My review is for Jason Chane, the Owner/CEO of Augustine Recovery. Jason and I go way back,…read moreincluding when he was my Program Director, when I was a client at Mark Houston Recovery in Manor, Texas. Currently, the Augustine Recovery website reads: "Residents can expect a compassionate and highly disciplined environment." Has Jason Chane told you, the full story of where he learned all this discipline? Jason, in regards to MHR specifically - I really did not have a good time there, but I think you know that. I mean, I did tell you every day, the same thing. I left my job and my apartment, to go to a detox, and instead I wound up at Mark Houston. Zero detox. Locked in a prison for absolutely no reason. You talked to my family too. And after all that, you guys took away my PTSD medication, despite no one with any sort of medical background being involved. I have CPTSD. Going 100% off medication at that time was never my plan, yet it was yours. You wanted to run the show, and I was sick for months, lost everything. I know how you justified it at the time - how do you justify it now? Mark Houston Recovery and other places I know Jason from, are awash with pseudo-spiritual fluff, underneath which, is a shamed based, 'Cureall' version of AA, developed and injected into the AA community by David Elliott and others, like Mark Houston (former CEO of Burning Tree). You all acted like clients interacting with their families would enable the clients, and so clients were not allowed contact with family. In reality, THIS ENABLED YOU AND MARK HOUSTON AND THE REST OF THAT GROUP, to treat clients in the nasty ways that you did, which I think is fair to say, would have stopped a lot sooner if families were around to see, what they are paying over $10k per month for. It's really and truly disgraceful. You worked there for a while. Look up institutionalized abuse and neglect. And so you may imagine, when I see you are the head of a Treatment Center yourself now, naturally my first thought was, I hope the Jason Chane I see in charge of Augustine Recovery, is not the same careless man I know from Mark Houston Recovery. And I hope he can have some humility with how many mistakes he has made, even in his long term sobriety at that time. And not think he is a King in Sobriety, over his employees, his clients, or their families. The whole staff at Mark Houston Recovery lied, but Jason was my Program Director - do you think everyone lied but him? Read other people's reviews. You know exactly what I'm talking about Jason, but that's what you called part of your program of integrity. You can read my other reviews for more details. Similar to what you once told me: I hope you have matured into more of a man. Last time I saw you, you were a little boy with too much power. Of course that is the same with Mark and every staff member I had ever met at that place - but that's my point, you guys didn't seem to get any of that. You all were treating everyone terribly. Do you remember laughing at John S when he had a back problem and was bullied by the rest of the community? And now he is dead a long time. Have a quote you feel applies to that? Plenty of interesting memories from Circle. If I was writing a review for you back then, Jason, it would not be this nice. But it would say something like: I did not find your advice helpful, I did not respect the way you held yourself, and I did not understand how you could so freely use the words Integrity, Honesty and so on, all day over and over, barking in our faces; and then turn around and lie and lie, about who's staying how long, who is going where, how are clients doing when you speak to their family - all that can be done to drive a bigger and bigger wedge between the client and their family. Maybe you were too conflicted, or too financially involved, I don't know. But you did that stuff every day, Jason. For months directly with me, and you worked there for years. You knew my brother, who was also a client, and I visited him back at that time. Then I went through, and wow, there you are. That place was shameful. And I haven't forgotten. Jason is one of the people who used to ask me like this: "do you think everyone else in this room is wrong, and you are right?" Easy to say that when you have a big gang of folks behind you. And the question is supposed to be rhetorical, but I do think it warrants further thought - please read what I have to say about Steel on Steel in my other reviews.

