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The Story Behind Trailhead

Every trail has an origin. Ours began with lived experience, a vision for compassionate care, and the belief that every person can find their path to lasting recovery.

Founded on Lived Experience

[Founder Name] founded Trailhead Treatment Center with a clear vision: to create a family-style recovery environment where individuals struggling with substance use and mental health disorders could find real, lasting healing. As a person in long-term recovery, [Founder Name] understands the challenges of addiction firsthand.

That lived experience, combined with professional clinical training, drives everything we do at Trailhead — from our flexible scheduling to our intimate 12:1 counselor-to-client ratio. The staff here are close-knit. Most have their own recovery journey alongside professional credentials. It is not just a workplace; it is a calling.

We built Trailhead to be the kind of place we would have wanted for ourselves — a place where you are treated like family, not a number.

— [Founder Name], Founder

The name "Trailhead" represents the starting point of every recovery journey. Just as every trail begins with a single step, we believe every person can find their path to lasting wellness with the right support, clinical care, and community. Our approach is built on value-based care: helping the individual, their family, and their providers achieve the best possible outcome.

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

These principles guide every decision we make, every treatment plan we design, and every interaction we have with the people we serve.

Ethical Services

Conducting ourselves with integrity and professionalism, ensuring public trust in everything we do.

Quality Care

Delivering services that exceed expectations through evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.

Client-Centered

Client needs and involvement shape our attitudes and guide our activities. Your recovery, your way.

Innovative Leadership

Advancing the quality of our organization through forward-thinking approaches to addiction treatment.

Change & Innovation

Continuously improving and enhancing our services to meet the evolving needs of our community.

Safe & Productive Workplace

A challenging, rewarding environment where trust, respect, creativity, and open communication prevail.

Our People

Meet the Guides

Licensed clinicians with lived recovery experience — because we have been where you are.

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[Founder Name]

Founder & Owner

Person in long-term recovery with professional credentials. Founded Trailhead to create the family-style recovery environment they always envisioned.

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[Clinical Director]

Clinical Director, LMHC

Oversees all clinical operations and treatment planning. Ensures every client receives individualized, evidence-based care.

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[Lead Therapist]

Lead Therapist, LADC

Master's-level clinician specializing in substance use disorders with 10+ years of experience in addiction treatment.

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[Nurse Practitioner]

Nurse Practitioner

Manages medication-assisted treatment and provides comprehensive medication evaluations within 24 hours of admission.

Our Space

A Place That Feels Like Home

Our Salem, NH treatment center provides a warm, comfortable environment designed to support every step of your recovery.

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Meditation & Serenity Rooms

Dedicated spaces for breathwork, yoga, mindfulness, and quiet decompression. A place to find stillness amid the work of recovery.

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Group & Individual Therapy

Multiple clinical rooms for group sessions, plus private offices for one-on-one therapy. Every conversation happens in a space built for trust.

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Game Room & Recreation

Ping pong, foosball, Xbox, and more — healthy outlets for stress relief, community building, and moments of simple joy.

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Dining & Common Areas

Daily lunch for PHP clients, snacks and coffee all day, and fellowship spaces between sessions. Because community happens around shared tables.

What We Offer

The Trail of Care

From intensive daily treatment to flexible evening sessions — each stop on the trail is a step forward in your recovery story.

PHP

Partial Hospitalization Program

Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Our highest level of outpatient care. Full-day structured programming including group therapy, individual sessions, and medication management. Average 20–30 days.

IOP

Intensive Outpatient Program

Morning, Afternoon, or Evening

Step-down from PHP or direct entry. Flexible scheduling allows you to continue working, attending school, or managing family obligations.

EVE

Evening Professional Track

Mon–Thu, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Designed for working adults who need treatment but cannot attend during business hours. Full IOP-level care in the evening.

OP

Outpatient Program

Once per week

Ongoing maintenance therapy for clients who have completed higher levels of care. Individual sessions and check-ins to sustain recovery.

MAT

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Integrated with all programs

On-site Nurse Practitioner provides Suboxone, Vivitrol, and other MAT options. Medication evaluation within 24 hours of admission.

