Gateway Recovery Centre
Concurrent Trauma and Addiction Program
Treatment for Trauma, PTSD, and/or OSI Near Toronto
During your stay in Peterborough, you’ll receive support from medical experts and fellow veterans, military members, first responders, and frontline healthcare workers who understand the challenges you’re experiencing.
Our medical team provides the care and guidance you need to face traumas related to your line of work, including moral injuries, and overcome any concurrent concerns you may have, like addiction. Your intimate cohort of peers offers the understanding and encouragement you need to open up and move on.
Our groups are the perfect size to provide community support while allowing you to get the individual help you need.
If you suffer from trauma but not addiction, our Trauma & Psychological Injury Program may be a better fit for you.
Our Approach to PTSD & OSI Treatment
Our PTSD treatment centre near Toronto uses an integrative model of care grounded that addresses concurrent substance use and incorporates various therapeutic techniques, including:
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- Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), accelerated resolution therapy (ART), and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for overcoming workplace trauma.
- In vivo exposure for helping to manage responses to triggers.
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to assist in developing helpful thought patterns and healthy behaviours in recovery.
- Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) for developing the skills needed to manage emotions and relationships, practice mindfulness, and survive crises.
- Individual psychotherapy for an empathetic and safe space to discuss personal recovery concerns and develop treatment goals.
- Group therapy to provide opportunities for peer support and professionally guided emotional processing.
- Psychoeducational sessions to help you understand yourself and the nature of addiction.
- Relapse prevention groups for exploring substance use patterns, identify relapse warning signs, and develop a long-term recovery plan.
- Recreation therapy for establishing a healthy leisure lifestyle that supports recovery.
A Day at Gateway
Morning
Before attending an educational lecture about distress tolerance, you’ll kick off the day with a healthy, chef-prepared breakfast. Then you’ll set your intentions with self reflection. Afterwards, you’ll get moving with a workout.
Afternoon
After a delicious, nutritionist-planned lunch, you’ll sit in on a lecture that explains how the mind-body connection affects trauma recovery. Then you’ll attend a one-on-one counselling session to learn how to cope with your triggers.
Evening
In the evening you’ll participate in specialized, trauma-centred peer support groups focused on symptoms management, emotional processing, or returning to work. After meditating, you’ll enjoy dinner with fellow first responders, active and former military members, and frontline healthcare workers.
About Gateway Recovery Centre: Our PTSD Treatment Facility Near Toronto
Gateway is Ontario’s premier PTSD treatment centre for military members and first responders, and is proud to be part of the EHN Canada network. Our highly specialized medical team is dedicated to providing evidence-based treatments to our patients. Spread across 14 acres of forest near Peterborough, Gateway provides a serene, inviting environment for recovery.
Related Programs
People who grapple with addiction and mental health problems often struggle with additional concerns. That’s why EHN Canada offers a variety of related treatment programs – both in person and online.
