Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 104 New Stateside Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Reviewers frequently praised the staff, describing them as caring, supportive, and often able to relate through their own recovery experiences. The facility's structured programs, rules, and range of treatment options were also highlighted as strengths. However, some reviewers criticized the staff's level of experience, noted a lack of funding or resources, and mentioned that the facility was small.
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<p><strong>ABOUT FREEDOM HOUSE RECOVERY CENTER</strong></p> <p>Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Freedom House Recovery Center has provided substance abuse treatment and recovery services to <strong>children, adolescents, and adults</strong> since 1974. Through various locations in the state, the facility offers outpatient treatment, <a href="https://www.rehabs.com/listings/freedom-house-recovery-center-person-counseling-center-3750145341/" target="_blank">counseling centers</a>, <a href="https://www.rehabs.com/listings/freedom-house-recovery-center-transitional-living-program-1449098550/" target="_blank">transitional living</a>, and <a href="https://www.rehabs.com/listings/freedom-house-recovery-center-durham-men-s-halfway-house-1696809586/" target="_blank">men’s</a> and <a href="https://www.rehabs.com/listings/freedom-house-recovery-center-francis-street-women-s-house-4098327630/" target="_blank">women’s</a> halfway houses, as well as <strong>medically monitored detox</strong>. Freedom House Recovery is a private nonprofit, which make up about <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NC16.pdf" target="_blank">40 percent of all substance abuse treatment facilities in North Carolina</a>.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Treatment practices are <strong>person-centered</strong> and <strong>evidence-based.</strong> Substance abuse treatment options for adults include detox, outpatient counseling, integrated primary medical care, and residential treatment. There is also a <strong>crisis unit</strong> offering 23-hour observation to assess an individual’s level of care needed, in addition to <strong>mobile crisis teams</strong> that travel to rural and impoverished areas of the state. Community intervention services and telepsychiatry are also available to clients in remote areas via video conferencing.</p> <p>Residential treatment begins with a psychiatric evaluation and, if necessary, social detoxification with medical supervision. This is followed by <strong>up to six months in a gender-specific halfway house.</strong> Freedom House is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NC16.pdf" target="_blank">one of 78 treatment facilities in North Carolina</a> (just 16 percent) to offer a non-hospital residential program that lasts longer than 30 days. Clients with <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a> receive simultaneous treatment, including <strong>medical management</strong>.</p> <p>Freedom House's <strong>child and adolescent outpatient clinics</strong> provide services both for children who have a mental illness or substance abuse disorder, as well as for children who have a parent struggling with one or both of these diagnoses. Intervention and in-home services are available for children.</p> <p>All treatment programs incorporate <strong>peer support</strong>. Some facilities feature <strong>art and play therapy</strong>, individual 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>, nature outings, <strong>parent training</strong>, education, employment and housing support, and case management services.</p> <p>Free counseling services are available for uninsured clients in Orange, Durham, Chatham, and Person counties. This includes up to eight sessions with a pro bono therapist.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>According to the facility’s website, there are <strong>more than 200 Freedom House employees</strong>, including licensed clinicians, nurse practitioners, <strong>psychiatric nurse practitioners</strong>, physician assistants, and psychiatrists. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Residential housing for men and women is located in Chapel Hill and Durham. The main campus is across the road from Homestead Park.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Freedom House received mostly positive feedback from former clients. The five alumni who evaluated the facility's cleanliness, upkeep, and activities indicated that they were above average.</p> <blockquote> <p>Facility cleanliness and upkeep: 4.6/5<br /> Exercise and leisure activities: 3.8/5</p> </blockquote> <p>The same five former clients also noted that the program offered a wide range of counseling options, and reported that staff were caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable.</p> <blockquote> <p>Counseling options: 4.6/5<br /> Staff's level of training and experience: 4.4/5</p> </blockquote> <p>"The range of holistic services and the comprehensive treatment plan," wrote one anonymous alum in a representative review. "I have nothing but high praise for the skills and experience of the therapists, and the kindness of support staff."</p> <p>Freedom House received an average rating of <strong>3.3 out of five stars based</strong> on 23 Google reviews<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small>. Feedback was split down the middle — of the 14 reviewers who left commentary, seven were positive and seven were negative.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, two loved ones have provided feedback to Rehabs.com for Freedom House Recovery Center. The feedback was <strong>mixed</strong>.</p> <p>Both loved ones gave the facility four out of five stars for its treatment effectiveness, its meals and nutrition, and its 12-step focus. However, they also gave the staff's level of experience and training two out of five stars, both noting the inexperienced staff as the facility’s weakness.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Freedom House participates with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. For clients without insurance coverage, fees are offered on a <strong>sliding scale</strong>, placing Freedom House among the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NC16.pdf" target="_blank">45 percent of North Carolina facilities to offer a sliding scale fee</a>. Additionally, Freedom House will work with individuals who may need further financial assistance.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Freedom+House+Recovery+Center+in+Chapel+Hill%2C+NC&oq=Freedom+House+Recovery+Center+in+Chapel+Hill%2C+NC&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l3.227j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x89acdd21bff0b641:0xb69f25a1b78ce82f,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p>
— Susan Linney · 2018-11-27 10:47:34 PST
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