The Recovery Village Ridgefield Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Recovery in a Peaceful Setting

Set among rolling hills and forests, the center offers clients a quiet place to focus fully on recovery. The campus features wooded walking trails, open green spaces, and comfortable living areas that encourage reflection and healing away from everyday stress. Clients can choose private or shared rooms, with access to common spaces for recreation, fitness, and group activities. The environment fosters a sense of calm and community that helps clients reconnect with themselves, build supportive relationships, and begin the process of lasting change.

Community-Oriented Therapies

Treatment blends evidence-based therapies with approaches that highlight the power of community. Clients can participate in 12-step recovery, where group meetings and peer accountability create a supportive network rooted in shared values and responsibility. For those who don’t prefer a 12-step path, science-based SMART recovery is also offered. Trauma-informed individual and group counseling help address the personal challenges that fuel substance use. Holistic options like yoga encourage trust, balance, and self-awareness.

Programs for Veterans and Rural Communities

The center offers recovery tracks for clients whose needs go beyond standard treatment. Veterans, active-duty service members, and their families can access programs that address both substance use and the unique impact of military service, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, and reintegration stress. For clients from rural areas where treatment options may be limited, the center provides transportation assistance and housing support to make care more accessible.

Lifelong Recovery Support

Before discharge, each client works with staff to develop a detailed aftercare plan that may include referrals to outpatient therapy, local 12-step groups, or transitional housing. Alumni gatherings and peer mentoring programs allow clients to stay connected to others who understand their journey, while recovery coaches provide ongoing guidance during the transition back home. Connections to community services can be provided to help reduce barriers. These resources create a foundation for clients to sustain recovery and avoid relapse.

Medications for Addiction Treatment and Primary Health Care

The center integrates medical support into its addiction treatment programs. For clients with opioid or alcohol use disorders, medications for addiction treatment (MAT) can be used to ease withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and support long-term stability. These services are overseen by licensed medical professionals who coordinate closely with the counseling team to ensure safe, effective care. The center also provides primary health services such as vaccinations, testing for infectious diseases, and wellness monitoring. This approach helps clients address both their recovery needs and their overall health.

Client Reviews

Clients consistently highlight caring staff, effective programs, and a supportive environment. A few note concerns with upkeep, communication, or administration.

• Staff & Care Experience (85% positive): Staff are widely praised as compassionate, knowledgeable, and present. "The staff were amazing and very considerate."
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Many clients report leaving with tools for long-term recovery, improved mental health, and sustained sobriety. "This place not only helped me with my addiction, it saved my life."
• Facility & Environment (80% positive): Clients often describe the setting as clean, comfortable, and restorative. A few reviews mention facility maintenance issues. "The environment is modern, clean, and visually calming."
• Access & Process: Many appreciated same-day admissions, rides provided to the facility, and clear guidance during detox. A handful of reviews cite frustrations with insurance paperwork, admissions calls, or discharge planning.
• Support & Community: Alumni describe building friendships, finding encouragement, and continuing support after treatment. Group activities, outdoor spaces, and alumni connections were seen as important recovery tools. "Still friends with people outside of rehab and now have people I go golfing with."