New Start Clinic

What New Start Clinic does

EHN Nouveau Départ Montréal (operating as New Start Clinic) is a private francophone addiction and trauma treatment center located in Montreal, Quebec, founded in 1985 and operating as a subsidiary of EHN Canada (Edgewood Health Network). The clinic provides comprehensive treatment for alcohol, drug, and prescription medication dependency, as well as co-occurring mental health disorders including PTSD and operational stress injuries, serving adults and adolescents across Quebec, Canada, and internationally. Its core technology centers on an evidence-based, biopsychosocial treatment approach combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), cognitive processing therapy for trauma, mindfulness practices, and individual and group psychotherapy delivered by a multidisciplinary clinical team. The clinic operates an integrated 24/7 medical detoxification center and offers four primary modalities: a 6-week inpatient residential program with 52-week follow-up, an 8-week virtual intensive outpatient program, a hybrid model combining 2 weeks of in-facility stabilization with 8 weeks of virtual care and 12 months of follow-up, and a specialized 9-week (63-day) Trauma Program exclusively for Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, RCMP, and first responders.

The clinic's product portfolio includes ten structured programs spanning alcoholism treatment, drug addiction treatment, pharmacodependency treatment, PTSD/operational stress injury treatment, relapse recovery, and international residential treatment. Its proprietary elements include the 3-phase trauma treatment model (Stabilisation, Trauma Therapy, Reintegration) and the biopsychosocial assessment model combining the Addiction Severity Index with complete medical examination. The facility operates under Quebec permit no. 1104-4989, holds Accreditation Canada accreditation with distinction under the Qmentum Global program, and maintains CARF International accreditation.

The business model operates through four revenue streams: private-pay residential treatment (international programs priced at USD $17,000-$27,000 for 28-42 day addiction programs and USD $62,000 for the 63-day Trauma & Dependency program), government-funded programs through Veterans Affairs Canada and provincial health systems, employer-sponsored benefits, and insurance reimbursement. Go-to-market is sales-led and inside-sales hybrid, with direct admissions via phone, callback scheduling tools, and web contact forms, supplemented by healthcare provider referrals, government/military referral pipelines, and a self-serve virtual evaluation screener. The clinic is positioned as the premier francophone private addiction treatment center in Canada and serves as EHN Canada's flagship facility for Quebec and international francophone markets. Leadership includes General Manager Jean-René Beaudet, Medical Director Dr. Olivier Généreux, Clinical Director Gilles Benoit-Leblanc (38+ years tenure), and a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Name

New Start Clinic

Legal name

EHN Nouveau Départ Montréal

Website

https://cliniquenouveaudepart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EHN Nouveau Départ Montréal is a private francophone addiction and trauma treatment center in Montreal offering residential, virtual, and hybrid programs for alcohol, drug, and prescription medication dependency, with specialized services for military, veterans, and first responders across Canada and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction and Trauma Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAE

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFACAD

Substance Use Detoxification Centers (Medical Detox)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFABAD

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Ambulatory & Outpatient Care Centers

SECONDARYHLAFACAB

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals & Units

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Residential rehabilitation programs
• Medical detoxification services
• Trauma therapy programs
• Mental health treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Private Pay - Residential Treatment: Direct patient payment for residential addiction treatment programs. International residential programs priced at USD $17,000-$27,000 for 28-42 days (Addiction program) and USD $62,000 for 63 days (Trauma & Dependance program), including meals and accommodation.
2. Government-Funded Programs: Collaboration with government partners to offer fully funded treatment programs, particularly for military personnel, veterans, and first responders through Veterans Affairs Canada and similar programs.
3. Employer-Sponsored Benefits: Treatment costs covered through employer-provided health benefit plans for employees seeking addiction and mental health treatment.
4. Insurance Reimbursement: Some insurance companies cover treatments offered by EHN Canada. The admissions team helps verify coverage before admission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EHN Nouveau Départ Montréal provides private residential and outpatient addiction and trauma treatment, including medically-supervised detoxification, a 6-week inpatient program, an 8-week virtual intensive outpatient program, a hybrid in-facility/virtual model, a specialized 9-week trauma program for military and first responders, and an international francophone residential track. Treatment addresses alcohol, drug, and prescription medication dependency, co-occurring mental health disorders, PTSD, and operational stress injuries using evidence-based CBT, DBT, cognitive processing therapy, and mindfulness approaches delivered by a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Product overview

