Many people have such wonderful experiences at this location. Unfortunately, last fall, I did not…read more I found much of the staff, specifically the owners, to appear distant, disinterested, and lacked awareness. While many of us are emotional when we enter the space, I found it rather sad that I had no introduction the first day. I had no idea who anyone was. There was not even eye contact from the front desk when I came in lost on the first day. Perhaps two of the team members properly greeted me which was lovely. But I quickly learned that the welcomes and departures are seldom celebrated in this program. Some of the staff were not equip to deal with confrontation. If you are working with a vulnerable, emotional, and recovering populations, I expect better accountability, deescalation, guidance, and resolution. Shying away from uncomfortable, but important topics like racism and a*sault need to be addressed appropriately and thoughtfully. I'm not expecting perfection! I think I wanted a warmer, kinder environment where the team was attentive and caring. I hated feeling like another statistic running through their program. It was a wonderful group of participants at the time, but the faculty single-handedly made clear that Harmony Place would be the opposite place for healing. One last note is that the entire Harmony Place Monterey lacks diversity in staff. I think this was a large con as well. Hoping there are improvements and wonderful experiences for future groups!

Dr. Schwartz and the other therapists at HPM, Harmony Place Monterey, have helped me tremendously…read more I underwent 6 weeks of their PHP, Partial Hospitalization Program, 6.5 hours per day, 5 days a week, in September and October of 2021, followed by 4 weeks of IOP, Intensive Outpatient Therapy, 4 hours/5 days per week in November. I learned the core elements of CBT and DBT, also how to understand, process my childhood trauma and to manage my depression and anxiety. The Core Group Therapy sessions and Men's Group sessions gave me important development to recognize and cope with emotions. This development and semiweekly and weekly one on one therapy sessions with Dr. Lee Larimer truly achieved dramatic benefits. I continue to attend Dr. Schwartz's biweekly alumni sessions, as well as psychiatric appointments at CHOMP Behavioral Health as needed. Most recently, after 18 months on the waiting list, I have a personal therapist at CHOMP. All of the HPM staff made me feel welcome. They communicated their roles well and executed flawlessly. My professionals, therapists and their aides were excellent, deserving of recognition for excellance all, but particularly Mana Godbole, Lee Larimer, Megan Williams and Mark Schwartz. Harmony Place Monterey made me feel safe, a huge accomplishment. They gave me an excellent opportunity to learn, grow and heal. It's been 6 months since that 10 weeks of intensive therapy and I'm doing very well, incredibly well. I no longer take psychiatric medication and I am making constant strides to create healthy social relationships. My depression and anxiety are well under control and getting better and better. I can understand how my experience may sound magical, but that's how it feels. I've worked very hard for this for many decades. Thank you very much.

I do not typically write reviews for anything, but in this case, I felt compelled to share my…read morethoughts on this wonderful place. I am truly thankful for WRRC and all the crew at the house. Not only did their methods help cure me of the obsession, but they gave me insight into my life and tools to use that has allowed me to thrive without the need of Alcohol. My wife and kids are also very grateful to everyone at WRRC who started me on this new journey. For anyone struggling with addiction, I'd highly recommend checking in. I loved that their methods are holistic, and not necessarily pushing any one solution to recovery, but teaching numerous principles. I believe most, if not all the counselors and people in the house have been down the road, so have real life experiences of recovery and really seem to want to share the gift. If you are truly ready to stop the madness caused by addiction and willing to listen, learn and be open for change in your life, this place is waiting to help get you on the path to recovery. The house is situated in a beautiful area with wonderful views and wildlife. The pool, gym, game room, food options, weekly excursions and phone options, which help with family involvement are certainly a nice bonus as well. I'm currently over 15 months sober and continue to use the skills I learned in "The House". I'll be forever grateful for the caring people of this facility, and look forward to the weekly alumni meetings and occasional BBQ's back at the house. They saved my life. Enjoy every moment....

