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Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Canada
EHN Bellwood Nova Scotia
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About EHN Bellwood Nova Scotia
EHN Bellwood Nova Scotia specializes in providing holistic, evidence-based treatment for both addiction and mental health. The average length of the program is 7 weeks, although longer stays are available. EHN Bellwood Nova Scotia focuses on treating the person as a whole. They create individually tailored recovery plans for each client. Treatment can include individual counseling, physical exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), 12-Step facilitation, and relapse prevention.
Access Tailored Programs Anywhere
EHN Bellwood Nova Scotia offers distinctive programs catering to addiction and mental health, and family treatment support. Each patient has the opportunity to participate in their Virtual Intensive Treatment Program (VITP), a flexible yet effective online program available through their app.
Escape to Serenity
Located in the beautiful area of Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Canada, they offer private and semi-private rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. The property covers more than 110-acres of fields and woods. Numerous paths and quiet areas are found around the property, with miles of beaches and beautiful shorelines close by. Clients can enjoy weekend recreational outings and healthy, nutritious meals prepared on-site.
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Inpatient Care Meets At-Home Convenience
For those who are looking for flexible treatment that is just as effective as full-time inpatient care, EHN Bellwood Nova Scotia’s hybrid addiction program offers the best of both worlds. Clients can start out with 2 weeks of inpatient stabilization and then receive 8 weeks of virtual programs from the comfort of their own home. Clients receive all of the counseling and medical care that inpatient clients receive while tracking their progress in an app.
Strengthen Family Bonds
When a loved one is struggling with addiction or mental illness, the entire family feels the impact. Because family support is essential, they offer programs to help families understand addiction, trauma, and mental illness. Many clients’ families report improved communication, trust rebuilt, and healthier relationships because of the valuable resources, education, and support groups.
Get Expert Care when Problems Pile Up
Sometimes life gets complicated and people struggle with more than one problem at once. Maybe clients are having trouble with drugs or alcohol, feeling really sad or worried all the time, dealing with bad memories that won’t go away, or even struggling with eating. Often, these problems can happen together, making things feel overwhelming. The team of caring experts knows how to help with all of these issues at once, making clients feel heard which leads to lasting change.
Transform Pain into Peace
For clients who are ready to reclaim their lives from the grip of trauma, EHN Bellwood Nova Scotia specializes in treating those painful experiences that continue to affect their daily lives. Clients work with a group of caring professionals—doctors, nurses, therapists, and others—who all have special training in helping people heal from using proven methods. These methods help clients find ways to cope and even enjoy life again, free from the weight of trauma.
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Center Overview
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Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Veterans
Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Care Options
Treatment
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Veterans
Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.
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.
Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
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.
Medical
Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.
Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
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.
Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
Trauma-Specific Therapy
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.
Music Therapy
Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.
Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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.
Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
Gambling
Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
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.
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."
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
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.
Aftercare
Experience
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
Healthy Meals are provided
Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.
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
Off-Site Activities
Professional Staff
Helen Luedee
Executive Director
MSW, RSW
John Findlater
Therapist
MSW, RSW
Nicole Elsworth
Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor
Elena Basevich
Recreation Therapist
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