Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 1649 Linwood Loop, Opelousas, LA 70570
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Reviewers frequently praised the facility's clean environment and the supportive nature of the nurses, therapists, and tech staff, noting that many seemed to genuinely care about the patients' recovery. However, others criticized the facility for poor communication, inadequate counseling services, and significant issues with financial billing practices and high costs. Some reviewers also reported concerns regarding facility cleanliness, food quality, and the overall safety and supervision of the adolescents.
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| Treatment types | Detox Services, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Program types | Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Residential Treatment |
| Services | Outpatient Services, Detox Services, Residential Treatment |
| Setting | Private/Secluded |
| Gender | None |
| Age ranges | Teen/Adolescent |
| Insurance accepted | Private Insurance |
<p><strong>ABOUT NEW BEGINNINGS ADOLESCENT RECOVERY CENTER</strong></p> <p>Set on a 20-acre campus in Opelousas, La., New Beginnings Adolescent Recovery Center offers <strong>residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment for male and female teens ages 13 to 18.</strong> This is one of the state's only <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/LA16.pdf" target="_blank">39 (24.8 percent)</a> treatment centers with programming <strong>specifically-tailored to <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/is-my-child-just-experimenting/" target="_blank">adolescents.</a></strong> </p> <p>According to the facility’s website, the center is dedicated to meeting the emotional, mental, and psychical needs of every client. <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">Co-occurring mental health disorders</a> are also addressed and this is one of the just <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/LA16.pdf" target="_blank">13 (8.3 percent)</a> centers where <strong>detox services</strong> are provided on-site.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>According to the center’s website, treatment at New Beginnings is <strong>deeply rooted in 12-Step</strong>. Regular therapeutic activities include <strong>individual, group, and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/the-pain-of-addiction-in-the-family-how-counseling-can-help/" target="_blank">family counseling,</a></strong> which tend to be based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), as well as <strong>trauma-focused modalities</strong> such eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and psychodrama.</p> <p>Residents move through <strong>phases of treatment</strong> toward recovery and must submit a written request to advance. Clients meet with staff and their peers for feedback on why they should or should not advance, though the ultimate decision is up to an employee.</p> <p>High-school-aged clients may participate in an <strong>on-site, fully accredited education program</strong>, and credits earned can be transferred to the student’s home school. For residents 17 years and older, there is a GED course.</p> <p><a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">Extended care</a> is available in the form of various outpatient programming.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Led by a medical director certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the <strong>multidisciplinary treatment team</strong> includes a licensed clinical social worker, a registered dietitian, and a psychiatrist. In Louisiana, <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/report_3059/ShortReport-3059.pdf" target="_blank">98.2 percent of</a> all substance abuse treatment facilities have continuing education requirements for staff.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>New Beginnings Adolescent Recovery Center houses up to 44 residents. This suggests high rates of availability, as the number of clients in a residential treatment facility was <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">18 individuals,</a> as of 2016. Living <strong>quarters are gender-specific</strong> and set up dormitory-style, with two clients per room. Meals are served in a community dining hall three times a day and are nutritional, according to the facility's website. <strong>Adventure-based activities</strong> like ropes courses and horseback riding are incorporated into treatment, and there is an <strong>on-site fitness center</strong> for recreational and therapeutic use.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, six former clients have provided Rehabs.com with feedback for New Beginnings Adolescent Recovery Center. Based on the five who left star ratings, the facility received one one-star rating, a three-star rating, and three five-star ratings for overall treatment effectiveness. </p> <p>While Delaney noted that “some techs are not experienced” and “staff can be unfair,” the alum also reported to Rehabs.com, “This place really taught me a lot. Even things I didn't think I'd need I've used now that I'm home. I'm thankful for this place. They really care about your sobriety.” Tim, another former client, remarked, “It far exceeded my expectations!”</p> <p>On the other hand, Jonathan’s review was more negative. He complained of bad food and poor living conditions, writing to Rehabs.com, “This rehab has much potential, but needs much work to be done.” Another alum was also displeased. Chase wrote, “The meals were the same thing week by week which caused me to gain 30 pounds. There was promised outings to horse riding ranches and pools, we left campus twice in the 97 days I was there to go to non AA or NA event. We were forced to stay inside for the entire day.”</p> <p>On secondary sites, alumni and their loved ones alike left <strong>extremely mixed feedback.</strong> With a <strong>1.5 out of a five-star rating</strong> on Yelp from four users to date, two of whom were loved ones and two being alumni, the center was repeatedly critiqued for <strong>false advertising.</strong><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>To date, the five loved ones who left reviews for Rehabs.com also reported <strong>mixed experiences</strong>. One anonymous parent “Would recommend this place to anyone trying to find a place to send their loved one for help getting clean.” Additionally, S.R. commented, "I cannot believe the difference they have made for my daughter. Great communication with family members."</p> <p>However, Angie proclaimed, “This rehab it the absolute worst I have In countered. My child was court order to be there on the 6th day she walked out the front door. Later that night I spoke on the phone to the most heartless cold person I've ever spoken to in my life.” Parent S.S. added, "...the financial side of this operation seems very suspect. The 3 weeks my child was there cost me an absolute fortune."</p> <p>Feedback from loved ones was largely mixed on Google as of this writing as well, where 14 users produced an average rating of 3.9 out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> One anonymous parent praised the communication from the facility and the level of connectivity they were allowed with their child. On the other hand, a representative negative reviewer wrote, "the care was questionable to say the least. We were never able to speak to the doctor who was prescribing medications to our child." </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to New Beginnings Adolescent Recovery Center’s website, the rehab accepts most private insurances and private pay options.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/new-beginnings-adolescent-recovery-center-opelousas" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/new-beginnings-adolescent-recovery-center-opelousas</a></small></p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/New+Beginnings+Recovery+Center/@30.5074741,-92.0700717,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x0:0xc7c199e05699340e!8m2!3d30.5074741!4d-92.067883!9m1!1b1" target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p>
— Samantha Harper · 2018-09-09 04:56:08 PDT
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