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Mountain Valley Treatment Center

703 River Road
Plainfield, NH 25522
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About Mountain Valley Treatment Center

Mountain Valley Treatment Center, located in Plainfield, New Hampshire is a non-profit alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery. Additional levels of care offered include relapse prevention. Specialty rehab programs at Mountain Valley Treatment Center include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues. Nestled among the mountains, the majestic scenery fosters peace, grounding, and a sense of renewal. For recreation, patients can use the yoga studio to work on active mindfulness and improve flexibility and connect with nature and improve fitness with nearby hiking trails. Mountain Valley Treatment Center has received accreditations from CARF and The Joint Commission.

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Latest Reviews

Anna
1 year ago on Google
5
My daughter went through the Mountain Valley treatment program for her anxiety. Mountain Valley provides excellent, evidenced based treatment for anxiety and OCD to teens and young adults ages 13-21 in a beautiful, warm setting. The staff: directors, clinicians, and residential staff, are intelligent, skilled, compassionate, and wise. Not only do they provide great treatment in the form of exposure response treatment, CBT, DBT, and ACT; they explore the larger life journey, values, and meaning for each resident. They connect the residents to nature in their beautiful NH setting, and on their farm with animals. They have a wonderful chef and integrate healthy food and life style choices. They have a three phase treatment structure that aligns the treatment process with the idea of a heroic journey, and have ceremonies to mark entering each phase (a fire ceremony and an ice bath ceremony). They foster an atmosphere among the residents that allow them to develop community with others and deep connections. My daughter not only learned the tools to address her anxiety that she will carry forward, she learned to connect with herself and her values, and to tolerate her distress and challenges with courage. In addition, they offer a parent support and education program that allows us to learn about anxiety, supports us, and gives us the tools to parent our children with significant anxiety. They also offer a transitions program for the residents after they leave to bridge the return to their lives at school, home, and in their communities, My daughter’s experience at Mountain Valley was life changing and healing. I recommend it without reservation for kids with severe anxiety and OCD, and am so grateful for her and our experience at Mountain Valley.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you Anna for taking the time to leave a review. Your daughter worked so hard. Her progress is a real testiment to her hard work. We were thankful to work with your family and grateful that you entrusted her care to us.
Nicole Carosi
1 year ago on Google
5
Mountain Valley has truly been a lifesaver to our family! It is a special place made up of special people who have both the expertise and the caring hearts to support both their residents and their families during a very difficult time. They were able to turn my daughter’s bright light back on that had been dimmed due to anxiety and depression. They educated her to help her understand what she was going through, gave her coping skills for when she experiences her highs and lows, and helped her to learn strategies and routines that allow her to maintain a healthier lifestyle. They also helped and supported our family to learn what we could do to better support her. In connecting with the other residents and forming incredibly close friendships, for the first time, our daughter didn’t feel alone in what she was going through. The therapists and staff at Mountain Valley are unmatched in the way they care about and connect with the residents. My daughter really trusted them and finally had hope that she could get better. On top of all that, she loved being there and had so much fun in all their activities. I am forever grateful to Mountain Valley!!!!
Response from the owner1 month ago
Nicole, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. Your daughter worked so hard and was an inspiration to her peers and to all of us. We're so happy to see how well she's doing. Thank you for trusting us with her care and for all your support of Mountain Valley!"
Anne Wydler
1 year ago on Google
5
This is my daughter’s second half of her review – she ran out of space because she had too many great things to say!! (look under “anonymous”) Every staff member becomes a mentor, every resident becomes a sibling, every animal becomes your new best friend (the sheep are fluffy dogs, the donkeys are so sweet, the chickens are annoying little cutie pies, the rabbits are calm hoppy buddies, and the goats are adorable monkeys). Mountain Valley is a one-of-a-kind “milieu” — it’s truly a family. My friends from MVTC are some of the best people I will ever have the pleasure of meeting. Months could go by without contact, but I know they’re always there for me like nothing’s changed. The work at Mountain Valley can be difficult, and it’s the most amazingly transformative time of your life. My happy place is Mountain Valley. To know that there is such an incredible place existing so full of empathetic, kind people gives me hope for the future of this world. Hearing about the troubled teen industry, I’d gone into treatment terrified of abuse, neglect, and more. I feel heartbroken for people who experience those things, and I also feel heartbroken for a suffering teenager who lets those stories stop them from going to Mountain Valley. It scares me to think of where I would be (if I would even still be here) without the people who saved me at Mountain Valley. The love and joy MVTC brings me is immeasurable, incomparable. I wish everyone in the world could experience Mountain Valley, because being so seen, loved, accepted, heard, and genuine is so rare in this world. Every single person at Mountain Valley is changing the world. I owe them everything and have so much gratitude for each and every one of them. If you are reading this and considering Mountain Valley, know that treatment is difficult, scary, and not linear. AND know that out there in Plainfield, New Hampshire, there’s a group of people that would be so happy to welcome you to their family as you shine your brightest light into the world.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Anne, thank you for sharing her thoughts with us. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. You and your daughter will always be part of the Mountain Valley family!
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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Treatments

