Recovery Brands, LLC
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<p><strong>ABOUT SALVATION ARMY HARBOR LIGHT CORPS</strong></p> <p>The Salvation Army Harbor Light Corps is a <strong>residential rehab program</strong> based in Atlanta, Ga., that provides affordable treatment to <strong>men, women, and families</strong> struggling with substance misuse and other behavioral issues. Run by the universal Christian Church, Harbor Light is one of the Salvation Army Atlanta's three addiction treatment programs in Atlanta, along with Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), and Veterans on the Move.</p> <p>Salvation Army Atlanta also operates Red Shield and William Booth Towers, both housing facilities for homeless individuals, families, and veterans. The Salvation Army is a nonprofit organization, making Harbor Light one of only 86 private, nonprofit <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA16.pdf" target="_blank">treatment facilities (27.4 percent)</a> in Georgia.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>According to the Salvation Army Atlanta's website, program applicants are required to participate in a <strong>comprehensive intake interview</strong> in order to determine if treatment services are appropriate for them. If accepted, clients must make a <strong>three-month commitment to treatment</strong> if participating in the Harbor Light. While undergoing treatment, patients live and work at one of Salvation Army's Atlanta residential facilities.</p> <p>Treatment consists of <strong><a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/how-a-non-religious-journalist-makes-a-case-for-aa-in-2017/" target="_blank">12-step</a> meetings, group and individual counseling</strong>, as well as various educational groups on relapse prevention and life-skill development. Clients also participate in a range of religious activities, such such as prayer groups, chapel services, <strong>spiritual counseling</strong>, and guidance from clergy members are also part of treatment. </p> <p><strong>Work-therapy is emphasized</strong> as a way to learn or relearn productivity, cooperation, and work ethic, and consists of collecting, repairing, and selling donated items for the Salvation Army thrift stores.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its treatment staff. However, the lone individual polled by Rehabs.com gave five out of five stars for the amount of staff support and four stars for the staff's level of experience and training. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Salvation Army Atlanta's website characterizes their residential treatment facilities as “clean” and “wholesome.” The program provides participants with <strong>basic shelter, food, and learning materials</strong>. Their website further indicates that Red Shield is a 324-bed facility and that the William Booth Towers comprise 100 units of housing for low-income elderly, handicapped, and disabled persons.</p> <p>Few details regarding living quarters are available, but one individual surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided ratings of three stars for the facility’s cleanliness and upkeep.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Jeffery, the sole alum polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing, gave the facility mixed ratings. He gave only one-star ratings to the program's holistic offerings and its visitor policies.<br /> However, he did give five stars for respect shown to clients and the availability of staff. “This facility gave me the time and opportunity to heal, grow, and learn how to live with my addiction,” he wrote.</p> <p>The 19 people who left reviews on the center's Facebook page provided a <strong>4.7 out of five-star average</strong>. Program staff have the ability to vet comments, and some users may be thrift store customers, not program alumni.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small></p> <p>Many alumni <strong>praised the program's Christian-oriented nature</strong> and overall effectiveness. Patrick, a five-star reviewer, wrote: “Great place God's hand is on this place if you need spiritual guidance and education on addiction this is the place for you.” The lone negative reviewer criticized the program's staff.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Given that the Salvation Army is nonprofit organization, treatment is often provided for free or a very low cost, according to the center's website. Programs do not accept any government assistance and are funded by donations and proceeds from the organization's thrift stores.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atlantafamilystores/reviews/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/atlantafamilystores/reviews/</a></small></p>
— Kevin Schwartzbach · 2018-07-29 20:06:50 PDT
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