In an urgent need to find help for my person, I accidentally discovered The Augustine Recovery…read moreCenter. Today, my person's addiction is in remission, and he is choosing every day to live sober with the skills/abilities to live life on life's terms. He is now focused on building a new life in a new city and we both could not be happier! Affectionately called TARC, the care team executes a uniquely developed 90-day (with extra time if needed) intensive treatment program in a small group format focused on helping to heal the mind, body, and spirit of your person, impacts of trauma and that of their family who is also affected by the disease of addiction. I provided the team a letter outlining a timetable from what I knew about the traumas/past attempts at recovery & medication so that they had a foundation to start dialog and treatment from. It was important for my person that the campus had outdoor activities and not feel institutional. Social interactive outings, gardening, hiking trails, fishing, bird watching, art, animals and entertainment are also provided at later stages of progress. Your person lives in same sex accommodations and is expected to cook with/for others, perform assigned chores/cleaning, and manage cleaning their person/laundry in addition to actively participating in their recovery/therapy sessions. Peer support ensures everyone's participation - no sleeping in late/not showering! Following the AA Big Book, the 12 Steps are worked 1:1 w/dedicated counselor and reinforced within group sessions incorporating peer-feedback. Personal/family therapy focuses on rebuilding the spirit, identifying triggers, teaching and enforcing new coping skills/processes, self-directed goals & reintegration with family systems (SO important!). Focus, effort & required homework was crucial to successful progress. The AA Big Book uses older language requiring frequent use of the dictionary that spurred convo about what those words meant to 'you' in the context of your recovery. The term 'higher power' is substituted for 'God' for those who chose. Family is encouraged to attend a weekly TARC family Al-Anon meetings. We use daily readers/recovery-focused literature to spark dialog/discussions. Local Al-Anon participation is also highly encouraged. Solo/trainer-led fitness is combined with daily meditation and enhanced by neurofeedback/stimulation also brings transformation. "Neuro" was an activity sought out by my person and loved fitting in extra "gaming" sessions. The more positive changes that can be rewired into an addictive brain during treatment the better! Medicine/medical needs are managed by the staff and your person is routinely evaluated. My person experienced the value of these medications during treatment and after leaving TARC has continued and committed to their lifelong use. Weekly counselor progress updates-will answer questions, provide support and guidance/direction. No question is dumb, silly, or unwelcome. Weekly brief monitored call from your loved one. Letter writing is encouraged. Packages are accepted/inspected. ~6 weeks, intense family weekends (Fri/Sat) in large/small group teach about the disease of addition, grief/loss/feelings, family dynamics/roles. Invaluable to all participants. During COVID workshops/family therapy held via HIPAA-compliant video sessions. Incredibly helpful then/now to bring more engagement and safer without extra travel cost. Holidays are handled with care and family dynamics/triggers in mind. Support is always around for the asking. Sober Living (SL) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) available at program completion. TARC owns their sober living homes, reinforcing the same routines and rituals which were learned during treatment by live-in house manager. SL requires minimum time commitment. Frequent drug/alcohol testing, employment requirement, volunteerism, TARC Alumni & AA meeting attendance/sponsorship and chores are expected to be maintained. Highly recommended 'life on training wheels' time is invaluable to learn make mistakes as everyone begins to reintegrate back into open society/family. Relapse happens and is promptly handled w/dignity & care for the person who has the option to return to an abbreviated program to focus specifically on the underlying issue. Sober house members & those in the TARC campus will attend meetings to discuss what has transpired so everyone is supported at this time. Amazing! Individuals/family can continue with therapists who also live a sober-life and had unique perspective/challenges to my ways of thinking that helped me engage with my person. They have walked in your person's shoes, unlike other therapists who only read about it in school textbooks. Self-pay options are offered. ASK!!! Insurance is always welcome, isn't it always? DOCUMENT and accurately capture your understanding in your contract. Detox required prior to admission/TARC staff coordinates. HELP IS HERE - NO REGRETS! CALL TODAY!

