Singing Trees Recovery combines the best of both medical and social model approaches to substance abuse treatment. The residential rehab reinforces 12-Step concepts and principals while engaging clients in intensive therapeutic activities designed to uncover underlying issues. When treatment is complete, the hope is that graduates will leave the facility armed with the tools necessary to maintain of lifetime of sobriety, as well as the ability to enjoy and embrace all that life has to offer.
ABOUT SINGING TREES RECOVERY CENTER
Singing Trees Recovery Center (STRC) is a located south of Garberville, Calif. It provides residential treatment to adults seeking treatment for substance abuse. Aftercare planning services are available to clients that complete the program. Detox is available on-site.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Treatment at Singing Trees Recovery Center consists of a three-phase process that involves counseling, education, and recreational therapy. STRC treats addiction according to the disease model of addiction. It also takes a spiritual approach to treatment although it is not associated with a religion. Clients participate in different therapies designed to promote physical and spiritual well-being.
During treatment, clients participate in a managed schedule of counseling and recreational therapies. Individual and group counseling is a main part of treatment. Clients also participate in 12-step meetings.
Detox is available and focuses on non-medicated methods of recovery. Clients focus on establishing appropriate methods of coping and managing their recovery. As clients progress through the initial stage of treatment, they are enrolled in counseling and other therapies.
Family participation is encouraged throughout treatment. Counseling services for families are available as needed. Clients are encouraged to rebuild family relationships whenever possible.
Aftercare is available free of charge for one year to graduates of the program, as are two recovery retreats. A 30- to 60-day continuing care program is available to alumni who need a more “gradual reintegration” into the community.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The treatment team at STRC includes directors, counselors, a case manager, nutrition educator, night supervisor, and a chef. One alum polled by Best-rehabs.com rated staff’s level of experience and training five out of five stars.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
STRC is located in a redwood forest in Northern California. The rustic setting extends to accommodations, as clients reside in cabin-style housing with shared bedrooms. Amenities include an exercise room and opportunities to hike in the forest or swim in the nearby Eel River. The facility boasts ubiquitous wood furnishings, a giant rock-lined fire pit, and even a smoke lodge.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Singing Trees has received one positive review from an alum. The alum gave five out of five stars for meals and nutrition, exercise opportunities, and the frequency of treatment. The alum gave two out of five stars for connectivity. The anonymous alum, who mentioned they were “still clean 19 years later,” wrote: “This has changed my life and that of hundreds of others” emphasizing the effectiveness of the “spiritual setting, intensive groups, addiction education, family counseling.” That alum also wrote they would “definitely” recommend the center to others.
On Yelp, two alumni left a one out of five star rating and a four out of five star rating. Alum Violet complained of uneducated and inappropriate counselors, while alum Helen wrote that although the clinic was “pricey,” it worked well for her. On Google, the facility earned a four out of five star review and a five out of five star review. Alum J W wrote: “Positive , healing recovery center.”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Of the three loved ones polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing, reviews were mixed.
One anonymous reviewer claimed that “Singing Trees is the best facility in the country for addicts. It’s been a godsend for many of my loved ones” and added that “They genuinely care about you – its not a factory farm for treatment.” He and loved one Carol both rated STRC five out of five stars for staff support, family involvement, quality of treatment, and meals and nutrition offered.
While Ian also agreed meals and nutrition were praiseworthy, he rated STRC only three out of five stars for staff support and two out of five stars for family involvement and quality of treatment. Though praising the locale and accommodations, he criticized the facility for “poor results.”
FINANCING
Singing Trees does accept insurance including Anthem Blue Cross of California, APS Healthcare Systems, MHN, Aetna, TARP, and are also a part of the Cigna Behavioral Provider Network.
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