ABOUT NEW VISIONS FOR WOMEN IN VISALIA, CA
New Visions for Women, located in Visalia, California, provides residential treatment for women struggling with addiction. The facility offers non-medical detoxification and treats clients with dual diagnosis. New Visions for Women is a state-certified facility operated by Central Valley Recovery Services, Inc. (CVRS). The facility is located less than an hour from Fresno.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The facility’s treatment program follows the 12-step method of treatment in a community-based setting. Clients may contact New Visions for Women directly or through their website to be admitted. Throughout treatment, clients receive individual and group counseling, alcohol and drug education, nutrition and parenting education, and referrals to community resources.
Participants do not receive medication at New Visions for Women. Families are included in the treatment program through family support groups. New Visions also offers social and recreational activities, as well as self-help through Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and other support meetings. Aftercare is available for all clients who successfully complete the program, but the New Hope website does not provide information about the available resources.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The treatment team at New Visions for Women consists of a Women’s Services Director, a Program Coordinator, and three Recovery Specialists. One alum surveyed by Best-rehabs.com rated the staff as experienced and well-trained.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
New Visions for Women offers residential treatment exclusively for women in a home-like setting. There is no further information provided about the living arrangements and related offerings. However, one alum surveyed by Best-rehabs.com rated the accommodations and amenities with four out of five stars.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At the time of this writing, there has been one alum polled by Best-rehabs.com. She gave the facility good ratings and would recommend it to others. The anonymous client rated the treatment effectiveness with five out of five stars, accommodations and amenities with four stars, and meals and nutrition with five stars. She agreed that there are many counseling options to choose from, strongly agreed that the facility is equipped and staffed to treat co-occurring mental health problems, and agreed that the staff is experienced and well-trained. When asked about strengths of the facility, she said, “Caring staff gives great tools strict but fair.” She did not list any weaknesses for New Vision. She also added, “Went there in 2014 and am still clean.”
WHAT STAFF SAY
At the time of this writing, there was one staff member, N.O., polled by Best-rehabs.com. This reviewer rated New Visions for Women poorly in several different areas. N.O. was a volunteer staff member. When asked about the overall quality of management, she gave the facility one star. She also gave a one-star rating for the leadership team’s willingness to prioritize clients’ interests and for their ability to inspire loyalty and a sense of community among clients. However, N.O. stated that she would recommend the facility to friends or loved ones seeking treatment and that she would consider the facility for herself if she ever needed treatment.
FINANCING
There is currently no information provided about the costs at New Visions for Women. However, one former staff member surveyed by Best-rehabs.com rated the facility’s pricing as unfair. She also reported that the facility accepts insurance. Clients are encouraged to contact the facility directly for additional information about the cost of treatment at New Visions for Women.