Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 392 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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<p><strong>ABOUT GREATER BERGEN COMMUNITY ACTION – LADDER PROJECT</strong></p> <p>Located in downtown Hackensack, N.J., the Greater Bergen Community Action – Ladder Project is a <strong>sober living facility for homeless men (18+)</strong>. Participants enter the sober living program after they have completed a formal drug and/or alcohol treatment program. The Greater Bergen Community Action – Ladder Project serves as a <strong>transitional program</strong> for clients that are reintegrating into society after more intensive treatments. Medical detox is not available.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The Greater Bergen Community Action - Ladder Project is one of the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NJ17.pdf" target="_blank">195 New Jersey facilities</a> that provide treatment specifically for men. To be eligible for treatment at the Greater Bergen Community Action – Ladder Project, <strong>clients must have recently completed a 28-day or longer residential treatment program</strong> for substance abuse. IN some cases, clients are referred to this facility by the New Jersey Drug Court system, as it is a resource facility. Since this treatment program targets homeless men, clients must not have a permanent address.</p> <p>The average stay in the program is <strong>three to six months</strong> making it one of New Jersey’s <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NJ17.pdf" target="_blank">38 long-term, non-hospital treatment facilities</a>. Treatment uses <strong>evidence-based methodologies</strong> alongside the <strong>12-step philosophies</strong>. The 12-step program is a popular choice since it provides both a short- and a long-term treatment option. </p> <p>Clients participate in <strong>individual and group therapy</strong>, as well as educational workshops on sober living skills. <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NJ17.pdf" target="_blank">Most facilities in New Jersey provide educational programs</a> about substance abuse and sober living skills. These courses cover topics including financial literacy, life skills training, and nutritional support.</p> <p>Since the goal of the program is to promote independent living after completion, clients are offered <strong>HUD-certified counseling, employment assistance, and healthcare services</strong>. <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NJ17.pdf" target="_blank">Only 148 facilities in New Jersey</a> offer job training and employment assistance. Clients are paired with a mentor to help them reach other goals. During participation in the program, residents are expected to <strong>find and maintain employment</strong> within the first 30 days of the program..</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The treatment team consists of certified alcohol and drug counselors (CADCs), licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) and licensed alcohol and drug counselors (LCADCs). All staff members are trained and experienced in helping homeless clients find the appropriate program options to fit their needs. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Residents live in <strong>single-occupancy rooms</strong> that are comfortably furnished. There are shared cooking and recreational facilities for the use of all residents. Breakfasts and dinners are provided by the facility, but residents must provide their own lunches. During their stay, clients are required to find employment and pay a portion of their earnings toward rent. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Rehabs.com has yet to receive alumni feedback to date. On Facebook, Greater Bergen Community Action received <strong>4.6 out of five stars from 11 reviews to date.</strong><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Note, the reviews were for the overall organization, and not just for Project Ladder. Alumni provided positive feedback about the staff and available programming. In a representative review, alum Frankie wrote: “What I like most about this place is the commitment of the staff there tohelp the community...Good work guys…”</p> <p>On Google, the facility earned a five out of five-star review and a one out of five-star review.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>One staff member submitted a review for the Ladder Project to Rehabs.com at the time of this writing. The staff member gave mostly positive ratings to the criteria measured, giving the facility five out of five stars for family participation, cleanliness, counseling options, and the staff’s level of training and experience. However, the reviewer gave only three out of five stars for the facility’s holistic treatment offerings and four stars for its exercise and leisure offerings.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>The facility is one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NJ17.pdf" target="_blank">253 facilities in the state</a> that offer room, board, and other services on a sliding scale self-pay system. After 30 days, residents must pay a portion of their income toward monthly rent costs. If needed, additional financial assistance may be available.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.greaterbergen.org/single-post/2017/12/20/GBCA-In-The-News" target="_blank">Greater Bergen Community Action - Ladder Project</a> has a strong presence in the community. It reaches out to community groups to find and offer assistance to homeless clients. It partners with many groups in the community to find resources and help clients launch successfully back into the community. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GreaterBergen/reviews/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/GreaterBergen/reviews/</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y8e2foxs" target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-12-17 09:17:35 PST
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