SEARIDGE FOUNDATION’S ADDICTION AND DRUG REHAB IN SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK
Located in a quiet, scenic area of Nova Scotia, is the wonderful Searidge Foundation & Saint John drug rehab program. Searidge Foundation is located in an area that is world famous for their succulent seafood and delicious shellfish, similar to St. John, Newfoundland. Shucking contests can usually be found on a local poster indicating the date and time. Located just 2 hours south of Halifax, we strive to make the process of getting to Searidge from St. John’s effortless. We want the best for our clients, and we know that travelling can make the transition to a life of sobriety a little bit stressful. In our effort to eliminate as much stress as possible, we can have our driver pick you up anywhere in Nova Scotia. Whether you fly into the airport or take the ferry to North Sydney, we will be there to pick you up and make the rest of your travels as comfortable as possible.
Once you arrive at Searidge Foundation and step through our front doors, the possibilities for your future are limitless. Searidge Foundation clearly exemplifies the benefits of receiving drug rehabilitation treatment outside of your hometown. The type of environment you can expect at Searidge Drug Rehab embodies what the maritimes are fondly known for; friendly, welcoming, and non-judgemental. When you are away from all the distractions that may have been around in St. John’s, the chances of maintaining your sobriety greatly increase. Indeed, Searidge Foundation offers residents of St. John’s the opportunity to escape their life of addiction, by providing a safe haven and a chance to make plans to begin a new chapter of their life without reminders of their past. Furthermore, the distance between Newfoundland and Searidge Foundation allows for a degree of privacy, not achievable if one were to remain in St. John’s. Searidge Foundation has provided many residents of St. John’s with the support and treatment necessary to overcome addiction. Upon a patient’s return to Newfoundland, following their drug addiction treatment at Searidge Foundation, there is a comprehensive aftercare program to help them succeed after participating in our Saint John drug rehab program. The virtual and over-the-phone SMART recovery meetings offer accessible and convenient options for staying on track upon your return to St. John’s, Newfoundland. In addition, we always welcome visits from past alumni for Refresher Weekends. These are great opportunities to renew the skills you learned during rehab and share your success story.
DRUG REHAB & DETOX FACILITIES IN SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT AND RECOVERY
RIDGEWOOD ADDICTION SERVICES
416 Bay St., South Bay
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2M 7L4
Phone: (506) 674-4300
Fax: (506) 674-4374
Hours of Operation: Inpatient Detox – 24/7; other programs – 8:30am to 4:40pm
- Outpatient Day or evening treatment
- Withdrawal management in a residential setting for Adolescents and Adult Men and Women.
- Methadone maintenance offered to clients who abuse opiates.
- Residential therapy-based addiction treatment.
- Ongoing aftercare following completion of residential program.
SOPHIA RECOVERY CENTRE FOR WOMEN
83 Hazen St.
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2L 3L2
Phone: (506) 633-8783
Hours of Operation: 9am – 4:30pm Monday-Friday
The programs offered at the Sophia Recovery Centre are geared towards women finding safety and happiness in their new drug free lives. The Women that come here have many options:
- Personalized counselling by certified addiction counsellors.
- Coaching and mentoring by peer volunteers and role models seasoned in their recovery.
- Abstinence-based training and support based on 12 steps.
- Relapse prevention counselling and education.
- Skill development in living life differently and in making healthier choices.
- Recovery resource library.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS & OTHER WAYS TO ASSIST OUR SAINT JOHN DRUG REHAB CENTER
Before going to the meeting, confirm time and place at: New Brunswick Area: (888) 436-2929 Great Way to Freedom Area (Saint John): (506) 658-0779
SAINT JOHN AND SAINT STEPHEN CHURCH
Sundays & Tuesdays – 7:00 pm
101 Coburg Street
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2L 3J8
CATHEDRAL HALL
strong>Mondays 7:00 pm – Saturdays 7:30 pm
168 Church St
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 4C9
VICTORIS HEALTH CENTRE
strong>Fridays – 7:00 pm
65 Brunswick Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 1G5
WILMOT UNITED CHURCH
strong>Wednesday 7:00 pm
King and Carleton Streets
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 1G5
NEW LIFE MISSION
strong>Wednesdays – 7:30 pm
202 Saint George Street
Moncton, New Brunswick
E1C 1V6
SMART RECOVERY MEETING INFO HELP AT SEARIDGE DRUG REHAB FOR RESIDENTS OF SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK
SMART Recovery is an abstinence-based, not-for-profit organization with a sensible self-help program for people having problems with using and drinking. It includes many ideas and techniques to help you change your life from one that is self-destructive and unhappy to one that is constructive and satisfying. SMART Recovery is not a spin-off of Alcoholics Anonymous. No one will label you an “alcoholic”, an “addict” or “diseased” nor “powerless”, and if you do not believe in a religion or spirituality, that’s fine, too. We teach common sense self-help procedures designed to empower you to abstain and to develop a more positive lifestyle. When you succeed at following our approach, you may graduate from the program, or you may stay around to help others.”
