Hi, I'm looking for opinions and feedback on "A Forever Recovery" rehab center in Battle Creek Michigan. My mother in law found it online for my husband, after looking into many different facilities. They decided on this one and he left yesterday. It was a rather quick decision because once he agreed to go away somewhere she didn't want to wait too long and give him a chance to change his mind. They spoke to someone on the phone and liked what they heard. He's been addicted to pain medication for a long time and was in need of rehab desperately. I'm hoping someone can give me some feedback on this place. She's second guessing herself and we're assuming he's in good hands and hoping we're right. I would appreciate any info anyone might have.
Thank you.
Hi Klanigan and welcome to the site. I personally have never dealt with the place, however I did google it after reading your post and as with all places there are pros and cons.
I truly hope this works out for him, but that you and your Mother in law look for some Naranon, Alanon, or maybe even a women's group for some support.
He'll need some structure when he gets out and you'll need to know how to handle that.
Please keep in touch. We're here to support you too. Hang in there.
today is the next step in the journey......paw
Hi paw thanks so much for responding to my post. It's almost midnight and I'm sitting here still searching for reviews of this place. I read some pretty nasty ones at ripoff.com which were horrible. I guess the facility has been taken over by new people since those reviews. I did find one positive review from someone who just left there last week. My husband finally made up his mind to try and fix his life after so many years of abuse, I guess you just pray he's in the right place. I wasn't involved in this decision and that was my choice. I had left with the kids and moved to my mom's because living with his drug use had become intolerable after living on this roller coaster with him for all of these years. Well it only took 4 nights of a lonely and quiet house for him to realize he had lost his wife and kids and that it was time to do something about the denial that he'd been living in for a long time. He told his mother he would go away and she looked online to find a place very quickly before he changed his mind. They did talk to someone at this facility and they liked what he had to say. I just pray to God he's in the right place.
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Hope this helps! http://aforeverrecovery.com/ Take care of yourself and the kids!
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Ann
I realize that you wrote this a month ago, but I am going to reply anyway. I have a friend there and from what I can tell, it is not a very good place. He is very eager to get well and they are telling him to slow down and not try so hard. Can you imagine telling someone who wants to get better to not do it. He says it is like a frat house...people getting caught having sex..etc. I have also talked with one of the counselors and I was not impressed. I have a background in AA, so I know what I am talking about. I hope this helps.
Hi and welcome to the site. Thanks for your imput. Look forward to hearing more from you.
Welcome to the site. Clint
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I myself have not gone there but from the things I've read and heard I really would not recomend that place. Even though they have changed their name from what i understand it is still the same people. I know someone who went there and did well for awhile. She then began working there after a few months of treatment. The stories she told of the place really made me wonder about it? Over tghe past 4 months or so she's began drinking again and somehow continued to live and work there for months????? She's not there anymore just left a few weks ago, but she is so far gone with her serocious that I really don't think she has long to live :(.That place is scetchy all over and I wouldn't recomend it to anyone. If you are looking for long term facility I have heard good things about a treatment home in Sioux Saint Marie Michigan. If your lookign for a regular program I relaly liked Dekoske/Pheniox in Traverse City. Good luck :)
Hey Weaver, welcome to the site and thanks for your information.
Thanks Weaver! Hope we hear more from you!
It has been a month and a half since I first posted asking about A Forever Recovery and I want to thank everyone who responded. My husband actually stayed there and will be coming home next week after staying for 60 days and I have to say after speaking to numerous staff members about every aspect of my husband's recovery, I must say I'm quite pleased with their program. His specific counselors have done a superb job in getting him on the right track and preparing him to come back home. It's a place where there are different recovery approaches to choose from because the 12 step program doesn't always work for everyone. You can choose from faith based, hollistic, cognitive, and a few others. He is a Christian and wanted a closer relationship with God so he chose the faith based track which involved daily bible studies. I was able to call anytime to get updates on his progress and his counselors have been very helpful to me as well, I was able to call anytime to talk to them and I always received a call back. The program consists of daily classes with book work in a school like setting. They don't let you "graduate" until they feel that you are ready. They invest a lot of time and effort into each person in the hopes that they will remain clean and sober. He has a graduation date set for next week and my daughter and I are flying out there for it which the counselors encourage. They have an aftercare program for a year after you leave. There are certain requirements they have to meet and they call you everyday to keep up with you and family members as well. We can go to the best rehab or the worst rehab we all make our own choices and it's all up to the individual. I can only hope and pray that my husband will be rid of drugs for good this time and that he'll make the right choice in choosing his wife and 2 children who need hiim to be the husband and father God made him to be. Thanks again to everyone and I'll be sure to keep you updated.
Wonderful to hear. It is always good to hear positive things about rehab centers. I had a good experience with mine as well. When he comes back, I would encourage him to get involved with Celebrate Recovery. It is a faith-based program that is an alternative to the twelve steps. A lot of churches offer it. And of course, we are here too. He is always welcomed to come here and share. All my best, Clint
Fantastic news. Now I do hope that you have gathered some tools to help you and him cope when he comes home. You have to be well and know how to handle his boundaries, slumps, cravings and all that goes with recovery. The mental challenge can be a real bummer. So hang in there with him. As Clint pointed out, he's welcome to come on site, read or post, and of course we're here for you as well. Keep us posted.
I actually work at A Forever Recovery, and I won't give you my opinion of the facility; I realize that isn't the type of feedback most are looking for. I am responding to Weaver becase I am desperatly worried about the former employee mentioned. Please, Weaver, any information as to how she's doing would be appriciated immeasuably. She is a friend. Thank you so much. . .
Is this true? They are telling him to slow down? Why would they do that? It's not really benefiting them because payment for the treatment your friend is receiving is not contingent upon how long he stays there. Your friend could stay there as long as he needs to and would not be charged any more than what he already paid initially. Maybe the counselors are requesting him to slow down because they want his recovery to be perminant and rushing through the program would not be beneficial for him. What was it about the talk you had with the counselor that left you less than impressed? Maybe the counselor was a bit reserved in providing any details to protect the rights of your friend. You said you are familiar with AA, the main theme of AA is confidentiality and the individuals right to privacy.