I came to The Refuge in September 2020 for 30 days after being at another treatment facility for 30…read moredays. My diagnosis is T trauma, ADHD, chronic depression, anxiety, complex PTSD as a child and adult . I was recently diagnosed with DDNOS as well. After reading The Trauma Heart by Judy Crane knew their methods and approach to Trauma that this is where the real work would happen. I've lived with childhood and adult trauma my entire life. The residents refer to it as "trauma camp" and that's exactly what it is. The staff is dedicated and highly experienced. The house managers compassionate and caring. The other residents made me feel understood for the first time in my life. Being with others who are also being vulnerable caring and the feedback in trauma process groups helped facilitate my healing process . The grounds were beautiful, peaceful and well maintained. The cabin I stayed in felt homey. It was one of the older cabins but I liked it tucked on the edge of the property with an old growth forest behind it where residents had created trauma art and left their trauma there. It was a reminder of those of had come before me. A tiny bit rustic but I liked it. There are newer updated cabins too. But I loved my rustic cabin next to the grand oak trees with Spanish moss and all the wildlife that traveled through. Families of deers, turkeys wandering around, foxes, resident raccoons and beautiful cranes that wandered the property daily. The days as a PHP resident were filled with 1/2 day focused on coping skills, the other half trauma process groups. This is where the healing begins. Writing the assigned letters by my therpaist to address my traumas, reading them out loud in process groups and listening to others letters. This helped provide feedback, understanding and healing. I had the time between morning and evenings to work on my projects and assignments as well as evenings. The CBT and DBT skills lectures were taught by knowledgeable therapists who knew what they were talking about. The love and support was beyond anything I've ever experienced, it was authentic and healing. I had some rough days, who doesn't? It's hard work reliving and writing the details of what happened. Also sharing my stories for the first time in the right environment a trusting environment. It could be triggering and lead to some highly emotional days or moments. But the love and support is there. The house managers, doctors and therapists are highly qualified and dedicated to what they do. They know what they're doing. Even the administration office stays close to the residents and make you feel part of the community. The food was delicious and each meal made with care a nutrition. Something for everyone whether you had allergies, had religious limitations, or preferences. The lodge where we ate our meals a sense of community. Very little fried food, not highly seasoned or drowning in sauces. Fresh delicious fish daily, a salad bar, pizza night one day a week, and homemade cake for birthdays. The community was diverse all ages, backgrounds and socioeconomic as well. Also diverse on what they were working on. The population was Young adults, firemen, teachers, police officers, mental health professionals themselves, business professionals, new mothers, nurses, fathers, politicians, tech people, retired folks, college students. All walks of life and generations. People I could easily identify with as we shared our traumas, addictions, our stories. You are not alone. The residents I shared my time with inspired me. Made me feel loved, became friends who I shared things with I've never openly talked about. We are all there for the same The reason ......to heal. I enjoyed my big Schwin tricycle with a big basket to get from one place to the other and also exercise it provided. There was a nice gym if that's you're thing. There was massage available (which you have to pay for) but was worth it. Breathing techniques are offered, yoga nidra, meditation....things I really connect with spiritually for healing. Horses too. Support groups are also part of the evening programs. AA, NA, CODA, Refuge Recovery Meditation and sex addictions. They own a lake house and got to kayak, paddle board for the first time which I had always wanted to do. One day I was able to go down the river behind the property on a canoe. If you enjoy painting, art, beading they have that too. If I ever need a refresh this is where I am going again. Highly rec.

