Hi all-
I have a 19y/o daughter who has agreed to going to rehab- I am overwhelmed at the task of selecting one. I am looking for a dual diagnosis one in a secluded environment- mountains/desert would be ideal. She uses weed and snorts coke- has a major loser boyfriend. She has recently moved home and got a decent job but spends her $ on him. Really needs a place where she can develop some self esteem. Any help appreciated. I am too emotionally exhausted to go into detail now. She takes anti seizure meds since childhood.
I was on this site looking for the same information (rehabs) and came across your post. Even though the post is dated the 6th of June, I thought I'd share whatever info. I have. (By the way, I was surprised that there aren't more posts on this board asking for help choosing rehabs or asking for the names of reputable places.)
First of all, selecting a treatment center can be an exhausting, frustrating task. Yet, in many cases, it is something that must be done - and soon.
I would suggest you start at the basic government site (SAMHSA). Here is a link to that site: http://findtreatment.SAMHSA.gov/ There are so many treatment places listed on this site for every single state in the U.S. I am assuming you are from the U.S.; if you're not, then go to the government site for your country and go to the Department of Mental Health or the Department of Health and you should find what you're looking for (substance abuse/ alcohol treatment).
The sites that will appear within this site provide you with substance abuse information such as place, location, private pay, medicaid, insurance, sliding scale according to ability to pay, etc, whether outpatient and/or residential treatment is offered, as well as a description of services rendered. It is a comprehensive site that is a "must" if you are researching your options, particularly if you intend to use insurance or if you are looking for low to mid-cost options.
I know you said you were interested in a mountainous, somewhat secluded setting. Here is one that I have no personal experience with but one that I did call in order to acquire information about their facility: http://www.TheArkofLittleCottonwood.com. It is located in the Wasatch Mountains near Salt Lake City, Utah. It sounds like what you're seeking, however, the cost seemed fairly high. Unfortunately, I do not remember what it was but it was prohibitively expensive for me at the time.
I can give you my own personal experience with rehabs. Although they are not necessarily in the types of settings that you specified, perhaps they can be of some help to you anyway - or to others who are looking for rehab. info. There were two treatment centers in Florida that my son went to. Transitions, Inc. is in N. Miami, FL and it is affordable; it also accepts insurance - at least it did when my son was there back in 2005. http://transrecovery.com/
The other was "Recovery Resources" in Florida, on Juno Beach. My son was at this place a couple of years ago, back when they still accepted insurance. Nowadays, however, they do not take insurance and the cost is upwards of $16,000 per month the last I heard. It is right on the beach and every conceivable amenity is offered as part of the package. Stays average 30 days at a time but the sky's the limit if you have the money.
http://recovery-resources.com/
If you're seeking a small, home-style environment at a relatively low cost, I know of a treatment house in Capo Beach, CA that you might want to look into. It is called just that: Capo Beach, and is run by a very kind woman and her staff. It houses a relatively small number of residents. However, residents must pay for and buy their own food, although they may prepare and eat it in the house kitchen. http://capobeachdrugrehab.com/index.html
There is one rehab, if you are considering Southern California, that should be considered with the utmost of circumspection and caution before signing on the line. It is called, "Surf City" or "Connor Ranch." It's located in Huntington Beach. The price may be attractive - you'll find that anything under $10,000 a month starts to catch your eye as you peruse the hundreds of ads - but the relaxed rules might not serve the best interests of a young adult. If you are an older adult who is self-motivated, then this place might be a good fit. However, for a young adult, there are probably better treatment facilities out there for around the same price or a bit more; it may be wiser to find a way to get the extra $2,000 or so and locate the better ones.
Two of my son's friends are now in Narconon treatment centers, one at Stone Hawk, Michigan, the other at one in Florida. I believe that Narconon is basically a proponent of Christian Science principles. I know the friend of my son's who is in Stone Hawk is supposedly responding very well to the treatment, some of it quite simple, and which includes hot steam baths which purportedly help the clients sweat out the drug toxins in their bodies; this supposedly expedites the physical aspect of the recovery process. Narconon centers - many of them, anyway - advocate a minimum of 90 days in treatment. The cost is around $30,000 for those three months.
