Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 21 Franciscan Way, P.O. Box 150, Garrison, NY 10524
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Reviewers frequently praised the facility's effective treatment programs, caring staff, and spiritual atmosphere, with some crediting it with saving lives. While the holistic offerings and accessibility were highlighted as strengths, some reviewers criticized the quality of the food and the lack of recreational activities.
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<p><strong>ABOUT ST. CHRISTOPHER’S INN</strong></p> <p>Situated some 50 miles north of New York City in the Putnam County community of Garrison, N.Y., St. Christopher’s Inn offers <strong>temporary housing, primary and psychiatric care, and chemical dependency treatment for men</strong>. Through the center's St. Anthony's Clinic, men stay in the facility's shelter and participate in long-term day treatment addressing alcohol and drug addiction and its consequences. A holistic continuum of care is available from <strong>ambulatory detox</strong>, through treatment, vocational preparation, and aftercare with <strong>transitional housing</strong>. </p> <p>The facility, founded in 1909 by the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, provides services regardless of each client's religious or economic status. The center also operates as <strong>Community Day Program</strong> to treat people in the local area who require treatment but do not need to live in the shelter. Within the state, the St. Christopher's Inn is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">one of 63</a> substance abuse treatment facilities that provides day treatment services and is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">among 64.5 percent</a> with specially tailored programs for adult men.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>At St. Anthony’s Clinic at St. Christopher’s Inn, the intake process starts with a drug and alcohol assessment. This step typically takes place after the client has been admitted to the shelter, where he may wait for treatment space to open. The detoxification program, referred to as <strong>Medically Supervised Outpatient Withdrawal (MSOW)</strong>, takes place over the course of less than one week at the main facility, where clients meet with a substance use disorder counselor and medical staff daily. In N.Y., the center is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">among nine percent</a> of substance abuse treatment centers that offer outpatient detoxification. </p> <p>MSOW clients generally transition to the <strong>Day Rehabilitation Program (DRP)</strong>, where they receive treatment for half of the day and perform assigned tasks for the other. During treatment, clients attend <strong>individual and group therapy sessions</strong>, educational and meditation classes six days per week, and <strong>12-step meetings daily</strong>.</p> <p>Some clients may be encouraged to participate in <strong>medication-assisted treatment (MAT)</strong> with the use of <strong>Suboxone, Revia, or Vivitrol</strong> to ease withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings. Within the state, the center is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">among 61.3 percent</a> of substance abuse treatment facilities that offer Suboxone. </p> <p>Along with the core treatment program, clients may elect to participate in <strong>yoga and guided meditation</strong>. St. Christopher’s Inn offers a range of vocational and educational services, such as <strong>G.E.D. classes and literacy training</strong>, as well as meetings with a vocational counselor. Clients participate in DRP from 75 to 90 days with an average of 84 days. Throughout the day treatment process, <strong>pastoral counseling is available</strong>. </p> <p>Most DRP participants reside at St. Christopher's Inn, however, there are open spaces for local clients to receive treatment on a Community Day Program basis. Less intensive evening outpatient sessions also are available. Family involvement is encouraged, and loved ones are invited to participate in a <strong>three-part family program</strong>, which addresses the disease concept of addiction, codependency, and enabling. </p> <p><a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">Aftercare</a> entails referrals for continuing treatment and sober living opportunities, including an affiliated transitional residence in White Plains, N.Y.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>At St. Christopher’s Inn, the Medically Supervised Outpatient Withdrawal (MSOW) program is licensed by the N.Y.S. Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), and the Day Rehabilitation Program (DRP) is a N.Y.S. OASAS-licensed outpatient program. According to the St. Christopher's Inn website, pastoral counselors on staff have diverse religious backgrounds and counsel with respect for others' beliefs. The treatment team includes credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselors, medical staff, and case managers.</p> <p>In the state, the center is among <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">10.6 percent</a> of substance abuse treatment facilities accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). To date, the five individuals polled on the matter by Rehabs.com praised the aptitude of staff.