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Telehealth & Virtual

Virtual or hybrid options

Access all programming levels from home. Full virtual participation or hybrid in-person/virtual scheduling available for every level of care.

How We Help

Field Notes on Our Approach

Treatment Philosophy

Lived experience meets clinical expertise. Most of our staff are in long-term recovery themselves — combined with professional credentials and training.

Family-style, intimate setting. We keep our environment comfortable and close-knit so clients feel safe, supported, and known — not like a number in a system.

Collaborative treatment planning. Clients actively participate in setting goals, choosing therapy modalities, and determining their recovery path.

Flexible scheduling. Switch between morning, afternoon, or evening sessions daily. Life does not stop for treatment — and treatment should not stop for life.

Value-based care model. We focus on outcomes that matter: helping individuals, their families, and their providers achieve lasting wellness.

Treatment Modalities

Evidence-Based Therapies

CBT DBT ACT CPT (Trauma) Motivational Interviewing Relapse Prevention

Recovery Frameworks

12-Step SMART Recovery Dharma Recovery

Holistic Approaches

Breathwork Yoga Meditation Mindfulness

Experiential Activities

Equine Therapy Hiking Bowling Mini Golf

Family Support

Family Therapy Monthly Zoom Groups Codependency Support
Visit Us

Trail Directions to Trailhead

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Trailhead Treatment Center
103 Stiles Rd, Salem, NH
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Base Camp Location

103 Stiles Rd, Suites 1 & 2
Salem, NH 03079

Signal the Team

(857) 312-1697

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Open Trail Hours

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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How to Reach Us

Just minutes off Route 93. Serving Salem, Nashua, Manchester, Concord, Derry, and the greater NH & MA area.

🔥 Campfire Q&A

Questions Around the Fire

Have questions about Trailhead Treatment Center? Pull up a chair. Here are the answers to the most common things people ask.

We offer a full continuum of outpatient care: Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP) with morning, afternoon, and evening options, Outpatient Program (OP), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Telehealth services, and an Alumni Program for ongoing support after treatment.

We treat substance use disorders (alcohol, opioids, cocaine, benzodiazepines, methamphetamine, and more) as well as co-occurring mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and other mental health challenges.

No. We have a separate mental health track for individuals who need treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other conditions without a substance use component. You do not need a substance use diagnosis to receive care at Trailhead.

Most clients begin treatment within 24–48 hours of their initial phone call. Our admissions team handles insurance verification, clinical assessment, and scheduling — often on the same day you call.

We accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Point 32 Health (Harvard Pilgrim + Tufts), Tricare, Uprise Health, and WellSense (NH Medicaid). We also offer flexible self-pay options and can help explore financial aid opportunities.

Yes. All program levels are available via telehealth, and we offer hybrid options that combine in-person and virtual sessions. This flexibility ensures treatment works around your schedule and situation.

Absolutely. Our Evening Professional Track (6–9 PM, Mon–Thu) is specifically designed for working adults. We also offer flexible scheduling within IOP — you can attend morning, afternoon, or evening sessions and switch daily as needed.

A typical PHP day includes group therapy sessions (CBT, DBT, ACT), individual therapy, psychoeducation groups, lunch (provided for PHP clients), case management meetings, and wellness activities. IOP follows a similar structure in a condensed timeframe.

Yes. Our on-site Nurse Practitioner meets with every new client within 24 hours of admission for a comprehensive medication evaluation. MAT options include Suboxone, Vivitrol, and other evidence-based medications.

Yes. We offer individual family therapy sessions and monthly family education groups via Zoom. These groups are open to any family member 18+ and cover topics like codependency, family systems, and substance use education. Family involvement is encouraged but not required.

Clients step down through our continuum of care (PHP to IOP to OP) and then transition to our Alumni Program, which provides ongoing community, events, and support. We also coordinate referrals to external therapists and psychiatrists for continued care.

We are at 103 Stiles Rd, Suites 1 & 2, Salem, NH 03079 — just minutes off Route 93. We serve clients from throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts, including Salem, Nashua, Manchester, Derry, Concord, and the greater Boston area.

Your next chapter starts with a single step forward

You do not have to walk this trail alone. Call today or verify your insurance — we are ready when you are.

Call Now — (857) 312-1697