Mountainside Caanan — Canaan, CT

Mountainside Treatment Center is a nationally recognized behavioral health network known for its compassionate, best-in-class addiction treatment. For over 25 years, they have empowered individuals to reclaim their lives through a holistic approach that heals the mind, body, and spirit. Guided by their innovative Integrative Model of Care, Mountainside meets clients where they are on their recovery journey and provides personalized treatment every step of the way.
Accredited by the Joint Commission, ASAM, and CARF, Mountainside works with most private insurance plans and offers self-pay options, ensuring accessibility to their exceptional care.
Their comprehensive services include:
Mountainside is built on the belief that recovery is possible for everyone. They create a safe, supportive environment where hope and healing can flourish.
Mountainside Treatment Center’s multidisciplinary team includes addiction psychiatrists, medical doctors, masters-level clinicians, therapists, nursing staff, and wellness professionals, all working collaboratively to provide seamless, compassionate care. Each client receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs, goals, and histories. Their integrated approach combines evidence-based clinical therapies—such as individual and group counseling—with holistic practices like acupuncture, adventure therapy, and wellness services. By addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction, Mountainside empowers clients to achieve lasting recovery.
Mountainside also offers family services to help loved ones better understand addiction and recovery, fostering a supportive environment that contributes to lasting transformation.
Mountainside Treatment Center’s Bespoke Program is designed for individuals seeking an elevated level of privacy and flexibility during their recovery journey. This exclusive program includes a private suite equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, a laptop, phone, and tablet to accommodate work needs. Clients in the Bespoke Program receive highly private care, with individual therapy sessions and wellness services brought directly to their suite. For those seeking a more structured treatment experience, Mountainside offers a 35-day residential program that can transition seamlessly into sober living, intensive outpatient (IOP), or outpatient programs. The intensive outpatient program spans seven weeks, providing robust support as clients continue to progress in their recovery.
Mountainside clients have access to a full continuum of addiction treatment programs and offerings across the Northeast, including Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. This expansive network allows clients to transition seamlessly between levels of care, ensuring consistent support at every stage of recovery. Mountainside’s outpatient programs accommodate diverse schedules with morning, evening, weekend, and virtual options, enabling clients to balance their work, family, and personal commitments while receiving the therapy and support they need. This personalized and flexible approach ensures that clients have access to high-quality care whenever and wherever they need it.
Mountainside’s primary location rests in the serene Berkshire Mountains in Canaan, Connecticut. The expansive 200+ acre property provides a peaceful setting designed to support healing and transformation. Each single and double room is thoughtfully designed with the client’s recovery in mind.
The campus features walking trails, calming streams, waterfalls, and a meditation garden, offering spaces for restoration and connection to nature. Clients also have access to an on-site fitness center, meditation room, volleyball court, and basketball court. On-site chefs prepare meals that emphasize both health and nourishment, ensuring that every detail of the environment supports physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Mountainside’s tranquil surroundings and thoughtful amenities come together to provide a sanctuary where clients can focus on their recovery and rediscover their potential.