Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 6555 Powerline Road, Suite 111, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
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Reviewers frequently praised the facility's therapists, gender-specific programming, and ability to treat co-occurring disorders. Some individuals also highlighted the benefits of the support groups, small client-to-therapist ratio, and various activities. However, others criticized the facility for being difficult to contact, lacking after-program follow-up, and having accommodations that needed updating.
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<p><strong>ABOUT DESTINATION HOPE IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FL</strong></p> <p>Destination Hope, located in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., offers <strong>residential treatment to adults struggling with substance abuse and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">dual diagnosis</a></strong>. Founded in 2006, Destination Hope also operates the Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center, which provides family programs and lifelong case management services for individuals experiencing mood disorders, thought disorders, and trauma. Destination Hope is dedicated to keeping clients engaged in the recovery process through innovative therapeutic approaches to treatment. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>For admittance, clients should contact the facility directly by phone. Most clients remain in treatment for <strong>30, 60, or 90 days</strong> depending on the level of care needed. <strong>Specific treatment programs</strong> are available for men and women over the age of 35 as well as for LGBTQ clients. </p> <p>The facility’s treatment program follows the <strong>12-Step method</strong>. Throughout treatment, clients benefit from <strong>individual, group, and family therapy, 12-step meetings, and a nutrition and fitness regimen</strong>. Families are an integral part of treatment, and are included in Destination Hope programming through family counseling sessions. Destination Hope offers <strong>unique treatments and therapy</strong> including massage therapy, Tai Chi, yoga, acupuncture and chiropractic therapy, smoking cessation, nutrition consultation, and a biofeedback bed.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">Aftercare</a> is available</strong> for all clients who successfully complete the program. Alumni are eligible to participate in support groups, 12-step meetings, counseling sessions, family nights, group therapy, and alumni leisure events through the facility’s free alumni program. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The treatment team at Destination Hope includes doctors, nurse practitioners, licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, and certified addiction professionals.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The facility offers gender-specific treatment facilities for men and women. Destination Hope houses clients in home-like residences that are separate from where treatment occurs. Each client lives in a <strong>small private residence</strong> with a kitchen on the facility’s campus. A video on the facility’s website shows an outdoor patio and pool. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The four alumni polled by Rehabs.com at time of writing all left <strong>positive feedback</strong> regarding Destination Hope. Many alumni gave high four or perfect five star ratings for the facility's treatment effectiveness, meals and nutrition, exercise and leisure options, and family participation. </p> <p>Alumni were generally positive while rating the staff's level of training and experience, and many considered the the staff one of the best aspects of the facility. "It was a good setting and they did their best to help me with my addictions," on anonymous alum said, "Very accomadating." </p> <p>One alum thought the pricing was problematic, and wrote: "Can't get in without good insurance." However, alum E.R. noted that the <strong>facility gave scholarships to help clients pay for treatment</strong>. "I am very grateful because it (the scholarship) saved my life," E.R. wrote, "I hope they continue to provide scholarships in addition to clients that are able to pay."</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p><strong>Reviews from four friends and family, at time of writing, have been positive</strong>. The loved ones gave a perfect 5 star average to the facility's cleanliness and affordability, and high average ratings of 4.3 stars of exercise and leisure, 4 stars for connectivity, 4.3 stars for family participation, and 4.7 stars for counseling options. </p> <p>The loved ones all agreed that the staff support and counseling options were one of the facility's strongest attributes, and all gave high ratings to the staff's level of training and experience. In particular, loved ones thought the day trips that Destination Hope facilitates were good for the health of the clients, and that the staff provided an excellent support group for those receiving treatment. One reviewer left additional commentary: “The therapist was very friendly and helpful and he actually listened thoroughly to my loved one's needs which is something we have had a difficult time finding.” </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by Destination Hope regarding its costs. However, the facility <strong>accepts insurance</strong> including Cigna, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Value Options, Aetna, United Healthcare, and MHNet Behavioral Health. </p>
— Morgan Williams · 2017-11-30 12:47:40 PST
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