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Merrickville, Ontario, Canada
Newgate 180
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About Newgate 180
Newgate 180 is a not-for-profit centre located in the scenic town of Merrickville, Canada, far removed from the triggers and distractions of daily life. They’ve helped over 5,000 people from Canada, the US, and Western Europe over the past 50 years. Newgate 180 offers 2 gender-specific homes situated on the banks of the Rideau river. Nearly 70% of their programs are gender-specific, with a specialized women-only program delivered by a female clinical team to ensure that clients feel safe and supported. They offer a home-like setting with upscale accommodations and many amenities, including chef-prepared gourmet meals, a fully equipped fitness centre, art studio, and outdoor recreation.
Comprehensive and All-Inclusive One-Year Program
Newgate 180 specializes in addiction treatment of 8 different addictions. As a private not-for-profit organization, Newgate 180 offers immediate assistance and provides a personalized one-year treatment program consisting of 30-day residential treatment followed by 11 months of ongoing care. Their staff includes certified addiction counsellors, a naturopathic doctor, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, registered dietician, certified fitness instructor, yoga teacher and an in-house chef.
A Fully-Accredited Program Created to Treat the Mind, Body, and Soul
Newgate 180’s program was designed using both evidence-based and holistic therapies to treat a client’s entire self. Their program includes individual counselling, group therapy, educational lectures, exercise and relaxation therapy, peer support groups, and family and couples counselling. A specialized program is offered for families experiencing addiction, led by a case manager and relapse prevention counsellors. Newgate 180 also offers holistic treatments such as nutritional education, art sessions, acupuncture and cupping, Hatha yoga, personal wellness and recreation. Their recreational activities include canoeing, kayaking, horseshoes, volleyball, badminton, fishing, hiking, and bonfires.
Decades of Helping Clients Take Back Their Lives from Addiction
Newgate 180 has a proven 50-year history of addiction treatment, helping over 5,000 people from all walks of life. They offer weekly family sessions and continued support for loved ones. Registered service animals with the appropriate paperwork are allowed. As needed, Newgate 180 can make a contract to allow reasonable cell phone use. Newgate 180 is dedicated to restoring their clients’ dignity and hope for a better life, especially one free from their addiction.
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Centrally Located, Free From Distractions
Newgate 180’s men’s centre is located on the banks of the Rideau River, with the women’s centre just a short walk away. Newgate 180 is located in the beautiful and historic village of Merrickville, Ontario. They are just a 30-minute drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Ogdensburg, N.Y., and less than 3 hours from the GTA.
Full Year of Comprehensive Support
Newgate 180 uniquely provides a full 11 months of supportive on-going care once clients complete their 30-day residential program. Their aftercare includes continued support using Skype meetings or phone calls. Clients can access support wherever home is for them after residential treatment.
Separate Living and Programs for Men and Women
Newgate 180 is proud to offer separate men's and women’s facilities for trauma-informed, focused treatment programs. Men and women live in separate homes with private and semi-private rooms available. Clients engage in co-ed treatment 50% of the time, with 2-3 group sessions daily and activities like fishing, yoga, and fitness available.
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Center Overview
Estimated Center Costs
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Older Adults
Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Pregnant Women
Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.
Women only
Women attend treatment in a gender-specific facility, with treatment delivered in a safe, nourishing, and supportive environment for greater comfort.
Treatment Focus
This center treats primary substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Care Options
Treatment
Specializations
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.
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.
Gambling
Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Psychedelics
Hallucinogenic drugs—like LSD—cause euphoria and increased sensory experiences. When abused, they can lead to depression and psychosis.
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.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
Gender-Specific
Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.
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.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
Couples Counseling
Partners work to improve their communication patterns, using advice from their therapist to better their relationship and make healthy changes.
Expressive Arts
Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Conditions We Treat
Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Gambling
Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.
Gaming
Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.
Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
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.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Psychedelics
Hallucinogenic drugs—like LSD—cause euphoria and increased sensory experiences. When abused, they can lead to depression and psychosis.
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
Flexible technology policies
Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.
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.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Activities
Professional Staff
Peter Kunst
Executive Director
Melissa Mordy
Office Manager
Brian Kerr
Program Director
Dale Campbell
Relapse Prevention and Continuing Care Case Manager
CCAC
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Accommodations
Food & Nutrition
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- Quality Programming (2)
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Steve Wanless
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