It's probably worth mentioning here another rehab. consideration for those who wish to have the addicted person rehabbed at home, with the professionals being accessible and in touch on a continuum. I have a friend whose son had been in and out of numerous rehabs and sober living houses by the time he turned 21. This friend swears by a treatment method under the direction of the Penn Foundation in Pa., called, "Rehab at Home." http://www.pennfoundation.org Although this particular rehab exists in Pennsylvania, I'd be willing to bet that if you do a bit of reseach, you might find similar options in other states as well.
The faith-based treatment centers are good, too, both for people who are in the Court system, or who are indigent, or who are simply tired of secular rehabs that promise the moon and deliver far less. They are also an appealing option for people who are not indigent but are, perhaps, seriously cash strapped. Faith-based treatment is also a good choice for addicts who have tried many other treatment methods and have still not managed to stay sober for any appreciable length of time. (I recently spoke to a counselor at a well-known group of secular treatment centers who told me that he, an addict himself, had the most success in sobriety - he's still sober 7 years later - after completing a year and a half long stay at a faith-based center.)
Mission Teens, a faith-based network of centers throughout the U.S. but headquartered in NJ, is such a place. http://missionteens.com/ The owner demands accountability and, accordingly, his centers are structured, firm, Bible-based and effective. MissionTeens puts out a newsletter (call the main office: link above) and, if you call the main office, you can receive a brochure and admissions information.
Another faith-based rehab. is "Teen Challenge," originally founded by David Wilkerson, a well-known pastor and author. These centers are all over the world. Here is their website: http://www.Teenchallenge.com Teen Challenge is, perhaps, the most well-known (at least here in the U.S.) of the faith-based treatment approaches. It, too, has a record of achievement in its clients that speaks for itself. Interestingly, although the name is "Teen Challenge," the facility does not limit its admissions to youth. Older adults are also accepted. I believe the adult population is limited to men, but I am not sure of this.
Although the faith oriented rehabs are not costly, I believe that the way to ensure that such precious commodities stay alive and available is to keep them in mind when selecting possible recipients for donations. All of them seem worthy beyond measure.
From personal experience as well as advice I have received from numerous professionals in the addiction field, if at all possible try to find your daughter a treatment program that extends beyond 30 days. Thirty days is just enough time for your addicted person to touch on the idea of feeling normal again...needless to say, many more days of treatment are needed before she has the wings to fly with confidence.
I hope this post provides a launching pad for more posts that incude individuals' experiences with rehabs. Unfortunately, the plethora of information on the web and in the "Yellow Pages" is only as good as the information says it is - and many times, this is quite evident by the glowing commentary and self promotion that rehabs use to "sell" their facilities to the unwitting, naive and often desperate consumer.
First of all, selecting a treatment center can be an exhausting, frustrating task. Yet, in many cases, it is something that must be done - and soon.
I would suggest you start at the basic government site (SAMHSA). Here is a link to that site: http://findtreatment.SAMHSA.gov/ There are so many treatment places listed on this site for every single state in the U.S. I am assuming you are from the U.S.; if you're not, then go to the government site for your country and go to the Department of Mental Health or the Department of Health and you should find what you're looking for (substance abuse/ alcohol treatment).
The sites that will appear within this site provide you with substance abuse information such as place, location, private pay, medicaid, insurance, sliding scale according to ability to pay, etc, whether outpatient and/or residential treatment is offered, as well as a description of services rendered. It is a comprehensive site that is a "must" if you are researching your options, particularly if you intend to use insurance or if you are looking for low to mid-cost options.
I know you said you were interested in a mountainous, somewhat secluded setting. Here is one that I have no personal experience with but one that I did call in order to acquire information about their facility: http://www.TheArkofLittleCottonwood.com. It is located in the Wasatch Mountains near Salt Lake City, Utah. It sounds like what you're seeking, however, the cost seemed fairly high. Unfortunately, I do not remember what it was but it was prohibitively expensive for me at the time.
