ABOUT DUNKLIN MEMORIAL CHURCH, INC.
Located 20 miles outside of Okeechobee, Florida, Dunklin Memorial Church, Inc. is a non-denominational Christian residential recovery program for men. Established in 1962, the program has a duration of 10 months. Medical detoxification is not available on-site and clients must have abstained from alcohol and drugs for four days prior to admission.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The treatment program is divided into five phases: induction, orientation, regeneration, inner healing, and discipleship. The initial focus of treatment is on journaling, which is seen as a way for residents to communicate directly with God. Each new client is paired with an “older brother” who is in the final phase of treatment. Accountability is emphasized during the weekly meetings held in the first phase.
In the second phase, residents work on trust and ownership, reflecting on the decisions that led them to their current situation and making amends to those they have harmed. The third phase involves learning about the physical and psychological effects of chemical dependency, taking on responsibilities, and participating in counseling groups. The inner healing phase offers classes on rejection, grieving, sexual addiction, and forgiveness. In the final phase, clients take on leadership roles and work on building self-worth.
Weekend family programming includes small group therapy and discussions on codependency, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Couples may also participate in an Advanced Marriage course and prepare an exit plan in the Discipleship Marriage class. Program graduates have the option to remain for an additional three months for further support and to make decisions about their future.
The facility does not provide information about the credentials of its treatment staff.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The campus is tobacco-free. Alumni reviews indicate that accommodations are slightly above average. The facility has received positive ratings for staff support and treatment effectiveness from alumni. However, some alumni noted that holistic options were not a strong focus and that leisure activities were limited. The facility does not provide amenities such as television, internet, or cell phones.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Alumni reviews on Best-rehabs.com are predominantly positive, with many giving five-star ratings for staff support and treatment effectiveness. Alumni indicated a strong likelihood of recommending the program. Positive feedback was also found on Google, where the facility received a 4.8-star average rating based on 29 reviews.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Two loved ones polled by Best-rehabs.com gave very positive feedback, including top five-star ratings for treatment effectiveness. They praised the spiritual and Christian focus of the program.
WHAT STAFF SAY
The sole staff member who responded to the Best-rehabs.com poll reported that all staff members have personal experience with addiction and that the facility has a positive reputation.
FINANCING
The 10-month program costs $4,000. The facility does not deny treatment to individuals who are unable to pay.