Folks - the day comes when you have to face the hard truth that you (or your loved ones) can't…read moreoutsmart the human condition. You (they) are talented, kind, smart, respected, and capable, but you (they) can't make it without help. There is no shame, no stigma, and no better place to reclaim your (their) life than WRRC. The location is convenient (close enough but worlds away), the accommodations and offerings exceptional, surrounded by beautiful trees, in the nearby mountains with a pool and hot tub. Exercise, yoga, optional massages and trips off site made this an incredible experience, but the people of WRRC make your freedom possible. I made plans months out (though their turnaround based on need is remarkable), and the staff were exceptionally accommodating, fielding questions via phone, text and email. I wanted to visit, and had a great time meeting both the staff, as well as clients. I had a chance to chat with a client with no supervision - they let me know that they had extended their stay by 2 months! I thought this amazing, but having spent a month, I truly understand. Lindsay was the first person I spoke with. She has many hats, all worn well, with expertise running impactful groups (super supportive) and WRRC. I never felt pressured before I decided on WRRC, and she was always available for questions. A caring, sincere, resourceful and super cool human (I will repeat this and give an overall appraisal at the end of the review)! Nikki was my case manager, and was great - vibrant, kind and informative. She juggled needs effectively, making appointments and taking care of my support network. A super cool, effervescent human! Jay facilitated groups in a refreshingly direct and calm way, holding us accountable while delivering the tailored curriculum. Exceptionally caring, a paladin of recovery, a super cool human! Lesley met my health-conscious food needs deliciously...her Green Tahini needs to be on salads globally. I had to pinch myself to remember why I was at the Retreat with meals this delicious! With great warmth and kind conversations, a super cool human! Kritika led great and insightful groups, shared great resources, connections, conversations as well as made some tasty food too! Kind, big hearted and committed to your recovery, a super cool human! Dave leads groups as well as outings. Nothing can convey the profound capacity of Dave, the Lao Tzu of WRRC, whose wisdom, caring and experience manifests in surprising, joyful and hysterical ways. A super cool, super real human! Suzie is an exceptionally kind, resourceful and generous member of the WRRC, sharing insights, laughs and wisdom throughout the month. Her experiences offered unique perspectives on the transformation of recovery, her suggestions golden, a super cool human! Gerry was fantastically up on everything, caring, efficient and cheerfully supporting us in our recovery. Generous, dedicated, warm and kind, a super cool human being! Robin was a great asset to recovery, with excellent fitness routines, deep knowledge regarding the overlap between kinesiology and recovery. Wise, talented and a great guide to the nearby parks, she brings another critical facet to the recovery. A super cool human! Lisa conducted our yoga sessions, this is an area where I lack expertise, but she provided her own unique, touching and deeply kind insights, a super cool human! Jessica facilitated our art therapy sessions, and they were creative and offered lasting insights to address continued sobriety. Caring, tuned in and creative, a super cool human! Chris is my definition of a therapist, someone qualified by training, but naturally talented through experience and being a whole human being. We worked in several different modes, solo (insightful and impactful), with my kids (healing and owning) and my girlfriend (transformational and future focused), as well as in the family groups, all the while using honesty, care, humor and deep compassion to bring out the best of a wide range of clients, family and ages. Understanding the needs of such a wide range of folks requires wisdom to meet suffering where it is, and Chris applied just that, being a great guide toward a life of recovery and super cool human! The month passed quickly, and I could go on paragraph after paragraph regarding the deep conversations, laughs in comradery, recognition of past suffering, and the blue horizon of a sober future with each of the aforementioned WRRC guides. But in that is the point - they are committed to your recovery, trained in effective tools, human in their recognition, honest in their embrace of the complexities of it all, and compassionately fully engaged in your better future. I know it might be hard to acknowledge, but you or your loved ones deserve this level of care. There is no shame, no stigma, you (or your loved ones) are human. Nothing is more important, and WRRC delivers. I cannot recommend WRRC highly enough. Dan says "Check it out"!

