North Country Freedom Homes

Providing community residential services to recovering individuals to promote and maintain abstinence from alcohol, other mood-altering drugs and substances.

The North Country Freedom Homes facility. Showing the front entrance, which is wheelchair accessible. Facility is beige, with white trim.

North Country Freedom Homes (NCFH) Community Residential Service (CRS) builds upon the work done during Inpatient Treatment. Becoming abstinent and completing inpatient treatment is a foundation for the work required to continue the recovery process. Unfortunately this rather short period of time and the amount of work that can be done is not long enough for many individuals and they relapse. Providing a safe, supportive atmosphere to continue and guide the work started in inpatient treatment is what NCFH does. It is a fact that the longer an individual is actively engaged in their addiction treatment the more likely they will continue with the recovery process once formal treatment has completed. We believe that the more work that is done during this period also increases the chance of long-term recovery and improvement in the individual's quality of life.

Contact:

 

North Country Freedom Homes
25 Dies Street
Canton, NY 13617

Hours
Monday–Friday
9 am–5 pm

Phone
(315) 379-0139
Fax
(315) 379-1004

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Services

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    Our Program

    Our residents' shared risk of reoccurrance has convinced us that their primary need is to understand relapse and themselves. We believe that this is a full time job.

    During a typical week a resident will participate in Community Group, Peer Council and other classes/activities intended to increase their understanding of reoccurrence prevention. These are all taught or facilitated by program staff.

  • An outpatient sitting on a sofa, while a counselor makes notes.

    Our Services

    An intake assessment to identify the core areas of needs and objectives.

    Weekly team meetings where each resident’s recovery plan and progress is reviewed by counselors and medical staff.

    Individual attention for all residents with a primary counselor, with at minimum weekly therapy sessions with a primary counselor.

    A continuum of therapy groups that are designed particularly for Freedom Homes residents.

    The option of continued outpatient services for residents once they graduate Freedom Homes.

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    Recovery

    Most individuals with substance use disorder have a reoccurrence because they do not understand what reoccurrence is and how to prevent it.

    Through a variety of cognitive, affective and behavioral modification techniques our residents identify their personal Reoccurrence Warning Signs.

    Finally, they are taught how to develop viable plans to intervene in the reoccurrence process and remain in recovery.

Program Goals

The NCFH program has been designed to:

  1. Identify or rule out critical unresolved issues that may interfere with recovery.  If present we will:
    • Refer to another program, if beyond our ability to address

    • Help resolve or desensitize to the point it no longer threatens continued abstinence.

  2. Utilized a trauma informed model as part of our clinical approach while recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of all who come do us for care.

  3. Teach residents an understanding of the Reoccurrence Process in such a way that it may be internalized.

  4. Assist each resident to learn specific behaviors necessary for effectively interrupting the Reoccurrence Process.

  5. Teach additional skills by completing all required elements offered by both NCFH.

  6. Assist residents to make a smooth transition to more independent living by having arranged for:

    • Safe housing

    • Income

    • A way to fill each day with meaningful activity

    • Continued treatment with an initial appointment scheduled

    • 12 step meeting lists and ideally personal contact with a program member.

A view of Owens pond in the Adirondacks.

What to Bring

Taking the first step to enter a Veterans program can feel overwhelming. We have compiled an easy-to-follow list of what to bring (and what NOT to bring) to ease your transition into substance use disorder treatment.

What to Bring

Personalized Substance Use Disorder Treatments

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    Teens & Youth Treatment

    The Rose Hill youth facility is licensed by the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports and has the highest ranking with the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

    Youth Treatment
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    Veterans Support

    Our residential veterans program is a Sanctuary-certified trama-informed facility. We offer a full range of Veterans services including stabilization, rehabilitation, and reintegration.

    Veterans Program
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    Gambling Treatment

    Gambling is addictive because it stimulates the brain’s reward system. If you find that you or a loved one’s gambling is affecting other areas of your life, finding help may be a great start.

    Gambling Treatment

  • "I was a resident at the Murphy house from August 1989 to sometime in February -March 1990. My time in Madrid (and Canton) counts easily in the top two or three best gifts I've ever received. My last drink/drug was June 23, 1989, and I hope to keep it that way. When I came to Madrid, I couldn't imagine living without getting high and without the lifestyle and drama that came with it. Now, though I know I still have the junkie and drunk within, I can't imagine living that old life. I know I'm just one of hundreds if not thousands who've come through your doors. Still, please accept my deepest gratitude for the life for which you folks provided the foundation."

    -Anonymous Attendee Review

Trusted Addiction Treatment Since 1971

Certified by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).

Certified by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

We are a 10-year recipient of this distinctive program that evaluates and ranks the best places of employment throughout NYS.

We are a 10-year recipient of this distinctive program that evaluates and ranks the best places of employment throughout NYS.

Ranked #12 in Newsweek's 300 best U.S. treatment facilities that focus on addiction in 2021.

Ranked #12 in Newsweek's 300 best U.S. treatment facilities that focus on addiction in 2021.