Harmony House is a recovery house that provides men with a supportive, clean and sober living environment. Through taking responsibility and learning to live in harmony with self and others, a lasting recovery is possible. Harmony House is primarily a setting for high functioning individuals age 25 and over.
We view addiction as a chronic illness requiring long-term support and management. We assist men in learning to manage their disease and in building a foundation for lasting recovery.
We believe in utilizing state of the art approaches in addressing addictions, including a supportive, success based approach and a weekly relapse prevention group. The use of Suboxone and anti-craving medications are supported where appropriate, with secure storage and monitoring of medication compliance. Most psychiatric medications are accepted.
In our experience, relapse is often associated with untreated co-occurring mental illness, such as depression or anxiety. Trauma, grief, and medical issues are also common issues contributing to relapse. Due to the seriousness and complexity addictions, participation in outpatient treatment is required. At Harmony House, we work in cooperation with treatment and medical professionals to help residents prevent relapse and develop a lifestyle that supports physical, emotional, social and spiritual health. We do not provide treatment services.
ABOUT HARMONY HOUSE
Established in 2005 and located in Levittown, Pa., Harmony House is a sober living facility for men ages 25 and older. While the facility is drug-free, the website does note that some psychiatric medications may be permitted, along with Suboxone/methadone for opiate withdrawal.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
While the facility is open to first-time treatment participants or those who have relapsed, the website notes that the program is “primarily a setting for high-functioning men…If you’re are still wavering a lot, that’s okay but our program may not be right for you.” A minimum 90-day stay is required, but some clients may remain for four months or more.
Harmony House views addiction as a chronic but treatable illness and supports 12-step methods combined with evidenced-based practices. Other than a weekly relapse prevention group, the facility itself does not offer treatment services, however clients must be enrolled in an outpatient program during their stay. Harmony House staff work with treatment and medical professionals to ensure that outside treatment services are being utilized. Residents are drug tested regularly.
Residents work their way through a five-level system, earning more independence as they complete each tier. Clients must actively participate in daily activities conducive to their recovery, including participating in 12-step meetings, working with a sponsor, getting a job or going to school, attending all required counseling and medical appointments, cooking dinner, and participating in regular household chores.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its treatment staff. M.R., the one alum surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing, was not pleased with the management, claiming the owner had “no control over her recovery house and no one to oversee what is going on.”
S.N., the one loved one surveyed at the time of this writing, gave the management positive feedback and wrote: “The owner, although not always on site, always stayed on top of the clients. Communicating and keeping control over the home.”
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Images on the facility’s website show a simple home with an outdoor garden and weight-lifting area, as well as a spacious backyard. Alum M.R. did not have positive things to say about the facility’s accommodations and amenities, telling Best-rehabs.com that Harmony House was a “dilapidated, filthy, bug infested house.”
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
M.R., the one alum polled by Best-rehabs.com to date, gave Harmony House a highly negative review. “You’ll find absouletly NO HARMONY in this place,” they wrote.”DON’T EVER even consider this house for recovery!” The facility did respond to the negative review, apologizing that the former client had a poor experience but maintaining that the facility was clean and free of bugs. “Sometimes residents are upset about their personal circumstances and feel the need to lash out. This is unfortunate but understandable,” they wrote.
On Google, Harmony House received an average rating of 2.9 out of five stars based on eight reviews to date.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
S.N., the one loved one polled by Best-rehabs.com to date, praised Harmony House. His son stayed at the facility for six months. “The home was clean and neat every time I went to visit,” they wrote. “The other residents were always concerned about each other and kept each other accountable.”
On Google, Jessica gave the facility a five-star review and wrote: “My brother spent 6 months here and I visited often. He was happy, sober, and supported.”
FINANCING
There is currently no information provided on the facility’s website regarding its specific costs, however the facility does note that residents must pay rent on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, depending on their employment.