GreeneStone Centre for Recovery

Seeking treatment was by far the hardest decision of my life.
When I checked into GreeneStone in March 2020, I was underweight, overwhelmed with life, terrified, on the edge of self-destruction and full of shame.
GreeneStone’s holistic approach was immediately supportive, loving and non-judgmental. Every step of the way I was lovingly guided and supported by many of the highly experienced Therapists and Recovery Coaches. Danielle and her team helped me to lay out the puzzle pieces of my childhood trauma and discover healthy ways to manage my emotions and life struggles. The daily education sessions, participation in process groups and the Centre’s amazing amenities gave me a better understanding of my addictions and a strong sense of community and connection.
Through my time with GreeneStone’s Trauma Therapist I learned about the concept of fear versus trust and how to tackle my anxiety from within, rather than relying on outside sources to soothe the feelings of discomfort. Their hyper-focused treatment environment taught me to place more trust in myself and that our substance use is a symptom of our trauma, rather than the original problem – this concept changed absolutely everything for me!
GreeneStone’s team continues to work with those who have completed treatment by providing excellent aftercare, two weekly Alumni Zoom meetings and additional peer support opportunities. I am grateful to have had the gift of treatment and will hold the memories of my time in beautiful Muskoka forever in my heart.
Today I am an addict living in recovery. I am full of hope, optimism, spirituality and feeling it all. Simply put, GreeneStone gave me my life back.

My experience at Greenestone gave me a chance at new life. A life I had been neglcting due to to early life decisions. Greenstone taught me coping mechanisms and strategies to eleviate stress without using unhealthy strategies that have proved to be my downfall for many years.

The staff is amazing and caring. The director, Danielle has showed her care for the clients as well as leadership she shows her Team of Staff.

Nursing was there anytime I needed it and provided advice and medical assistance that really helped me feel safe in the environment I was in. I highly reccommend Greenestone if you want to change your life for the better!

Greenestone’s approach in my eyes, from my experience after completing a 90 day stay, is exactly what you would like to get from it. Understanding that I arrived at the facility at lowest point of my life, I also realized that regardless of how long I stayed there, this was only the first step to recovery. Greenestone gave me the tools to begin to work on the underlining issues which I suppress with alcohol and drugs. They helped stabilize my mind, body and soul so that I could work on the most important thing in my life...me. I found the program is set up for individuals to make the appointments in which suits them on there journey to recovery. Trauma, spiritual and one on one counselling were left up to the clients who want to work on those issues. I was motivated to dig deep into all those aspects of my life and every time I asked for counselling I had received it with no issues. I found that Greenestone set me up with the insight, the tools and confidence to continue my path of recovery when I left, which is when the real work begins. My only suggestion would be that a bit more detail be provided for clients moving on to second phase living or any kind of sober living venue. Overall my experience was exactly what I needed. The staff were very helpful and professional throughout my time there.

Today, I made a commitment to myself to focus on the positive.

When I first arrived to Greenestone it wasn't pretty. I was 80 pounds accepting and welcoming death. I had absolutely no self confidence, self esteem, love or compassion for myself.

At Greenestone I healed. Mentally, physically, and emotionally. I learned how to love myself and feel comfortable in my own skin without the use of drugs or alcohol. In a few weeks with monitoring of the doctors and nursing staff I gained 45 pounds. I learned how to love myself. Make decisions for myself, coping and grounding techniques. I have started my journey to happiness.

I could focus on the negative or things that greenestone could change, but at the end of the day 5 months later I am happy, healthy, and living my best life. Recovery isn't easy you get in what you put out.
If you're struggling greenestone offers introduction into 12 step programs. The strong survive. The 12 steps gives me a design for living. It's really simple.... Join a group
Get a sponsor
Work the steps
Don't f#(k with the formula.

I needed the outside help from greenestone. Greenestone is where I healed, but the real work began the day I left. Greenestone gave me a spiritual tool box and I use the tools they taught me. The gifts I have been given in recovery I owe a lot of that to my hard work and dedication to the tools Greenestone taught me.

I know in my heart the Greenestone staff and community is just one call away between me and that first drink. Forever grateful.