Spruce Mountain Inn

Plainfield, Vermont

155 Towne Avenue
Plainfield, VT 05667

(802) 454-8353
3.2 (20 reviews)

About Spruce Mountain Inn

Spruce Mountain Inn, located in Plainfield, Vermont is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism and co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, as well as residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery. Additional levels of care offered include recovery housing and 12-step therapy.

Specialty rehab programs at Spruce Mountain Inn include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Patients at Spruce Mountain Inn will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers and the private rooms that give personal space for reflection and undisturbed rest during treatment. The natural setting lets patients get immersed in nature to reduce stress and begin their healing process in a holistic manner. For recreation, patients can stay active and relieve stress with the basketball court, unwind in the rec room after a lengthy day of therapy, or use the gym to stay healthy and build a strong foundation for recovery.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

inpatient iconInpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

12-step icon12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

sober-living iconSober Living Homes

Residents who have completed a successful period at The Inn can apply to progress along their housing continuum. Residents who have been making good progress and demonstrate readiness for increased independence can apply to transition to one of their three supported on-site Annex apartments. Residents living in The Annex continue to receive comprehensive treatment services and engage in programming, but have some added schedule flexibility, use of their own kitchen, increased access to their technology, etc. Residents at The Annex attend Transitions Group and Independent Living Seminars to gain extra support and skill building for living more independently.

24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care

When you enter 24-hour clinical care in Vermont, a medical team monitors your health and is on-site to intervene quickly if any severe withdrawal symptoms occur. Due to the nature of some drug withdrawals, life-threatening symptoms are possible, so this level of care is highly recommended during the detox process. This level of care also helps meet other medical needs, as well as provide mental and emotional support through professional counseling.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

Medical detox is the process of weaning your body off addictive drugs like alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opioids, under the 24/7 care of medical professionals. Often the first step in the recovery process, medically assisted detox takes place in an inpatient setting, where you will be closely monitored to ensure your maximum health and safety. Medications, like Suboxone or Vivitrol, may be administered if needed to alleviate any potential withdrawal symptoms.

User icon Programs

check iconAdolescence program

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

hiv iconHIV/AIDS program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • basketball iconBasketball court
  • recreation iconRecreation room
  • weight iconGym
  • art iconArt activities
  • spa2 iconYoga studio
  • meditation iconMeditation room
  • beach iconBeach setting
  • home-setting iconResidential setting
  • private-room iconPrivate rooms
  • music2 iconMusic room
  • hiking iconHiking
  • building1 iconDay school
  • volleyball iconVolleyball court
  • wilderness iconWilderness setting
  • tennis iconTennis court

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

A person with substance dependence can achieve recovery through drug rehab in Vermont. Professional staff provide a combination of interventions that are designed to help you attain and maintain abstinence from drugs.

mental-health iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

dialectical iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

Their expansive group curriculum is at the heart of Spruce Mountain Inn’s treatment model, and includes a carefully designed array of therapeutic process-oriented groups, psycho-education and skills-based programming, arts and experiential offerings, and movement and exercise groups. Group work is a necessary complement to individual treatment services in that it allows residents to work together with their peers on similar goals and to benefit from peer feedback and support.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

All residents at Spruce Mountain Inn receive intensive individual treatment services during their stay from several clinical professionals who work as a multidisciplinary treatment team. Components of individual treatment include: clinical case management, individual psychotherapy, one-on-one support, psychiatric evaluation and individual meetings.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

eye-movement iconEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapeutic technique that reduces emotional distress and alleviates PTSD symptoms. The process fosters cognitive restructuring so you reframe negative beliefs associated with a traumatic event into positive ones. Using memory processing, you experience far fewer PTSD symptoms and move forward to emotional and mental health.

family iconFamily Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

life-skills iconLife Skills

Spruce Mountain Inn recognizes the importance that employment and earning a living play in the transition to independence for young adults. Additionally, they believe that the sense of accomplishment and enjoyment that come from successful work experiences enhances well-being and can provide a foundation for increased self-esteem and recovery from mental health challenges. Through their Career Development program, clients are offered unique opportunities to gain skills as well as to increase self-esteem and personal autonomy. These opportunities range from the vocationally related components of the Life Skills Program at the Inn to volunteer placements and competitive community employment.

