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<p><strong>ABOUT THE SALVATION ARMY ADULT REHABILITATION CENTER – DENVER</strong></p> <p>The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Denver offers one of the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CO16.pdf" target="_blank">56 (14 percent)</a> <strong>residential treatment</strong> programs in the state for substance abuse. The program combines <strong>work therapy, spiritual direction, and social assistance for adults</strong>, specifically underserved communities. Life skills development plays a prominent role in the program. The residential treatment program requires a minimum commitment of six months. On-site detox services are not offered.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>All prospective clients undergo a comprehensive intake interview to determine whether the ARC is the right fit. The program takes a <strong>faith-based approach to addiction</strong> and uses the <strong>12-step model of recovery</strong>. According to the facility’s website, anyone willing to adopt a Christian-based program of recovery and work within the organization during his or her stay is welcome.</p> <p>The facility provides food, shelter, and clothing, along with <strong>individual and group therapy, job readiness workshops, life skills development</strong>, and transitional housing. <strong>Work therapy</strong> is a major component of this treatment program, and all clients must work for the Salvation Army while undergoing treatment as a way to fund their stay. One alum polled by Rehabs.com indicated that they attended seven to 12 group meetings per week.</p> <p>The work-therapy and <strong>life skills development</strong> aspect of the program is designed to provide participants with the skills and experience needed to continue their recovery. By working in the stores, participants can <strong>gain valuable work experience</strong> that can be used on their resumes, and allows participants to develop a familiarity with a range of job-related skills.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The facility’s website provided no information on the credentials of their treatment staff at the time of this writing; however, participants will likely interact with counselors, medical treatment specialists, and experienced group leaders, as well as store management and training staff members. Clients will also likely work closely with other, more experienced recovering program participants, which can be beneficial in managing continuing development.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>No information was provided on the facility's website at the time of this writing regarding its living arrangements and related offerings; however, program participants are provided with living arrangements, food, and transportation. The five individuals polled by Rehabs.com on accommodations and amenities to date offered mixed feedback, providing two two-star ratings and three four-star ratings.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The three alumni polled by Rehabs.com for the Denver Salvation Army ARC at the time of this writing offered mixed opinions. Two of the reviews were neutral to positive and one was very negative. The alumni did not agree on the facility’s strengths and weaknesses. </p> <p>One anonymous reviewer gave the facility two out of five stars for family participation and the staff's level of training and experience, but rated treatment effectiveness four out of five stars. “It helps you to work a 12 step program and helps you to rely on God and Jesus Christ,” the alum wrote, despite noting, "no medical professionals on duty" as a facility weakness. Alum C.Y. rated the overall treatment effectiveness five out of five stars, with three and four out of five stars given for the quality of group and individual therapy, respectively. </p> <p>The third alum polled by Rehabs.com gave a negative review, rating the treatment effectiveness, staff support, and the visitor policy two out of five stars each. “Salvation Army treated us like a lesser people. ... It was not a positive experience. I felt the leadership was also using the facility for their own personal gains,” the anonymous alum wrote. All three alumni polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing indicated this facility lacked holistic treatment options.</p> <p>On Google, the Denver facility as a whole earned <strong>3.8 out of five stars</strong> from 55 reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Note, this includes the store location in addition to addiction and rehabilitation services. In a representative review of the residential treatment program, alum D.U. wrote, “The second time around I GRADUATED PROUDLY! yes, church is a requirement yet within the program I was able to look into a "religion" that worked for me." In a representative negative review, however, former client J.G. wrote, "There is no individual counseling. It’s only AA meetings 3 times a week. No NA only AA."</p> <p>The sole reviewer on CiteHealth to date provided four out of five stars overall, and credited the facility with being life-saving.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>Similar to alumni reviews, the two reviews to date from family and friends of former clients were also mixed. Both loved ones of alumni surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave four out of five stars for treatment effectiveness. The loved ones also gave four- and five-star ratings for the facility’s meal and nutrition options. </p> <p>However, when polled on a scale of one to five whether they would recommend the facility, one anonymous loved one gave two stars and noted the facility was lacking in holistic and counseling options. “Good relationships, work therapy but they had a know it all attitude, strictness, belittling They hid behind religion using outdated and insensitive techniques of control,” the anonymous loved one wrote.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>All services at the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center are <strong>free of charge</strong> to clients. Revenue gained through the Salvation Army stores, as well as private donations, help to offset the cost of treatment. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://goo.gl/DNzYV6" target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://citehealth.com/rehab-centers/colorado/cities/denver/salvation-army" target="_blank">https://citehealth.com/rehab-centers/colorado/cities/denver/salvation-army</a></small></p>
— Samantha Harper · 2018-10-03 11:13:57 PDT
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