
Guardians Program
Supporting first responders, military personnel and veterans living with anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and/or the impacts of trauma as standalone or co-occurring disorders.
Are you a first responder facing mental health challenges? Homewood Health Centre can help. Find out more
First responders, military and veterans face the unique and challenging job of protecting, serving and guarding their fellow citizens.
At the Homewood Health Centre, we have designed evidence-based treatment programs that recognize the unique treatment needs for depression, anxiety, substance use and exposure to traumatic situations. Our specialized treatment programs address these challenges and help patients build the skills needed for lasting recovery in a safe space where they can be themselves and discuss the impacts of their professions with people sharing similar experiences.
The Homewood Health Centre has been pioneering innovative treatment for First Responders since World War I. We are proud to have our Guelph campus be the largest single inpatient treatment facility serving First Responders in Canada with specialized treatment expertise built on a foundation of research leadership, working closely with leading universities and research scientists on First Responder mental health issues.
The Homewood Health Centre is recognized as a proven treatment provider to Canada’s military and veterans as well as provincial and municipal police, fire, corrections and EMS organizations and we proud of our national partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada.
Designed specifically for this population with programming focused on restoring functional abilities and not just reducing symptoms – helping uniformed professionals get back to work and life.
Supporting first responders, military personnel and veterans living with anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and/or the impacts of trauma as standalone or co-occurring disorders.
A nationally recognized flagship program combining 24/7 medical care, withdrawal management and a skilled interdisciplinary team.
Comprehensive medical and clinical care for individuals dealing with substance use issues and the symptoms of mood/anxiety disorders.
Dedicated to adults who are struggling with the symptoms of trauma(s), occupational injury, or with co-occurring trauma and addiction.
May provide stabilization and diagnostic clarity to individuals with complex and/r co-occurring conditions who may not have responded to previous treatments.
Contact our friendly intake team: 1-866-839-2594
For additional information on admissions, health care professional referrals, or for answers to any other questions – contact us.
Homewood Touchpoint is an innovative, integrated, standardized measurement tool developed explicitly with our patients in mind.
Patients can better understand their recovery and work with their clinicians using friendly, graphical tools.
Clinicians can use this information to develop treatment plans and evaluate progress.
Homewood’s care begins before and continues after patients leave an inpatient setting. We offer a range of support options across a comprehensive continuum of treatment, including pre-admission supports for incoming inpatients and post-inpatient supports, including step-down programming and ongoing recovery management designed to assist first responders in maintaining their gains from inpatient treatment and reintegrating into life and work.
If you have a loved one suffering from mental health, addiction, or other struggles, this facility is a godsend.
Homewood is a new chance at life. The staff and volunteers at this treatment centre are genuinely amazing. Through a two-month stay here I was able to regain confidence in myself and use skills to help with anxiety and addictions.
I have a new perspective on myself and others around me.
Homewood Health Centre is a fully accredited, physician-led, medically-based inpatient treatment facility offering several specialized programs and extensive services to treat a wide range of mental health issues including trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression as well as co-occurring mental health and addiction issues.
Located in a relaxing 50 acre setting in Guelph, Ontario, Homewood Health Centre is one of Canada’s foremost mental health treatment facilities and we serve as a provincial and national resource for patients, families and their communities.