Searidge Drug Rehab offers a variety of aftercare programs to those from Saint John, New Brunswick that are attending Searidge’s Saint John drug rehab initiative, and was created to help ensure their sobriety is maintained and that the client is successful in their recovery. SMART recovery group meetings have proven to be incredibly beneficial to our Searidge alumni, one-on-one counseling, and group therapy are others that make up the comprehensive aftercare program offered in Nova Scotia. Our clients that have traveled here from New Brunswick may find that the over the phone meetings offered to alumni may be the most logical and cost effective way to utilize the tools and support channels we offer in order to help them maintain a drug free life.
A huge benefit of the SMART recovery program that Searidge Drug Rehab offers is how we actively stay in touch with our clients. We are committed to our alumni at Searidge and provide them with Aftercare well past their graduation. We make sure to construct a plan that will work with their specific needs, current responsibilities and geographical location.
Searidge Drug Rehab Aftercare Program offers alumni unlimited access to private NNG forums for alumni to stay in touch with each other, they can receive inspirational Twitter messages if they would like, you would have the option to participate in refresher weekends at Searidge as well, if you are able to attend. There are also group or individual therapy sessions over the phone with staff from Searidge. And of course, virtual or in-person SMART Recovery meetings. The virtual and over the phone sessions with Searidge staff are especially beneficial to those who are returning home to Saint John, New Brunswick.
At Searidge we hold our regular A.A. meetings at 6 F.J. MacAuley Court, Monday nights from 8 – 9 p.m. Our group is getting stronger every time we meet. Remember, if you need help in this area it is up to you to take the first step and others can walk with you.
ANNAPOLIS ROYAL MASONIC LODGE
Open Meeting
Tuesday 7:30pm
21 Church St
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
B0S 1A0
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS & QUALIFIED ADDICTION TREATMENT THERAPISTS SUPPORTING SAINT JOHN DRUG REHAB
Kim Gillcrist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
199 Chesley Drive Suite 207
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2K 3L2
Phone: (506) 802-9289
Years in Practice: 10 Years
Dalhousie University Year of ‘07
License No. and State: 2525 New Brunswick
“My practice provides professional counselling services to individuals (ages 16+), couples, and families as needed. I specialize in areas of addiction, mental health, domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as managing stress and working through issues in relationships with others. Through the counselling process, I seek to help clients improve their coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and promote behaviour change through support, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy.
I provide supportive, therapeutic interventions using a broad variety of clinical approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy, and Person Centered Therapy.”
Lori McIsaac Bewsher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Rising Tides Counselling
3636 Westfield Road – Suite B
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2M 1A9
Phone: (506) 503-5767
License No. and State: 2346 New Brunswick
“Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily life? Consumed with thoughts of worry, sadness or confusion? Is your mood having a negative impact on your personal relationships or ability to focus at work? Although it’s normal to experience a variety of emotions, if you feel stuck in your thinking, it may be time to seek some support. In counselling, you will learn to recognize how your thoughts can impact both your mood and behaviour. You will learn new strategies to help you cope with these emotions and feel more confident in your ability to take control of your life.
My background includes working with people who have been impacted by anxiety, depression, chronic pain, disability, grief and loss, anger management, parenting and behavioural problems. I offer flexible daytime and evening appointments. An initial consultation can be offered by telephone or video chat to discuss your needs and what I can offer to you.
I am located in West Saint John near the community of Grand Bay-Westfield. I offer both in person and video counselling.”