</p> <blockquote> <p>Staff Experience and Training: 4.4/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The <strong>dormitory-like shelters</strong> house about <strong>180 men</strong> with 15-20 men in each. Smoking is allowed only at designated times and clients can make three outgoing telephone calls per week for 10 minutes each using phone cards purchased at the facility. <strong>Cellphones are not permitted</strong>. In lieu of payment for their housing, residents do assigned chores, which <strong>assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the facility</strong>. Residents receive daily meals and may have a recommended $25 in cash with them. The program offers pick-up at the Garrison train station twice daily. </p> <p>St. Christopher's Inn maintains an <strong>active alumni association</strong> with, according to its website, more than 1,000 members both in the tristate area and Florida. To date, the five individuals polled on the matter by Rehabs.com appreciated the quality of the facility.</p> <blockquote> <p>Cleanliness and Upkeep: 4.4/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, the six alumni polled by Rehabs.com about St. Christopher’s Inn submitted <strong>largely favorable feedback</strong>: five highly positive and one mixed, although all indicated the program produced effective results and they would be highly likely to recommend the facility to others.</p> <p>They awarded most of the 15 evaluated metrics four out of five stars or more. One former client who had a less enthusiastic impression overall, as noted, assigned the only negative ratings of two out of five stars for connectivity/visitor policy, holistic offerings, and treatment of co-occurring disorders. </p> <blockquote> <p>Likelihood to Recommend: 4.8/5<br /> Holistic Offerings: 4.2/5<br /> Connectivity and Visitor Policy: 4.2/5</p> </blockquote> <p>Several reviewers used the word “great” to characterize the facility, one reviewer writing: “Great program that aeeds out those who arent serious. Its the best place for treatment.” They <strong>complimented the treatment staff</strong>, including spiritual counselors, for their caring and understanding attitude. Although one former client listed a weakness as “no recreation,” the individual nonetheless added: “I just loved the entire experience.” </p> <p>On secondary sites, St. Christopher’s Inn received <strong>highly favorable coverage</strong> to date: 4.4 out of five stars based on 24 reviews on Google; and 4.8 stars based on 102 reviews on Facebook, which the organization can manage. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> Many reported <strong>life-changing and life-saving experiences</strong> and praised the staff and care they received. </p> <p>In a representative review, V.L., who rated the center the top five stars on Google, wrote: “Finding my spiritual freedom from self and substances. The time spent there was unlike any other shelter and a breaking away of chains.” B.D.R., a five-star reviewer on Facebook, elaborated: “I couldn’t ask for a better experience from a rehab. It gave me back my spirituality and my recovery alike."</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>Six loved ones surveyed by Rehabs.com to date also also offered <strong>positive impressions</strong> about the center, all awarding perfect five stars for effectiveness of treatment. In evaluating a series of survey metrics, they largely assigned ratings of five or four out of five stars to most, such as affordability/pricing, counseling options, facility cleanliness and upkeep, and staff experience and training. In addition, all reported they'd be highly likely to recommend the facility to others and most appreciated the amount of family participation.</p> <blockquote> <p>Likelihood to Recommend: 5/5<br /> Family Participation: 4.4/5</p> </blockquote> <p>“Loving caring place they want to help, just the food could be better,” one loved one wrote, while another loved one added: “My grandson was in multiple treatment facilities and this is the program he credits with changing his life.” </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to the St. Christopher’s Inn website, the organization is in-network with <strong>Medicaid and many major private insurance plans</strong>, such as Aetna, Cigna, and Magellan. In addition, scholarships are available on a limited basis. Overall, the five individuals polled on the matter by Rehabs.com appreciated the facility's cost.</p> <blockquote> <p>Affordability: 4.4/5</p> </blockquote> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=St+Christophers+Inn+Garrison+NY+reviews&rlz=1C1ZCEB_enUS829US829&oq=St+Christophers+Inn+Garrison+NY+reviews&aqs=chrome..69i57j0.7814j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x89c2cbfaaaebf0bf:0xdcb33b53654a5a5e,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/stchristophersinn/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/stchristophersinn/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a></small></p>
— Sherry Adler · 2019-02-26 13:47:34 PST
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