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(4.8 of 5)
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279 Brick Kiln Rd.
East Falmouth MA 02536
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Treatment Center Setting

  • Private/Secluded
  • Resort
  • Beach Community

Recovering Champions Philosophy

Our mission is to help those who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction learn a new way of life, repair the past and continue the daily process of recovery into the future.

Our proven approach to treatment takes into account each client’s background and specific needs. Unlike other facilities, we focus on more than just abstinence; we believe that a successful treatment plan must address the underlying spiritual, emotional and psychological causes of addiction.

To this end, we take a holistic, integrated approach to the disease of addiction, by providing customized treatments that focus on the mind, body, and spirit simultaneously.

Areas of Specialization

  • 12-Step
    The term “12 Step Program” describes a way to recover from addiction that is based on the model developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. Many drug and alcohol treatment centers base their treatment on 12 steps – the first three of which are situational, the next four addressing the practical issues created by the addiction, followed by two steps focused on making amends for hurting others. Steps 10 and 11 involve a deeper examination of the previous steps and the final step is focused on helping others avoid and recover from addiction.

  • Individualized Treatment
    Some facilities have an addiction treatment protocol that all patients or clients are expected to follow, while others customize or individualize treatment based on a person’s unique needs and circumstances. Factors that may affect treatment decisions include age, lifestyle, medical conditions, type of drug, religious beliefs, etc.

  • Trauma & Associative Awareness Therapy (AAT)
    Associative Awareness Therapy (AAT) uses the brain’s innate ability to adapt to change in a healing way, essentially “retraining” the brain to respond differently to familiar memories of trauma or pain.

  • Animal Therapy
    Animal therapy (also called animal-assisted therapy and pet therapy) supports recovery and emotional wellbeing by helping people develop relationships with animals. Animal therapy can be a one-time or ongoing experience.

Facility Highlights

Master’s Degree-Licensed Clinicians

Experienced Staff; Low Client to Staff Ratio

Family Therapy and Education Program

Art, Music and Equine Therapy

Individualized Treatment Plans

Kayaking, Zip-Lining, Hiking and Other Wellness Activities

Medication Assisted Treatment

Ongoing Alumni Engagement and Aftercare Support

Recovery-Oriented Nutrition Program; Onsite Organic Garden

Testimonials

  • Recovering Champions’ 12-step approach and great counseling gave my daughter hope for the future and freedom from addiction.
    — David I.
  • October 2nd I will be celebrating 1 year clean and sober. I have never had more than 5 months in my life. I was introduced to a new way of living while at Recovering Champions. The staff, the other clients and lessons taught, have helped me become the dignified woman I am today. I have a sponsor, a home-group and go to a meeting daily. I have a full-time job, I’m saving up for a car and hopefully returning to school to become a drug and alcohol counselor. I have repaired the relationships in my life that matter most.
    — Olivia P.
  • I’ve tried rehabs multiple times. A lot of places I’ve been I felt trapped. I didn’t feel trapped there. This facility was the first facility I didn’t want to leave. They don’t just push clients through and say good-bye. I’m still able to see them when needed. I can stop by whenever because the staff actually care about me. Having a good staff was the most important thing. They showed me how to have fun in recovery. Overall it was a great experience.
    — Anthony H.
  • The staff at Recovering Champions welcomed me with open arms and gave me another chance at life. I’m eternally grateful for the experience.
    — Eric S.
  • I liked the structure which Recovering Champions provided, and I learned a lot on how to stay sober. It was a life changing experience. I feel like a champion.
    — Dave S.

Meet the Staff

Karen Vernon-Thompson, LICSW, CADC-II, LADC-I

Clinician

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Karen has more than 25 years of supervisory experience managing detox, CSS, and transitional support services at local inpatient treatment facilities. An advocate of — and a participant in — the 12-step program, Karen has a special insight that informs her clinical practice.

Tim Lineaweaver, LMHC, LADC-1

Clinician

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An adjunct faculty member at Lesley University, Tim has been treating clients of all ages with addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression issues for more than 20 years.

Maryann Landry, EdM, LMHC

Clinical Director

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During her 25 years as a mental health professional, Maryann has developed an extremely diverse background in the field of counseling psychology. As Clinical Director, she uses her expertise to ensure each client receives the best care possible.

Toby Lineaweaver, MA, LMHC

Program Director

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As Program Director at Recovering Champions, Toby has the unique opportunity to use his administrative and clinical experience to integrate best treatment practices with the transformative power of nonjudgmental human connection in the treatment of substance abuse and addiction.

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ABOUT RECOVERING CHAMPIONS

Based in the Cape Cod town of East Falmouth, Mass., Recovering Champions operates two rehab facilities for adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Both a retreat-style residence (also known as Awakenings Lodge) and an intensive outpatient treatment center (Cape Cod Behavioral Health) are designed to support holistic recovery, built on 12-step concepts. While detox is not offered on-site, the center maintains partnerships with local detox facilities and can help arrange for treatment prior to entering Recovering Champions. The recovery program opened in 2015, according to a Cape Cod Times article.

TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT

The rehab facility's holistic approach incorporates outdoor activities, which include equine therapy, and a combination of evidence-based cognitive and behavioral therapies, experiential therapies such as art and music, and wellness practices, including yoga and meditation. Clients also participate in one-on-one counseling, group and family therapy, educational workshops, and 12-step meetings.

Highly structured partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) meet for three-and-a-half to six hours each day. When utilizing the IOP as a step-down treatment process, clients will continue working with the same case managers and counselors assigned during PHP.

Medication-assisted therapy, less intensive outpatient treatment, and family counseling are also available. Some clients opt for drug testing as part of their individual treatment plans.

STAFF CREDENTIALS

According to the center’s website, the staff includes master’s level therapists and social workers, licensed alcohol and drug counselors, and case managers.

ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES

Recovering Champions' 50-bed residential accommodations in Sandwich, on the Cape, are referred to as a spiritual retreat center or wellness lodge rather than a treatment facility. Photographs of this converted motor lodge and of the outpatient treatment center depict warm, comfortable, and serene settings with comfortable and modern furnishings. The lodge site includes a basketball court and vegetable and flower gardens. Daily phone calls are permitted and clients may smoke in designated areas.

WHAT ALUMNI SAY

The two alumni polled by Rehabs.com had only positive things to share about their treatment experiences. Each awarded four or five out of five stars for all aspects of accommodations and treatment evaluated, including meals and nutrition, opportunities for exercise and leisure activity, options in counseling approaches, and facilitation of family participation.

T.C. commended the "attentive" staff and "amazing" food. "I was amazed at the level of care - the personal attention by the staff and the holistic approach that treated my mental, physical, and spiritual issues," they wrote. Another alum, C.M., appreciated the center's "strong adherence to the 12 steps" and credited the program's structure for their ability to transition back to daily life.

WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY

Likewise, the sole loved one of a client surveyed by Rehabs.com, praised the staff, programming, and food, awarding five stars for each and highlighting the on-site organic garden. Their review also underscored the value of the program's family component.

WHAT STAFF SAY

Both the staff members surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided five-star reviews of their employer. One cited the high level of clinicians' training as a strength.

FINANCING

According to the facility's website, most insurance plans, including ones from Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, are accepted. A form to begin verifying insurance coverage is available online.

Published on June 2017

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I've never had the opportunity to grow as much as I did at RC. The greatest part is that I've been offered this by staff I looked up to, could relate to, and admired. The staff engaged me right away, nurtured my strengths and encouraged me to identify and battle my weakness'. Most of these weakness' were directly and indirectly responsible for my addiction. From the bottom of my once dark cold heart, which you filled with caution and irrefutable love, I thank the people there for fixing me. To the staff: You were my spiritual guide, I feel I owe you so much for being so kind, welcoming, and engaging. You were my savior in tough times, encouraged me to grow, and have been my light in the darkest corners of my addiction, and carried me when I was too scared to move. You're the best. A guy I can look up to and have some laughs with. Thanks for the simple sayings. I needed those. Thanks for the dedication you've brought me further than any in the past. I owe my life to these people and I only wish everyone could have the opportunity to beat their addiction like I did here. I wish everyone could come here to find their own freedom
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High turnover in support staff, some of support staff are veryunprofessional. Support staff get involved with clients on a personal level. Some have the clienst call them "Aunt" so and so.
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In my opinion, Recovering Champions is a superior treatment program. The approach they use from across-the-board professional care, activities, individual treatment plans and nutrition far exceeds Hiwatch Farms in CT which is supposed to be a top notch treatment facility.
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Programming, staff, meals, there is an organic garden on-site where the vegetables and fresh flowers are grown and used for clients I didn't find any weaknesses.The family component is crucial. the fact that they involve the families in the recovery process is great!
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Everything was great.
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One-on-one and group therapy sessions All Master's degree-licensed clinicians Nutritional, home-cooked meals Expressive arts therapy No negative experiences at this facility. At Recovering Champions, a whole new way of life is taught. Clients gain the skills to go back out into the world and not revert back to old habits.
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Staff is attentive and caring. Food is amazing. Can't really think of any weaknesses. I was amazed at the level of care - the personal attention by the staff and the holistic approach that treated my mental, physical, and spiritual issues.
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I loved the strong adherence to the 12 steps...i loved the one on one treatment i received as well as the work day rutteen they implored Few if any This program gave me my life back! I am now once again an active member of society and have over a year of sobriety. I never thought this was possible. I feal today that i have recovered the things that i have lost and am amazed by the gifts sobriety has given. This programs structure is strong and allowed me to easily transitions to the day to day work week..this program saved my life

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Great to hear you're doing well, CM! It's news like this that makes us look forward to coming to work every day. Keep up the good work!
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