ABOUT HARVEST HOUSE
Located in Sarasota, Fla., Harvest House operates multiple facilities across Sarasota and Manatee counties. The centers offer supportive housing for individuals who have experienced homelessness, incarceration, and substance abuse.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
According to Harvest House’s website, each client is assigned a case manager upon intake and they meet with their case manager at least once a month. Case managers assist with assessments, planning, care coordination, and evaluations.
Along with case management, the treatment center offers three types of supportive housing: emergency, transitional, and permanent. The emergency shelter, Family Haven, provides free housing and support to families facing homelessness. Services include child care, medical care, counseling, and job training.
The Home Again program offers permanent, affordable housing and support services to help families maintain stability. New Heights is specifically designed for young adults aged 18-24 and focuses on various areas of life such as education, vocation, social skills, financial management, health, leadership, and dreams.
The FREEDOM program provides affordable residential recovery services for individuals struggling with substance abuse. The program collaborates with the Judicial Systems and accepts court-ordered individuals for drug and alcohol treatment. Families are encouraged to support their loved ones throughout the treatment process.
The VETS program specifically targets adult male veterans dealing with emotional trauma, substance abuse, or homelessness after their military service. Veterans receive housing and treatment at no cost.
Harvest House operates an in-house temporary staffing agency to connect clients with job opportunities, including day labor and skilled labor careers. The center also partners with another agency to facilitate connections between local businesses and qualified employees. These agencies provide assistance with job market research, resume writing, and interviewing techniques.
Every Thursday, Harvest House offers free food. Additionally, it provides 30 homes for low-income families and 17 homes for program alumni.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Harvest House’s website indicates that the treatment team includes case managers. A survey conducted by Best-rehabs.com reported that the staff received a five out of five star rating for their level of training and experience.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
According to Harvest House’s website, the organization operates nine facilities with a total of 415 beds in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Within the New Heights program, young adults reside in shared, dorm-like rooms. A survey conducted by Best-rehabs.com reported that the accommodations and amenities received a five out of five star rating from a loved one.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Best-rehabs.com has not yet received any reviews from alumni of this facility. However, on Google Reviews, 19 individuals have provided an average rating of 4.4 out of five stars for Harvest House. Most reviews praised the center, program, and staff. One representative Google Review stated, “Harvest House has changed my life dramatically. My family has been restored, and I have such joy in my soul. Praise the Lord.”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
A loved one who was surveyed by Best-rehabs.com provided positive feedback and a five out of five star rating for various metrics such as treatment effectiveness and counseling options. When asked if they would recommend the facility, they gave a perfect rating of ten out of ten. The anonymous loved one wrote, “He was a heroin and crack addict and went through a grueling year-long live-in treatment program. Understanding, counseling, encouragement, love, forgiveness, family support, and individual support were provided.”
WHAT STAFF SAY
Best-rehabs.com has not yet received any reviews from former employees or staff members of this facility. However, one individual left a five out of five star review for Harvest House on Glassdoor. They stated that it was a great place to work.
FINANCING
According to Harvest House’s website, the center offers affordable self-pay options and additional funding options, such as through the Department of Veteran Affairs. The loved one who was surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of writing gave a five out of five star rating for affordability.
[1] Source: https://goo.gl/jSoetB
[2] Source: https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Harvest-House-FL-EI_IE1691750.11,27.htm