Black Bear Lodge

Who is this facility a good fit for?

• Best fit if: Adults seeking treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions; who prefer a mountain setting and nature-based recovery environment; are interested in outdoor and experiential therapies; are seeking integrated medical, psychiatric, and clinical support; who want family involvement during treatment; are comfortable with shared accommodations.
• Not a fit if: Individuals seeking private-room accommodations; who prefer an urban setting with extensive off-campus amenities; want guaranteed visitation schedules; are looking for a very small boutique program; who require transportation assistance as part of treatment services.

What to expect

Developing your care plan

• Initial assessment: During admission clients go through assessments with clinical staff to evaluate their substance use, mental health, and recovery needs.
• Collaborative treatment planning: Care plans are developed together with clients and clinical team members playing an active role. Plans are evaluated and readjusted throughout the duration of the stay based on clinical progress and changing needs of the individual.

Who you will meet with

• Medical and psychiatric team: Psychiatrists, nursing staff, and other medical professionals support clients' physical health, medication management, psychiatric care, and related medical needs.
• Clinical team: Individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and therapeutic support is provided by the clinical therapy staff.
• Case management and recovery support staff: Case managers and behavioral health technicians coordinate care. They support daily treatment and assist with recovery and discharge planning.

Typical schedule

• Individual and group therapy: Clients may participate in individual counseling, group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, trauma-focused counseling, and relapse prevention programming.
• Recovery-focused programming: Recovery education, 12-Step facilitation, and experiential activities like adventure outings and ziplining are designed to help clients build the skills they need to maintain long-term recovery.
• Mental health and medical support: Clients can access psychiatric care, medications for addiction treatment (MAT), and support for co-occurring mental health conditions when needed.
• Family support: Family involvement is an important part of treatment. It may include education, mediation services, and visitation opportunities. Family education covers topics such as addiction, co-occurring disorders, healthy boundaries, codependency, aftercare planning, and recovery resources. Visitation is available on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the clinical team.

Living experiences and amenities

• Residential environment: Clients stay in a residential mountain retreat with an atmosphere that balances community and personal space.
• Living accommodations and amenities: The lodge-like housing is divided into shared rooms where clients can expect to have one roommate with a shared bathroom in the room. It also features indoor lounges, a recreation room, a movie room, outdoor gathering spaces and scenic mountain views.
• Nature and outdoor recovery: Walking trails, therapeutic hiking, outdoor meditation, and mindfulness activities are some of the nature-based recovery experiences integrated into treatment. The facility also offers off-site gym access, yoga and other physical wellness activities.

Aftercare

• Step-down care: Clients may transition to lower levels of care including outpatient treatment to allow for continued support as recovery needs change.
• Continuing recovery support: Aftercare services may include discharge planning, relapse prevention planning, outcome follow-up, support meetings, alumni programming, online alumni communities, and recovery-focused events and reunions.

Pre-Admissions Experience

We conducted a series of pre-admissions calls, the most recent on June 8, 2026 to evaluate response time, transparency, and patient experience.

Our experience contacting Black Bear Lodge was positive. The admissions representative was knowledgeable, transparent, and easy to talk to. They answered questions directly, provided detailed information about the program, and followed up promptly with additional materials. The conversation felt informative and we came away with the impression that the facility prioritizes helping prospective clients understand their options rather than pressuring them into a decision.

Facility Transparency

• Verified by Start Your Recovery: On June 9, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.
• Pre-Admissions Experience Evaluation: Most recent call conducted on June 8, 2026.