I can give you my own personal experience with rehabs. Although they are not necessarily in the types of settings that you specified, perhaps they can be of some help to you anyway - or to others who are looking for rehab. info. There were two treatment centers in Florida that my son went to. Transitions, Inc. is in N. Miami, FL and it is affordable; it also accepts insurance - at least it did when my son was there back in 2005. http://transrecovery.com/
The other was "Recovery Resources" in Florida, on Juno Beach. My son was at this place a couple of years ago, back when they still accepted insurance. Nowadays, however, they do not take insurance and the cost is upwards of $16,000 per month the last I heard. It is right on the beach and every conceivable amenity is offered as part of the package. Stays average 30 days at a time but the sky's the limit if you have the money.
http://recovery-resources.com/
If you're seeking a small, home-style environment at a relatively low cost, I know of a treatment house in Capo Beach, CA that you might want to look into. It is called just that: Capo Beach, and is run by a very kind woman and her staff. It houses a relatively small number of residents. However, residents must pay for and buy their own food, although they may prepare and eat it in the house kitchen. http://capobeachdrugrehab.com/index.html
There is one rehab, if you are considering Southern California, that should be considered with the utmost of circumspection and caution before signing on the line. It is called, "Surf City" or "Connor Ranch." It's located in Huntington Beach. The price may be attractive - you'll find that anything under $10,000 a month starts to catch your eye as you peruse the hundreds of ads - but the relaxed rules might not serve the best interests of a young adult. If you are an older adult who is self-motivated, then this place might be a good fit. However, for a young adult, there are probably better treatment facilities out there for around the same price or a bit more; it may be wiser to find a way to get the extra $2,000 or so and locate the better ones.
Two of my son's friends are now in Narconon treatment centers, one at Stone Hawk, Michigan, the other at one in Florida. I believe that Narconon is basically a proponent of Christian Science principles. I know the friend of my son's who is in Stone Hawk is supposedly responding very well to the treatment, some of it quite simple, and which includes hot steam baths which purportedly help the clients sweat out the drug toxins in their bodies; this supposedly expedites the physical aspect of the recovery process. Narconon centers - many of them, anyway - advocate a minimum of 90 days in treatment. The cost is around $30,000 for those three months.
It's probably worth mentioning here another rehab. consideration for those who wish to have the addicted person rehabbed at home, with the professionals being accessible and in touch on a continuum. I have a friend whose son had been in and out of numerous rehabs and sober living houses by the time he turned 21. This friend swears by a treatment method under the direction of the Penn Foundation in Pa., called, "Rehab at Home." http://www.pennfoundation.org Although this particular rehab exists in Pennsylvania, I'd be willing to bet that if you do a bit of reseach, you might find similar options in other states as well.
The faith-based treatment centers are good, too, both for people who are in the Court system, or who are indigent, or who are simply tired of secular rehabs that promise the moon and deliver far less. They are also an appealing option for people who are not indigent but are, perhaps, seriously cash strapped. Faith-based treatment is also a good choice for addicts who have tried many other treatment methods and have still not managed to stay sober for any appreciable length of time. (I recently spoke to a counselor at a well-known group of secular treatment centers who told me that he, an addict himself, had the most success in sobriety - he's still sober 7 years later - after completing a year and a half long stay at a faith-based center.)
Mission Teens, a faith-based network of centers throughout the U.S. but headquartered in NJ, is such a place. http://missionteens.com/ The owner demands accountability and, accordingly, his centers are structured, firm, Bible-based and effective. MissionTeens puts out a newsletter (call the main office: link above) and, if you call the main office, you can receive a brochure and admissions information.
Another faith-based rehab. is "Teen Challenge," originally founded by David Wilkerson, a well-known pastor and author. These centers are all over the world. Here is their website: http://www.Teenchallenge.com Teen Challenge is, perhaps, the most well-known (at least here in the U.S.) of the faith-based treatment approaches. It, too, has a record of achievement in its clients that speaks for itself. Interestingly, although the name is "Teen Challenge," the facility does not limit its admissions to youth. Older adults are also accepted. I believe the adult population is limited to men, but I am not sure of this.
Although the faith oriented rehabs are not costly, I believe that the way to ensure that such precious commodities stay alive and available is to keep them in mind when selecting possible recipients for donations. All of them seem worthy beyond measure.
From personal experience as well as advice I have received from numerous professionals in the addiction field, if at all possible try to find your daughter a treatment program that extends beyond 30 days. Thirty days is just enough time for your addicted person to touch on the idea of feeling normal again...needless to say, many more days of treatment are needed before she has the wings to fly with confidence.
I hope this post provides a launching pad for more posts that incude individuals' experiences with rehabs. Unfortunately, the plethora of information on the web and in the "Yellow Pages" is only as good as the information says it is - and many times, this is quite evident by the glowing commentary and self promotion that rehabs use to "sell" their facilities to the unwitting, naive and often desperate consumer.
