Mountainside Treatment Center

I’m a Mountainside Treatment Center alumni with over three years of sobriety, and I can honestly say my time there changed the course of my life. A huge part of that is because of Alyssa Cumpstone. Alyssa consistently went above and beyond to support me during my stay. She met with me regularly, made herself available whenever I needed extra support, and truly took the time to understand me as a whole person — not just a diagnosis. Through her guidance and the holistic activities offered at Mountainside, I began to rediscover who I was and learn how to actually live again, not just stay sober. She helped me build confidence, reconnect with myself, and develop tools for long-term wellness and recovery. That foundation has stayed with me long after treatment. Today, I’ve maintained sustained recovery, completed my Master’s in Social Work, and now work in behavioral health helping others in treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. I truly don’t believe I would be where I am today without Alyssa, the supportive staff, and the healing environment at Mountainside. If you’re looking for compassionate, individualized, and genuinely life-changing care, you will find it here. There truly aren’t enough stars to reflect how life-changing this place and the people here have been for me.

I have been able to stay sober for 7.5 years because of the foundation I received at Mountainside. Choosing this treatment center was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Mountainside’s philosophy focuses on treating the body, mind, and soul, offering practices such as yoga, meditation, and acupuncture. For me, it was a place where I could fully focus on my recovery in a safe, comfortable, and deeply supportive environment. Mountainside also has an outstanding alumni outreach program. The alumni department truly cares about the long-term success of former clients. They organize wonderful activities and periodically reach out just to check in and see how I’m doing, which has meant more to me than I can express.

Mountainside is amazing. Truly changed my life and I am happier and a more productive member of society since I went there almost 3 years ago. I was a heavy drinker for years and years, and tried unsuccessfully to quit on my own many times. It wasn't until I went to Mountainside that I finally gained the tools to put down the bottle and find better ways to fulfill my life. There is hope for a better life, and Mountainside will give you that hope and the strategies to change your life. The staff is amazing, and I actually made a lot of friends there that I still keep in touch with. I go back every chance I get for their awesome alumni events. I highly recommend Mountainside!

So grateful to have found Mountainside. My husband was fortunate enough to start his sobriety journey with mountainside and learned so much. He was able to participate in many activities ( yoga, hikes, accupuncture, sound baths) in addition to his one on one therapy sessions and drug and alcohol courses. The knowledge he brought home benefits not only himself but for our family. Very grateful for the staff! I was able to connect with a wonderful therapist through mountainside and participated in a session with her and my husband. We were able to discuss worries, issues and set a plan on how we are going to navigate our day to day responsibilities ( work, kids) while still focusing on my husband’s sobriety journey. Sundays I was able to visit with our two kids. They make the facility feel calm, peaceful and comfortable for kids. They were able to stay occupied and play/color with their dad during the few hour visits. Couldn’t say more positive things about this facility. We are just so grateful.

My experience at Mountainside Treatment has been pivotal in the coarse of my life and the depth of my recovery. The facility itself is stunning; some of the original colonial structures dating back over 100 years and others embody modern architectural beauty. Thus creating an environment perfect to commune with the surrounding nature and history of the property. The focuses on comprehensive recovery; mind, body, spirit. This differs from many other facilities I've been to. I was really taken with the focus on inward reflection, tapping into a deep connection the self, I had neglected over many decades. Clinicians help to foster this through intense therapies. The wellness department also focuses on connection with dormant parts often self. The curriculum can be a lot at times, the days are long. Here is where the work begins. Ultimately, recovery will only happen if the individual is ready to heal. Mountainside affords all clients the opportunity to start anew. I can't encourage all enough to consider this facility. I have known a new freedom and a new happiness as a result of my time at Mountainside.