Lincoln Recovery

Lincoln Recovery was a great experience. There are several aspects of Lincoln that are awesome. The group facilitators are amazing. Each one truly cares about the clients. The therapists and addiction counselors are great too. Each one takes the time to listen and care. The in-house, peer-led AA/NA meetings are so great. The meetings allow the clients. To get acclimated to how the meetings work so that when we discharge and attend meetings we are not intimidated. The meetings offer a safe place to process any issues that we may be having. The BHTs are wonderful and caring. Most of the staff is in recovery which helps a lot for clients because they can empathize with their clients. The nursing staff are all friendly and caring. Rick is the best because he is fun and also plays the guitar with/for clients. Issues that I experienced during my time there are as follows: I felt that all of the administrative staff could be more friendly and involved with clients. There are several administrative staff that walk past clients without even acknowledging clients. Organized activities in the facility would be beneficial for clients as we learn to have fun and socialize without our drug of choice. The food is good but very heavy and high in calories. The desserts by Alice are awesome. Cody is the most friendly and amazing cook on staff! The facility could use some more cleaning. The group rooms often have food in and under the couches. There are several couches that are broken and need to be replaced. The bedrooms need to be deep cleaned because behind the dresser and side table there was dirt and a dirty tissue. The stairs are often dirty. The printer in the business center was broken for the 80 days I was there. Also, only one computer was working. The Sunday groups are too much for clients. Clients need a day of rest and the ability to do other necessities that are usually unable to be done on other days of the week. More positives: Ability to keep/use phones and computers which allow clients to be able to stay in contact with family and friends. It also allows clients to continue working outside of group times. There is an alumni group but I haven’t tried it yet. The aftercare planning is beneficial. Outside/off facility activities are fun and give clients exposure therapy. The housekeeping staff are all very kind. Most important for clients is to do the work and attend the extra meetings. It works if you work it. Engage in the groups, it will help. Be open and honest with your therapist, counselor, facilitators, and medical provider. They cannot help you in your recovery if you are not open, honest, and vulnerable. Advocate for yourself. There is always someone to talk to. Engage with other clients especially because addicts are often used to isolation and we are given the opportunity to make friends, attend extra meetings, have fun without needing our drug of choice, and find ourselves! Always remember: One Day At A Time!

I absolutely found my stay at Lincoln Recovery to be so helpful. I never felt better! All the staff from admissions to the cooks were great! The facilitators and counselors truly care about every client. The facility is clean and so comfortable. I met so many great people! You get to have your phone, participate on outings, see your family every Sunday, and even get your nails done. After leaving you will actually miss your daily life at Lincoln. I have learned so many coping skills to move forward with my life. When I first was confronted by my family that they thought I needed to go to Lincoln I did not think I wanted to. I am so thankful they talked me into going. I can’t think of anything better I could have done to get my life back on track. My counselor Sue was the most compassionate down to earth person I have ever met. A few of the facilitators even go out of their way to be sure you are on the right path. Thr BHT’s are all so kind and you can also tell they have compassion for every client. I would give Lincoln 10 out of 10 stars. Thank you Lincoln for changing my life!

My experience at Lincoln Recovery was definitely worth a five star rating. The accommodations at the facility were very pleasant with independent living quarters and private bathrooms. The freedom to wander about the property, to use the indoor swimming pool and gym during down time made the place feel more like home to me. The privilege of keeping all electronics was a great plus for me as well, keeping in touch with loved ones was something that meant a lot to me. The entire staff was always very helpful, knowledgeable and caring. That being said the client list was quite big yet they somehow manage to keep the experience feel personalized. The days are spent with group education and weekend outings. I found that going to the extra peer meetings before and after the regularly scheduled classes to be very helpful as well. The provided food was very delicious and if that wasn’t enough, they always had a variety of snacks available to eat. You will not go hungry here, trust me on that one. If you or a loved one want to make a serious change in life, Lincoln Recovery is an excellent choice for a first step

Had a very positive experience at Lincoln Recovery. The whole staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I also met a lot of good people who were there as patients. I would recommend Lincoln Recovery to anyone who has a problem with addiction.