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A long term residential treatment facility for troubled teens, a so called peer driven community. I'm glad it has been shut down, but I wonder if the negative residual energy from years of kids being tortured lingers where the new resort now sits. I was the first among 8 gir ...
About High Frontier
High Frontier offers outpatient addiction treatment services.
Individual therapy creates the space to explore the psychological challenges associated with the addiction. With the help of a professional, individuals are given the space and direction to talk about and process their emotions. Often this includes unresolved trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, and the need for more control or autonomy in life.
Group therapy involves treatment through the process of connecting in a group setting to discuss and work through mental, emotional, and physical issues. There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more.
Dual Diagnosis, often referred to as having co-occurring disorders, is when two or more mental health concerns present themselves simultaneously. It is very common for those who struggle with addiction to also have an underlying mental health concern such as anxiety, depression, or a diagnosable psychiatric disorder. Without proper treatment of the mental health issue at hand, getting and staying sober can be difficult. By treating both the substance use disorder and the mental health needs concurrently, a greater chance for long-term sobriety is achieved.
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Latest Reviews
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This is a wonderful place! We stayed for my 40th birthday. Enjoyed being in the peace and quiet to really reflect. The amenities are great with a gym for people who actually lift weights! 💪 Thank you Maggie and Matt for everything!
Stunning views, luxurious accommodations, utter quiet, and a breathtaking night sky all combine to make High Frontier the perfect place to rest and recharge. Whether you just need a couple days away from it all or want to bring family and friends together in a beautiful setting, this modern, upscale destination is ideal.
I stayed at Field House #2 with family and friends, with more friends just next door (we shared a huge patio with comfortable seating and an unforgettable view of the sunrise). The cabin was incredible: as someone who has stayed in many vacation rentals and air b and b's, I was shocked to find brand-new furnishings, a sleek gourmet kitchen (check out the lighted drawers in the photo below), a bathroom I wanted to dig up and take home, and so many extra touches. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, so you can be truly private, and the construction is so sound that once you close your door, you can't hear conversation from the main living area or the next bedroom. This is such a boon if you have small children who need quiet at naptime and bedtime, or if your group includes early-to-bedders as well as night owls, as my gang did. The huge flatscreen in the living room can stay loud all it wants -- you won't hear a thing in your bedroom!
High Frontier is self-catering, and the kitchen redefines "well stocked." Coffee is waiting for you, and the drawers contain all the pots, pans, and cooking implements you could wish. Again, if you have ever rented a place that promised a stocked kitchen and turned out to be lacking a can opener, colander, or sharp knife, you will really appreciate High Frontier. And like every room in the cabin, the kitchen has huge windows with breathtaking vistas.
One note about the light-flooded rooms: every single window has blackout as well as light-filtering curtains, so you won't wake at dawn with the sun in your eyes unless you choose to! And the atmosphere of the place is so restful: a midcentury modern vibe with lots of empty space, zero clutter, and great work areas, such as the huge island (with seating) in the kitchen, perfect for laptops, jigsaw puzzles, and big cooking projects.
But as comfy as Field House #2 was, I didn't spend as much time in it as I wanted, because the outdoors is simply so compelling. The first thing you notice is the quiet, and the second is the vast empty space. Little trails and roads meander out beyond the field houses, and a big central lawn makes a great place for the group to toss a ball or the kids to burn off some energy. Just across the lawn from Field House #2 is the pool, complete with loungers and a fire pit. It's a great place to wind down in the evening.
And then comes the best part: the night sky! I live in west Texas, so I thought I saw a starry sky every night at home, but I had no idea what I was missing. I hadn't seen the Milky Way stretched across the entire firmament like that since I was a child. You will want to lie down on one of the chaise longues on your patio and just gaze up at the sky. Amazing!
High Frontier is an unforgettable place. It's just across the road from the entrance to the Chihuahua Desert Research Center, and a short drive from Fort Davis, Marfa, Alpine, etc. (On our drive from High Frontier to Marfa, we saw dozens of antelope!) The McDonald Observatory should be on your bucket list too. This is just a wonderful little corner of Texas, and you will be so glad you discovered it.
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Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
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1164 High Frontier Road
Fort Davis, TX 79734
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