EHN Edgewood Nanaimo

Substance Use and Mental Health
Residential
4.1
(209)
Insurance

Situated amongst the natural beauty of Vancouver Island’s east coast, EHN Edgewood Nanaimo is a private treatment center in Nanaimo. EHN Edgewood Nanaimo provides treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. They provide inpatient treatment and a Virtual Intensive Treatment Program (VITP), an online rehab program available through the EHN Online app.

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 42-90 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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Highlights from the Center

  • Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Addiction Recovery

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
2121 Boxwood Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4L2, Canada View Map
Part of
network
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....
Accreditation
CARF
Typical Program Length
7 weeks
Founded in 2014
12 years in business
Occupancy
31-50 beds
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +9 More
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

BlueCross BlueShield
Provider's Policy: EHN Edgewood Nanaimo's treatment programs can vary in coverage depending on your insurance plan. Contact the EHN Edgewood team so they can help understand your coverage.
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Recovery in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island
Recovery in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island
At EHN Edgewood Nanaimo, they believe the best chance for long-term addiction recovery for our patients is a treatment program that addresses all aspects of their health: body, mind, spirit, and social system. They achieve this through the integration of evidence- based mental health treatments, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Dual-Diagnosis Treatment
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
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
Family Support And Aftercare
Families can engage in treatment at EHN Edgewood Nanaimo through family therapy sessions and a 3 half-day educational workshop. 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.

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CARF Accredited

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Dr. Christina Basedow

Dr. Christina Basedow

Chief Operations Officer

RCC, CSAT, CMAT

Joel Hughes

Joel Hughes

Clinical Director

MA

Maria Chadwick

Maria Chadwick

Operation & Business Services Director

Dr. Gary Richardson

Dr. Gary Richardson

Director of Medical Services

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Drug Addiction
Marijuana
Opioids
Prescription Drugs

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Young Adults
LGBTQ+
Men and Women

Treatment Services

Detox
Intensive Outpatient Program
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Residential
Virtual

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Family Involvement
Holistic
Individual Treatment

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Medication-Assisted Treatment

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety

Substances We Treat

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

Aftercare

Family Follow-up Counseling
Online Aftercare
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Relapse Prevention Planning
Aftercare App
Ability to Call a Counselor
Outpatient Treatment
Aftercare Group Therapy
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
En Suite Bathroom
Private or Shared Rooms
Shared Bathroom

Amenities

Access to Nature
Airport Transfers
Fitness Center
Gardens
Chef-prepared Meals
Outdoor Lounge
Recreation Room
Salon
Walking Trails

Special Considerations

Healthy Meals are provided
LGBTQ group
Wheelchair Accessible
First Responders Program

Activities

Yoga
AA/NA Meetings
Alternative Meetings
Massage
Movies
Physical Fitness
Reading
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: seeking safety, stress management and more.
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
EHN Edgewood Nanaimo's treatment programs can vary in coverage depending on your insurance plan. Contact the EHN Edgewood team so they can help understand your coverage.
The typical length is 7 weeks.
Yes, they offer detox.
EHN Edgewood Nanaimo provides detox, intensive outpatient program and more.