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The Edge Rehab Crete

Substance Use and Mental Health
Residential
Private Pay

The Edge Crete is tailored for young men facing behavioural addictions, failure to launch, anxiety, depression, trauma, or substance misuse. The programme combines evidence-based therapies and outdoor adventure, helping young men identify the root causes of their struggles, develop life skills, and build a healthy body and a resilient mind. Clients experience a European-standard clinical programme at a lower cost than comparable options in the US or UK, without compromising quality.

Build a Foundation for a New Future

The Edge gets through to young men using four core elements:

Clinical Counselling: Drawing on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the 12 Steps, and mindfulness, young men create new brain patterns, adopt different perspectives, and change destructive thinking.

Physical Conditioning: A daily routine of high-intensity fitness produces feel-good endorphins that encourage positive emotions.

Experiential Therapy: The Edge immerses clients in Crete’s landscape to teach resilience, teamwork, and communication.

Social Responsibility: Clients develop the practical life skills needed for independence while fostering a sense of accountability, empathy, and purpose within a community.

Relax in a 5-Star Holiday Home

The Edge’s hilltop villa ensures a comfortable and dignified environment for healing. The country house features 5 spacious private bedrooms, a pool and hot tub, and stunning views of the mountains and sea. With The Edge’s emphasis on physical activity, the property boasts a soccer pitch, badminton and volleyball courts, and fitness centre access. Clients recharge with nutritious Mediterranean cuisine and restorative downtime.

Maintain Progress with Online Aftercare

After completing the residential programme, The Edge puts a robust aftercare plan in place and works with families to coordinate next steps. They enrol graduates in their online aftercare programme for six months so clients stay connected with their peer support group and maintain progress from anywhere in the world.

The Edge is part of The Cabin Group, a behavioural health provider with inpatient and outpatient centres worldwide and a 96% completion rate.


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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
70100 Houdetsi Heraklion, Greece View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....
Typical Program Length
12 Weeks
Founded in 2025
1 year in business
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Gambling +4 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Co-Occurring Disorders, Drug Addiction
Talk One-to-One & in Groups
Talk One-to-One & in Groups
Each client is matched with a primary counsellor throughout the entire stay. They meet twice weekly for one-to-one sessions to build coping strategies, sharpen focus, and work towards personal goals. Clients also participate in daily group therapy sessions, sharing experiences and gaining support from peers in a professionally facilitated environment.
Train Body & Mind Together
Train Body & Mind Together
Physical wellness is integrated into the daily schedule to help rebuild the connection between mind and body. The approach is not about extreme competition, but about building healthy habits, discovering personal strengths, and using physical activity to improve mood and resilience. Each client’s wellness plan progresses from fundamentals toward achieving new levels of athletic ability.
Explore Crete Beyond the Villa
Explore Crete Beyond the Villa
The Edge uses the entire island as a classroom for building resilience and perspective. Clients regularly engage in experiential activities beyond the villa, allowing them to connect with nature, history, and culture. Weekends consist of outdoor activities like hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and apnea diving to experience Crete at sea and on land.
Connect With Peers Who Understand
Connect With Peers Who Understand
The Edge brings young men together in a shared, action-oriented environment where connection replaces the isolation of addiction and mental health struggles. Clients build trust through shared experiences, form lasting bonds, and hold each other accountable. This peer-driven dynamic helps them open up, take responsibility, and grow alongside others facing similar challenges.

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Tim Panagos

Tim Panagos

Head of Clinical Services

Lee Hawker

Lee Hawker

Senior Therapist and Executive Advisor

Manos

Manos

Head of Support

Tatiana

Tatiana

Operations Manager

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Men
Adolescents
Alcohol
Anxiety
Cocaine
Depression
Drug Addiction
Men Only

Who We Treat

Men
Men Only

Treatment Services

Residential

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Gender-Specific
Holistic

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Group Therapy
Life Skills
Massage Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Twelve Step Facilitation

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Gambling
Gaming
Internet Addiction
Pornography Addiction
Trauma

Substances We Treat

Alcohol
Co-Occurring Disorders
Drug Addiction

Aftercare

Relapse Prevention Planning
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Volleyball Court

Special Considerations

Family Program
Healthy Meals are provided

Activities

Physical Fitness
Swimming

Off-Site Activities

Adventure Outings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
Houdetsi, Crete, Greece.
The typical length is 12 Weeks.
The Edge Rehab Crete provides residential and more.