Saved my life and continues to support me. Also I asked for more equine for Christmas!

The Arbor quite literally saved my life. I came in completely broken and out of options, and from the moment I arrived, the staff met me with compassion, honesty, and the structure I desperately needed. This was the first place where I felt truly seen—not just as someone struggling with addiction, but as a human being who deserved healing and hope. The Arbor gave me the gift of desperation that turned into the gift of freedom. I left with tools, confidence, and a sense of purpose I didn’t think I’d ever feel again. If you are struggling—or if you love someone who is—this is where you want to be. I am living proof that recovery is possible, and The Arbor is the reason I’m sober today. Thank you, Arbor family. I owe you everything.

I meant to share this sooner, but life after treatment got busy fast. Looking back now, I’m beyond grateful for my time at The Arbor because it gave me the tools, structure, and support I needed to step back into life with confidence. Reaching out for help wasn’t easy. I felt ashamed for losing the sobriety I had worked hard for, and I didn’t want to admit I needed treatment again. But reaching out to The Arbor was truly the best decision I made for myself. Taylor Anne Ramsey was the first person I connected with, and she met me with nothing but compassion. She never judged me—she just wanted to help. From there, she connected me with Tiffany Tidwell, who immediately made me feel safe and reassured that I was in good hands. That was the moment I knew The Arbor’s treatment would live up to the warmth and energy both Taylor Anne and Tiffany showed me. Within days of arriving, the staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome—it was immediate. Rachel had an incredible way of being both kind and firm, holding us accountable while still showing care. Tamara and Bella were amazing in our one-on-ones, offering thoughtful feedback that pushed me to look within and begin real healing. Mike, my RA, never sugarcoated things, and I honestly appreciated that tough love more than I can explain. Some people stood out not just for what they did, but for the size of their hearts. Jimmie, Miss J, and Miranda were unforgettable. They carried so much love and energy into the program that you couldn’t help but feel lifted up by them. And I can’t leave out the meals—Dom and her kitchen team made food that wasn’t just good, it was made with love. It sounds small, but those meals were such a comfort and part of what made The Arbor feel like home. The programming itself was excellent—structured, engaging, and exactly what I needed at the time. But more than the curriculum, it was the people who made the difference. The staff didn’t just work there; they cared, they showed up, and they created an environment where healing was truly possible. My experience at The Arbor was GREAT. No complaints, and I will recommend it for as long as I can. I walked away with tools, support, and a renewed sense of hope—and that’s something I’ll always carry with me.

I was referred to The Arbor by a close friend who got sober here 5 years ago, and I’m so glad I trusted them. I was turned off to AA before coming here because of the whole God thing. I had gone to other treatment centers before and tried alternative recovery programs, but never cracked open a big book until I got here. I came in through The Arbor’s doors as a husk of a human being. I was miserable in my addiction and miserable the multiple times I tried to get sober on my own. I couldn’t stand to sit in my own skin. I was desperate for a solution - a way out of my suffering. I gave my all to this program and trusted the direction of the staff and reaped the benefits almost immediately. My recovery manager, Mike, changed my life. He loved me when I couldn’t love myself. Never in any of my past treatment experiences have we had someone directly in charge of our recovery program. The recovery managers act as a stand in sponsor while you’re in treatment and hold you accountable for progressing in your step work. This is a true dual diagnosis facility as well. My therapist Gabi was very supportive in my journey here, as I do struggle with co-occurring disorders. EMDR is an option for those with trauma who are staying long term (which I highly recommend if you can). Equine therapy was another asset - I had Danielle and worked with Tilly and gained a whole new set of tools for coping and regulation that I wouldn’t have gained in traditional talk therapy. The psychiatrists and medical team are highly qualified and don’t just push pills for the sake of pushing pills. Every single staff member at The Arbor is committed to helping you grow in your recovery. From the admissions team (shout out Tiffany) to the support staff, this place made me feel like I was in good hands every step of the way. I left with a newfound sense of self worth and direction and confidence in myself to keep working the program. Thank you to The arbor for giving me my life back. I highly recommend this facility for any out there who are still suffering and genuinely want to live a life worth living.

I went to The Arbor in 2016 and it saved my life. The staff and the other residents helped me through a very difficult situation. Years later, I worked there for some time and I can say that every single staff member truly cares about recovery and helping their clients find it.

