ABOUT CARRIER CLINIC — BLAKE RECOVERY CENTER
Carrier Clinic, founded in 1910, is a leading not-for-profit behavioral health facility in New Jersey. The organization operates the Blake Recovery Center (BRC), which offers detox, residential, and outpatient services for individuals struggling with substance abuse and dual diagnosis.
BRC provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including a Suboxone program.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The Blake Recovery Center uses the 12-steps in conjunction with a range of clinical practices. The length of programming is customized based on each client’s needs.
After a thorough assessment, clients may begin their recovery with detox, receiving 24/7 medically supervised care. The residential program at BRC provides comprehensive, individualized treatment to address the medical, emotional, and social needs of each individual.
The residential program includes individual and group counseling, family intervention and involvement, addiction education, and 12-step meetings. The client and their family members are actively involved in every stage of treatment. The facility also offers a weekend codependency program for families.
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is available on weekday evenings. This program includes continued work on the 12-Steps, education, and mandatory urine tests.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The treatment team at Blake Recovery Center consists of psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, nurses, and addiction counselors. The staff’s level of training and experience has received an average rating of 4.25 out of five stars from surveyed individuals.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The treatment facility at Blake Recovery Center is characterized by its bright and open space. It features a cafeteria-style dining room and simple shared bedrooms. A renovation in October 2015 expanded the facility to include 32 beds. The facility received average ratings of 4.63 stars for cleanliness and 3.69 stars for exercise/leisure offerings.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Alumni reviews of Blake Recovery Center have been mostly positive. Fourteen alumni, on average, gave a rating of 4.07 out of five stars when asked if they would recommend the center.
In various treatment metrics, alumni provided average ratings of 3.71 stars for family participation, counseling options, and 2.85 stars for holistic offerings.
Alumni frequently credited the facility with their long-term sobriety and expressed gratitude for saving their lives. They praised the center’s staff, variety of therapeutic options, and attractive campus and accommodations.
Some alumni noted that treatment at the facility was expensive, while others mentioned a lack of aftercare. However, these negative comments were contradicted by positive feedback from other alumni.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Loved ones had mixed feedback about Blake Recovery Center. When asked if they would recommend the center, they gave an average rating of 4.33 out of five stars. Family participation received an average rating of 4.33 stars, and counseling options received 3.89 stars.
Similar to alumni, loved ones praised the center’s staff and campus but also mentioned the high cost of treatment. They also expressed concerns about the lack of proper care, attention, and communication with clients’ families.
FINANCING
Blake Recovery Center accepts private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. Prospective clients are encouraged to verify their insurance coverage with their insurance provider. The center’s affordability received an average rating of 3.61 out of five stars from surveyed individuals.