ABOUT MAAC – NOSOTROS
Located in Chula Visa, Calif., MAAC offers “culturally-sensitive” residential communities at two locations. This review focuses on the Nosotros location, which offers treatment for men struggling with substance abuse. The facility is one of California’s 695 facilities that offer programs specifically for men. The residential communities are designed for men seeking a structured, supportive environment. MAAC’s mission is “maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities.” Detox is not available on-site.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Before being admitted into a recovery home, clients undergo an assessment and are asked to commit to a minimum of six months of treatment. Clients participate in a combination of traditional therapies and community-based therapies.
Programming includes both individual and group counseling, educational workshops, and self-esteem building exercises. Clients also have access to community resources including vocational training, food vouchers, continuing education, and housing. The facility is one of the U.S.’s 38.6% of facilities that offer vocational training.
Community development is a main component of the treatment process, and all clients participate in community-focused treatment sessions. Group sessions are held to develop and reinforce positive behaviors, and residents are required to attend AA and/or NA meetings.
MAAC uses education programs to teach clients about addiction and a range of other topics that are critical to a successful recovery. It offers workshops on topics such as relapse prevention, parenting skills, conflict resolution, anger management, and domestic violence.
The residential communities are staffed 24 hours per day. Clients are responsible for household chores such as cooking, cleaning, front desk reception, and activity scheduling. While residents are in treatment, they are expected to follow house rules.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The staff at MAAC is required to have at least some level of higher education in specific fields. The team consists of educators, certified counselors, and case managers. The single loved on polled one the staff’s level of experience and training gave this aspect of treatment a rating of three out of five stars.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The Nosotros location is a multi-level bungalow on a hill, and it houses up to 17 men. Most residents have a roommate, and meals are family-style.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
The four alumni surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided mixed reviews. Two alumni provided negative reviews, and gave one and two out of five stars for treatment effectiveness. “I stayed here for 30 days and this is NO WAY near a luxury rehab establishment,” one alum wrote. “I would NOT recommend this facility to anyone.”
Of the two alumni that provided positive feedback, one provided four stars for treatment effectiveness, and simply wrote: “Facility was okay.” The other gave five stars for treatment effectiveness, accommodations and amenities, and meals and nutrition. “Great treatment center,” they wrote. “The staff really care.”
On CiteHealth, a single alum provided a three out of five star rating and wrote that it was “JUST AVERAGE, NEED TO BE MORE STRUCTURED.”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Of the two loved ones polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing, one family member left a very positive review, and the other left a somewhat moderately positive review.
One loved one gave the center four out of five stars for treatment effectiveness. They also noted the “staff is extremely helpful,” while also writing the facility was “average.” They also gave four stars when asked if they would recommend the facility, for holistic offerings, and for the level of family participation.
The other loved one also gave four stars for treatment effectiveness. The loved one appreciated how the staff worked with their autistic son, writing that the staff “really worked him and protected him…One of the doctors there was the first doctor I have met in a long time that actually listened to our concerns about his meds.”
FINANCING
Although no information is available concerning the facility’s cost, the two individuals polled about its costs gave two and one out of five stars when asked if treatment was worth the cost.
CONCLUSION
MAAC routinely hosts community events every year in order to promote the availability of services and to create connections within the community. These events include dances, parties, and community service events.
[1] https://citehealth.com/rehab-centers/california/cities/chula-vista/maac-project