| | | | | |  
 
   
  North Country Freedom Homes  
 
 
 
    NCFH, is a not for profit corporation that provides residential services, in cooperation with community agencies to chemically dependent individuals.  
 
 
 
    John E. Murphy Community Residence
The John E. Murphy residence is a spacious old Victorian Home located in the small rural village of Madrid, New York. Twelve men can reside here.

Staffing includes a Chemical Dependency Counselor, Residence Manager, Cook and several Resident Assistants that, as a team, provide the Structure and nurturing required for safety and the development of a home-like atmosphere

Canton Community Residence
Canton is the County Seat, and home to both St. Lawrence University and Canton College, part of the State University of New York. The students add sparkle and charm to this small village that retains its rural ambiance.

This residence was built in 1987. Twelve men can reside here.

Staffing includes a Chemical Dependency Counselor, Residence Manager, Cook and several Resident Assistants. Administrative offices are here also.


Program Description
Our residents' shared risk of relapse has convinced us that their primary need is to understand relapse and themselves. We believe that this is a full time job. Residents are not allowed to attend school or go to work.

During a typical week a resident will participate in a combination of group classes and study sessions. These are intended to increase self awareness, the impact of their addiction and how to avoid relapse.

In addition, all residents receive treatment averaging from three to five hours per week from a local Outpatient Treatment Clinic. The program in both houses is the same.

Relapse Can Be Prevented
Most alcoholics or addicts relapse because they do not understand what relapse is and how to prevent it!

Utilizing Terence T. Gorski and Merlene Miller's Staying Sober: a Guide For Relapse Prevention, we teach our residents how unhealthy changes in attitudes, thoughts, unhealthy feelings, and behaviors lead to dysfunction in sobriety and eventually to either a "Dry" or "Wet" drunk.

Through a variety of cognitive, affective and behavioral modification techniques our residents learn their individual pattern of relapse.

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

  
 
 
 
   

Referrals
We accept referrals from inpatient facilities, Detoxification units, community-based agencies, EAP (Employee Assistance Programs) and individuals who fit the Admission Criteria.

Admission Criteria
All candidates must:

  1. have alcohol and/or chemical dependency as a primary diagnosis.
  2. be at high risk of relapse without continued care in a structured and supportive setting.
  3. be abstinent from alcohol and mood altering drugs, except those prescribed by a physician familiar with the candidates alcoholism treatment.
  4. have recently completed an alcohol /chemical dependency treatment or rehabilitation program.
  5. require outpatient alcohol /chemical dependency services in addition to the supportive in-house counseling provided.
  6. be capable of self care and participating in all scheduled activities.
  7. not be a danger to themselves or others
  
 
 
 
   

 

We accept the Congregate Care rate which includes individuals receiving Public Assistance, Social Security Disability, Social Security Retirement, Supplemental Security Income, Veterans Administration Disability Pension, Veterans Administration Retirement Pension; or Private Pay. Some private insurances may pay for this level of care.

 
 
 
 
   

C o n t a c t   U s

For additional information or to make a referral call, write or fax:
North Country Freedom Homes, Inc.
25 Dies Street
Canton NY 13617
Phone (315)379-0139
Fax (315) 379-1004