Great Lakes Recovery Centers Inc - New Hope House for Men

Residential Setting Designed for Small-Cohort Living

New Hope House for Men offers residential treatment in a quiet Sault Ste. Marie neighborhood, creating a grounded, community-based environment for men 18 and older. The small-scale program and staff support helps maintain a close, supportive atmosphere without feeling overwhelming. Stays typically run 30–120 days, with a shorter 14–21-day relapse-prevention option. Daily living activities and shared meals provide structure and help residents rebuild routines that support long-term recovery.

Onsite Withdrawal Management for a Smoother Start

The facility provides clinically managed withdrawal management on-site, allowing men to stabilize without transferring between programs. Care includes medication management, withdrawal assessments, symptom monitoring, and clinical support. This setup minimizes disruptions at a vulnerable time and helps residents transition directly into programming once they are ready. When appropriate, medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including options for opioid and alcohol use disorders, can be incorporated into the care plan.

Daily Programming That Builds Practical Recovery Skills

Residents participate in about 40 hours of group and life-skills programming each week, alongside individual counseling. Group topics include relapse prevention, the physiology of addiction, communication skills, emotional and anger management, motivational enhancement, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and 12-step facilitation. These groups are designed to help residents strengthen coping skills, understand their personal triggers, and build confidence navigating early recovery. The structure supports consistent engagement from day to day, which is especially valuable during the transition out of withdrawal management.

Supportive Services That Reduce Barriers After Treatment

From the beginning, each resident works with staff on a plan for returning home or stepping down to other care. The team provides aftercare coordination, naloxone and overdose education, outcome follow-up, and connections to community supports. Practical services, such as transportation assistance, recovery coaching, housing support, and employment counseling or job-readiness training, help address real-life challenges that can affect stability after discharge. Additional health services include testing for HIV, STDs, hepatitis, and tuberculosis, as well as HAV and HBV vaccinations. Shared rooms, access to fitness options, and designated smoking and vaping areas shape the day-to-day environment.