When you are investing in a family member’shealth and future, you should make sure you’re making the best possible decision for your Sargent substance abuse treatment center. While the best way to go may still be to call our helpline experts so they can discuss your specific requirements, seeing how others have reviewed or rated some of the addiction recovery facilities in or around your area is another good way to get started.
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I’ll begin with the positives first. Great housekeeping and meal service. Linda runs the kitchen and is outstanding. The bedrooms are always clean and comfortable. As for treatment, not so much. I met with my counselor/therapist Bill 2 times for 45 minutes each, half the time listening to him complain about his ex wife. The large group sessions are good if Jerry, Phil, Levi and Mondrea are leading. Everyone else is really bad and very elementary and repetitive. There is a strong racist element led by a guy named Paul. He is a very condescending human, (they call him Pastor Paul). so much so his classes/students walk out of class. A very anti white person. The people in the Navy blue shirts are called “TA”s. The document and watch you 24/7, including room checks throughout the night and classroom attendance. They will also come into your room while you are in the bathroom or shower. Most of the people there are sent by their parents or court and do not take the program seriously. Best part, kitchen and bedrooms, worst part, many of the staff. I give the total program a 4 out of 10. Stay away from Paul and Bill if you go here.
This facility is so picturesque! Most addiction counselors are trained for drug and alcohol addictions well, as the majority have been in treatment themselves prior to working there as counselors and staff members. I chose Sunspire because it had advertised a strong mental health component to its program. I attended due to family hiring interventionist Joanie Gammell, who recommended facility as she had personally visited when I'd selected. She knew I thought I was or had had a nervous breakdown, as my family had read me their loving letters, prior to my entry. The new clinical director, did all she could once she learned of my specific reason for entry, to address the mental health component of Sunspire into my care plan approximately 21/2 weeks into my 28 day program. I did not have a satisfactory counselor available for my particular health care needs; however many others, esp. intake, nursing, most admin, and faith based needs were. physician and psychiatrist were wonderful, wished They were able to see me more during treatment. Many more therapeutic programs could be implemented at low cost, suggestions shared specifically were made: nature/ bird walks, wildlife visit/identifications on grounds. garden and plant/bush Education there. Arts/paint/pottery class. Yoga. The fitness instructors and gym were great. Integration based on maturity and assessment needs upon entry. I'm so glad I went as I understand what caused me to begin drinking, personal famial problems; and husbands severe stroke; not attending stroke support for myself and family together led me to severe depression, agoraphobic, anxiety, moderate drinking etc. I so appreciated faith based programs offered by Sunspire;my personal religious preferences/needs met and transportations were accommodated. Thanks so much! Much Gratitute, Great Hope for all🙏
Yesterday I celebrated my 1st year of sobriety! Thanks again for such tremendous support.