Located in the serenity of the Santa Cruz redwoods, The Camp Recovery Center offers highly structured treatment for adults and adolescents who are experiencing addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. The guiding principle here is “recovery means life.” The objective of this comprehensive, multi-modal treatment program is to assist clients in rediscovering the joys of a healthy lifestyle, free from the constraints of chemical dependency.
ABOUT THE CAMP RECOVERY CENTER
The Camp Recovery Center is situated on a 25-acre campus rich with redwood trees in northern California, with the cabins of residents overlooking the majestic trees. Since 1984, the center has been providing detox, residential, outpatient, and aftercare services to adults and adolescents. The main facility is located in Scotts Valley, Calif., with intensive outpatient (IOP) facilities in the surrounding area.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
According to the facility’s website, admission to The Camp is determined on an individual basis, taking into account a client’s history, needs, and goals.
The Camp Recovery Center is capable of admitting individuals with co-occurring mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. However, the treatment center is not equipped to provide care for more severe mental illnesses. Clients with co-occurring disorders are placed in separate programs and living quarters.
Treatment at The Camp takes a holistic approach. The program includes individual counseling as well as gender- and age-specific group counseling. Treatment also incorporates relapse prevention, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) groups, creative therapies, and active involvement in the 12-step program. While the 12-Steps are not a primary component of the approach at The Camp, they are still integrated into the program.
Other activities offered include yoga, acupuncture, and meditation, along with personal training and a variety of recreational sports and games.
Residents between the ages of 13 and 17 receive treatment at the Meadow Lodge. In addition to the therapies and activities mentioned above, adolescent residents have access to a fully accredited academic program.
Continuing care is provided through outpatient programs for both adolescents and adults, as well as an Alumni Association that organizes regular retreats and sober activities throughout the year.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The center’s website states that the majority of staff members are certified alcohol and drug counselors. Based on feedback from 11 individuals surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing, the staff’s level of training and experience received an average rating of 4.09 out of five stars.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
According to the facility’s website, the treatment center is situated on a sprawling wooded campus that features walking trails, a ropes course, a tennis court, and a swimming pool. Based on feedback from 20 respondents surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing, accommodations and amenities received an average rating of 4.8 out of five stars.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Reviews from alumni of The Camp are mixed. Of the 10 alumni polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing, eight provided positive feedback, one left a neutral review, and one gave a negative opinion of The Camp.
Satisfied clients reported effective treatment, compassionate staff, and a beautiful campus. One alum wrote in a representative review, “Everyone at The Camp was very kind and understanding. I am thankful for the tools and what I was given – a second chance and forgiveness by my family.”
“It’s minimalist, strict, bare bones, no-nonsense TREATMENT,” Karen wrote, while John wrote: “They taught me a new way of life. I was able to take the teachings and grow. Almost 17 years sober now. I would consider re-entering if I ever relapsed.”
Minor complaints included the desire for more activities and updates to the facility. One anonymous alum who provided an average rating mentioned that “The area was too close to all familiar drug usage places in my life…I relapsed after 3 months but did not wish to re-enter the facility.”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Reviews from loved ones are mostly positive. Of the eight loved ones surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing, six provided positive feedback, one left neutral feedback, and one gave a negative review.
The six loved ones who evaluated 15 different aspects of the center rated family participation the highest with an average of 4.66 out of five stars. They also gave ratings above four stars for exercise and leisure, holistic offerings, cleanliness, and the staff’s level of training and experience.
The center’s affordability and visitors policy received the lowest average rating at 2.83 stars.
A loved one wrote in a representative review, “The employees are always optimistic and greatly assist you, never focusing on the negative.”
In the one negative review, loved one I.D.H. gave two stars when asked if they would recommend the treatment center. They wrote, “I think the facility was a bit lax on patient outings….Found out later spouse used them to drink.”
FINANCING
According to The Camp’s website, most private insurance plans are accepted, and the facility collaborates with American Healthcare Lending to offer financing to eligible individuals.