Olalla Recovery Services provides drug and alcohol abuse treatment services for adult men and women. Additionally, Olalla offers specialized programs for Native Americans that utilize a modified spiritual equivalent to the 12-step model. Our treatment services include assessment, detoxification and stabilization, residential treatment, outpatient care, and relapse prevention training.
ABOUT OLALLA RECOVERY LODGE
The inpatient arm of Olalla Recovery Centers, Olalla Guest Lodge is located on 12 serene, wooded acres near Tacoma, Wash. Adult men and women struggling with substance abuse may receive residential treatment at this facility. Sub-acute detox services are available on-site; if a client needs medically monitored detoxification prior to admission, Olalla Recovery Centers can coordinate arrangements with a nearby resource.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Treatment at Olalla Guest Lodge varies for each client, and the length of stay ranges from 21 to 90 days. The program combines 12-step principles with evidence-based modalities and holistic activities, which focus on techniques that “help align the mind, body and spirit through inner connectedness.” In addition to group therapy, educational lectures, and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)/Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, residents participate in yoga, meditation, Reiki, and acupuncture.
Native American spiritual circles, led by Native elders, are offered once per month, and burning/smudging ceremonies – during which clients “let go” of past traumas – take place once a week. On-campus recreational activities include basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, and arts and crafts.
The facility offers a specialized track for women, which focuses on issues such as domestic, verbal, and sexual abuse, conflict resolution, self-esteem, and co-dependency. There also is a family program for loved ones.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Olalla Recovery Centers is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The clinical team includes a psychologist and counselors who are licensed chemical dependency professionals, some educated at the master’s level.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Olalla Guest Lodge’s picturesque facility offers views of Mount Rainier and Puget Sound’s Colvos Passage. Photos on the website show simple, shared bedrooms with two or three beds, along with a bright, airy cafeteria and outdoor recreation areas. Based on responses from 13 alumni surveyed by Best-rehabs.com to date, the accommodations and amenities received an average of 4.1 out of five stars.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Most former clients surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing found success with Olalla Guest Lodge’s straightforward program and provided overwhelmingly positive reviews. When asked if they would recommend the facility, six alumni polled on this metric responded with an average of 4.8 out of five stars.
The six who evaluated the facility’s holistic offerings awarded them an average of 4.5 stars, and gave 4.2 stars for exercise and leisure activities, 3.7 stars for counseling options. Perfect five-star ratings were given for the facility’s affordability and cleanliness.
An anonymous alum told Best-rehabs.com: “I had been to many places before….but when I walked on here it felt like I was home. Wonderful caring staff and great food.” Another alum agreed: “I cannot speak highly enough about this treatment center. Very professional, yet, with a personal caring touch. This place saved my life!”
Yet not all former clients surveyed by Best-rehabs.com reported positive experiences. Alum T. described the facility as “a joke” and claimed there was only one staff member on the grounds at night, while alum S.G. told Best-rehabs.com: “If you are looking to recover from addiction and want a loving caring place, I would not recommend this place at all.”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Reviews from five loved ones surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing were mostly positive. When asked if they would recommend the facility, they awarded this metric an average of 4.4 out of five stars. They also awarded 4.5 stars for counseling options, and four stars for both staff support and family involvement.
A grandparent of a former client described the treatment team as “motivated and compassionate.” C.L.C., parent of an alum, was pleased they were able to attend Sunday dinners with their child. Yet they also told Best-rehabs.com that age is a factor, writing that the facility is “a better place for young people.”
WHAT STAFF SAY
Carol, a staff member surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing, gave Olalla Guest Lodge a perfect five stars for its treatment effectiveness. She also praised the facility’s secluded location, Native American focus, and “commitment to patient care.”
FINANCING
Olalla Recovery Centers accepts a variety of insurance plans, according to its website. Some in-house financing is also available.