA
Dr. Gary Richardson
Director of Medical Services
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Treatment
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Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Cocaine
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