Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 53 North West End Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
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<p><strong>ABOUT WHITE DEER RUN OF LANCASTER</strong></p> <p>White Deer Run of Lancaster, Pa., offers <strong>short-term residential treatment to men</strong> struggling with chemical dependency and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring mental health disorders</a>. The facility also provides <strong>medically monitored detox program</strong>, making it one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/PA17.pdf" target="_blank">46 (9.2 percent)</a> of treatment centers in Pennsylvania to offer detox in a non-hospital, residential setting.</p> <p>The Lancaster facility is one of 16 addiction treatment centers throughout Pennsylvania operated by the White Deer Run Treatment Network. In addition to residential and detox treatment, some White Deer Run locations offer sober living and outpatient services. White Deer Run is a private for-profit organization, which make up 42 percent of treatment facilities in the state, according to a <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/PA17.pdf" target="_blank">2017 SAMHSA survey</a>.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The treatment program uses <strong><a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-addiction-treatment/" target="_blank">cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)</a>, reality therapy (RT), and trauma-informed care (TIC)</strong>, as well as the <strong><a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/how-a-non-religious-journalist-makes-a-case-for-aa-in-2017/" target="_blank">12-step</a></strong> recovery model. Most clients remain in treatment between <strong>14 and 32 days</strong>. According to a <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/PA17.pdf" target="_blank">2017 SAMHSA survey</a>, 15.3 percent of non-hospital treatment facilities in Pennsylvania offer short-term (less than 30 days) residential treatment.</p> <p>Treatment plans are individualized and may include some, or all, of the following: <strong>medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy</strong>. The detox program typically lasts from <strong>five to seven days</strong>, after which time clients can transition directly into the residential rehab program. Alumni of White Deer Run are eligible to receive <strong>continuing care</strong>.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The treatment team at White Deer Run of Lancaster includes a program director with a master’s in education, a medical director, a nurse manager, and a clinical supervisor with a master’s in business administration. Clients also work with staff from the larger White Deer Run network, including a doctor, case manager, nurse practitioner, nursing team, and counseling team. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The facility has <strong>27 beds</strong> in a <strong>large suburban home setting</strong> on a tree-lined street in Lancaster. On Fridays, the facility runs a creative therapy group, encouraging clients to write poetry and paint, along with other creative activities</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The four alumni polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave <strong>mixed feedback</strong>. Respondents disagreed on most metrics, including treatment effectiveness, meals and nutrition, and the quality of staff. M.E.A., for example wrote that the "staff did not seem qualified... they seemed more about the money than helping people." Conversely, alum D.N.C. wrote that they had "Great staff support."</p> <p><strong>Reviews on secondary review sites were far more positive</strong>. Seven reviewers on Google contributed to an average of 4.1 out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Though most gave high ratings, several alumni disagreed about the quality and experience of the staff, echoing those surveyed by Rehabs.com. On the facility's official Facebook page, which staff can manage, seven alumni contributed to an average rating of 4.9 out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The single loved one polled by Rehabs.com to date gave <strong>mostly negative feedback</strong>. In particular, the reviewer, S.L.B., expressed that counseling options were limited, that treatment co-occurring mental health problems was lacking, the facilities were unclean, and that the staff was not experienced or well-trained. S.L.B. wrote, "They take men on probation, low income and megans list Poor recovery ratio, all you do is go to ALNON an AA meetings. Bed bug issue. uncaring staff."</p> <p>S.L.B. did however give four or five stars to the facility's meals and nutrition, 12-step and faith-based programming, and affordability.</p> <p>A single loved one, Leslie, on Google gave a five-star review. In particular, they wrote that they felt that the treatment was effective and that the staff were helpful.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by the facility's website regarding costs. However, the site does indicate that White Deer Run accepts many commercial insurance providers and will work with individuals who do not have insurance to find sources of funding in order to get the treatment they need. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a><a href="https://www.google.com/search?ei=x_u0W9CYEOe2ggf9orPwCQ&q=white+deer+run+treatment+network+lancaster+pennsylvania&oq=white+deer+run+treatment+network+lancaster+pennsylvania&gs_l=psy-ab.3..35i39.2293.2940..3328...0.0..0.282.356.1j0j1......0....1..gws-wiz.l5oyOqRlyxw#lrd=0x89c6245ea43f3793:0x699210225e28a1ea,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/wdr.lancaster/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/wdr.lancaster/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a></small></p>
— Kevin Schwartzbach · 2018-12-17 11:29:01 PST
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