New Roads Behavioral Health - North Program

Specialized Care for Severe Mental Illness

Treatment focuses on helping adults with serious mental illness manage complex psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, eating disorders, and suicidality. These are diagnoses that often require more than standard addiction treatment—they demand structured psychiatric care and stabilization. This support is woven into a long-term treatment plan designed to transition clients back into work and independent living.

Gender-Specific Residential Tracks

Clients live in gender-specific housing, allowing for a more focused and supportive treatment environment. This structure is especially important for individuals with a history of trauma, as it can create space for healing without the added strain of navigating mixed-gender dynamics. The gender-specific model also helps staff tailor programming and peer support more effectively.

Treatment That Prioritizes Emotional Regulation

Treatment is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a clinical model proven effective for people with emotional dysregulation and chronic mental health needs. Clients receive skills coaching that focuses on managing distress, improving communication, and increasing emotional resilience. Individual and group therapy, medication management, and telehealth options also support trauma and long-term recovery.

Building Skills Beyond the Therapy Room

Alongside clinical care, programming incorporates structured activities like art therapy, games, and hiking that help clients practice real-world coping skills. These experiences provide more than just downtime—they’re built to support connection, creativity, and emotional regulation. Education around independent living, psychiatric stabilization, and peer support help clients build a life that’s more manageable and meaningful after inpatient care.

Patient Reviews

Patient and family feedback is mixed. Many highlight the staff’s compassion and professionalism, crediting the program with life-changing care. However, there are also reports of concerns, including allegations of medical neglect and claims of a rigid, sometimes punitive environment. These experiences suggest that while New Roads can be transformative for some, the environment may not meet the expectations or needs of all clients, particularly those seeking more flexible or personalized support.