ABOUT AMITY FOUNDATION – VISTA RANCH
The Amity Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides addiction treatment services for individuals and families in Arizona, California, and New Mexico. The Vista Ranch location in San Diego, California specializes in residential substance abuse treatment for parolees. In addition to its treatment programs, the foundation also offers educational programming, community outreach initiatives, and collaborations with global organizations.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The Amity Foundation offers group and individual therapy, as well as gender-specific treatment options. At the Vista Ranch location, clients participate in continuing education and workshops to support personal growth and change. The foundation emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and therapeutic community at all of its campuses, including Vista Ranch, and also provides areas for hosting family and friends.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Information regarding staff credentials is not available on the Amity Foundation website.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Details about living arrangements are not provided online, but official photographs depict a two-story building with a balcony and a brick patio surrounded by bushes at Vista Ranch. According to an anonymous reviewer on Best-rehabs.com, the accommodations and amenities at the facility are of high quality, and the meals are also rated positively.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Although no alumni have responded to a Best-rehabs.com poll, reviews on third-party sites generally express positive views. For instance, Alexander wrote a positive review on Amity’s Facebook page, stating that the facility helped turn their life around and commended the caring staff. Similarly, on CiteHealth, one reviewer expressed gratitude for Amity Foundation’s assistance in regaining their life after 16 years of addiction. However, there are also negative reviews from anonymous reviewers who criticize the facility for being filthy, dangerous, and having untrained staff, as well as for its alleged awful philosophies.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
In response to a Best-rehabs.com poll, one family member recommended Amity Foundation and praised its reinforcement approach, behavioral economics, and holistic addiction treatment.
WHAT STAFF SAY
Reviews from former or current staff members are not yet available on Best-rehabs.com.
On Indeed, Amity Foundation has received an average rating of four out of five stars from 22 reviewers across its various locations. One kitchen helper at the Vista facility described their workplace as friendly, productive, and fun. Meanwhile, Glassdoor features nine reviews for Amity Foundation’s locations, giving an overall rating of 2.8 out of five stars. A former intern at the Vista facility mentioned limited communication with students but expressed enjoyment in interacting with clients and witnessing their development of self-esteem.
FINANCING
Information regarding the facility’s financial details is not available on its website. However, according to a 2005 article from the San Diego Union-Tribune, the state was reported to pay $72 per day for each individual at the Vista Ranch facility. The Amity Foundation also accepts donations.
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