I am currently a "guest" here at Tikvah Recovery. If you watch the videos, they prefer to refer to…read moreus as "guests'" in their home, which is exactly how I feel. EVERYTHING stated and pictured on their website is entirely true. This facility is not only top of the industry standard, it is top of most living standards, not just addressing our needs as they arise but waiting on us in ways fit for the movies.
Not sure what the reviews are referring to, but the food is fabulous. Chef Ralph is an executive chef with two culinary degrees plus his own catering business. They cater to all diets and take everyone's needs seriously. If you read the bios, everyone is absolutely or more qualified than posted. They have 3 homes, so the registered nurse goes to all 3 as needed throughout the day and is always available through text or phone call to address any concerns until she is able to promptly see us. While all the counselors I feel are suited professionally and experienced in all drugs and alcohol, my experience is that instead of focusing on the drug or alcohol, which is discussed and addressed, it is focused on healing the person, inside and out, with a holistic approach. They take moving forward, living and enjoying life happy SERIOUSLY... absolutely! All their qualifications as a center are appropriately displayed on the wall as well.
I have been to probably over 20 recovery centers in the past 20 years and this facility absolutely stands alone not just in it's class but the things thought and learned here are definitely personal as well as different from any other. For those who may have a dislike or love for 12 step programs this program is for you.
This year I had lost hope in recovery centers and rehabs. The 12 step programs I felt were no longer enough though I felt I was really doing everything in my power to work the 12 step program. At Tikvah, they don't have you work "the program", they meet with you to develop "your personal program." Others may say that, but they truly do it. There are always 6 people or less at 2 of their houses, so the 1 and 1 care is truly unmatched. I won't call the therapies or groups "outside the box" for thinking I may scare you, but they help put a new perspective on all aspects of recovery, whether you are new to it or an "old timer", or "chronic relapser."
Here we are all equal, deserving individuals who get truly personalized, individual care daily it the most comfortable setting possible so that we may move forward in life and develop our own solutions, plans and program to live the best life possible.
The CEO and Founder has actually come to visit and speak to us. Though we had no complaints, they truly wanted our feedback. These people know their power and really care. My stay is is 6 stars, not 5 and epic, not great!