EHN Guardians Gateway
Ontario Inpatient Treatment for CAF, RCMP, Veterans and First Responders
LOCATED IN:
Peterborough, ON
TREATMENT FOR:
Substance Use Disorder, PTSD, Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
TREATMENT MODALITIES:
CPT, EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, ACT, ART, DBT, Somatc Experiencing, Exposure Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counselling, Family Involvement in Tx, CBTi
CLIENTS:
EHN Guardians Gateway is a facility dedicated exclusively to serving Guardians clients.
At EHN Guardians Gateway in Peterborough, we offer a safe space for Canada’s military, veterans, RCMP, and first-responder communities to begin their recovery journeys. We understand the unique challenges that they face and believe in providing 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 judgment or stigma. We seek to protect our protectors.
We are proud to be recognized as a leading provider of specialized inpatient care, offering tailored programs that are also available to police, healthcare professionals, firefighters, and many other first responders.
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.
Programs at EHN Guardians Gateway
Amenities Offered with Our Residential Programs
- On-site medical professionals, with 24/7 access to nurses
- Evidence-based approaches to treatment including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)
- Detox and withdrawal management
- Holistic care that includes yoga, fitness, meditation, and art therapy
- Semi-private rooms
- Dedicated support from a Guardians Care Specialist, providing a high-touch experience and coordinated collaboration with referents and community care providers
- Access to peer support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery, during and after treatment
- One year of aftercare and lifelong access to EHN Canada’s Thrive alumni network
- Family programs that help your loved ones learn how to support you and heal themselves
Meet the Team
Shawn Carter
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
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
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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