Carleton Recovery Centers - DBA Decision Point Assessment and Eval

Transitioning Through Treatment Steps with Ease

By offering a full continuum of care at this facility, clients can move smoothly through each stage of recovery at a pace that fits their stability and clinical needs. Early assessment helps match care intensity to progress, while step-down and alumni programs sustain engagement after discharge. A therapeutic community model and aftercare planning encourage accountability, connection, and consistent routines long after treatment ends.

Building Skills for Long-Term Recovery and Independence

Evidence-based therapies, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused approaches, are combined with relapse prevention and emotional regulation groups. Beyond clinical care, clients participate in structured skill-building—banking, money and time management, and career development—to prepare for employment or vocational training after treatment. The center’s vocational counselor assists with job applications and interview preparation, while peer groups and community meetings help reinforce responsibility and leadership.

Optimal Setting for Recovery

This facility is located where high desert meets pine forest, promoting an environment that is both calm and structured. Clients prepare their own meals with nutrition guidance, mirroring healthy daily routines. The surrounding natural landscape is central to the center’s experiential approach, which emphasizes teamwork, physical wellness, and confidence—important for individuals rebuilding a sense of purpose.

Client Reviews

Decision Point Center reviews widely praise the compassionate staff, strong therapeutic programming, and life-changing outcomes. Some recent reviews also point to management conduct, communication delays, and inconsistent treatment experiences between private and state-insured clients.

• Staff & Care Experience (85% positive): The most common praise centers on the professionalism, empathy, and dedication of staff across all departments—from admissions and therapists to medical and residential teams. Some recent reviews cite concerns about unprofessional staff behavior and staff turnover. “The staff were compassionate and truly cared about my recovery.”
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Alumni report lasting sobriety and meaningful personal growth, highlighting trauma therapy, EMDR, and individualized counseling as transformative. The program is frequently described as structured, evidence-based, and effective. A few also mention delays in psychiatric care or inconsistent session frequency. “They gave me the tools to rebuild my life and stay sober.”
• Facility & Environment (95% positive): Reviewers consistently describe the center as clean, safe, and comfortable, with activity-based recovery options like hiking and kayaking that support mental and physical healing. Several reviews report limited food availability for some clients, particularly those without private insurance. “The facility was spotless and the atmosphere was peaceful.”
• Access & Process (80% positive): The admissions team receives frequent praise for being responsive, patient, and knowledgeable. Many families highlight quick placement during crises. Others report billing confusion or long waits for psychiatric assessment.
• Support & Community (90% positive): Clients describe a strong sense of belonging through peer groups and alumni follow-up. A few note inconsistent aftercare planning or sudden discharges that felt abrupt. “I still hear from the alumni team months later—they truly care.”
• Access & Equity (60% positive): Some state-insured or lower-income reviewers express feeling segregated or treated differently from privately insured clients. Reports include misuse of EBT benefits and unequal food access.