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

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

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.

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

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.

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.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Amenities

  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • mountain iconMountain Views
  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • hiking iconHiking

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Zachary Schafer, MS, OTR/L

Executive Director

Everett Logan, MA, GC

Director of External Affairs & Enrollment

Alison LaFollette, PhD

Clinical Director

Nathan Thoele

Residential Director

Shawn Courtemanche

Director of Operations

Daniel Villiers, PhD

Consultant-Admissions & Outreach

Timothy DiGiacomo, PsyD

Consulting Psychologist

Carl Lovejoy

Consultant-Alumni Relations

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

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703 River Road
Plainfield, NH 25522

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Anna
1 year ago
5

My daughter went through the Mountain Valley treatment program for her anxiety. Mountain Valley provides excellent, evidenced based treatment for anxiety and OCD to teens and young adults ages 13-21 in a beautiful, warm setting. The staff: directors, clinicians, and residential staff, are intelligent, skilled, compassionate, and wise. Not only do they provide great treatment in the form of exposure response treatment, CBT, DBT, and ACT; they explore the larger life journey, values, and meaning for each resident. They connect the residents to nature in their beautiful NH setting, and on their farm with animals. They have a wonderful chef and integrate healthy food and life style choices. They have a three phase treatment structure that aligns the treatment process with the idea of a heroic journey, and have ceremonies to mark entering each phase (a fire ceremony and an ice bath ceremony). They foster an atmosphere among the residents that allow them to develop community with others and deep connections. My daughter not only learned the tools to address her anxiety that she will carry forward, she learned to connect with herself and her values, and to tolerate her distress and challenges with courage. In addition, they offer a parent support and education program that allows us to learn about anxiety, supports us, and gives us the tools to parent our children with significant anxiety. They also offer a transitions program for the residents after they leave to bridge the return to their lives at school, home, and in their communities, My daughter’s experience at Mountain Valley was life changing and healing. I recommend it without reservation for kids with severe anxiety and OCD, and am so grateful for her and our experience at Mountain Valley.

Response from the owner
Thank you Anna for taking the time to leave a review. Your daughter worked so hard. Her progress is a real testiment to her hard work. We were thankful to work with your family and grateful that you entrusted her care to us.
Nicole Carosi
1 year ago
5

Mountain Valley has truly been a lifesaver to our family! It is a special place made up of special people who have both the expertise and the caring hearts to support both their residents and their families during a very difficult time. They were able to turn my daughter’s bright light back on that had been dimmed due to anxiety and depression. They educated her to help her understand what she was going through, gave her coping skills for when she experiences her highs and lows, and helped her to learn strategies and routines that allow her to maintain a healthier lifestyle. They also helped and supported our family to learn what we could do to better support her. In connecting with the other residents and forming incredibly close friendships, for the first time, our daughter didn’t feel alone in what she was going through. The therapists and staff at Mountain Valley are unmatched in the way they care about and connect with the residents. My daughter really trusted them and finally had hope that she could get better. On top of all that, she loved being there and had so much fun in all their activities. I am forever grateful to Mountain Valley!!!!

