Recovery Village Colombus

Overall a very positive experience. I have stayed at the recovery village for two months. When I first got here I was unhappy and hearing 45 days felt like a lifetime. 30 seemed impossible, and now here I am at two months and 3 days. The environment is safe, people want to be here. There’s no arguing, support and a lot of help. I went through the oasis program and then did php as well. It can be scary to commit to the change but I found it worth it. If it’s trauma, addiction, whatever you struggle with they have what you need. The main complaints I have heard or had was you do have tape on your phone so FaceTime isn’t available during your stay for Saftey of other clients.. and snacks. Out of all things to consider, not a major deal. They will help you with therapy, education, and meds. I did feel finding sober living after was difficult for me and a few others. You can have care packages dropped off, family/friend visits as well as Amazon orders. Great connections you can make and I’d like to emphasize again, the people here want to get help. But overall this experience saved my life. I wouldn’t have stayed this long if it didn’t and I never expected it to. There activities like art, bon fire, trivia, yoga things to look forward to. You’re worth it, the time is worth it and I hope anyone who reads this chooses themselves. It’s okay to be selfish and again. YOU ARE WORRH IT! You got it! Thank you for all the kindness, patience, love and support I’ve been givin during my stay. Sure there’s discomfort and sacrifices, but your sobriety and mental health is far more important. We need you and you matter! Recovery village truly saved my life. Would recommend to anyone.

From Don the chef, every single BHT, nurses, physicians, clinicians, receptionist, custodians and especially the group instructors. I was a life changing experience. I did not want to go to any place like this. I didn't think I needed it. Surprisingly, leaving Recovery Village Columbus after I completed my stay was a bit emotional. I feel like they saved my life. I must mention three people who made an incredible influence on me that I'll remember for the rest of my life. Josh, my clinician, Raynita, an amazing instructor and especially Dr. Melvin Timberlake, there aren't enough words to describe how wonderful of teacher he is. I'm so thankful for my entire experience at RVC.

The Columbus Recovery Village was a "God send" for me! The 21 days I spent there gave me sense of being and purpose. The staff there was/is outstanding, and always willing to assist the residents with their needs. It's as if the staff "walks the road of recovery" with you. Thank you Recovery Village for all you do! Oh, and a special thanks to "Scooter Bill" for believing in me.

I don’t even know where my family would be without this place. My brother struggled with addiction for years, and we had reached a point where we were scared we were going to lose him. This rehab center didn’t just help him get sober; they gave him his life back. From the very beginning, the staff treated him with respect, patience, and genuine care. They didn’t make him feel judged or like he was just another number. They took the time to understand him, not just his addiction. The therapists, medical team, and support staff all worked together to build a plan that actually helped him heal. The nursing manager, Amber, was by far the most amazing person in my brother’s corner. Amber was compassionate and understanding but set boundaries and held him accountable when he tried to press the boundaries. She did not hesitate to call him out on a way that was not triggering or upsetting to him. She has a way of interacting with people that just makes her special, as does most of the staff at RVC. During is inpatient stay, the staff supported our family too, kept us informed, and helped us understand what he was going through. Recovery isn’t easy, but they gave him the tools, structure, and support he needed to keep going even on the hardest days. Today, my brother is healthy, present, and living a life we honestly weren’t sure he’d get to have. And my family has him back too. If you’re on the fence about getting help for yourself or someone you love, this place is the real deal. They don’t just treat addiction — they help rebuild lives. It literally started with me making one call asking them to help my brother. They took over from there and kept following up, until my brother had finally had enough. Forever grateful.

Unfortunately I've been to multiple treatment centers, but this was by far the best place I've ever been. I'm hoping that this will have been my last time in treatment, but that's because it was the most beneficial place I've ever been. I can't say enough good about RVC and their staff. Mel changed my life but all of the staff was wonderful. I hope to be able to work for a place like this someday!