Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 1150 Bear Creek Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553
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Reviewers frequently praised the facility's faith-based approach, crediting the program with saving their lives and helping them build a relationship with God. Many commended the supportive community, caring staff, and the tools provided for maintaining long-term sobriety. However, some critics described unqualified counselors, inadequate one-on-one therapy, and a heavy reliance on recent graduates for leadership. Additional complaints focused on poor food quality, facility maintenance issues, and concerns regarding the cost or financial accessibility of the program.
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| Treatment types | Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Program types | Residential Treatment |
| Services | Dual-Diagnosis Treatment, Behavioral Disorder Treatment, Residential Treatment |
| Setting | Average Location/Amenities |
| Gender | Women Only |
| Age ranges | Adult Age |
| Insurance accepted | Private Insurance |
<p><strong>ABOUT PENFIELD CHRISTIAN HOMES – HEART CAMPUS</strong></p> <p>Penfield Christian Homes offers <strong>faith-based residential treatment</strong> to adults struggling with substance use disorder. The program at the Heart Campus provides treatment exclusively for <strong>adult women</strong>. Detox services are not offered on-site, and all clients must be medically cleared prior to admission. There is a <a href="https://www.rehabs.com/listings/penfield-christian-homes-797093183/" target="_blank">similar facility for men</a> in Union Point.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>While treatment at the Heart Women’s campus is faith-based, <strong>evidence-based</strong> recovery methods and <strong>relapse prevention</strong> techniques are also utilized. The facility notes on its website that they “have developed a program that focuses on addiction as a lifestyle related health problem with biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual dimensions.” A <strong>personal faith in Jesus Christ</strong> is what the treatment center believes will allow their clients to achieve long-term sobriety. </p> <p>The program lasts eight week and includes <strong>group and individual therapy</strong>, along with <strong>12-step meetings</strong>, addiction education, regular Bible study and devotionals, and church services. In addition, every individual is <strong>assigned specific on-campus duties</strong> designed to help them forge a new path to responsible behavior.</p> <p><strong>Recreational and team sport activities</strong> are also incorporated into the program. A <strong>family education day</strong> is offered for loved ones.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The treatment team includes <strong>certified alcohol and drug counselors</strong>. The facility’s website also stresses their dedication to faith-based recovery, noting: “While counselors are thoroughly trained in the process of individual counseling, group counseling, crisis counseling and family education, they recognize that the ultimate guidance for the counseling process is the Holy Spirit.”</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Residents are housed <strong>in two 3,500 square-foot dormitories</strong> that are set on <strong>34 acres</strong> of lush countryside. Visitation is allowed on weekends after a client has been in treatment for more than 14 days.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Of the 32 alumni surveyed by Rehabs.com to date, 29 gave Penfield's Heart Campus <strong>highly positive reviews</strong>. Praise was given to the rehab for its faith-based approach, its compassionate staff, and its supportive environment. <strong>Eight former clients credited the facility with saving their lives</strong>, including Megan who added: "Each and every person person involved in my recovery treated me with such love and care... I highly recommend this program to anyone struggling with addiction." </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>Of the five loved ones polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing, <strong>two gave Penfield's Heart Campus positive reviews, two gave the rehab negative reviews, and one offered the facility neutral feedback</strong>. Both negative reviewers criticized the facility<br /> for being too focused on money, while the two satisfied respondents reported that their loved ones thrived in the program.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>The one staffer surveyed by Rehabs.com to date, who participated anonymously, gave the Heart Campus a positive review, praising the program for its strong sense of community and it's non-pushy and effective faith-based practices. "I worked at Heart for 7 years and know first hand how many women recovered. Great percentage," she wrote.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to the facility's website, Penfield is <strong>self-pay only</strong> and does not accept insurance. The 20 former clients polled by Rehabs.com about Penfield's affordability gave it an average rating of 4.3 out of five stars.</p>
— Susan Linney · 2018-01-12 13:44:49 PST
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