Response from the owner
Nicole, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. Your daughter worked so hard and was an inspiration to her peers and to all of us. We're so happy to see how well she's doing. Thank you for trusting us with her care and for all your support of Mountain Valley!"
Anne Wydler
1 year ago
5

This is my daughter’s second half of her review – she ran out of space because she had too many great things to say!! (look under “anonymous”) Every staff member becomes a mentor, every resident becomes a sibling, every animal becomes your new best friend (the sheep are fluffy dogs, the donkeys are so sweet, the chickens are annoying little cutie pies, the rabbits are calm hoppy buddies, and the goats are adorable monkeys). Mountain Valley is a one-of-a-kind “milieu” — it’s truly a family. My friends from MVTC are some of the best people I will ever have the pleasure of meeting. Months could go by without contact, but I know they’re always there for me like nothing’s changed. The work at Mountain Valley can be difficult, and it’s the most amazingly transformative time of your life. My happy place is Mountain Valley. To know that there is such an incredible place existing so full of empathetic, kind people gives me hope for the future of this world. Hearing about the troubled teen industry, I’d gone into treatment terrified of abuse, neglect, and more. I feel heartbroken for people who experience those things, and I also feel heartbroken for a suffering teenager who lets those stories stop them from going to Mountain Valley. It scares me to think of where I would be (if I would even still be here) without the people who saved me at Mountain Valley. The love and joy MVTC brings me is immeasurable, incomparable. I wish everyone in the world could experience Mountain Valley, because being so seen, loved, accepted, heard, and genuine is so rare in this world. Every single person at Mountain Valley is changing the world. I owe them everything and have so much gratitude for each and every one of them. If you are reading this and considering Mountain Valley, know that treatment is difficult, scary, and not linear. AND know that out there in Plainfield, New Hampshire, there’s a group of people that would be so happy to welcome you to their family as you shine your brightest light into the world.

Response from the owner
Anne, thank you for sharing her thoughts with us. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. You and your daughter will always be part of the Mountain Valley family!
Anonymous
1 year ago
5

I don’t have the proper words to express how much Mountain Valley means to me. I would give it ten stars out of five if that were possible. By May 2023, my parents were scared and confused, unsure of how to move forward. My OCD and anxiety had spiraled out of control. Despite continuing a perfect attendance at school to match my nearly perfect Junior year grades, I had never been more unhealthy. I was diagnosed with ARFID and lost over 10 pounds. Eventually, my therapist told my parents that simple outpatient treatment was not enough: residential treatment was the best option. I was upset and felt betrayed — surely I was not that bad and hadn’t everyone been saying that my outpatient therapists knew what they were doing? I (reluctantly) took a call with MVTC admissions and showed them the bubbly facade I was an expert at. By a stroke of fortune, they had availability for me. At the time, I was unimpressed and furious that my junior year would go up in flames after all my hard work. Being the understanding people that they are, Mountain Valley staff allowed me to finish up my last month at school before checking in (while this option is not always the best or what’s recommended, I had enough support at home and so little time left that it ended up working out). I arrived at Mountain Valley on May 30, 2023. Admittedly, I had bought into some parts of the idea, making collage posters for my room and downloading music onto my Mighty. My biggest concerns going in were the food, the roommate situation, and if this was even going to work. To me, playing with farm animals and doing random art seemed too lighthearted to fight the dark demons I had inside. Well, little did I know that I had just entered into the most incredible place on this planet. Having to leave after 87 days was bittersweet and I longed to return even as I thrived back in the real world. To address my initial concerns, the food was amazing and diverse. The chef was kind and loved to take recommendations. We baked or cooked sometimes during modules, and there were always snacks available or leftovers if I didn’t want a particular dish. And the roommates. I was scared that they would hate me or think I was weird or judge my OCD. None of those things were present anywhere at Mountain Valley. The staff tried to match roommates up by personality while also keeping a minimal age gap, but every single person eventually bonded with their roommates. Of course, in such an accepting, loving community, it was nearly impossible for anyone to have animosity or judgment. I still talk to my roommates on Facetime or text often, as they’ve become my most trusted confidantes. Thirdly, the treatment itself. The therapists are out-of-this-world. They aren’t robotic or working against you; truly, they’re on your team and want to work to help you succeed. They are very human, and living in a residential setting brings out that side of everyone. You see your therapist in very serious conversations in their office, and you also see them playing capture the flag on a sunny day or getting lunch or when they take you off campus for a special treat, just because. There’s no shame in therapy, whether it be family, group, or individual. You are living in a healing environment where everyone around you has your best interests at heart. That’s how doing “random art” helps: you get to explore your identity, embrace your inner child, and live in a safe space. (this is only half of my post; the character limit was exceeded because I have too many great things to say!)

Response from the owner
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences. We are so glad to hear that you had such a positive and impactful time at Mountain Valley. Please keep in touch and let us know how things are going as you move forward into the next chapters of your life!
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