Progress House offers client-driven substance abuse treatment based on the 12-Step principles of recovery. The rehab has 11 facilities throughout California’s Central Valley; each one is dedicated to providing quality care that’s compassionate yet effective. Treatment programs are designed to address all of the important areas of a person’s life — mental, physical and spiritual. Freedom from chemical dependency cannot be achieved alone; Progress House is ready to help.
ABOUT PROGRESS HOUSE, INC. NEVADA CITY MEN’S RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
In Northern California’s gold rush region near the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Progress House operates 11 drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers. The Nevada City facility offers a 19-bed 24/7 residential program for adult men (18+) struggling with substance abuse. The program is based on the 12-step principles and uses a variety of counseling modalities to address problem behaviors. Aftercare programs programs and alumni groups are available for clients that complete the residential program. Detoxification services are not available on-site, but are offered at another Progress site.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Treatment at Progress House, Inc. Nevada City Men’s Residential Facility begins with a comprehensive assessment to determine the best level and place for care. Many clients begin their treatment process in one of Progress House, Inc.’s detox programs. The programs last up to 20 days and provide medically managed treatment for a variety of substance abuse cases. During detox, clients work with medical specialists and certified counselors to complete the detox process. The length of stay varies based on the assessment by the counselor. Once a detox program is completed, clients are transferred to the appropriate treatment facility and programs based on the developed treatment plan. The closest detox facility has 6 beds and is staff 24/7 by medical personnel that use a holistic approach to detoxification including nutrition, physical, and psychological treatment.
The Nevada City Facility uses a Recovery Model program based on a disease concept approach to substance abuse and chemical dependency. Clients are given support as they focus on applying their strengths to their recovery process and correcting problem behaviors in a disease-focused way. As a result, the facility takes a holistic treatment approach involving education, counseling, life skills training, and self-help practices in a serene and rural environment. Residents participate in process groups, addiction education, family counseling, and individual therapy sessions. They are encouraged to incorporate a 12-step process, as well.
Clients that complete the residential program also receive aftercare planning and group services. Alumni and aftercare groups are available for clients in the local areas. Clients outside of the area are referred to local groups that can help them continue their sober living efforts. These groups focus on maintaining sober living and coping skills to avoid relapses.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Progress House, Inc,’s website references multiple levels of personnel, but details regarding training or certification are limited. The intake process is facilitated by Certified Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation Counselors, and detox services are overseen by qualified medical staff. The facility is staffed around-the-clock with medical personnel. In reviews written by alumni, loved ones, and employees, the staff nearly universally received praise for their dedication and empathy.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The tiny town of Nevada City is home to just over 3,000 residents and sits at an elevation of around 2,500 feet. Progress House, Inc.’s residential facility is in an early twentieth century farmhouse. Photographs on the center’s website show a communal dining area and shared bedrooms. There is also access to communal amenities including activity areas and swimming facilities. Medical facilities and services are available 24/7 to address client’s needs.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
To date, two alumni submitted feedback to Best-rehabs.com. The feedback was positive.
The alum polled on treatment effectiveness gave the facility five out of five stars. The alum credited the program with their sobriety and praised the staff that “treat you like family.”
On Facebook, the facility earned 4.8 out of five stars from 19 reviews to date.[1] Many of the alumni reviews credited the facility with saving their lives and praised caring staff members. In a representative review, alum B.D. wrote: “They saved my life they truly care and i cant say anough about the counslers spot on.”
On CiteHealth, one reviewer gave four out of five stars or higher for each of five metrics measured and described the food as “plentyfull and very paletable”. [2]
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
At the time of this writing, one loved one of a former client submitted feedback for Progress House, Inc. to Best-rehabs.com. The review was positive.
The loved one, a mother of an alum, gave the facility five out of five stars for its counseling options, its level of staff support, its leadership, and its cleanliness, despite her son’s continued struggle. She also noted that her son did not receive aftercare.
WHAT STAFF SAY
On Glassdoor, the facility earned three out of five stars from four employee reviews to date. [3] On Indeed, the facility received 4.5 out of five stars from 10 reviews. [4] Current and former employees tended to agree that co-workers and meaningful work were strengths, but that the program was understaffed and pay was low. In a representative review, a former employee wrote: “I cannot say enough positive things about Progress House and my time spent there. It is an extremely small staff which leads to a family-like setting where everyone is looking out for each other like a family would. If I didn’t need clinical experience for my degree, I probably would have never left..”
FINANCING
There is currently no information provided on the facility’s website regarding its costs. A list of things to bring indicates that clients should bring Medi-Cal information and cards if they are available which may indicate that the facility accepts Medi-Cal and other public insurance options. The individuals polled by Best-rehabs.com indicated that costs were fair and treatment was worth the cost.
[1] Facebook Reviews
[2] CiteHealth Reviews
[3] Glassdoor Reviews
[4] Indeed Reviews