Some therapy and rehab treatment programs try to provide different amenities and services for clients, while some provide none at all – what is available plays a huge role in total cost of treatment for the client. Remember; “Amenities” often inflate the price of treatment.

It’s important to understand the difference between “services” and “amenities” when entering treatment for addiction. “Amenities” are features of a property or facility that have a physical element, like pools, gyms, walking trails or fire pits. “Services” are directly beneficial to your recovery, and include things like therapy, classes, volunteering and participation in a healthy recovery community. Therapy and treatment centers must decide between investing in amenities like yoga studios and horse stables, and investing in services that will continue to serve the client in their long-term recovery and healthy lifestyle choices.

Mountain Vista Recovery believes that things like a clean, comfortable and safe living environment are a right – not an amenity. We believe in building a healthy and supportive environment by investing in services that help our clients build something concrete to take when them when they graduate, like community support, education, reliable medical treatment, reliable transportation, employment, healthy coping techniques or even links to community services and long-term assistance.