Introducing
Rowan House
We are delighted to introduce you to Rowan House in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Rowan House, established in June 2023, is a small scale, privately owned, specialist residential facility, designed to offer psycho-social rehabilitation services. It is tailored specifically to individuals seeking support for substance misuse, addictions, mental health issues and healing from trauma. It is also a ‘safe place’ for clients looking for sober living support. Referrals from the Drug Treatment Courts and Veterans Affairs Canada are accepted.
You will find Rowan House in the downtown area of historic Dartmouth. It is conveniently located close to the famed King’s Wharf on the harbour front, the ferry terminal for crossings to Halifax and the beautiful Banook lake. Banook has a variety of water sports and activities such as an outdoor gym, pretty hiking trails and so on. Overall it is a wonderful location: all amenities are within walking distance.
Rowan House is a boutique, urban-style retreat. Featuring private accommodation, a comfortable environment, supportive and professional staff which combined creates a safe place for healing. Residential services are typically organised over a 6-week period but flexible options are available for shorter stays.
Our
Core values
We use evidence based therapies with innovative practice, striving for the highest standards of care.
Treatment plans are created which ensure effective support for each individual.
Ethical conduct, transparency, honesty and professionalism guide our actions and treatment intervention with clients, staff and stakeholders.
We encourage independence and support each client to make their own individual choices on their journey to recovery. We achieve this by committing to: Excellence, Personalized Care, & Collaboration.
We create a non-judgmental space for healing, approaching clients with empathy and kindness.
We value teamwork and use an integrated approach to address the challenges each client is facing.
Meet
the Founder
Joseph Lower OT | MSc | BSc(hons)
Founder of Rowan House
Clinical Director
Occupational Therapist
Registered provider with Medavie Blue Cross and Veterans Affairs Canada
Joseph is a UK-trained Occupational Therapist with over 20 years experience. He has a passion for enabling and empowering individuals through the healing journey and recovery process. Holding both an MSc and BSc with honors, Joseph’s expertise encompasses diverse work experiences in England, New Zealand, New Brunswick, and now Nova Scotia. Joseph’s journey in the treatment of mental health and concurrent disorders began in New Zealand, where he developed his skills in supporting individuals facing trauma, mental health challenges, addictions and cognitive issues. As the founder of Rowan House, Joseph is dedicated to providing compassionate care and fostering resilience within this community. Using motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapies and cognitive therapies, he aims to empower clients through skill-based activity groups and transformative group experiences. Joseph is a firm believer in the power of group dynamics for creating supportive and inclusive environments for personal growth and healing. Joseph is a registered service provider with Medavie Blue Cross and Veterans Affairs Canada. Beyond his professional life, he is a dedicated husband and father of three, and companion to two furry pups. An active lifestyle is a key part of who Joseph is; he thrives in the outdoors and thoroughly enjoys the wonderful landscape of Nova Scotia.
