Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 ., Haverhill, MA 01830
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<p><strong>ABOUT DEAN'S HOUSE</strong></p> <p>Located in the community of Haverhill, Mass., 37 miles north of Boston, Dean's House is a <strong>sober living facility designed for adult men</strong> who may benefit from a supportive, recovery-focused environment to assist in the transition from a primary treatment program to independent living. The transitional living facility does not provide on-site detoxification services. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Before admission into the program, applicants undergo an initial interview, followed by an <strong>in-person evaluation</strong>, to ensure the transitional program is an appropriate level of care and assess individual needs. According to the facility's website, <strong>applicant must be medically-cleared from a detoxification facility</strong> before admission, and prospective clients are subject to a urine test/breathalyzer upon admission. Typically, Dean's House recommends clients <strong>commit to a six to eight-month stay</strong> at the residence.</p> <p>Although Dean's House is not a clinical or medical facility, nor employs healthcare professionals or therapists, the residence does facilitate services to support its clientele, namely <strong>immersion into the 12-step model of recovery</strong>. During time at Dean's House, residents are required to attend weekly <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/the-evolution-of-anonymity-in-12-step-fellowships-does-it-still-serve-a-purpose/" target="_blank">12-step meetings</a>, <strong>study fellowship literature</strong>, participate in regular house meetings, attend meditation groups, and complete <strong>educational coursework related to "step-work"</strong> and relapse prevention. In addition, clients are subject to regular <strong>drug and/or alcohol testing</strong> to ensure accountability.</p> <p>After the first initial <strong>30 days of restricted residency</strong>, clients are required to obtain employment, enroll in school, or pursue volunteer opportunities within the community. Dean's House also facilitates <strong>weekly family support meetings</strong> each Wednesday to include <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/the-secret-to-stopping-addiction-in-your-family-forever/" target="_blank">loved ones in the recovery process</a>. Along with assisting clients to locate a 12-step sponsor, Dean's House also regularly invites guest speakers and alumni to the facility. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Dean's House was founded by men experienced in the 12-step process of recovery. As a peer-led transitional facility, supportive services are facilitated by peers and house managers of Dean's House. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>While no information is available concerning the sleeping arrangements and amenities of Dean's House, the facility's website describes the residence as offering a "safe/structured living environment." Clients adhere to a nightly curfew and are <strong>responsible for house-hold chores</strong>. After the initial restrictive phase of the transitional program, clients may receive overnight guests who must be pre-approved by staff members, </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The sole loved one polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing praised all elements of the facility. Out of five stars, parent Mary offered perfect five-star ratings for the amount of family participation, the facility's discharge planning, and for the facility's safety and comfortability."I am in awe with my sons turn around in his recovery and extremely hopeful, " she wrote, adding, "I think the Deans house is extremely effective. It works through spirituality and The Big Book."</p> <p>Secondary sources also revealed very positive opinions among loved ones for the facility. On the facility's Facebook page, which the facility can manage, all <strong>25 reviewers gave Dean's House perfect five out of five-star ratings</strong><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small>. Many loved ones praised the facility's staff and its support for family members. "Dean's House is the answer for many, to the addict, as well as to their families," Margo, representative reviewer, wrote. </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided on the facility's website regarding its costs. However, information sourced from the facility's website indicated that Dean's House is supported by self-payment fees and private donations. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/DeansHouseLLC/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/DeansHouseLLC/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a></small></p>
— Matthew Berry · 2018-01-12 14:31:14 PST
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