The watershed addiction treatment programs inc Reviews

Was there when they reopened. I guess they left and came back. The administrator was just a blank stare. Her husband did maintenance, he was cool. Kim the lcdc was great. There was also a tech that used to be a professional skateboarder was the most helpful one of the entire staff because he was also in recovery. He would give it to you straight, no b.s. pie in the sky dreams. It was take out food every meal. That got old. Except for those 2 staff members the place was a sh!t show.

This is a great place and is here to help you. I just celebrated 18 months and this place helped start that and helped build the foundation of my sobriety. It is exactly what you make it. If you dont go in looking for help then you wont find it, even though they will still try there best to help you. I would refer any loved ones struggling with addictions to the Watershed. Thank you for helping me through some rough times!

I went to this place about 6 months ago, I was coming off heroin and alcohol. They made the detox process pretty smooth and tolerable. The staff was pretty genuine. I didn't like that there was men in the facility. I wish it was all female. Either way, I'm still sober today and grateful for them

This place changed my life. i love this place!
Wes is the most amazing therapist he really helped me.

Awesome program with people that actually care. From initial contact on the phone to individual therapy and even family counseling, they provided it all. Great atmosphere, living accommodations, professional staff and even great food, I wouldn't change a thing. Sober since 6/21/14 and couldn t have done it without them

I came to this facility beaten down and Broken. The staff here from the initial phone call to the facility really helped me out in getting sober and staying sober from all mood and mind altering substances. This facility has great accommodations from housing to food and the nurses really helped me manage my type one diabetes and taught me how to keep myself healthy. I am very thankful for The Watershed and without that initial phone call I would not have over 2 and a half years of absolute sobriety. Thank You for Caring.

I am a little over 60 days sober and the Watershed was my third rehab. I can honestly say I feel extremely positive about being able to maintain long term sobriety this time around. Before I go into detail about the positives and negatives of the facility, I will say, that I finally realize that rehab truly is what you make of it. If you re not ready to change, nothing is going to change. That being said, you or your loved one must be willing to practice ACCEPTANCE in this place, but also learn to balance that acceptance with a proper amount of assertively and consistently ADVOCATING for yourself and for what you are paying.
CONS-
1) The PHP/IOP/SL apartments need help and plenty of it. The carpets are terrible, they smell of mold and mildew, you could not walk in the lawn area, due to being bitten by fleas. (Major flea infestation). There were rarely enough towels/washcloths, utensils with which to cook, just basics that were supposed to be provided, weren t.
2) lack of activities/fun in recovery. I know for myself and many others, learning how to be bored in sobriety is very important. However, learning how to be active, social and tapping into the things you used to enjoy (without substances) or learning new things you enjoy, is equally as important. Through IOP 7, you are FORCED (after sitting all day every day in group) to go to the movie theater once a week. This is time that could be used in much more productive ways that could promote growth in ones sobriety journey. A few ideas: put-put, bowling, nature trails, parks, volleyball, kickball, beaches etc. It really wouldn t take much effort or creativity to come up with something other than being forced to sit on your butt for 2 additional hours of the day.
3) professionalism of staff. There were a handful of staff that were amazing and truly stood out as they gave 150% every day. Mr. Victor, Ms. Ruthie, and 3 techs. Brea, Casey and Domingo. The other staff I came across, appeared to be just there for a paycheck, or extremely condescending. Furthermore, I was disappointed to hear that even after taking and passing multiple drug and alcohol tests, the administrator herself, after I left, was informing patients that she knew I had been drinking/using while I was there. This is Absolutely not true. I am 64 days sober today. I understood why certain patients would spread such rumors, I was understanding when some techs had bad mouthed me behind my back multiple times to other patients, but to have the administrator jump on the gossip train..wow! Unprofessionalism at its finest. I was working my program to the best of my ability. I did not, have not nor intend to let go of my sobriety in any way.
PROS-
1) The select few of excellent staff, changed my perspective on many things that were holding me back. Miss Ruthie and mr. Vic taught me assertiveness, to love and care for myself, independence is achievable, protect your sobriety first and foremost, and they helped me view my higher power in a more loving and compassionate way. One recent example, my old self would have really been bothered by the defamation of character that went on after I left, that was recently relayed to me. But no person, place, thing or situation will take my sobriety from me. And when I feel broken down and not strong enough, my Higher Power will carry me. Applying this lesson to the lack of professionalism I encountered while I was there and am still hearing about, is not my burden, rather, that falls on administration.
Overall, I was ready and willing to do the work sobriety requires. No joke, I would have slept out in a swamp, being physically and mentally tortured, with no clothes or food for 60 days if that is what would have given me clarity, peace of mind and sobriety. Honestly, no rehab will work unless you re at that point of desperation. Some advice for picking and training your staff: Addicts and alcoholics are not stupid. Most of us can easily detect insincerity, condescending attitudes, and liars, among other character defects. We used to be those things.

A great place to restart tour life. I did the program and when done had a dr who put me on a drug that was just as bad but because of the lessons learned I was able to regroup. Working on 3 yrs and loving life.

Unfortunately the councilors this this facility are not qualified to deal with severe alcohol and drug addicts. They advertise to be able to handle patients with coexisting disorders, ptsd, eating disorders, psychosis and THEY CAN NOT. They are money motivated and will take anyone no matter what the circumstances are. You rarely see your counselor and when you do there is no discussion just a quick check in with more busy paper work to complete and move on. There is nothing to do in between, before or after classes and programming. The classes are not useful for sobriety after the first week because you start having the same classes again. A lot of gossip among techs and patients. Rashida the top dog is a joke, claims to be involved but only shows up when she has to or when she gets notoriety. It s a shame that there are good people there as techs and employees but there are severely over shadowed by the lack of professionalism and experience. Sickness also runs rampant throughout the facility, which is tiny and FREEZING, which you have no control over. Thankfully I was able to get out at two weeks and transfer to another place that was able to handle addiction etc.

I am grateful to work at The Watershed for over 10 years as an admissions coordinator. It is very rewarding to advocate for people around the country whether they come to the Watershed or need help with resources. It is a blessing to work at a facility that encourages us to give solutions and hope to every alcoholic, addict, family member or friend that calls The Watershed.