ABOUT COVE FORGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Located in the serene countryside of historic Williamsburg, Penn., Cove Forge Behavioral Health is a member of the statewide White Deer Run Network and the national CRC Health Group. Cove Forge offers detoxification services, residential treatment, and specialized treatment for those struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
According to its website, Cove Forge is dedicated to ensuring that “each individual is treated according to his or her specific needs,” and thus provides tailored treatment plans. Clients in the residential program must be at least 18 years old, and treatment usually lasts between two to four weeks. Treatment is gender-specific, and includes medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.
Cove Forge offers both evidence-based and experiential treatment modalities, ranging from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and reality/choice therapy to a ropes course, music, and exercise. Clients are allowed to receive mail, make phone calls during free time, and see approved guests during visiting hours on Sundays.
The center also has a variety of groups such as 12-step meetings, gratitude groups, and mental health groups. Topics for group discussions include relapse prevention, stress management, and post-acute withdrawal education, among others. Outpatient treatment is available at nearby facilities under the Cove Forge network.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
According to the center’s website, the treatment team includes a medical director, psychiatrist, physician, physician assistants, 24/7 nurses, certified counselors, case managers, and clinical technicians.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Although there is limited information on the living arrangements at Cove Forge, photographs depict a serene, rural, and wooded campus. It is located on the banks of the Juniata River and picnic tables dot the landscape. Amenities include a gym room for exercise, arts and crafts activities, various sporting activities, and drawing and woodworking groups.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Of 14 alumni polled by Best-rehabs.com to date, nine gave Cove Forge positive reviews, two mixed, and three negative.. Eight of those alumni rated Cove Forge highest in affordability at an average 4.4 out of five stars, followed by each its staff’s level of experience and training and its counseling options at 3.9 stars. They rated the facility lowest in holistic treatment offerings at just 2.25 out of five stars.
Alumni praised Cove Forge for the diversity of counseling programs, well-structured daily schedules, and compassionate treatment from staff. Alum J.K. wrote: “It’s a dual diagnosis center and they offer a wide range of activities to do.” However, others criticized Cove Forge for uneducated staff and the difficult location. One anonymous alum wrote: “Staff un-educated on proper coaching to an addict.” One alum mentioned the facility hired counselors with personal experience in recovery from issues with substance use.
Alumni had mixed to positive reactions to Cove Forge’s accommodations and cleanliness, with accommodations and amenities receiving an average rating of 3.6 out of five stars based on 14 reviews and cleanliness 3.75 stars based on eight reviews. While some Best-rehabs.com survey respondents give five-stars, others give only two. One respondent wrote that “it looked a lot cleaner and nicer on the website…”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
The five loved ones polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave Cove Forge mostly positive reviews. Four loved ones rated Cove Forge highest in exercise and leisure options at 4.75 out of five stars, followed by holistic treatment offerings and cleanliness at 4.25 stars, while family participation received 3.75 stars. Three reviewers rated Cove Forge 4.7 stars in affordability and the staff’s level of experience and training, and 4.3 stars in counseling options.
One loved one commented on how Cove Forge helped clients fund their recovery. The anonymous loved one wrote: “I was especially impressed by the effort made to help him secure funding however, I realize that is beneficial to the facility as well.” Another loved one described staff as “compassionate and kind.” On a slightly less positive note, one anonymous parent gave three out of five stars for financing, family events, and the staff’s level of experience and training, but nevertheless indicated that their child benefited from treatment.
FINANCING
The facility accepts commercial and state insurance and will work to secure additional funding for those in need.