Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 111 W Magnolia Ave # 2000, Longwood, FL 32750
<p><strong>ABOUT THE GROVE COUNSELING CENTER</strong></p> <p>Set 15 miles north of Orlando in Longwood, Fla., the Grove Counseling Center offers <strong>residential substance abuse treatment for adolescents</strong>, as well as outpatient services for adolescents and adults. The facility is among <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/FL16.pdf" target="_blank">only 21.4% of the facilities in Florida</a> to offer specialized care for adolescents. <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">Co-occurring disorders</a> such as depression and anxiety are also addressed, though detox services are not offered on-site.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>All clients receive a <strong>biopsychosocial assessment upon admission</strong>, which is used to determine the appropriate level of care. Clients participate in daily therapeutic activities, including one-on-one counseling and family therapy at least once per week, <strong>group therapy five days per week</strong>, health education, life skills workshops, and <strong>12-step meetings</strong>. </p> <p>Participation in <strong>12-Step</strong> is an important part of treatment plans. Clients participate in on-site <strong>12-Step</strong> meetings and are encouraged to continue their participation in community-based groups after completing their primary treatment process. </p> <p>Grove Academy, which is the residential treatment program, accepts clients ages 13 to 17 with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependence. The length of stay is typically <strong>three to six months</strong>, and treatment is designed to address the physical, psychological and social needs of adolescents, so that a solid foundation for long-term sobriety can be established. <strong>A family program</strong> offers multi-family group therapy, as well as individual counseling and addiction education. </p> <p>School-aged clients also receive <strong>schooling each day</strong> via an individualized, computer-based learning program. While in treatment, clients participate in academic practices to continue their education. Academics are provided through <strong>Florida Virtual School</strong>, an online component to the Florida School System. Clients continue to take classes and keep up with their education while receiving the treatment that they need from the facility. </p> <p><strong>Outpatient options</strong> for both teens and adults include a la carte counseling services, as well as <strong>intensive outpatient programs (IOP)</strong>. The IOPs offer weekly group, individual, and family therapy sessions, as well as <strong>problem-solving and anger management workshops</strong>. IOP may also address conflict resolution, <strong>parenting skills</strong>, goal setting, self-esteem building, skill development, and recovery/relapse prevention skills. There’s also a four-hour tobacco education course and a <strong>multi-phase adolescent drug court program</strong>.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The Grove Counseling Center’s treatment team includes master’s level therapists, psychiatrists, and nurses.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The Grove Academy residential program offers <strong>35 beds</strong>, which places it in the segment of <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">smaller facilities in the country</a>. During treatment, clients are enrolled in Florida Virtual School. Clients also have many of their needs taken care of by facility staff to allow them to focus on treatment. </p> <p><strong>REVIEWS</strong></p> <p>Rehabs.com has not yet received any reviews from this facility’s alumni, affiliated friends or family members, or staff.” However, <strong>secondary sources revealed mixed reviews</strong>. On Google, The Grove earned 2.1 out of five stars from nine reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Multiple alumni wrote about being held in treatment longer than expected. Mallorie wrote how “the patient can “ loose weeks” witch means you stay longer than the 3 month period and you can loose weeks over petty things.” An anonymous reviewer agreed: “Some of the staff are great but some will keep you there. One slip up can cause you week.” </p> <p>On the facility’s Glassdoor page, there is an average rating of 3.3 out of five stars based on seven total reviews.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> Employee reviews were mostly positive. Staff members describe a mostly positive working environment, despite “High turn over,” “awful” benefits, and that “raises aren’t offered often unless you are pro-active about it.”</p> <p>On Indeed, feedback echoes what is found on Glassdoor, with 3.4 out of five stars from nine reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> Some of the reviews from current and employees indicate a chaotic working environment. A current counselor wrote: “You are hired for one job but then told to do something totally different. They even change your agreed upon hours and location with notice.”</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>The Grove accepts 27 private health insurers and is among the 62% of U.S. facilities that <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">accepts Medicaid</a>. </p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>In 2017, the process was underway for <a href="http://www.thegrove.org/news-at-the-grove/" target="_blank">The Grove and IMPOWER to merge</a> into a single company. This would allow both organizations to offer a wider range of related services to a much broader audience. The merger was expected to be completed in June of 2018.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Grove+Counseling+Center+in+Longwood,+FL&rlz=1C1OPRA_enUS578US578&ei=CFgoW976ObCAtgXrkKP4BQ&start=0&sa=N&biw=756&bih=685#lrd=0x88e77273a3193dfb:0x48475973873c7d89,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/The-Grove-Counseling-Center-Reviews-E777476.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/The-Grove-Counseling-Center-Reviews-E777476.htm</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/The-Grove-Counseling-Center/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/The-Grove-Counseling-Center/reviews</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-07-30 08:51:46 PDT
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