New Freedom Academy

Secluded Setting for Distraction-Free Healing

Located on 17 private wooded acres in rural Canterbury, New Hampshire, this 20-bed facility offers a setting intentionally built for focus and privacy. This provides a peaceful, structured environment for healing. The small size and natural surroundings offer individuals space to stabilize, reflect, and immerse in their recovery without the distractions of a hospital-like setting.

Evidence-Based and 12-Step Integration

Programming is structured around the Recovery Education and Skills Training (R.E.S.T.) model, which combines clinical treatment with 12-step principles. Individuals engage daily in a curriculum that includes trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and medications for addiction treatment (MAT). The goal is not just symptom relief, but deeper insight into patterns and behaviors that drive substance use and mental health challenges.

Practical Skills Training.

The facility emphasizes daily life skills training to prepare individuals for independence after treatment. Clients participate in hands-on sessions focused on budgeting, meal planning, job readiness, personal hygiene, and time management. Group workshops and one-on-one coaching reinforce routines and help individuals rebuild confidence in managing daily responsibilities. For those with limited prior experience living independently—such as young adults or individuals with long-term mental health conditions—this structured support can be a game-changer.

Veteran-Focused Treatment

Rally Point Recovery is a dedicated program for veterans living with trauma, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders. The program provides structured residential care in a quiet, respectful setting. Veterans receive evidence-based therapies delivered by staff familiar with military culture. The program emphasizes trust, routine, and connection with peers who understand the challenges of service-related experiences, creating a supportive environment.

Specialized Support for Young Adults

The facility offers a focused program for young adults navigating early adulthood alongside mental health and substance use challenges. This track provides age-relevant support in areas like emotional regulation, identity development, and building life skills such as financial literacy, job readiness, and independent living. Group sessions focus on identity, emotional regulation, and relationship-building to instill confidence and accountability.

Community and Ongoing Alumni Support

Treatment does not end at discharge. The facility offers an alumni program that helps individuals stay connected long-term. Alumni have access to peer-led support groups, recovery-focused events, and mentorship opportunities. The program encourages ongoing engagement through regular check-ins and social community gatherings. For continued clinical support, Canterbury offers step-down options like intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and telehealth services.

Patient Reviews: Community and Care, with Cautions

Alumni often speak glowingly of the community atmosphere, high-quality food, and emotional growth they experienced here. However, reviews also surface some concerns, particularly around medication management and inconsistent support for those with severe mental illness. While most staff are praised, some administrative issues were flagged. For many, though, the pros far outweighed the cons—especially if they were ready to do the work.