The Freedom Foundation of Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit organization which was established in 1988, by a group of concerned men and women.
A transition home was established to help recovering alcoholics. Our mandate has broadened to include individuals addicted to drugs and gambling. We frequently find that our clients have a multiple addictions.
The mission of the Freedom Foundation is to provide services which foster recovery from addictions, development of positive self-image and self-worth in a secure and caring environment.
The Freedom Foundation receives most of it's funding through per diems paid by Nova Scotia municipalities based on the resident's area of settlement. An invoice is sent monthly to the client's Social Worker for an amount equal to the number of days of residence at the Foundation. The Freedom Foundation also receives a grant from the Department of Health each fiscal year and has occasionally received grants from other government departments. These grants are not guaranteed and must be submitted annually.
The program of the Freedom Foundation of Nova Scotia is divided into three phases, briefly described as follows:
Phase One: Introductory Phase
Phase One is called the introductory phase and lasts a minimum of two to three weeks. In this phase the
residents become familiar with their surroundings, other residents, and staff. The residents are required
to set short-term goals, such as applying for identification cards (MSI, birth certificates, purchasing
literature from the self help group from which they belong, etc).
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Phase Two: Treatment Phase
Phase Two is called the treatment phase. Residents in this phase are required to attend the CORE program
in Dartmouth and they may follow this treatment up with a 28-day treatment program Recovery House in
Antigonish, NS or at the Crosbie Centre in Annapolis Valley, NS. Residents will also received psychiatric
treatment when required. During phase two, extensive work is done with the residents on developing and
understanding the 12 step program for recovery from addictions.
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Phase Three: Education Phase
Phase Three addresses education needs. This includes studying and writing for their G.E.D.'s, applying to
get into trade schools, and applying for student loans or government grants that may be available. Residents
are also taught resume writing and job search techniques. In this phase the residents seek significant
employment, develop a budget, and find suitable and affordable living accommodations.
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