At Buffalo Valley, we firmly believe that chemical dependency is a serious and chronic disease with potentially fatal consequences. As such, it is crucial that individuals struggling with alcoholism or addiction be treated as patients suffering from an illness. Chemical dependency can stem from various underlying factors, including physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social elements. Our approach to treatment is tailored to address the unique needs of each individual seeking our assistance. Through comprehensive assessments, we identify the conditions contributing to substance use and abuse, as well as how modifying these conditions can lead to positive treatment outcomes.
ABOUT BUFFALO VALLEY INC. — LEWISBURG
Established in 1979, Buffalo Valley currently operates four facilities in southern Tennessee. These facilities offer detoxification, residential treatment, and outpatient programs for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. Additionally, our organization provides shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing for disabled, homeless, and low-income individuals.
The main center, along with a satellite facility, is located in Hohenwald. This center, situated in the town of Lewisburg in southern Tennessee, offers residential and outpatient treatment. We also have a facility in Castalian Springs.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Buffalo Valley follows the 12-Steps and the disease concept of addiction. Our approach aims to address the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of addiction. During an initial interview with a counselor, clients provide their personal substance abuse history, which enables our clinical team to develop an individualized treatment plan. Our programs integrate individual and group counseling, 12-step meetings, and a range of specific modalities such as motivational interviewing, meditation and relaxation classes, relapse prevention workshops, and life skills workshops. Our objectives include helping clients understand their addiction, managing co-occurring disorders, providing relapse prevention strategies, and equipping clients with the tools necessary for long-term sobriety. Residents are also expected to participate in work therapy.
While our website mentions “family program activities,” the specific details are not provided.
Our outpatient options include a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP), which consist of three three-hour sessions per week, available in the morning or evening.
We also offer dedicated transitional housing units for veterans, with gender-specific accommodations.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Buffalo Valley employs a team of highly qualified professionals, including a psychiatrist, a psychologist, licensed counselors, and a nursing staff. Best-rehabs.com has collected feedback from three individuals regarding the staff’s level of training and experience, resulting in ratings of one star, two stars, and five stars.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Visitation hours are available on Sunday afternoons, subject to approval. Clients have the opportunity to engage in recreational activities such as walks and access to a gym. The facility’s cleanliness and provision of exercise/leisure opportunities have received average ratings of 3.25 stars and 2.5 stars respectively, based on input from four individuals surveyed by Best-rehabs.com.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Among the five reviews submitted to Best-rehabs.com thus far, one review is positive, while the remaining five reviews are negative. Three alumni shared their views on various aspects of the facility’s offerings. They agreed on the inadequate holistic offerings, giving them one-star and two-star ratings. However, they had differing opinions on other aspects of the program, providing ratings ranging from one star to five stars for the family program, counseling options, and treatment for co-occurring disorders. Rebecca’s positive comment stated, “They are awesome and gave me a new life.” She also commended the center’s treatment for co-occurring disorders. Negative reviews varied in content, with one mentioning a lack of structure and poor food, and another expressing dissatisfaction with the treatment of both the individual and their family.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Of the two reviews submitted by friends or family members to date, one review is mixed, and one review is negative. The sole respondent, who is a loved one, provided three stars for treatment effectiveness and counseling options, as well as two stars for treatment of co-occurring disorders. They noted that the administration displayed professionalism but commented on the lack of professionalism among certain staff members. Becky, the other loved one, expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of structure at the facility and believed that clients were given too much freedom too soon. Her daughter was consequently dismissed from the program.
FINANCING
Currently, the facility’s website does not provide information regarding costs. However, according to a CBS story from March 2017, over half of Buffalo Valley’s clients are covered by Medicare. Best-rehabs.com has received feedback from three individuals regarding the affordability of the center, resulting in ratings of one star, four stars, and five stars.