SEARIDGE FOUNDATION FOR DRUG ADDICTION IN SYDNEY, NOVA-SCOTIA
The Searidge family welcomes all Canadians struggling with drug addiction, and there is always a warm welcome awaiting those from our own backyard in Nova-Scotia. Sydney, like so many Canadian communities, is home to history, beauty and prosperity, but also a problem that often goes overlooked by so many Canadians. Drugs, of all varieties, are so readily available in just about every community, and the efforts from the provincial and federal governments fall short so much of the time. At Searidge, we don’t like to focus on blame, because it serves no valuable purpose in our efforts to help those who have made the decision to help themselves. Indeed, it is our belief that focusing on the brighter side has always been a best practice we, and our clients, can get on board with. Make no mistake though, we aren’t all about pretty language and over the top positivity. We know better than most how difficult and trying the decision to seek help for drug addiction can be, and that’s one of the many things that sets us apart. We’re ready for the hard work, but there’s more than just effort involved. We like to do our best to tailor our renowned treatment plans to our clients individual needs, beliefs and lives.
At Searidge, we do what works. Addiction is a deeper issue than simply the use or abuse of drugs and substances, it’s often a mask.for much deeper emotional, psychological and even spiritual problems that really take hold of our entire lives. Mix that with the remaining stigma and stereotypes that cast a negative and often destructive cloud over the efforts of those wanting to make a change in their lives, and we see a very complicated predicament for many people who are trying to get healthy. Fortunately, Searidge not only helps those who suffer from addiction issues, but we also have years of experience, resources and information built up to offer services to friends, loved ones and family of our clients.
There is a long list of concerns for everyone who takes the first step in seeking out treatment for their addiction to drugs, but we can talk ourselves out of attaining our goals if we spend too long trying to arrange everything perfectly. Yes there are things that need to be taken care of, but Searidge can help lighten the load by offering transport from a variety of places within Nova Scotia to our location. In addition, we can help sort out financial concerns, prepare you for your stay and even work with the justice system if need be. The long and the short of it is, Searidge can be your greatest ally in beginning your journey towards health and happiness all while firmly pushing drugs and addiction out of your life for good.
Please feel free to visit our offices in Sydney, Nova Scotia:
Drug Addiction Rehab Treatment in Sydney, Nova Scotia
Addictions Day Treatment Program
7071 Bayers Road
Halifax, NS
C1A 1P1
Phone: (902) 424-1022
Individuals may benefit from this type of program if they recently left an inpatient treatment program (i.e. detox) or need more help making changes to their substance use and/or gambling after trying other community based treatment methods.
Addictions Wellness Clinic
14 High Street
Lunenburg, NS
BOJ 2C0
Phone: (902) 634-4286
The Wellness Clinic is an ongoing, client-focused program that is based on what the client or group of clients want to work on that day. There is no waitlist or referral process. The client or family member simply walks in, meets with staff to form a care plan with them and then gets started.
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
1482 George Street
Sydney, NS
B1P 1P3
Phone: (902) 564-5566
The Adults Day Program is an education and wellness program for individuals following a hospital stay for withdrawal from substances. These individuals attend the program five days a week for three weeks following which they transition to community-based individual therapy in our community mental health and addictions clinics.
Community Based Addiction Services
7071 Bayers Road
Halifax, NS
Phone: (902) 454-1400
Community-Based Services work with individuals that are having problems with reducing or stopping their use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and/or gambling. This service is available for adults’ age 19 years or older.
SMART RECOVERY MEETING INFO HELP AT SEARIDGE DRUG REHAB FOR RESIDENTS FROM Sydney, NS
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 Sydney, NS that are attending Searidge Drug Rehab 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 Prince Edward Island 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 Sydney, NS
ANNAPOLIS ROYAL MASONIC LODGE
Open Meeting
Tuesday 7:30pm
21 Church St
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
B0S 1A0
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT MEETINGS NEAR SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA
Before going to the meeting, confirm the time and place for your area:
Central Nova Area (Outside Halifax): (800) 205-8402
Central Nova Area (Halifax): (902) 454-2913
Central Nova Area: (902) 459-4282
SAINT AGNES CHURCH
Friday 7:00 pm
6903 Mumford Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3L 2H4
SAINT CATHERINE’S CHURCH
Monday 7:30 pm
6476 Bayers Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3L 2B1
THE FINAL STRAW
Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm
St. Mary’s Basilica (Spring Garden Rd Entrance)
1508 Barrington St
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1Z3
Phone: 902 818-4787
LUTHERAN GROUP
2096 Windsor Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3K 5B1