When we contacted Elevate, we were desperate for help for our 22 year old son who was an addict but…read moreshowing signs of mental health. Mike the sales guy assured us that elevate was a dual function facility, "they treat the drug addiction and the mental health" IT IS NOT DUAL. It's barely addiction. Our son relapsed after 4 days and had a bi polar manic episode within days. It was a placeholder at best. He is worse off than before he went.

becareful who you decide to trust in the program…read more clients are okay but dont get too friendly with staff or trainees

The Camp is by far the best treatment program out there. The program focuses on mind, body, soul,…read moreand education providing top of the line support to the clients and their families. Medical Staff- clients are treated with respect and dignity. Treatment options and medications are discussed and agreed upon. Dr. Gearheart and Christine Miller, P.A. were kind, thorough, and thoughtful. The EMT and medtechs were pleasant, efficient, and precise is their duties. A special thank you to Joel, Kylie, Hunter, Roxanne, and Jacob. The nurses are all knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. A special thank you to Dee, Suzanna, and Shannon. Food- Chef Denise and her crew are amazing the food is delicious and there is plenty of it! I have specific allergies and they were extremely careful and always prepared to work around them. They also work with vegan and gluten free diets (etc.). I'm going to miss the food!! Counselors- I can't say enough how amazing the support here is. All of the counselors were wonderful and worked closely together so there was support from all angles. Megan, Tiffany, and Ken - thank you for everything you've done to help me with my recovery and emotional health. Your support has helped change my life and I could never find enough words to express my gratitude. Techs - Phenomenal. The techs are on site 24/7 and provided so much recovery support. Rosalie thank you for listening and being there when I needed the emotional support. Your women's group was amazing. You are inspirational and a true gift to the clients. Jeff, Kelly, John, Todd, and David - you are amazing people and helped keep my journey positive and enjoyable. Leah the art class was amazing! Tori - thank you for the support!!! The Camp also has a wonderful family program run by Mark Pensler. It's a 3 day program but families can attend 1-3 days and as often as they'd like. MARK IS AMAZING! Family counseling sessions are also available. The camp has a great mental health track and wonderful therapists. Garrett- thank you for reminding me I am worthy of self love and happiness. I cannot say how much the camp has changed my life and impacted my family. Life, Possibility, and Happiness are again something I can look forward to.

Waste of money. Wish I never went there. Stay away ...big time scammers . Seriously... find better…read moretreatment and rehab

I highly recommend ACIS for any type of counseling services, particularly related to alcohol or…read moredrug related addiction issues. Kalin is very experienced and can help create a plan for therapy tailored to meet each individual's needs.

I highly recommend Scott and Kalin for any kind of counseling needs. I met Scott when he did my…read moreintake appointment. He was very caring and easy to talk to. Based on my history Scott quickly identified that Kalin would be a perfect fit as my therapist. He was absolutely right and Kalin has been absolutely instrumental to my growth in the past 6 months. Kalin has been there for me every step of the way as I deal with issues around addiction, trauma and childhood pain. I could not do this without her. She is compassionate, responsive and extremely devoted to her clients. Both Scott and Kalin are very knowledgeable in their field and I feel blessed to have found them.

Staff handled everything smoothly from start to finish. The doctor seemed knowledgeable and didn't…read moremind repeating things when I didn't get it the first time. I got a few helpful suggestions I'll try. Nothing fancy here but things felt steady and well organized.

From the owner: Savera is a medical office specializing in Addiction Medicine and Infectious Diseases Services,…read morePain Reprocessing Therapy & Wellness Coaching. It is a direct specialty care clinic allowing the development of the patient and physician relationship to blossom by eliminating the middle man, Insurance companies. We offer wellness coaching as well. Dr Meenu Vaid is accepting new patients and with her she brings more than 10 years of experience.

Dr. Satow specializes in orthopedics and sports injuries. His office is part of the complex of…read moreoffices up in the Ryan Ranch area, The office is clean and modern and he has the latest equipment. My Mom stumbled out of a van and broke her wrist a couple of weeks ago, It was fortunately a pretty clean break, but she is in her 80s. I went with her on a follow-up appointment where she had her first cast removed, the break Flouroscoped (similar to XRays) and a new cast put on. Dr. Satow did all of this himself, with a great gentle manner and attentive care, while talking to me about the World Cup results at the same time. He put on a lighter cast and she will go back in a few weeks to remove that and get a sling. His office has tickets and sports memorabilia on the walls and he loves competitive sports, despite his professional appearance and soft manner. Dr. Satow graduated from UCSF, is Japanese American and has a lot of ties to the local Japanese American community.

I saw Dr. Satow for the first time recently. He was friendly, knowledgable, and patient with me…read more His attention to detail was impressive and he walked me through the process of getting healthy again. Thank you!