Substance Abuse & Mental Health Treatment Facilities

A great place to start a new era of sobriety. Recovery Village Columbus (RVC) is located in Ohio; the facility offers phenomenal experiences with mostly well-educated professional clinicians. These folks thrive on helping others and it seems to be working as the proof is in the banana pudding. The clinicians and facilitators are genuinely here to embrace others during difficult times of need. Their efforts are commendable to say the least.

Many repeat Clients are found in every group...most have received treatment here on many occasions and they keep coming back; that speaks volumes. Patients who do not attain long-term sobriety often return here for another try. This is certainly beneficial for "newbs" who often rely on the veterans to acclimate to the facility and many nuances of RVC living. Much of the orientation process is peer-patient led with lots of self guidance.

Food is an oft-contemplated consideration when selecting a rehab facility. This review focuses on the dining offerings that cannot be articulated on the corporate website or when calling Advanced Recovery Solutions (the parent company of RVC).

The food is reminiscent of familiar venues such as one of those large-scale chain buffet restaurants (remember Ponderosa?) which is comforting. Ever dined in a cafeteria with a stellar view AND a buffet with outdoor seating? It’s like that! But, as a colossal twist, there is no buffet, view or patio!

Meal efficiency is paramount; meals are served in just 45 minutes), the facility has conveniently streamlined the food choices to a single entree selection.

Accordingly, the carnivore line moves quickly and pescatarian, vegan or vegetarian folks can meander around the salad bar, engaging in conversation while searching for new ways to make the same salad different. This arrangement inspires a high degree of creativity and serves as a distraction to typical rehab monotony. Not much time passes before this nightly activity's requisite creative spirit will supersede Clients' normal addictive urges.

Kosher items are not served by default, but the facility's website suggests reaching out ahead of time for special dietary considerations or concerns. Additionally, non-plant-based chicken is periodically offered as an alternative to daily meat and fish selections.

After dinner, Clients can pass a little wind on one of the two elevators (often one is operable daily). Relax at the smoker's gazebo to digest your small, but delightfully chewy meal. Try the burrito and there is no doubt that your jaw had a great workout. It's like a Peloton for your face, with many Clients appearing at least a year younger after dinner!

The cafe (this is the term used at RVC for cafeteria) offers two snacks...almost every day! In fact, one of the snack choices is often a delicately sized portion of freshly bagged and preserved fruit. Choose wisely for the evening snack; this is the last opportunity to eat anything without extra fees until breakfast is served the following morning. Hoarding of food items, especially perishables, is strongly discouraged.

For those who miss the 15 minute snack opportunity, there is an automated vending option. Retain a credit card after your intake process as it's needed to operate the cashless vending machines. Clients like the many food and drink options. Pricing can be confusing, but they are posted in USD. Some clients assume there is a currency conversion such as pesos to dollars. Be sure to plan for the price of convenience. A debit card or low-interest credit card is the best way to fund any snack urges satisfied by the vending machine.

TIP: Groups may find one of the snack options is deleted in the event of unwelcome behavior(s). Peers should manage themselves internally as to not lose this privilege. Additionally, the vending machine is a privilege, thus rubbish must be managed appropriately. If excessive/problematic, the vending machine becomes part of the "Learn-with Leverage concept" to realign the group and regain cleanliness and order.

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I forgot the guys name I talked to, but he was amazing. I'll be speaking to him again. Thanks so much. Love for all at the village.

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I was a bit conflicted about going. I’m so glad I did! The nurses and over all staff were so nice to me when I was going through such a tough time/withdrawal. They are good people, and helping people like me that just need some help. If your like I was and teetering back and forth on it and need help. Just do it. You won’t regret it. They will take care of you.

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The staff and facility were awesome. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking Recovery and Healing .