Bay Area Recovery Center

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Saved my life

Recovery At Its Best

I attended Bay Area Recovery Center (BARC) in June of 2016 for 30-day treatment for alcoholism. I was in a dark lonely place when I arrived. When I first entered House III, I was expecting a rubber room and isolation. What I experienced was a warm friendly experience from the clients and the staff at BARC. The first few days there were a little rough for me due to the detox regiment, but once that was over with things went smoothly. BARC teaches the 12 Step Program in detail and you accomplish the steps at your pace. A workbook and other literature are provided to help you understand how the process works, it’s basically a 12 Step Boot Camp. Once you choose a Sponsor of your choosing and have a willingness to try the steps, the process moves smoothly. Counselors are available on a weekday basis to help monitor your progress. House Managers are available 24/7 to assist you in your progress as well. Weekday sessions review the 12 Steps in a comfortable setting in the house or on the back deck surrounded by lush vegetation (weather permitting). The persons giving the sessions have had experience with addiction. Not only do you start to learn the 12 Step Program but you learn life skills as well. Every Friday and Sunday are visitation days with food and refreshments for your family provided. Friday visitation also includes a family secession that helps your loved ones understand addiction, and the 12 Step Process and prepare for when you return to the home to family and friends. A Licensed Professional Counselor is available for private couples’ sessions. While there I met many people that I now consider friends. When the day finally came for me to leave the house, for me, it was bittersweet. I was happy and sober for the first time in a long time, I enjoyed the structure, fellowship and time there, but I was ready to go home to my family and restart my life a sober free man, husband, father and employee. Without Bay Area Recovery Center, I would sooner or later lost my family and my job, wound up in jail or be found dead. I want to thank my wife for standing by me during this momentous time and once again thank BARC, AA 12 Step program, my Sponsor, my Counselors, the House Managers, the Staff and new found friends in recovery!

Thanks for the reviews. We appreciate your time and attention to the revolution of obtaining and maintaining a life of freedom from the effects of chemical dependency. God Bless!