Nutrition Therapy

Spruce Mountain Inn’s in-house chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals with a focus on variety, wellness, and community. Meals typically feature local and seasonal produce, healthy proteins, salads and/or soup, and an assortment of side options. Residents and staff dine together in their dining room or common room, often eating outside when the weather is nice. Meals are served buffet style and are a time of community building at Spruce. In keeping with their focus on independent living skill development, all residents participate in Cooking Group in order to build or advance their cooking skills. Under the guidance of their chef, they will learn fundamentals of menu planning, food preparation and storage, knife skills, and a variety of cooking techniques.

recreational-therapy iconRecreational Therapy

Recreational therapy allows you to find joy and purpose within healthy activities that are typically not a part of your life while you are addicted. These can include group games, arts and crafts, and fitness programs that help promote relaxation, give you an outlet for your emotions, and reduce stress levels. These factors are essential for long term recovery.

art-brush iconCreative Arts Therapy

Arts programming is woven into many aspects of treatment at Spruce Mountain due to their empirically-proven therapeutic and health benefits. In addition to structured group time, residents are strongly encouraged to make art & music independently as a method of self-expression, stress management, and creative personal exploration. Spruce Mountain’s main campus features a well-equipped art studio where residents may paint, draw, sculpt, build, or otherwise create art.

medical-detox iconExperiential Therapy

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

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155 Towne Avenue
Plainfield, VT 05667

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I've received help here like none I've gotten before. The staff is understanding and compassionate, but they aren't going to let you get away with anything stupid. I've learned to be more independent, better at handling tough situations, and I've gained a lot of confidence i ... Read More

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Psychiatry is satanic Burn in hell
2 months ago
1

Psychiatric drugs cause permanent harm to a persons body. In this way, Spruce Mountain Inn certainly does more harm than good to its patients. I wish I had never taken any Psychiatric drugs. I will never take them again. I'm very pleased that more people are becoming suspicious of mrna vaccines. I hope people will become more suspicious of Psychiatry, too. It could be like a domino effect. Psychiatry is like Nazism. It's beyond unacceptable

Parker Reynolds
4 months ago
1

Good place to go if you are already drugged but you re in danger of being drugged in any mental health facility including this one. The groups were a waste of time unless you re lonely and like it.

Tom Noodles
5 months ago
1

Psychiatric drugs cause permanent brain damage. Spruce Mountain Inn does more harm than good!

K S
11 months ago
1

Had the misfortune to spend almost 18 months at this place nearly 20 years ago. It was a huge waste of money and time.There's also a "Survivor's of SMI Organization" which should tell you a lot about the quality of our time there...Good luck to you if you find yourself stuck here . Hang on. It gets better!

Adira-Galite Jimenez Percal
1 year ago
1

Worst year and a half of my life. Wasted thousands of dollars on a place that completely ruined my life. There were few upsides and a few staff that helped, but has left me with worsening mental health issues in a place that was suppose to help. Consider this a warning towards perspective parents, there are places and people that can help your child, but unfortunately, this is not a place that can do that, despite Ed Consultants, Therapists, and other Professionals who hear cleaned up versions of these places. Strongly recommend tours and screening therapists and other Professionals BEFORE making a decision.

Something not really that Funny
2 years ago
1

It's been a while since I left Spruce, and I can undoubtedly say my time at the program made me worse. Their biggest lesson is "fake it till you make it," which is the worst thing you can teach someone with crippling mental health issues. If you're struggling and in the depths of despair, they won't help, they're a glorified summer camp and a waste of time and money. Go anywhere else, this program doesn't deserve to exist.

