EHN Guardians Nanaimo

Substance Use and Mental Health
Residential
Claimed
Private Pay

Military and First Responders

EHN Guardians Nanaimo's inpatient facility, located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, provides addiction and trauma recovery to military members and first responders in a setting that feels secure, comfortable, and warm. They offer alcohol and drug recovery and care for co-occurring conditions with specialty tracks for family care and trauma-specific programs. Their campus is surrounded by nature and offers a fully equipped gym, lovely hiking routes, comfortable, at-home-like accommodations, and freshly prepared, regionally inspired meals.

Treatment Opportunities

Some of EHN Guardians Nanaimo's therapeutic interventions include cognitive processing therapy (CPT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and art therapy. These interventions take place in an individual or small-group treatment setting. Additionally, EHN Guardians Nanaimo offers integrated therapies including yoga, meditation, physical exercise, healthy eating, and good sleep habits. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), which is used to treat major depressive disorder and a number of other psychiatric illnesses, and ketamine treatment are two of their specialty services. In addition to family counseling, EHN Guardians Nanaimo offers self-help programs including 12-Step and SMART Recovery. EHN Guardians Nanaimo's lifetime alumni network, Thrive, is also available. All qualified patients who finish therapy are given one year of aftercare.

Trauma-specific & Family Program

The EHN Guardians Nanaimo Specialized services to treat PTSD, mood disorders, sexual trauma and chronic pain with or without substance use disorders Includes detox, stabilization, psychoeducation, skill-building and relapse prevention. Designed to help family members understand the disorders that their loved ones are dealing with while engaging in their own recovery work. A combination of presentations, workshops, and counselling sessions.

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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
2113 Boxwood Rd., Nanaimo, BC V9S 4L2 View Map
Part of
network
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....
Typical Program Length
30 days
Founded in 2018
8 years in business
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Bipolar, Codependency, Depression +5 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine, Drug Addiction +5 More
Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

We don't have pricing information for this center. Please contact the center for more information.
Care Options

Levels of Care

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.
Included
Detox
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Included
Residential
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.
Not included
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.
Not included
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
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.
Not included
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
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.
Included
Co-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.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol
Drug Addiction
Family Involvement
First Responders Program

Who We Treat

Men
Women
LGBTQ+
Men and Women
Veterans

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Family Involvement
Individual Treatment
Twelve Step

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Life Skills
Meditation & Mindfulness

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety
Bipolar
Codependency
Depression
Eating Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Sex Addiction
Trauma

Substances We Treat

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

Aftercare

Alumni Reunions
Aftercare Group Therapy
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Private Rooms
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Amenities

Access to Nature
Fitness Center
Outdoor Lounge
Snacks
Walking Trails

Special Considerations

First Responders Program

Activities

Yoga
AA/NA Meetings
Alternative Meetings
Physical Fitness

Off-Site Activities

Physical Fitness

Off-Site Amenities

Fitness Center

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Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
The typical length is 30 days.
Yes, they offer detox.
EHN Guardians Nanaimo provides detox, residential and more.

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