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EHN Guardians Gateway

Mental Health, Trauma, and Addiction Treatment for Military, Veterans, and First Responders

LOCATED IN:
Peterborough, ON

TREATMENT FOR:
Substance Use Disorder, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depession, Eating Disorders

At EHN Guardians Gateway, we offer a safe space for Canada’s military, veterans and first-responder communities to begin their recovery journeys. We understand the unique challenges that they face and believe in providing the programs to help them face and overcome those challenges.

Located in Peterborough, Ontario (approximately 1.5 hours outside of Toronto), we offer our clients evidence-based treatment for trauma and addiction without judgement or stigma. We seek to protect our protectors.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT MAKES EHN GUARDIANS GATEWAY UNIQUE.

Situated on 15 acres of land in peaceful Peterborough, Ontario, the EHN Guardians Gateway facility provides a calming and picturesque start to the road of recovery. Here, members can focus on treatment, recovery, and even some recreational activities. Yoga, golf, basketball, and an indoor gym are just a few of the amenities available that will allow members to prioritize both physical and mental wellness.

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Programs at EHN Guardians Gateway

EHN Guardians Gateway provides evidence-based treatment for military, veterans, and first responders struggling with mental health disorders, trauma, PTSD, moral injury and substance use disorder. Our team of compassionate, experienced doctors, nurses, and counsellors provide the tools needed to recover.

Trauma and Psychological Injury

At our residential treatment center, clients gain lifelong skills to manage trauma and PTSD through an evidence-based and measurement-based approach. This includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to promote healthy thinking, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for emotional and relationship management, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help process traumatic beliefs. We also offer individual psychotherapy for personalized recovery, group therapy for peer support, psychoeducational sessions for trauma understanding, and recreation therapy such as mindfulness, yoga, and exercise to foster a balanced, recovery-oriented lifestyle. 

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Concurrent Trauma and Addictions

To treat those struggling with both trauma and addiction, we use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to help clients overcome workplace trauma, and in-vivo exposure to regulate emotional responses to real-time triggers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are employed to foster healthier thought patterns, emotional regulation, and mindfulness. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) aids in processing trauma, while individual psychotherapy offers a supportive space for recovery concerns. We also provide group therapy, psychoeducational sessions, relapse prevention, and recreation therapy to promote long-term recovery and wellness.

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Family Education

Whether a family or a loved one is affected by addiction, trauma, or mental illness, every member deserves support. That’s why we offer a workshop specifically designed to equip families and loved ones with tools for their own healing journey. Delivered by our team at EHN Edgewood Nanaimo facility, this workshop helps family members gain the knowledge and skills to better support their loved ones' recovery while also focusing on their own well-being. While clinicians won’t address specific personal details about those in treatment, each session will include time for questions and discussion at the end. 

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Meet the Team

Our team consists of compassionate, highly experienced professionals, specially trained in providing virtual mental health and addiction treatment. Many of them have personal experience with recovery, offering a unique and empathetic understanding of your journey. They are committed to equipping you with the tools needed to reach your recovery goals.

SHAWN CARTER 

Executive Director, M.ADS., BCBA, EHN Guardians Gateway 

Shawn is a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with 15 years of experience working in children, adolescent, and adult mental health. He is the current Executive Director of EHN Guardians Gateway – Canada’s first facility dedicated exclusively to the treatment of trauma and addiction among military, first responders, and frontline healthcare workers. He completed his Master’s […]
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COLETTE CURRIN 

Vice President, EHN Guardians 

Colette is a clinician and business developer, working as a member of the Outpatient team while also managing the referral relationships and treatment needs for veteran, military and first responder clients. With 27 years of personal recovery, Colette combines her lived experience and clinical expertise to help others develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence in […]
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LJ JONES 

EHN Guardians Community Alumni Coordinator 

LJ began her career as a first responder with five years of service as a Volunteer Firefighter in Niagara Falls, Ontario. In 2006, she became a Primary Care Paramedic, and later Superintendent in 2013. After more than 20 years in emergency services, LJ’s career was interrupted by a PTSD diagnosis in 2019. She completed the […]
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