Many people are hesitant to seek out treatment for a substance use disorder because they are worried that all they will encounter is judgment from the people who are supposed to help them.
It is an understandable concern. After all, substance use disorders are still stigmatized in our society, so it is only natural to wonder if the people at a recovery center will look down on you during treatment. The odds are pretty good you already don’t feel too great about yourself and your struggles with drugs or alcohol. Being judged in treatment wouldn’t be helpful at all.
At French Creek Recovery Center, we are all too aware of this particular concern—and we have dedicated ourselves to an approach that is built around respect and empathy. We don’t judge the person. We treat the chronic brain disorder.
Let’s take a deeper look at French Creek’s philosophy of treatment and the specific services we offer.
Helping to Improve Your Life—Not Judge Your Life
French Creek Recovery Center’s mission statement is pretty straightforward. We do our work in order to improve the lives we touch.
That work is guided by core values that include honesty, competence, perseverance, passion, respect, and teamwork. Our program combines 12-Step techniques with other evidence-based practices that can help you take back control of your life.
You will notice that judgment is not included in our mission or among our values. When you seek out treatment at French Creek Recovery Center, you can be assured that our focus is entirely on helping you get and stay sober.
We Offer Effective, Evidence-Based Treatment Services
When it comes to getting your treatment underway, our medically supervised detoxification program is an excellent—and often essential—first step. Attempting to give up drugs or alcohol on your own can feel like a trap. The substances are harming your body and brain, but the withdrawal symptoms (which often include extreme cravings) seem to chase you right back to the drugs or alcohol. The situation can feel hopeless. But it is not.
Medically supervised detoxification at French Creek Recovery Center allows you to go through the withdrawal process in a safe environment that is free of temptations. We can help manage the symptoms of withdrawal so that you can come out the other side newly sober.
Detox is often followed by our residential treatment program, which is built around group and individual therapy sessions. In those sessions, you will receive support, counseling, and education designed to help you maintain your sobriety over time. Additionally, French Creek Recovery Center is ready and able to address co-occurring mental health disorders (like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more) that may be tangled up with your substance use disorder. Improved mental health increases the likelihood that you can stay sober. Each person in residential care is supported around the clock by medical, nursing, and counseling staff in a comfortable and safe environment.
There is much to celebrate when a person’s time in treatment comes to an end, but that moment does not mark the end of French Creek’s efforts to support you. We offer robust alumni programs—including access to the CaredFor app, which provides an online support system that includes ongoing encouragement and education as your recovery journey unfurls.
In addition, French Creek offers a family program in recognition of the fact that a substance use disorder can disrupt the lives of those around the person who is struggling. The program provides opportunities for learning, healing, and improved communication among family members so that the person in recovery is well supported and each family member has their individual needs and emotions addressed in helpful ways. As is true of all of our services, the family program is a judgment-free zone and a place for ongoing healing.
The Time to Get the Help You Need is Right Now
At the beginning of this entry, we noted that some people—perhaps you are among them—are reluctant to seek out treatment for a substance use disorder because they are concerned they will be judged. We hope this blog post has made our values clear and helped to allay those and any other concerns that might be keeping you from getting the help you need to put drugs or alcohol behind you.
The fact of the matter is this: The best time to get help for a substance use disorder is always right now. The longer you wait, the more damage drugs or alcohol can do to your physical well-being, your mental health, your relationships, your finances, and more. Let French Creek Recovery Center, located near Erie, Pennsylvania, help you reclaim and maintain your sobriety.