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New Freedom Academy

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At a Glance

1 Accreditation(s)

Medication

Inpatient

Outpatient

Accepts Private Health Insurance

Accepts Public Health Insurance

Accreditations

Overview

New Freedom Academy offers a holistic, individualized approach to addiction recovery. Located in Canterbury, this facility is ideal for adults seeking comprehensive residential treatment. It features intensive therapy sessions including individual, group, and family counseling, as well as dual diagnosis treatment and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Set in a serene rural environment, the academy provides comfortable accommodations and gourmet meals prepared by an in-house chef. Therapies include CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and experiential options like art therapy and yoga. A dedicated team of licensed therapists and medical doctors ensures personalized care with a high staff-to-client ratio. 4.4-star Google review rating with 80+ reviews. New Freedom Academy receives mixed reviews. Many patients praise the staff's dedication, the effectiveness of the 12-step program, and the supportive community. However, some have reported negative experiences, including issues with communication and treatment. Overall, the facility is highly regarded by those who found success in their recovery journey. They accept many private insurance providers including Anthem, Aetna, Carelon, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ComPsych, Health Net, Humana, Optum, UnitedHealthcare. Moderate-cost facility ($$): Balances quality care with moderate costs. Payment assistance may be available.

  • Location:

    367 Shaker Road , Canterbury, NH 03224 Directions

  • Ages Served: Adults (Ages 26-64), Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
  • Genders Accepted: Female, Male
  • Detox For: None listed
  • Available Services: Transitional services, Recovery support services, Treats alcohol use disorder, Treats opioid use disorder, Mental health treatment
  • Special Programs: Service members, Adult men, Adult women, Court referrals, LGBTQ, Military families, Past domestic violence, Past sexual abuse, Past trauma, Mental health disorders, HIV/AIDS, Veterans, Pain management, Seniors, Young adults
  • Languages Served: English

Treatment Type

  • Inpatient
  • Long-term residential
  • Short-term residential
  • Outpatient
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Hospital
  • Hospital inpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Trauma-focused counseling
  • Substance use counseling
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Brief intervention
  • Anger control support

Additional Support and Services

  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training
  • Domestic violence support
  • Case management support

Recovery assistance services

  • Peer mentoring and support
  • Peer-led support groups
  • Job counseling and training
  • Housing assistance

Counseling and Education

  • Group therapy
  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Substance use education
  • General health education services
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Hepatitis education and support

Transition Support

  • Post-discharge follow-up
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Discharge and next steps planning

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Mental health screening
  • Substance use evaluation
  • Substance use assessment
  • Mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Community outreach and support
  • Intervention and education support
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Tuberculosis screening

Medication-Based Treatments

  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Clonidine

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Amenities

  • Fitness center
  • Luxury accommodations
  • Spa services
  • Meditation room
  • Private transportation
  • Residential setting with gardens and walking trails

Room Amenities

  • Air-conditioned rooms
  • Private room options

Activities

  • Therapeutic yoga classes in a dedicated studio
  • 12-step program meetings
  • Art activities
  • Access to nature with beach setting

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • Medicaid

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.

Financial Assistance

Provided Not Provided
Free
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

Treatment Approaches

Additional Support and Services

Counseling and Education

Transition Support

Testing & Pre-Treatment

Medication-Based Treatments

Amenities and Experiences

Policies

Ownership Type

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