EHN Nouveau Départ Montréal operates as a private addiction and trauma treatment center in Montreal, Quebec, offering a comprehensive continuum of care through multiple specialized programs. The facility provides both inpatient (residential) and virtual/outpatient treatment modalities, including a 6-week inpatient program, 8-week virtual intensive program, hybrid programs combining both approaches, and a 9-week trauma program for military and first responders. Treatment addresses alcohol addiction, drug addiction, prescription medication dependency, and co-occurring trauma/post-traumatic stress disorders. All programs incorporate evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and family support services. The organization also serves international French-speaking patients through its residential international program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EHN En Ligne: Virtual treatment program extension of EHN Nouveau Départ Montréal offering online addiction and mental health treatment services.
• Programme Hybride

Products and services

• Programme Interne (Inpatient Program)

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sunnybrook Hospital (Toronto)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEHN Canada collaborates with Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto to offer Canada's first inpatient OCD treatment program. This partnership provides patients privileged access to OCD experts and teaches them skills to effectively manage their symptoms. Available through EHN Canada's national network including Nouveau Départ's English-language program listings.
• Veterans Affairs Canada / Anciens Combattants CanadacoreOthersEHN Canada provides treatment programs funded by Veterans Affairs Canada for military veterans suffering from operational stress injuries, PTSD, and substance use disorders. The Trauma Program at Nouveau Départ is specifically designed for eligible veterans and current military personnel referred through VAC.
• McMaster UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEHN En Ligne (virtual treatment) references research from McMaster University indicating that for some patients, virtual treatment can be even more effective than in-person treatment, supporting the clinical efficacy of the virtual programs offered.
• ICRAS (International Centre for Addiction Research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEHN Canada participates in ICRAS opioid addiction research, contributing to advancing the understanding and treatment of opioid use disorders as a leading edge treatment provider.
• Patrick J. Kennedy (Advisory Board)minorOthersFormer U.S. Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy joined the EHN Canada advisory board, bringing expertise in mental health and addiction policy to guide the organization's strategic direction.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Homewood Health Centre: One of Canada's largest private mental health and addiction treatment providers, operating residential and outpatient programs nationally. Directly comparable in scope (residential addiction + trauma + outpatient) and in being a private-pay and insurance-reimbursed Canadian facility.
• Renascent Treatment Centres: Canadian private addiction and concurrent disorders treatment operator with residential and virtual programs. Comparable in evidence-based approach, residential length-of-stay, and outpatient aftercare, and serves a similar patient population across Canada.
• Bellwood Health Services: Toronto-based private addiction and concurrent disorders treatment facility and sister property of Nouveau Départ within the EHN Canada network. Most directly comparable as it operates the same clinical model and shared accreditation under the same parent brand.
• Sunshine Coast Health Centre: British Columbia private residential addiction and trauma treatment program with evidence-based clinical approach. Comparable in service mix, length of stay, and focus on trauma/PTSD comorbidities.
• Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres: Ontario-based private addiction and mental health treatment center offering residential and outpatient programs. Closely comparable in clinical model (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care), program structure, and payor mix.

Broad incumbents

• Caron Treatment Centers: Long-established US-based nonprofit residential addiction treatment operator with multiple programs, including specialized tracks for professionals and older adults. Comparable in clinical sophistication, residential programming, and reputation for premium care.
• Edgewood Health Network (EHN Canada): The parent organization of EHN Nouveau Départ and the largest private provider of addiction and mental health services in Canada. Most directly comparable as the parent brand umbrella under which Nouveau Départ operates, providing shared referral flow and clinical best practices.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: The largest US nonprofit addiction treatment provider with a national footprint, residential and outpatient programs, and strong brand. Comparable in program breadth, evidence-based treatment approach, and integration of extended aftercare.
• Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences: Publicly-funded Ontario specialty mental health hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services for mental health and addiction. Comparable as a Canadian specialty behavioral health facility, though it operates under a public funding model.

Emerging players

• Canadian Centre for Addictions: Canadian private addiction treatment provider offering residential and outpatient programs. Comparable in residential treatment model and private-pay positioning, though smaller and more recently established.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cliniquenouveau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clinique-nouveau-depart

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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