Ontario’s #1 Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre
Call: 1-888-524-8333
Our Mission
We provide immediate, innovative residential treatment and solutions to enable our clients to recover from addiction and mental health issues.
Our Vision
Newgate 180 is recognized for its ongoing leadership with innovative, effective and holistic addiction treatment and solutions for working people with an addiction.
Our Values
- We have a holistic approach to treatment that includes the wellness of the client’s family and education of employers.
- We acknowledge, understand and consider the factors of diversity, equity and inclusion in all of our actions including: staff and Board recruitment, treatment operations and marketing of the program.
- Our work environment is one that fosters individual growth and program improvement.
- We represent our not-for-profit business in a professional, direct and honest manner in all interactions.
- Newgate 180 clients return to their families and workplace with restored hope and personalized tools to maintain overall wellness.
A Note From Our Co-Founder
“I know that for many of you right now, you may feel desperate and perhaps even at the end of your rope because you have an addiction and you feel out of control, helpless and hopeless.
As Newgate 180’s Co-Founder, I base my understanding of addiction on my decades of working closely with people suffering from this disease. Having experienced addiction in my own life, my insight into the struggles faced by those fighting with addiction is both personal and profound. I know what you are going through.
For nearly 50 years, it has been our mission to work with men and women who have lost their way due to addiction and we have committed ourselves to helping them regain hope through compassion and respect.
After beginning treatment at Newgate 180, together with our caring and compassionate team of professionals, you will begin to recognize your old self, the person you were before addiction took over your ability to see a positive future. You will also learn that there are others just like you who have found health, happiness and serenity in their lives through recovery. It starts with you and a call to us.
If you are reading this message right now, I urge you to take that first, brave step and reach out to us… Newgate 180 can help.”
Peter Kunst
Co-Founder, Board Director
Hear from Peter about our treatment philosophy.
Our Team
Peter Fitzpatrick (He/Him)
Executive Director
Peter came to Newgate 180 with a wealth of experience in leading complex organizations, including in the healthcare...
Dr. Bhaskar Gopalan (He/Him)
Medical Director
Dr. Gopalan brings over two decades of experience in family and emergency medicine, holding key leadership roles...
Brian Kerr (He/Him)
Program Manager
Brian supports the Newgate 180 team by leading and working alongside them, to ensure a professional level of service for all..
Melissa Mordy (She/Her)
Operations Manager
Melissa has been on the Newgate 180 team for over 10 years and is often the first point of contact when first calling Newgate 180...
Abbi Dixon (She/Her)
Office Administrator
As Newgate 180's Office Administrator, Abbi provides administrative support to the Operations Manager and Executive Director. In her role...
Dale Campbell (She/Her)
Relapse Prevention, Continuing Care Case Manager
Dale has an extensive background in personal and family-of-origin addiction and many years of...
Emily Soulis (She/Her)
Admissions Counsellor
Emily's lived experience is what helped her in making the decision to help people who are struggling with addiction and mental health. Emily's story...
Michael Mackeigan, CYW (He/Him)
Case Manager
Michael joined the Newgate 180 team in 2022 as a Case Manager. Michael has a background working...
Samantha Clement, CAI (She/Her)
Relapse Prevention, Continuing Care Counsellor, Family Support Facilitator
Samantha has been with Newgate 180 for...
Beverley Bryant (She/Her)
Relapse Prevention and Continuing Care Counsellor
Beverley has been teaching yoga and meditation at Newgate 180 for several years...
James Lucas (He/Him), CCAC AMHW
Case Manager
James specializes in the process of letting go, stages of grief, autonomy, motivational interviewing and CBT with a strength-based...
Sherri-Lyn Harley (She/Her)
Dietary Aid and Cook
Sherri-Lyn joined the Newgate team in 2015 and is responsible for creating nutritious and delicious recipes for clients...
Adrienne Thomas (She/Her)
Addictions Counsellor
Adrienne holds an Addictions and Community Services Worker Professional Diploma from Willis College...
Patti Bordeleau (She-Her)
Chair
Prior to her retirement, Patti was the Director General, Labour Relations and Compensation at the Canada Border Services Agency...
Mark Spas (He/Him)
Co-chair
Mark has worked in mental health housing for over 25 years, including within the Ministry/community mental health housing sector...
Martti Lahtinen (He/Him)
Secretary
Martti, who worked as an Ottawa Citizen copy editor for 22 years, crossed the line of denial in 2006 - admitting his alcohol addiction...
Jacques V. Chartrand (He/Him)
Treasurer
Graduated from the University of Ottawa with a BA (Pre-Med) in 1973 and obtained his Juris Doctor certificate in 1980. He was...
Peter Kunst (He/Him)
Co-Founder, Director
As co-founder of Newgate 180, Peter's extensive experience and background in program development have been molded...
Dale Kimmett P. Eng. (He/Him)
Director
Dale Kimmett is a Professional Engineer, consultant and former federal government executive. Since retiring from...
Bernice Wilson (She/Her)
Director
Ms. Wilson recently retired as National President of Natural Resources Union, a component of the Public Service Alliance of Canada...
Laura LePine (She/Her)
Director
With over 45 years of experience in social services, including several years as an Additional Counsellor, as a Director of Community...
Stéphane G. Lamarre (He/Him)
Director
Stéphane G. Lamarre is an experienced financial advisor with over 20 years of expertise in financial planning, client relationship management, and long-term wealth strategies.
Contact Us
You don’t have to wait to get the help you deserve. At Newgate 180, our doors are open—no waitlists, no surprises, just real support when you need it most. With affordable, all-inclusive care and flexible financing options, a healthier, more hopeful future is within reach.
Call us today or fill out our contact form to speak with someone who understands. Your recovery starts now.
Call: 613-269-2672 OR toll free: 1-888-524-8333
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