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Shades of Hope Center of Healing

402-A Mulberry Street
Buffalo Gap, TX 79508
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Shades of Hope Treatment Center TX 79508

About Shades of Hope Center of Healing

What stands out most to me is their breathtaking campus. With over four acres of land and incredible 700 year old oak trees, you can fully immerse yourself in nature’s beauty. They provide the ideal scene for relaxation, reflection, and healing.

Another wonderful feature that caught my eye was their intensives. These workshops run from Sunday through Friday, providing a safe space to connect with peers and dive deep into different topics. You can open up and discuss experiences like trauma and recovery challenges while receiving support from peers who resonate with your situation.

Their programs are unique in offering structured living arrangements along with individual and group therapy and educational resources – but they aren’t a residential rehab. Instead, they empower you to maintain your sobriety in a healthy way and prepare you for independent living. You can enjoy a home like community with nutritious meals, yoga, and meditation to heal your mind, body, and soul.

I think their recovery coaching services sound very helpful as well. Your recovery coach can be an amazing ally throughout your journey. They’re there as an advocate, mentor, and motivator to keep you accountable in challenging times and celebrate wins together. You can also access connections to vital resources to stay on track in recovery.

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Latest Reviews

Ashley Kane
2 years ago on Google
1
Abrasive, not helpful, owner just as broken as the people she’s treating. Nightmare experience
Angela Grace
2 years ago on Google
2
Horrific memories from being there 2000-2003. Don’t even care what potential feedback i get if any. Clearly it’s not only about money but there are not in the collective group of evidently ‘favorites’ demeaned, gaslighted, or scapegoated. Fortunately I’ve realized none was my fault. And guess what I’m in recovery decades later. Pretty much the only thing i benefited from was nature. Otherwise to be told ‘i did not want to get well’ even if i didn’t is an emotionally abusive tactic. That compromises a persons self worth and ‘hope’. I was treated in a passive aggressive and sideways confrontational way. As well as pointing out my insurance stopped paying but ‘we are letting you stay. Ok. One of the pivotal memories was the body image groups where we all garbed up in leotards. Then stood in front of the group to be ‘rated’ from a worksheet with numbers corresponding with body types. Additionally confrontation. Groups which were said to be an act of caring however were very much group attacking. I’m glad I’m older now and can see that it was highly harmful to me. I validate anyone who has had a far better experience but i owe none of my recovery to this place. Namely the person cam who could honestly care less.
Response from the owner4 weeks ago
Hi Angela, we know your time with us was a while ago but if you would like to discuss your review in depth please reach out to us. Cam@shadesofhope.com
Sharon Davis
2 years ago on Google
5
What Shades of Hope has done for my life, and my family is nothing short of miraculous. The exceptional Treatment Team and Staff provided a healing environment. My view of life changed from hopeless to hopeful. Over thirteen years have passed, and I continue to move forwardj with endless possibilities. In gratitude, Sharon Davis
Response from the owner4 weeks ago
Thank you Sharon for this great review. We are honored to be a part of your life's story.
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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

After completing some form of inpatient care, many clients transition or step down to an outpatient rehab, while some choose to transition from detox directly into outpatient care. High-intensity outpatient programming, including partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) is widely available for clients in early recovery, those leaving detox, and those at an elevated relapse risk. Clients in outpatient care generally engage in robust addiction counseling and recovery education, and some also receive medication assisted treatment (MAT).

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.

Intensive outpatient programs offer high-level care for clients as an increased risk of relapse, including those in early recovery, those with a strong history of relapse, and those experiencing a crisis. Intensive outpatient treatment typically requires clients to engage in nine to 20 hours of care weekly, with treatment modalities that combine psychotherapy and recovery education, and holistic therapies, such as acupuncture and animal therapy. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is also common in alcohol and/or opioid recovery.

Rehab aftercare programs are based on a model of continuing care and the premise that recovery is a life-long process requiring ongoing client support. Many rehab aftercare services include outpatient care, but clients often continue to receive support after being discharged from formal treatment. Case managers and care teams typically collaborate with clients to design their long-term care plan, which may include peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction, among other services.

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

During rehab in Texas, you'll deal with underlying issues that contribute to addiction. By addressing these challenges and learning healthy ways to cope with them, you'll develop strategies that help you live a drug-free lifestyle.

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.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance abuse treatment is available in Texas for anyone who's struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. These programs usually provide a comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment plan, and include evidence-based treatments, like therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to reframe unhelpful coping strategies, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help with emotional regulation and stress.

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.

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.

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.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

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.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy meant to be short-term and comprehensive. It was intended to help clients become more self-sufficent and move forward without the need for expensive, ongoing therapy. It includes an emotional self-help method called “rational self-counseling,” the purpose of which is to give clients all the skills needed to handle future emotional issues by themselves, or with significantly less professional help.

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.

Amenities

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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Kristi McCarty

CFO & Owner

Spencer McCarty

Director of Fitness

Cam Balcomb

Executive Director

Misty Calk

Resident Intensive Chef, Personal Assistant to Tennie McCarty

Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Texas

Contact Information

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402-A Mulberry Street
Buffalo Gap, TX 79508

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Reviews of Shades of Hope Center of Healing

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Ashley Kane
2 years ago
1

Abrasive, not helpful, owner just as broken as the people she’s treating. Nightmare experience

Angela Grace
2 years ago
2

Horrific memories from being there 2000-2003. Don’t even care what potential feedback i get if any. Clearly it’s not only about money but there are not in the collective group of evidently ‘favorites’ demeaned, gaslighted, or scapegoated. Fortunately I’ve realized none was my fault. And guess what I’m in recovery decades later. Pretty much the only thing i benefited from was nature. Otherwise to be told ‘i did not want to get well’ even if i didn’t is an emotionally abusive tactic. That compromises a persons self worth and ‘hope’. I was treated in a passive aggressive and sideways confrontational way. As well as pointing out my insurance stopped paying but ‘we are letting you stay. Ok. One of the pivotal memories was the body image groups where we all garbed up in leotards. Then stood in front of the group to be ‘rated’ from a worksheet with numbers corresponding with body types. Additionally confrontation. Groups which were said to be an act of caring however were very much group attacking. I’m glad I’m older now and can see that it was highly harmful to me. I validate anyone who has had a far better experience but i owe none of my recovery to this place. Namely the person cam who could honestly care less.

Response from the owner
Hi Angela, we know your time with us was a while ago but if you would like to discuss your review in depth please reach out to us. Cam@shadesofhope.com
Sharon Davis
2 years ago
5

What Shades of Hope has done for my life, and my family is nothing short of miraculous. The exceptional Treatment Team and Staff provided a healing environment. My view of life changed from hopeless to hopeful. Over thirteen years have passed, and I continue to move forwardj with endless possibilities. In gratitude, Sharon Davis

Response from the owner
Thank you Sharon for this great review. We are honored to be a part of your life's story.
Estella Adair
3 years ago
1

Worst treatment experience. “You probably think you’re thinner than you are.” -Tennie Who says that to someone? I went there because I was struggling with substance abuse but did have issues with disordered eating, so I figured it be beneficial. It was anything BUT that. I came home worse than I was before I went in. You do not treat people with eating disorders by FORCING them to exercise daily and weighing their food. I don’t think I have anything positive to say about the place except I did meet some lovely people but they were patients as well. Steer clear and find a REAL treatment facility to spend your money at.

Response from the owner
Estella, this is Camela with Shades of Hope. This is the first I have heard of challenges with your stay with us. Would like to discuss your dissatisfaction if you would be open to it. Please email me (cam@shadesofhope.com) or call (325-572-3843) to talk. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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