This place was a lifesaver for me! I could tell how much everyone cared. I honestly don’t believe I could’ve gotten sober without this place and the amazing staff! Everything was great, the knowledge and support of staff was incredible. The place was also extremely peaceful. The food was hands down the best food I’ve ever eaten! Overall I would suggest anyone struggling to go here- seriously saved my life!

I have a very long history with this place, The Arbor. I was in the very first group to go through here. I think I was client #13 or #14. After I got out, I spent 10 years bringing a meeting to the Arbor, trying to do what I thought was right. Please listen to what I say - do not ever, send anyone here, or to any other treatment center. I spent 15 years around AA, I stayed sober for 10 years, and I have one thing to tell you: STAY. AWAY. FROM TREATMENT CENTERS. Look at the one star reviews, that are from actual clients, and not the 5 star reviews who are from people who WORK THERE, or clients who just got out, who the Staff guilts into leaving a review. It is truly sick. I have written a lot of reviews lately, on my Google and Yelp accounts, please, look at those reviews, and I will plan to update my review here, but I don't have time to write it now.

When I first came here, I was extremely motivated and ready to dive into the step work and move forward from the life I was living. Over time I began to develop a close friendship with one of the other women in the house and apparently it became a problem that we spent time around each other too much(even though we were still continuing to work on our step work.) Staff started harrrassing us and questioning us constantly. Both the other client and I were both lesbian & bi, the staff had known this but we never did things that were inappropriate. All we would do was sit by each other during groups, lunch, H & I's, and we'd walk during fitness together. The staff began to say they were getting reports of things that were happening (which were untrue.)We began to get harassed by staff constantly. My counselor questioned me about the friendship, the behavioral techs questioned me, Tamera and Jacob questioned me, Paula, one of the Recovery Managers questioned me. I felt like I was being discriminated against. It got to the point where my friend and I were constantly being harassed daily and we kept giving them the same answers. We were friends. One time I was walking during fitness and my recovery manager Mike yelled in front of everyone," yall sure are together a lot! This was while all the men and a bunch of staff were outside." I felt that was so unacceptable and inappropriate. Then another day we were walking together during fitness and Paula had pulled up and began questioning me all because we had stopped to get a drink of water. She said, "yall are looking awfully codependent here." I told her it's not codependency. She's like what do you call it then? I said, she told me she was getting a drink of water and felt depressed so I'm talking to her, being a good friend. It was one thing after another. The constant harassment and being pulled in and questioned. Then Tamera had the nerve to tell me its coming off predatorial because I'm friends with someone who is 18. I'm in my 30s and by no means am I a predator or a pervert. I genuinely wanted whats best for my friend and all the women in the house. I came into the Arbor feeling motivated and ready to get my step work done, but after being harassed on a daily I lost my motivation and left there in the worst state of mind possible. The staff lies. They tell your family one thing but tell you another. You put in a request for tech time to pay bills and get behind on your bills because they take at least 6+ days to ever give you your phone. All your calls are monitored( in front of your counselor on speaker phone) so you get zero opportunity to genuinely tell your loved ones how you feel without feeling like your call will be ended.( you also only get 1 15 minute phone call a week.) The staff can be really rude at times. They force people into community roles even if you feel uncomfortable doing them( I struggle with severe anxiety and told them I didn't want a community role. They didn't seem to care.) Roles are community leader, assistant community leader, activity coordinator. I feel we have enough things to focus on, give that task to your staff members that get paid to be here or patients who enjoy those kinds of roles. I met a lot of cool women here and I wish them the best on their recovery journey. As for me I was discharged in the worst mental state I could have ever been discharged in. They didn't even allow me to say bye to anyone not even my best friend that I got the closest too. If I would have known I wouldn't have got to tell the women bye when they said they had to take me to the farmhouse I would have made sure I hugged them all before I went to fitness and left. I'm extremely angry with the staff and how they constantly asked me the same questions over and over like my answers would change. AA from the time you wake up, until you go to bed. This place is unprofessional. I highly don't recommend. Not to mention I had 1 bathroom to 6 women. Let that sink in. Explore your options. Or save your money by going to AA meetings & getting a sponsor... It's FREE!