I came to The Refuge specifically for trauma treatment. I was referred and admitted for CPTSD, body…read moredysmorphic disorder, agoraphobia, and multiple panic and anxiety disorders. Body dysmorphic disorder is an important part of this story because it has nothing to do with food or eating, and you would think staff at a trauma-informed facility would know that. The most consistently positive part of my stay was the other clients in the trauma community. They were kind, supportive, and genuinely looked out for one another. The food was good, and the cabins were fine overall, though there was some mold. Group therapy ran all day, which is typical for a trauma program, but a lot of the groups were very poorly facilitated. Many times, groups did not even have someone assigned to run them. Yes, this took place over the Thanksgiving holiday, but as a treatment center, you know you still have clients who need care. Staffing and group coverage should have been addressed and organized well in advance of the holiday. Where things went seriously wrong was with placement and leadership. After arriving and doing well in the trauma community, I was suddenly told I was being placed in Oak House, the eating disorder unit, even though I do not have an eating disorder. No one gave me a reason. I was abruptly removed from the trauma program and placed in a highly restrictive unit with daily weigh-ins, locked bathrooms, monitored showers, plated meals, and constant escorts -- none of which matched my diagnoses. I reported to my therapist that I was concerned about my safety while in Oak House. She told me she escalated my concerns to leadership, but no corrective action was taken. In a subsequent meeting with the clinical director, Shelly, I again asked why I had been placed in the eating disorder unit. Instead of answering, she deflected my questions. When I tried to explain why I did not belong there -- that I do not have an eating disorder and that body dysmorphic disorder has nothing to do with food -- she told me my questions were a "trauma response." As a psychology major with a 4.0 GPA, I know what a trauma response is. I told her directly that this was not one. This was one adult asking another adult for an explanation about a clear misplacement, and she was not able or willing to give me an answer. I was ultimately given an ultimatum: return to Oak House or leave the facility that night, even though I was over a thousand miles from home. I was also told I could not use a phone to call my husband unless I agreed to return to Oak House first. I went back only long enough to use the landline to arrange a ride home. Thankfully, I had a friend nearby who dropped everything to come get me. I am thankful for the other clients. But the placement decisions, lack of transparency, poor planning, and leadership response were confusing, dismissive, and not trauma-informed. People seeking trauma treatment deserve clear communication, respect, and care that actually aligns with their diagnoses

They are so kind and I understanding! The always work with you and you know that they truly care…read moreabout their patients!

Transitions is thee best place I've found to help me with mental health and addiction. Dr. Gupta…read moretreated me as if she genuinely cared to help and the longer i spent with her, i realized she does care. She listened to me as opposed to telling me how i feel. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Gupta to anyone who struggles with mental illness and addiction and am glad i have a Dr who helps me rather than treat me as if i was on a conveyer belt. Kudos to you doc. Signed: One very happy New patient.

The friendly staff was able to get me in the same day to help battle some flu symptoms. Josh was…read morevery knowledgeable, and easily placed the IV. Fluid therapy makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE in how you feel and how your body performs. So having access to fluid therapy when needed is amazing. Thank you!!

Oasis is an amazing treatment facility with an incredible staff. Everyone that I've interacted with…read moreis very kind, nonjudgmental, and supportive. I feel that the facility is welcoming, comfortable, and relaxing throughout the entire process. As for Ketamine infusion therapy's efficacy, it in fact helped me a great deal. I know that the facility offers other services, and I'm sure the general experience is much the same. When you're labeled with mental health or addiction issues, it's not uncommon to experience discrimination within the medical community. I've always felt that Oasis is a safe place where I know the medical professionals understand what I'm going through, and they have true compassion. I highly recommend Oasis Wellness & Recovery, they are definitely more than a typical medical office!

Dr Miltenberger is very qualified and knowledgeable with consideration for the welfare of the…read morepatient. His office staff. is caring and friendly , showing an interest in your needs An efficient working staff and a qualified doctor are what you will find when visiting Dr Miltenberger's medical clinic.

Chester Miltenberger is a great doctor, my wife and I have been coming to his office for over four…read moreyears. Usually everything runs smoothly and we are usually in & out in a flash. With that being said our last appointment with his office was everything but smooth, my wife had made an appointment for 9:15 am but she had to call the office to see if she could come in earlier than her appointment time and that is when the office staff said she could come in @ 8:30 meaning they could fit her in earlier. So we arrived at Dr. Miltenberger's office at 8:15 am my wife checked in with the front desk and then we waited in the lobby for her to be called back. What transpired while we were waiting for her name to be called was not acceptable because there were three to four people that we checked in before that had their names called and we're allowed to been seen before my wife was seen, which was not fair to my wife. She went back to the front desk to ask why there were several people taken before her when she had checked in first, and she was told that all the other patients had appointments that were before her appointment even though they told her that if she came in early she would been seen first. But they told her who ever told her that it was a guarantee that she would be seen first was wrong and that they were sorry for the wrong information. The office staff handled the situation in an unprofessional way because they had given wrong information which in my opinion is not good and they need to train their staff properly.

