Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 647 Camino de los Mares, Suite 201, San Clemente, CA 92673
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<p><strong>ABOUT A MISSION FOR MICHAEL - MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER</strong></p> <p>Located in the picturesque beach community of San Clemente, Calif., A Mission for Michael - Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Center (AMFM) is a premier, specialized treatment provider for <strong>adult men</strong> struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. AMFM offers <strong>residential programs</strong>, as well as an aftercare program and <strong>sober living facilities</strong> for alumni. </p> <p>AMFM provides <strong>detoxification via Vivitrol</strong>, and the facility offers referrals to appropriate centers for individuals who require additional detoxification services before admission.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Upon admission, clients undergo an initial substance abuse assessment and full psychiatric evaluation to help clinicians form an individualized treatment plan. AMFM utilizes a broad range of evidence-based treatment methods, including <strong>cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)</strong>, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI), in <strong>individual, group, and family therapy settings</strong>.</p> <p>During residential treatment, clients participate in daily group psychotherapy sessions, as well as <strong>weekly individual therapy sessions</strong>. AMFM also offers a robust family program, which includes multi-family and <strong>private family therapy sessions</strong>, as well as family-focused educational classes on recovery.</p> <p>Along with counseling sessions, AMFM offers <strong>pharmacological intervention and ongoing medication management</strong> to address <a href="(http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring psychiatric difficulties</a> that may contribute to addictive behaviors. </p> <p>Clients also attend educational classes on addiction, as well as workshops to teach clients strategies for coping with issues associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. In addition, clients regularly participate in <strong>private yoga classes, guided meditation sessions, and gym outings</strong>.</p> <p>To help clients sustain sobriety once discharged, residents are <strong>introduced to the principles and practices of 12-Step</strong>, which includes studying fellowship literature, attending meetings, and performing associated “step-work.” If necessary, AMFM also offers job preparation and vocational training. As indicated, the evidence-backed drug Vivitrol may be utilized to help curb cravings associated with alcohol dependency.</p> <p>Once a client completes the residential phase of treatment, either a <strong>45-day or 90-day program</strong>, they are encouraged to utilize the facility’s outpatient program as a “step-down” <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare service</a>. The outpatient program involves up to eight sessions per week, which includes individual, group, and family therapy, as well as ongoing medication management. Aftercare treatment may last up to one full year. AMFM also operated <strong>three sober living houses for alumni</strong> in the area.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Led by a resident psychiatrist and program director, AMFM employs a qualified team comprised of <strong>clinical psychologists</strong>, licensed marriage and family therapists, substance abuse counselors, vocational nurses, a yoga instructor, <strong>a resident chef</strong>, and patient coordinators.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Regarding the residential program, there is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its living arrangements and related offerings. AMFM operates three upscale sober living facilities. Residents may choose from <strong>shared or private bedrooms</strong>, and food is included with monthly rent. The sober living facilities feature high-end furnishings, spacious communal rooms, and fully-equipped kitchens. Some residences also offer beach views.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, Rehabs.com has yet to receive feedback from former clients. Secondary reviews, however, revealed <strong>extremely positive opinions of the facility from alumni and loved ones</strong>. On Google, 10 individuals gave the facility an average rating of 4.9 out of five stars, citing the staff and the facility’s treatment approach as strengths.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> </p> <p>“I went into AMFM utterly broken and hopeless and I left there with the foundation for a new life and the hope for a life that I couldn't have imagined previously,” Andrew, a representative reviewer, wrote.</p> <p>Additionally, on Yelp, 12 ratings averaged 4.5 out of five stars. Many cited a <strong>caring and supportive staff</strong> as the facility's main strength.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> On the other hand, a couple reviewers who left two out of five stars based on their experiences indicated that the owner’s lack of involvement was a weakness.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The sole loved one polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing shared this positive sentiment. Out of five stars, the anonymous loved one gave perfect five-star ratings for the level of family participation and the treatment staff’s level of experience and training, as well as a rating of four stars for the facility’s counseling options. “Small, lots of one on one,” the loved one wrote. The survey respondent, however, did cite the facility’s cost as its weakness.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>The sole staff member polled by Rehabs.com to date gave perfect five-star ratings for the facility’s overall care quality, the loyalty of staff, and job satisfaction. Supporting the facility’s claim that it is a specialized dual diagnosis treatment facility, the staff member also gave perfect five-star ratings for the facility’s experience in treating both mental health and substance abuse disorders.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>AMFM accepts a <strong>range of private insurance plans</strong>. According to the facility’s website, it assists clients to maximize insurance benefits through an initial insurance verification process.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://goo.gl/76v3R2" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/76v3R2</a></small></p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/a-mission-for-michael-san-clemente-6" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/a-mission-for-michael-san-clemente-6</a></small></p>
— Patrick Greeley · 2018-04-25 20:46:00 PDT
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