Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 2801 Clearview Place, Atlanta, GA 30340
📞 6788055140 Full profile & reviews Claim this listing
Reviewers frequently praised the facility's staff, describing them as professional, caring, and dedicated to recovery. Some individuals credited the program with saving their lives or the lives of loved ones, highlighting a strong sense of community and effective treatment principles. Conversely, other reviewers criticized the facility for what they described as outdated treatment philosophies, poor communication with families, and a lack of organization and supervision.
AI-generated summary of 11 reviews collected on rehabs.com and recovery.org through 2023. Not a review or medical advice. Review policy
| Treatment types | Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorder, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Program types | Residential Treatment |
| Services | Dual-Diagnosis Treatment, Residential Treatment |
| Setting | Average Location/Amenities |
| Gender | Men Only |
| Age ranges | Adult Age |
<p><strong>ABOUT MARR - MEN’S RECOVERY CENTER</strong></p> <p>Based in Atlanta, Ga., Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences (MARR) provides <strong>long-term, gender-specific treatment</strong> for individuals struggling with substance abuse. In addition, it is one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">144 (49.3 percent)</a> centers with programming for <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a> in Georgia. The Men’s Recovery Center exclusively serves <strong>male clients ages 18 years and older</strong> and is one of the only <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">130 (44.5 percent)</a> male-only treatment tracks in the state. (The organization runs a separate <a href="http://www.rehabs.com/listings/marr-women-s-recovery-center-1470854740/" target="_blank">residential facility for women</a> in Lawrenceville, Ga.) Programming is <strong>spiritually based</strong> and uses a therapeutic community model. Detox services are not available on-site, but the center offers a specialized treatment track for professionals.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Prior to beginning treatment, clients are required to participate in an <strong>initial assessment</strong> that may be conducted by phone or in person. Men who are admitted to MARR must commit to spending <strong>90 days in treatment</strong>. During the first 30 to 45 days, clients participate in intensive day treatment, which includes <strong>individual counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, group counseling</strong>, educational classes, <strong>12-step work</strong>, and specialized groups that address spirituality and co-occurring disorders. </p> <p>During the second phase of treatment, clients are <strong>required to find a job</strong> or a volunteer position and balance their schedules with therapeutic groups and recovery work. They are also <strong>expected to attend local Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings</strong> and find a sponsor. Phase II typically lasts 60 days, but clients may extend their stay. Program graduates are provided with an <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare</a> plan and are welcome to join the organization’s <strong>alumni community</strong>. Alumni who maintain their sobriety are invited to attend the center’s annual Renewal Week. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>MARR’s treatment team includes master’s-level therapists, certified addiction counselors, licensed professional counselors, and social workers.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Residents live together in a <strong>redbrick townhouse</strong> where the main goal is to learn how to live healthier, more responsible lives by connecting with peers and staying accountable to the community. Clients are <strong>responsible for grocery shopping and preparing their own meals</strong>. Visitors are allowed after approximately 30 days, and clients are permitted, with some restrictions, to keep a vehicle on-site. Images on MARR’s website show shared bedrooms, furnished common rooms, a small kitchen, and outdoor seating areas overlooking a lake.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The three alumni polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing shared <strong>drastically different opinions of MARR</strong>. Former client A.T. was not impressed with the actual facility, but gave the program’s treatment effectiveness five out of five stars. He noted that the center’s gender-specific approach was one of the center's strengths and gave the staff’s level of training and experience five stars and its treatment of co-occurring disorders four stars. “MARR saved my life and I'm still connected there. They teach you to connect and develop community,” he wrote.</p> <p>S.W. reported a much different treatment experience, characterizing MARR as a “terrible unsupervised rehab.” “Very unorganized and uncaring,” he added. Brian echoed this sentiment, giving just one star for treatment effectiveness and commenting that the staff had "No idea what there doing." </p> <p>The third alum polled to date felt that the staff had good intentions, but that their methods were outdated. Ultimately, this former client wrote, "Do NOT recommend."</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The six loved ones surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided <strong>mostly positive feedback</strong>. C.S. and S.W., the two loved ones who submitted negative reviews, were most upset with the facility’s approach to family involvement. S.W. told Rehabs.com that their son never received his parents’ letters. C.S. shared similar concerns. “No they are not family oriented whatsoever. Wont let you talk to or see your kids. My ex told me they made one man divorce his wife. And also his treatment plan included abandoning me and oyr kids,” C.S. wrote.</p> <p>The other four reviewers were pleased with the care their loved ones received. They characterized the program as “excellent” and the staff as “professional” and “caring.” “Our family counselor is very support, provides assistance and exhibits empathy toward us. I would advocate for such a powerful program to anyone who might be seeking help for an addiction,” Dolores wrote in a representative review. Claudia noted that her son did well at MARR, but mentioned that the cost of treatment was an issue. “Having more like this at a lower price might make a real difference for many addicts and families,” she wrote. </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to MARR’s website, the <strong>fee for 90 days of treatment is $28,500</strong>. The center does not accept insurance, but its website states that some scholarships and payment plans are available. Three individuals surveyed on center affordability to date provided a three-, a four-, and a five-star rating.</p>
— Samantha Harper · 2018-12-13 14:39:07 PST
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