The Recovery Village Palmer Lake Drug and Alcohol Rehab

I can't begin to describe what an amazing experience I had here. This was my first rehab experience, and I must say, I think I got really lucky with where I landed. The Recover Village is just that- a village of therapists and behavioral staff that will help you heal and thrive on your journey of sobriety. I was really scared when I initially got there, not having had any experiences with rehab facilities in the past, but as I settled into the Residential and PHP classes, I began to make friends not only with the therapists/staff, but with my fellow peers as well. Although I hope I never have the need to go back, I know that I will always have this place as a safe and healing rehab to come to if I or any of my friends/family members ever need it. Thank you to everyone who made my journey to recovery so successful. Cannot recommend this place enough! I will miss this place.

This is a great place to go I just got discharge on July 5 2023 I spent 38 days. The staff and therapist and counselor are amazing they helped me alot in my journey when , I first walk in I didn't know what to expect I was scared and nervous but afterward it helped me into my sobriety iam glad that I checked myself in Here it takes alot of courage to wiling to change not for loved ones but mainly yourself great place I really recommend it.

I cannot even begin to express how much gratitude I have for all the staff, and the amazing peers that have gained beautiful relationships with! If you are truly ready to work on yourself, and be a person you can respect on recovery. This is the place, and I wanted to put myself here and I'm so proud of myself for doing so!

Was very impressed with the staff! The whole team, from my therapist to the nursing staff, the director and BHT's. They were very attentive, compassionate, empathetic, supportive and I would recommend anyone that needs treatment to make the phone call and get the help they need from the Recovery Village!

There was a time before going to Recovery Village at Palmer Lake in which I did not know why I drank alcohol. I knew I wanted to be done and so many parts of were done with alcohol. However, I kept drinking. I have been to literally thousands of hours searching for help professionally and on my own. My education and knowledge has grown immense, but I kept drinking. During and especially after my time at Recovery Village, I now know WHY! The question that baffled me for so long has presented itself with answers that are so valuable. I can confidently say I am done with alcohol and moving into a life that I have wanted for so long. Recovery Village has given me additional tools and skills that will help promote the healthy way of navigating my life. I knew I was done with alcohol from within and now I have the ability to live a life that compliments being done. What I once thought I needed are no longer an option. Thank you from the deepest parts of my heart!!

I had a wonderful experience here from the moment I walked in until discharge. Most of the staff are in recovery themselves so they are very compassionate and treat you like a friend. The program is intense but so so good. I learned so much about myself and the addiction I’ve suffered with. There are many activities to keep you having fun and social with others such as volleyball, basketball, corn hole, disc golf, a nice walking trail, pool tables, tv, karaoke night, art & craft supplies etc. I was a little disappointed that they do not offer equine therapy any longer even though it’s advertised on the website, however, I still had a wonderful time. Food is great as well! One downfall is that the facility is not cleaned well regularly, I do wish that was made a priority. I loved that I got to keep my phone to stay in touch with my family and I was able to smoke when I wanted to. Overall I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a solid recovery program.

The program was amazing. The counselors and therapists were compassionate and supportive. They walked me through each stage of the program and I left The Village with not only the tools that have helped me stay sober the last 8 months but also new coping skills and knowledge about myself that has changed my life and relationships with friends and family. I’m a new person and who I’ve always wanted to be. I have a long ways to go still but I finally feel like I can get there and I have hope for the future instead of despair. The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake changed my life.

What PLR used to mean to me.... Safety, comfort, familiarity. I LOVE the staff here. That's exactly why I came back 5 times. What PLR means to me now? Nothing. They unlawfully discharged me because I was in such severe pain that I couldn't leave the bathroom and I was crying in agony. PLR staff told me that I could go to the ER to treat my stomach issues and then I could come back and finish my treatment. When I came back Mary, the night nurse (I've never cared for her because she is not compassionate and she has horrible bedside manner) told me that she was going to LET me back into the facility as long as I didn't take any hot baths or cause anymore issues. Ummmmm, ma'am, this is a DETOX setting. It's uncomfortable. If you can't make the pain go away then I'm going in the bath. She didn't like it when I said that to her so she discharged me after taking 2 days of a 6 day librium taper. They packed my belongings without my consent, damaged some of my photos, and left all of my things outside in the snow to get damaged some more. I had a horrible 2 days of withdrawal thanks to the taper they put me on but never provided me with the remaining 4 days. I used to rant and rave about PLR. I honestly thought it was the most amazing place for recovery. I see now though, that they are more about money then they are about patients rehabilitation. The director even told me he couldn't re admit me if he wanted to because there was a waiting list. HMMMM so they collected money from my insurance but conveniently dont have a room for me after they told me i would still have a spot? DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. When you are in treatment, compassion, understanding, and care is what will help heal you. I don't know what happened to PLR this last year but they will not provide you with any of the things you need for recovery. 1 out of 10 I do NOT recommend. I'm so angry that I spent so much money here to be treated the way I was treated. Please for the love of GOD do NOT send your loved ones here. Do yourself a favor and check out Sandstone. In my opinion they are much more compassionate. DO NOT GO TO RECOVERY VILLAGE AT PALMER LAKE! Unless you want to be treated like a dollar instead of a human being who needs help and compassion. There was a time I swore by PLR and how amazing they were but not now. I don't know what changed but I'll take my thousands of dollars somewhere else and I pray that anyone who reads this review does the same because trust me, PLR does not care about you or your loved one. They only care about the money they make by turning those beds around. Update: Now I get home and I realize my nice winter coat that was hanging up in the closet in my room was missing. I search everything. Dump my bag out only to see I'm missing like 3 eyeshadow pallette 2 highlighter/contour pallette are missing along with my expensive makeup brushes. I call and of course they can't find any of my stuff! And they aren't going to do anything about it either! Also I can't afford to go to any of the other centers I called so I'm currently detoxing.at an air b n b without a medical doctor, I pray I don't have a seizure.