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We have called this place for 4 days to pick up my son’s belongings. Not one person responded or returned our calls! So today Monday I called to let them know I was on my way. No return call! Left messages with the front desk and the director, once again no return call! Gu ...
About White Deer Run of Lehigh
Their services are provided to ensure each person receives the most out of treatment. They use different types of therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, rational emotive behavior therapy, and more. Their expected length of stay averages between 21-25 days.
If you’re interested in medication services, you’ll have access to a psychiatrist. This program also offers medication assisted treatment in which they administer Naltrexone and Vivitrol. You will engage in individual and group therapies. They also follow the 12 Step method. Each group therapy session can cover topics such as team building, recovery lecture, psychoeducation, peer evaluation, and outdoor therapy.
One thing that I like about this program is that they offer continued care services as you complete the inpatient program. You’re set up with a discharge planner to ensure appropriate connection to services post discharge. You’ll complete a comprehensive plan that identifies your needs and referrals will be made to community services. This’ll help promote lifelong recovery.
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Understaffed . Bug infested. And they will leave you for dead if you ama and not help even if your under a risk of other peers fighting you . Some staff are good some aren't they don’t inform you of their policies just hand you a pamphlet no one reads and should or your rights . They have no real on grounds security guards and commit negligence and medical malpractice this is not to slander them they just need to fix what is clearly broken. They dont give enough one on one counseling they violate hippa laws and they're flawed curriculum wise it's groups all day 1 staff and majority of peer to peer pressure groups that become a circus or mentally exhausting. I recommend a different rehab till they fix this one . Another thing your belongings are stored in outside sheds raccoons get into and aren't temperature controlled a shed is all it is . The detergent used gives rashes clients take care of chores their maintenance guy does bad work and food is brought in through the same way trash gets taken out of . The drop ceiling covers black mold and cooks aren't qualified as fda would suggest food can be served properly or in improper temperatures also the 2000 caloric intake isn't met fully they feed not meats well poultry in the morning . If they fix the flaws it wouldn't be as bad and staff uses vulgar language which is bad in professional positions. Don't sign consents if you go there know your rights and handle your own communication and they say 2 calls a week no it's one if your lucky enough to be called off the list families aren't included as the brochure states my stay was horrifying I walked 2x and through woods at that seen foxes and all they couldn't even consider calling my emergency contacts charged my insurance 2x and I only stood there about 11 to 12 days or so plus I went ama 2x Acadia needs to be notified seriously. I was also sexually harassed and exposed to illicit drugs . However im chasing my recovery and sobriety I didn't allow myself to be downed though I felt mentally tortured and so insulted never again that made me more vigilant towards sobriety. If you want to scare someone out of addiction this is the place . However i would like to say thank you to most stuff even Carmen the cleaning lady and Margie they treated me nice and Inga the director was very respectful I wont mention those who wronged me though . I guess my timing was bad maybe or my concerns weren't taken serious hopefully others can get what they need from the program oh and thanks to the 2 John's p and r they were good Shawna Abby Ms Conchetta Ms V thank you for the kindness I'll keep ya in my mind and heart Ms Inga I still have the survey to submit please give me time I was going to report this facility but I cant because even with the flaws im in it for recovery and couldn't do that to others who this program could save unfortunately I wasn't one im serious about my recovery though I just know what I need and am way knowledgeable in these fields. Please don't take this rating as offensive I'll reconnect it to what I feel necessary again thank you and sorry for the inconvenience I may have caused.
Response from the owner1 week ago
While learning about this is concerning, we sincerely appreciate your time in sharing these insights with us. We aim to provide exceptional care, and addressing this is important to us.
You sincerely could not pay me to go to this place again. Buckle in, this is a long review, but heed my warnings.
—They refuse subutex until you’ve been there for 48 hours. They spoke to me as if I was stupid. Was told they’ve “actually had people still go into precip even after 48 hours, would you rather have a seizure and die because we gave it to you too early?” (Um…? Since when would that happen…??)
—When I picked up my belongings, they claimed that they couldn’t find any of my medication I had brought with me, that it was not written on my belongings list, and eventually straight up said I was mistaken and I didn’t come with any medication. When I opened up my bag of belongings, my 2 medications were in one of their company branded bags that looks like a pharmacy bag sitting right on top of all of my stuff. How are you a REHAB but lose track of medication!
—There was one single occupancy bathroom in the detox quarters and none in the individual rooms so god forbid you got sick.
—It may sound ridiculous to worry about this but there are no tv’s at all in the bedrooms (and obviously you have no access to your cellphone) which would help you to keep your mind off of being severely ill so every minute genuinely feels like a lifetime. I just looked and there are several brand new 32 inch tv’s for $70 online so you can’t tell me that they can’t afford that. Not even books are technically allowed that aren’t recovery focused. Politics book? Passion/interest/hobby book? Nope.
—Within my first 2 hours there, the one nurse started a fight and started yelling and cursing at their coworker right in front of me.
