ABOUT FARNUM NORTH – WEBSTER PLACE
Located in Franklin, N.H., 80 miles north of Boston, Farnum North’s Webster Place offers a full continuum of treatment programs for adult men (aged 17 and older) struggling with chemical dependency. The facility offers residential care, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and traditional outpatient program.
One of five facilities operated by Farnum, Webster Place is one of New Hampshire’s 61 private, for-profit facilities, 30 of which offer programs specifically for men. Although detoxification is not available on-site, clients may be referred to the Manchester facility, if medically necessary, to undergo detoxification before admission into Webster Place.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
For admittance to Webster Place, clients must first have a phone interview with an admissions counselor, followed by the completion of a physician’s waiver and payment upon entrance. While the length of treatment varies, most clients commit to a treatment plan of at least 30 days.
The recovery process includes a structured daily schedule consisting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, 12-step work, and a plethora of alternative therapies in a non-medical, non-clinical setting.
According to the facility’s website, the recovery process at Webster Place at Farnum North revolves around the concept of “Health Realization,” which focuses on improving clients’ mindful consciousness through group, individual, and peer-driven counseling groups.
Residents also participate in a range of recreational and therapeutic activities. These include gardening, yoga, acupuncture, art therapy, and meditation. Webster Place also hosts chaperoned field trips to lakes and baseball games.
Although clients generally stay in treatment for up to 30 days, residents may stay longer based on their housing situation. Webster Place makes it a policy to keep clients if they do not have adequate housing post-treatment. Case managers work to find clients suitable housing before being discharged. When possible, housing is located where clients can continue treatment in an outpatient capacity.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Lead by a certified Doctor of Psychology, Webster Place at Farnum North’s staff consists of licensed counselors, case managers, and a support staff. Access to a medical specialist is available at a sister facility.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Webster Place at Farnum North is a 42-bed facility, placing it in the top 30% of facilities in New Hampshire in terms of size. Single and double occupancy rooms are available. Residents are expected to keep their living areas clean, including communal areas. Food is served family-style. According to the facility’s website, the facility can make arrangements for dietary restrictions.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At the time of this writing, five alumni have provided feedback about Webster Place. With one exception, alumni generally praised the facility. Three alumni polled extensively offered four- and five-star ratings for the staff’s level of experience and training, while two alumni awarded perfect five-star ratings for the respect shown to clients, the effectiveness of counseling, and the inclusion of holistic offerings. “I now enjoy every day as a miracle, and take each moment as it comes – sober and with love, faith, honesty and hope,” S.W. wrote.
The one critical reviewer, J.D., felt that the facility was too lax in their response to residents who relapse, describing the facility as “terribly destructive and detrimental.”
On its unofficial Facebook page, the facility earned a four out of five star review and three five out of five star reviews at the time of this writing.[1] Three alumni specifically praised staff members. “Really care about you and want too see you do well,” one representative reviewer wrote.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
The sole loved one polled by Best-rehabs.com to date was overall neutral. The anonymous family member gave Webster Place’s level of staff experience three out of five stars, adding: “Great people to listen to you.” However, the loved one, when polled on the rehab’s weaknesses, wrote: “Not able to keep promises.”
WHAT STAFF SAY
To date, one staff member has provided feedback about Webster Place to Best-rehabs.com. Citing individual counseling as a facility strength, the staff member gave the facility five out of five star ratings for its holistic offerings, affordability, cleanliness, and treatment for co-occurring disorders.
FINANCING
Webster Place accepts some private insurance plans. According to the facility’s website, the cost will not exceed $600 a day, and financial assistance may be available to those who qualify.
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