ABOUT WOODGLEN RECOVERY JUNCTION
Woodglen Recovery Junction is a nonprofit residential treatment center located in Fullerton, Calif. It provides treatment for adult men and women struggling with substance abuse issues. The center offers on-site medical detoxification. Residential programs typically last between 60 and 90 days.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The treatment at Woodglen Recovery Junction is based on 12-step principles and is divided into four phases. Phase one is detoxification, which lasts about five to seven days. It involves 24-hour monitoring by trained staff. Phase two is primary care, lasting between 30 to 45 days and involves intensive recovery work. Treatment during this phase includes individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, addiction education, and 12-step meetings. Clients also have access to spiritual guidance, recreational activities, and meditation.
During phase three, clients continue their own programming and search for employment while also mentoring new residents. Phase four involves transitioning to a less structured living environment, helping clients prepare to reintegrate into the community and providing vocational assistance.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The clinical staff at Woodglen Recovery Junction includes a licensed therapist, master’s level counselors, and a dietitian. Recovery advisors typically have personal experience with addiction and recovery. Each patient is assigned a personal case manager.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The facility is a two-story historic home built in 1887. Details about residential quarters are limited, but according to one alum, the accommodations and meals receive perfect five-star ratings.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
An alum praised the staff, expressing gratitude for the people who run and work at Woodglen Recovery Junction. The alum also mentioned that everyone at the facility has been through similar experiences. The alum gave a positive rating and expressed a willingness to recommend the facility.
Another alum on Yelp gave Woodglen Recovery Junction a five-star rating, considering it a life-saving place with caring staff who organize daily AA meetings. On its Facebook page, Woodglen has received an excellent average rating of 4.9 stars based on 79 reviews.
WHAT STAFF SAY
In contrast to the positive alumni reviews, a staff member expressed dissatisfaction with Woodglen Recovery Junction. The staff member mentioned insufficient staffing and an excessive workload, leaving little time for clients. However, the staff member acknowledged the staff’s level of training and experience and their honesty, giving them a five-star rating in those categories.
FINANCING
The cost of a residential treatment course at Woodglen Recovery Junction is $10,000, with a $4,500 deposit due upon admittance. The facility accepts insurance and is a provider for Integrated Health Plan Services.