—When I wanted to AMA, they said they would not allow me to use their landline to contact someone for me to be picked up, nor would they allow me to use their WiFi once I got my cellphone back, since I had no service and knew my phone was at 5% with no charger on top of it. This place is in the middle of nowhere and it feels to me like they only have those policies to attempt to discourage you from leaving and from them losing out on your insurance money. Seems infinitely more dangerous than “helpful” to refuse this courtesy. Was told in a snarky tone “well that’s something to think about if you plan on leaving, isn’t it?” when I brought this up. They told me it was my disease speaking, the fact that I wanted to “run away” from facing my problems which is not true at all. I completed another detox and 30 day program no problem at all when I went somewhere that wasn’t awful like this place was. Suffering through detox does not magically mean you will be more likely to stay sober.
—I’m a size medium pants and the only pants they had to give me to switch into until they went through my stuff and gave to me several hours later, had to of been at least a size 2XL. I likely could have fit an entire other body my same size into the empty space left after pulling the waist band strings as tightly as possible. No brief, basic apology was even attempted regarding this.
—Groups go from roughly 8am to 9pm and you are required to attend each and every one.
—The rules state that you are not allowed to to “comfort or offer a tissue” to someone in group who may be starting to break down because it’ll “interrupt their process”
—You share your detox room with someone else so again, god forbid you or the other person is violently ill or restless like it’s assumed you will be while detoxing.
—The beds were essentially prison cots.
—No ability to roam around or smoke a cigarette between 10:30pm and 6:45 am when you’re restless.
—You have a choice of like 5 items for breakfast but aren’t allowed both hot food and cereal because god forbid. You’d think this place doesn’t get highly subsidized by the state with how stingy they are about everything there.
It was just a horrible experience. I’d highly recommend just going to a hospital for detox and then only going here afterwards if you need a program. I would straight up not trust this facility with your detox.
Thank you for sharing this with us. Feedback plays a vital role in the work we do, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of clinical care.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for sharing this with us. Feedback plays a vital role in the work we do, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of clinical care.
Not a place for a nuerodivergent person of any kind. Staff ignored pleas of worsening mental health and to get anything done case wise had to speak to various people of unknown positions because the left hand was unaware of the right. Came clean about disordered eating but was brushed off while they also claim to be "dual diagnosis". Was ostracized from the community regarding hygiene concerns but staff ignored pleas to use the washing machine and dryer. They have clothing donations but apparently no access to them. This makes attempts at staying clean in that sense untenable.
Some staff were very kind but often you get treated as paperwork instead of human. Staff would use preferred names like the wind changes directions. I was misgenedered so often I just gave up bringing it up. They're training on sexuality and gender identity is so old they list "transgender" as a sexuality instead of a a way a person experiences their gender identity. My dead name was outed in front of other clients who knew me entirely from my preferred name.
Staff knew of the interpersonal conflicts but allowed the community to police itself. Another commenter had said that the clients run the show whish is quite true.
Do not attend this facility if you are nuero or gender diverse. No protections nor considerations will be given to you as a protected class.
Come here. Get clean, leave. All you are dollar signs to them.
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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.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient
Outpatient rehabs specialize in providing comprehensive care for clients who choose to remain in their homes and communities during treatment. Their services may include transitional support for clients stepping down from intensive inpatient programming. Ambulatory medical detox may be provided for clients at low risk for withdrawal complications. Many programs include evening, night, and weekend services to accommodate clients who are working professionals or caregivers. Addiction counseling and life skills training are common treatment modalities.
Inpatient
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.
Aftercare Support
Clients receiving services from a rehab aftercare program are usually stable and in the maintenance phase of recovery, having completed detox and/or intensive inpatient treatment. Rehab aftercare services can vary widely based on clients' individual and evolving needs, but often include peer coaching, relapse prevention support, 12 step program induction, and medical, mental health, and social service referrals. Individual care plans are typically developed by the client in partnership with their case manager and care team.
12-Step
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).
Medically Assisted Detox
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal. The length of stay at the detoxification program is determined according to the specific needs of the patient.
Treatments
Fighting a two-front war against both substance use and co-occurring mental health issues can be exhausting, but White Deer Run provides a specialized track uniquely designed to address the issues these individuals face. Individuals in the co-occurring disorders track will receive individual and group therapy designed to build skills and increase knowledge of their co-occurring disorders.
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.
Programs
Adult Program
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 Adult Program
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.
Military Program
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.
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.
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.
Individual therapy provides an opportunity for participants in the residential rehabilitation program to receive support and process issues that have emerged during the course of treatment. At their rehab center, individual therapy is provided at least once per week depending on each individual’s needs.
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.
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.
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.
Family therapy: Families can often be a strong source of first-line support for women who are struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. As a result, counselors at our rehab center provide weekly family therapy services for participants in our program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fitness therapy blends exercise with psychotherapy for a fun, inspiring, and effective way of treating addiction and other issues. By incorporating movement into counseling sessions, clients become more empowered, motivated, and goal-oriented, all while strengthening their bodies and becoming more flexible. Fitness Therapy is usually used to complement a course of treatment (inpatient or outpatient) to make it even more successful. Increasing the connection between a patient’s mind and body helps both with healing as well as in creating new, healthy habits.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Dr. Preet Joshi
Medical Director
Charles Dixon, LSW, CADC
Clinical Director
Inge Tusing, MSCP, MBA, NCP
Program Director
Dr. Jeet Joshi
Psychiatrist
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
Accreditation Number: 251625
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: Pennsylvania
Contact Information
1620 Riverside Drive
Bethlehem PA, 18015
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