Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 8284 Leaser Road, Kempton, PA 19529
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Reviewers frequently praised the facility's peaceful mountain setting and the compassionate, relatable staff, many of whom were in recovery themselves. Some appreciated the comprehensive treatment approach, including family and group counseling. However, others criticized the lack of individual attention and psychiatric evaluations, and some felt the facility was understaffed and poorly managed due to financial constraints.
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| Treatment types | Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Program types | Residential Treatment |
| Services | Dual-Diagnosis Treatment, Residential Treatment |
| Setting | Mountains, Private/Secluded |
| Gender | None |
| Age ranges | Adult Age |
| Insurance accepted | Private Insurance |
<p><strong>ABOUT WHITE DEER RUN OF BLUE MOUNTAIN</strong></p> <p>Situated in woodlands six miles north of Kempton and 30 miles northwest of Allentown, Pa., White Deer Run of Blue Mountain offers <strong>residential substance abuse treatment for adult men and women.</strong> <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">Co-occurring mental health disorders</a> are also addressed. The facility is part of the White Deer Run family of rehab centers, which operates a handful of treatment centers throughout Pennsylvania under CRC Health, one of the nation’s largest providers of behavioral health services. Supervised medical detox is not available at Blue Mountain, though it is available through other White Deer Run facilities.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>White Deer Run of Blue Mountain treats a full spectrum of substance dependencies. The admissions process includes <strong>a full medical evaluation and, where necessary, psychiatric evaluation.</strong> White Deer Run offers a short-term residential program, though the length of stay varies depending upon client need. The <strong>average stay is 24 days.</strong> </p> <p>After admission, residents follow an individualized treatment track that includes <strong>group, family, and individual therapy</strong> that utilizes <strong>evidence-based practices</strong>, such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational enhancement therapy (MET). Methods like CBT are widely used, as <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">74.6% of U.S. facilities use CBT</a> consistently in their treatment plans. </p> <p>In addition to <strong>medication management services,</strong> when applicable, clients also participate in daily meditation, addiction education, gender-specific groups, <strong>12-step meetings</strong>, and recreational activities. The <strong>12-Steps</strong> are used in up to 48% of treatment facilities. Gender-specific treatments are also used extensively. <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/IN16.pdf" target="_blank">Forty percent of facilities in Indiana</a> provide treatment specifically for women, while <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/IN16.pdf" target="_blank">35.1% provide gender-specific programs for men</a>.</p> <p><strong>Aftercare planning</strong> is another core part of treatment, and each resident works to put together his or her own comprehensive, individualized <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">post-treatment plan</a>. Possible continuing care options include outpatient treatment and halfway houses within White Deer Run's network of facilities.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>White Deer Run's staff includes physicians certified in addiction medicine, a team of nurses, master’s level therapists, and certified addiction counselors. A staff physician, psychiatrist, and medical director are on-site once or twice per week. It is among the <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">28% of U.S. facilities accredited by CARF</a> It is also certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, and ASAM. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The <strong>20-bed facility</strong> is set on seven expansive acres in the Blue Ridge Mountain range, near Pennsylvania’s fabled Lehigh Valley, with plenty of recreational space nearby. The seven individuals surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing generally appreciated the facility's accommodations and amenities. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Feedback from the five former clients polled by Rehabs.com to date indicated that White Deer Run of Blue Mountain offered <strong>adequate treatment, a qualified staff</strong>, and a <strong>serene environment.</strong> Except for one alum who claimed that the rehab did not tend to individual needs, the other four reviewers praised the facility and gave it either four or five out of five stars for its treatment effectiveness. </p> <p>"Great environment! Wonderful experience, I learned great tools for sobriety!" one alum wrote, while another alum added: "The staff was very passionate about their involvement in our treatment. A lot of the counselors where recovering themselves and could relate on a personal level."</p> <p>On Google, White Deer Run Of Blue Mountain earned an average rating of <strong>4.8 out of five stars</strong> from five reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Alumni indicated that the program was effective and life-saving, with <strong>long-term success</strong>. One alum wrote about their year of sobriety, while another had three years. Alumni provide positive feedback about the staff, who they describe as “friendly” and “caring.” Alum Montana wrote about its holistic offerings, such as “yoga, drum circle, going to Leaser Lake, and more.”</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, two loved ones provided feedback about White Deer Run to Rehabs.com. The feedback was mixed to positive. While both loved ones gave four out of five stars or higher for facility cleanliness, family participation, and connectivity, they did not agree about the quality of the other metrics. </p> <p>For instance, one loved one gave two stars for its holistic offerings, while the other gave four stars. For exercise and leisure opportunities, one loved one gave three stars while the other gave five stars. However, both gave four or five stars for the likelihood they'd recommend the facility. "Clean, neat, organized rehab. Offers family treatment, along with group and individual counseling," one loved one wrote.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>White Deer Run accepts a number of private insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, and BlueCross BlueShield. It is also one of the <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">34% of facilities in the country that accepts Medicare</a>.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong> </p> <p>White Deer Run is currently <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wdr.blue.mountain/" target="_blank">looking to expand its staff</a>. That way, the facility can provide better medical and behavioral health coverage to clients. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y9w82ly2" target="_blank">Google Reviews</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-10-17 09:45:15 PDT
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