This three-month, abstinence-based residential program is situated on a 20-acre property and caters to men aged 18 and older. It provides individual and group counselling, daily 12-step meetings, life skills training, and wellness activities like yoga and acupuncture. The facility includes nine individual bedrooms and communal living spaces.
Cornerstone to Recovery – Men’s Residential
Updated on: 21 May 2025
About this center
Center at a glance
Location
Newmarket, ON
Treatment Length
9 months
Experience
Founded in 2004 | 22 years of operation
Language
English
Co-Ed
No, men only.
Things to know
Professional/ medical staff
Tina Bentley, RCS, ACSW, CACII, ADS, CPI, ASIST | Senior Director of Programs
Shawn Sowten, CAC II, ADS, CPI, ASIST | Director of Programs
Carleen Riffle, RSSW, CACII, ADS | Director of Programs
Kevin Kellington, CACII , ADS, ASIST | Lead Men’s Residential Addictions Counsellor
Charlie Dufty, ACSW | Men’s Residential Addictions Counsellor
Services & amenities
Treatment Types
Residential Long-Term
Residential Long-Term
Long-term inpatient treatment provides extended, residential care in a structured environment. Programs are designed for individuals who need ongoing support over a longer period to address substance use and related challenges. A treatment that is over 30 days is considered long-term.
Services Offered
Drug Prevention and Education
Faith-Based
Faith-Based
Faith-based programs incorporate spiritual or religious principles into treatment or recovery support. Services may be offered alongside clinical care or peer-based support, depending on the program.
Gender-Specific
Substance Abuse Counselling
Substance Abuse Counselling
Substance abuse counseling provides professional support to help individuals address substance use and related behaviors. Services may include individual or group counseling focused on recovery goals.
Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
Substance Abuse Group Counselling
Twelve-Step
Twelve-Step
Twelve-step programs follow a structured recovery model based on peer support and personal accountability. The approach emphasizes ongoing participation, shared experience, and mutual support.
Amenities
Fire Pits
Private Room
Clientele Served
Men
Men
Men-only programs provide treatment or recovery support exclusively for men. Services are designed to address gender-specific needs and group dynamics.
Trust Factors
Canadian Centre for Accreditation
Evidence-Based Approach
Licensed Staff