Mirror Lake Recovery Center

Three-Phase Care That Builds Independence

Mirror Lake Recovery Center uses a structured, step-down model that moves through withdrawal management (detox), residential treatment, and partial hospitalization (PHP). This approach gives clients higher support early on and more independence as they stabilize and practice recovery skills. The program serves adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns.

Nature-Based Setting With Practical, Home-Style Amenities

Set on a quiet, wooded campus with a natural lake, outdoor green spaces, and walking paths, Mirror Lake offers a setting that helps many clients step away from daily triggers and focus on treatment. Residential life includes shared, cabin-style housing with common lounges and on-site laundry. Chef-prepared meals and a structured routine support day-to-day stability while clients are in care.

Evidence-Based Therapy and Medication Support With a 12-Step Foundation

Treatment is built on 12-step recovery, with meetings and education integrated into the schedule. Clinical services include individual, group, and family therapy, plus approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, contingency management/motivational incentives, trauma-related counseling, anger management, and relapse prevention. Medication management is part of care, including medications for addiction treatment, such as buprenorphine or naltrexone. Experiential options like yoga, art therapy, acupuncture, and equine therapy, add additional ways to practice coping skills and emotional regulation.

Specialized Tracks, Family Support, and Strong Continuity After Discharge

Clients choose between an optional Christian track (ReNew) and a non-faith-based SMART recovery option. Mirror Lake serves men and women, including veterans and pregnant women, and provides trauma-focused support for people with trauma histories. Family involvement includes virtual family therapy sessions, and discharge planning starts early so clients leave with clear next steps. After discharge, ongoing support includes regular on-campus aftercare meetings and an active alumni community that helps people stay connected over time.

Client Reviews

Many clients describe caring staff, a structured recovery program, and a peaceful setting that helped them re-focus on sobriety. Some reviews point to inconsistent communication, and administrative concerns.

• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (80% positive): Many reviewers say the program helped them build practical recovery tools, and some describe meaningful progress during and after treatment. A smaller set of reviews suggest the experience can feel inconsistent if expectations set during intake don’t match day-to-day care. "This place saved my life."
• Staff & Care Experience (80% positive): Clients often highlight counselors and staff as supportive, attentive, and invested in residents’ progress. Some reviews describe staff interactions as dismissive or unprofessional at times, especially during stressful moments. "Counselors are very caring and take the time to listen to everyone."
• Facility & Environment (80% positive): Many people mention a calm, nature-based environment and a setting that feels restorative for stepping away from daily triggers. Others raise concerns about cleanliness, upkeep, and comfort, especially during higher-acuity or more crowded periods. "It is very peaceful."
• Access & Process (40% positive): Reviews include both quick admissions experiences and reports of disorganization, especially around communication with family, retrieving personal belongings, and medication handling at discharge or when leaving early. Billing transparency and follow-up are also recurring pain points in negative reviews.
• Support & Community (75% positive): Many clients describe strong peer support and a sense of community that helps people stay engaged in treatment and continue recovery after discharge. A few reviews suggest the community experience can vary depending on staffing consistency and how rules are enforced. "They taught me about service work and doing for others."