Their social worker billed my insurance for services I never received. She billed my insurance from…read more2012-2018. She only saw me once a year. She billed Medicaid stating she saw me every month. There is better and honest help out there.

From the owner: Volusia County Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) is located in Port Orange, Florida, and…read moreprovides outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with an addiction to heroin, prescription painkillers, or other opioids. MAT combines medications with counseling to promote long-term recovery. Opioid addiction treatment at Volusia County CTC involves customized care with a prescription for a medication such as methadone, buprenorphine,or Suboxone. These medications have been shown to improve patient outcomes. Along with a prescription, adults receive personalized counseling, including individual and group therapy sessions, as well as continuing care for lasting wellness.

I tried so many times before finally succeeding, and this curriculum was vital in my success. After…read moreten years of addiction, my children are now calling me 'Daddy.' I highly recommend this Center.

From the owner: Florida Center for Addiction is a Drug Rehab for individuals who are suffering from Alcohol abuse…read moreand Drug addiction. We offer Inpatient rehab and Drug Detox as well as Alcohol Detox. We also provide opioid detox treatment for Opioid addict rehab. We specialize in alcohol rehabilitation which is comprised of alcoholism treatment and 30-day alcohol detox methods. We have drug treatment specialists for different types of substance abuse such as heroin, oxycontin, and fentanyl dependence, meth addiction, crack addiction and cocaine abuse. Our Drug Rehab has many drug detoxing services available and provide alcohol treatment, addiction detox and alcohol use disorder recovery. We also specialize in heroin detox, cocaine detox, opiate detox, meth detox, substance abuse detox and more. Our Drug treatment centers offer 24/7 detox recovery for those seeking immediate help from alcohol abuse and drug abuse. Contact our Detox center for more information on our drug & alcohol rehab.

Serenity Springs is a life-changer and a life-saver!!!…read more I am forever grateful to Justin Pike and his team for saving my brother's life! From the very first phone call with Justin, he was patient, caring and understanding. Seeing a loved one spiral downward is painful to say the least. After many years of begging and pleading with my brother to get help, he was finally ready to accept the help. We chose Serenity Springs' in-patient program for 30 days. They have a rigorous program that offers the residents group therapy, individual therapy and a safe place for them to become self-aware and commit to change. Not only did he learn and grow from the staff but he also gained much insight from the fellow residents. Everyone there left an impact on my brother and he was open and honest along the way. The person I dropped off is not the person I picked up!!! In my brother's words, he said "if anyone is struggling like I was... Serenity Springs is the place to go. They uncovered so much that I didn't realize was an issue. I have completely changed my outlook and now I actually look forward to my future." Hearing my brother say these words is a dream. I see him implementing the steps he learned there daily and working hard. I know this would not have happened without the care, attention and support of this facility. If you are struggling or have a loved one that needs help, I highly highly recommend Serenity Springs. Have a conversation with Justin and I know you will feel the compassion and understanding during the first call like I did. No one wakes up one day and decides they want to become an addict. Addiction is a hard road and can lead to nowhere fast. This is so heart-breaking and painful to watch especially when you feel helpless. I am so proud of my brother for accepting the help. I am still pinching myself that I may be dreaming... of course not everyone will have the same results but what I do know is that none of this would've possible without Serenity Springs and their trained staff. Thank you soooooo much for giving me my brother back. I write this with tears of joy in my eyes. Justin, you and your team members are doing great work and I am thankful for you all each as each day passes! My brother was a dead man walking until he came to Serenity Springs and now he is actually inspiring me and everyone else around him. Forever grateful to you!

Went there years ago very good 12 step program.i had left early and was told I would be drinking in…read morehours good assumption but I beat all the odds still sober after years.so I commend this place for everything and they also have a in house chef that was a very good one.very nice place.oh and they keep you busy so you don't have time to think about things/drinking/druging.thanks all...