Sandy Berg
2 years ago
5

My son spent a year and three months at Spruce Mountain Inn, and I have nothing to say but positive things about it. The entire experience was, for us, a miracle. We had tried everything to treat his bipolar disorder, and I was desperate. In my search for a program that would help my son, Spruce stood out because it was a smaller program for people aged 18-28 that had been started in the 1980s and directed to the present day by the same incredible woman, and it seemed a good fit for my son. Surprisingly, it was also one of the least expensive as well. As a physician, I looked into SMI s credentials and its personnel qualifications closely and was satisfied even before my son went there, and I was not disappointed. My son went from a severely depressed and sometimes suicidal individual who had no social interaction, was unable to keep a job, and basically felt hopeless about his life, to a confident, compassionate, outgoing, hardworking, and happy person. With the right medication (finally!) and the in-depth and insightful therapy he underwent, plus the love and care the staff at Spruce gave him, my son is now the person he was always meant to be without the bipolar disorder in charge of his brain. He is now able to live independently with a job and his own apartment, and manages his whole life with only the care and support any parents would give a child of 22. Spruce Mountain Inn literally changed his whole life, and because of that, ours as well. As a physician, I could not be more impressed with the amazing turnaround his time at Spruce made possible for him. As a parent, I could not be more grateful to them for giving him the chance to have a life. Without Spruce Mountain Inn, my son would still be a severely depressed individual completely dependent on his parents with no prospects and no hope of having a normal life. With Spruce Mountain Inn, my son now has a bright and happy future ahead of him. We will always be incredibly thankful to them for their help; it was literally a life-saver.Update 1 year later:My son is doing incredibly well! He has been working at the same job for 9 months, and is always looking forward. He has his own apartment and pays all of his own rent, utilities and expenses. He is about to move into a house with three other guys from work and he has a full social life. Once again, I can t thank Spruce Mountain Inn enough for the amazing effect they had on my son s life!

wendy rieger
3 years ago
5

This is a fantastic place. The staff are excellent, the psychiatrist is outstanding. I would recommend it to anyone.

Clarrissa Stevens
3 years ago
5

I have not been to this residential facility, but I have met many of the supportive providers and have nothing but positive things to say. I am a mental health provider. To protect patient anonymity, no client information will be shared. However, I felt compelled to speak specifically about the staff. They treat their clients with kindness, respect, and a great deal of care. They are urgent, responsive, and safety focused. They are flexible and genuinely care for the individuals they help, whom I have met. While I have not been a resident here and cannot speak for every circumstance, I can speak on my experiences with staff, and can say they have been a pleasure to work with even in difficult and challenging situations.

Melanie Decatur
3 years ago
1

Spruce is a place where, at the end of the day, making money from parents desperate to help their children "adjust to adult life and heal from trauma" is much more important to the administrators than actually doing anything to help young adults heal from trauma. In fact, my child actually came back from the program more traumatized than before. I spent nearly a hundred grand because at the time, I thought I was helping my kid. Now I realize that I paid all that money for nothing - the way my child was treated was absolutely horrific. I warn all parents looking for something to help their struggling young adult - stay far away from Spruce.

C (s)
3 years ago
1

this place made me more depressed and suicidal than I was before. the staff treated me and many other clients horribly. they caused a lot of grief for me and my whole family. complete waste of money.

Skye Forest
5 years ago
5

Spruce Mountain Inn was my workplace "home" for more than 25 years. I was privileged to serve the Spruce community as a Case Manager and Marketing Director. I can say with confidence that the quality of care, service and support is beyond compare. The values and integrity of the program's mission have been the consistent and effective core of treatment for over 37 years. The quality, longevity and qualifications of staff contribute greatly to providing individualized treatment of the highest standard in an effective, warm and welcoming program.

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