I left the Recovery Village over two weeks ago and have been thinking how I can properly convey my review to encapsulate how truly wonderful RVC is…
Firstly, If you are reading this and you are debating if treatment and recovery at RVC is right for you, just know walking in the doors is the absolute best first step, and the staff and clients will make sure everything else falls into place. This is the place for recovery, and this is the place for second chances.
I went into my first treatment on June 6th, worried about everything, addiction ruining my life, and little support left. An hour after walking in the doors I felt seen, heard, and cared for. I only planned to stay for 6-7 days detox, and found myself staying 70 days in treatment. Every single staff in the building were beyond kind and genuine, and wanted to help and understand the clients. Some of them in recovery themselves, which makes you feel understood by people who have gone through what you have. RVC has changed my life for the better, and many many others. The combination of medical and mental health qualified staff is truly amazing and helps with any and all of your needs. Medication management is top tier, combined with high class therapy and counseling. You truly get out of treatment what you put into it, and they definitely guide you throughout the whole process. I found myself waking up each day in RVC excited to learn and make positive, sober memories. The other clients and people you meet in RVC will establish friendships that last a lifetime. Special shoutouts to Tiffany, the legend “Scooter Bill” and AJ (and many more)
Special staff shoutouts to; Brittany the art therapist, Mel, Dominique, Luke, Liv, Nagee, Hislord, and a HUGE shoutout to Brian the maintenance guy (so incredibly kind, helpful and hardworking). Also a very special shout out and thanks to Jerome. I couldn’t have made it through my first 72 hours without him. As well as many many others at RVC.
Also, Judy (CEO) if you are reading this, thank you for helping keep such amazing place running and in order. Your kindness and empathy go a very long way. And thanks for the volleyballs 😉
The only critiques I have for RVC is to make sure that you aren’t just accepting new clients because it helps keep your census up, some people do not fit at RVC and need different, specialized treatment. As well as ensuring that clients in RVC are safe and that client capacity does not exceed what staff are reasonably able to manage. There were times I felt as if the place was “too full” and had individuals that did not belong at RVC.