The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center

A Luxury Setting for Mental Health Care

The center provides residential treatment designed for individuals living with complex mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Unlike a hospital environment, the center combines intensive therapeutic care with the comfort of private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and home-cooked meals. This balance of structure and support offers safety and stability as clients begin their recovery journey.

Unique 5 Lanes Philosophy

Treatment is shaped by the center’s 5 Lanes model. Care integrates clinical therapies, psychiatric support, medical services, spiritual exploration, and vocational development. Evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are complemented by holistic options including yoga, reiki, and nutrition counseling. Genetic testing is offered to ensure clients are receiving the most appropriate treatment for their needs.

Trauma-Informed, Family-Centered Treatment

Recognizing trauma’s impact on mental health, the center offers therapies that help clients process painful experiences while building resilience. One method is brainspotting, which maps eye position to identify specific trauma points for more focused care. Family involvement is also central, with programs that engage loved ones in therapy. By repairing communication patterns and strengthening relationships, these services expand a client’s support network beyond the treatment setting.

Dedicated Career Support

One of the center’s most distinctive offerings is its Career Launch Program. Designed to help clients rebuild confidence and direction, the program provides guidance with resumes, interviews, and career transitions. This focus on vocational and educational growth helps individuals prepare for life after treatment, turning mental health recovery into an opportunity for long-term success.

Specialized Programs for Diverse Needs

Programs are adapted to meet clients where they are. Young adults can find support as they navigate college pressures, independence, and identity, while professionals benefit from privacy and resources to manage career stress during treatment. Older adults receive care that acknowledges aging-related challenges, and LGBTQ+ clients are welcomed into an affirming environment that respects identity and lived experience.

Client Reviews

Clients often describe Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center as a place where staff care, treatment feels structured and personalized, and families are actively included. Many highlight a strong sense of hope and progress. A few reviews raise concerns about communication and specialized trauma care.

• Staff & Care Experience (80% positive): Reviewers consistently praise the staff’s compassion, patience, and professionalism. "The staff made me feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for."
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (75% positive): Many clients and families report lasting improvements in mental health, stronger coping skills, and accurate diagnoses. "It changed my life."
• Facility & Environment (85% positive): The setting is often described as welcoming and well maintained, with spacious rooms and calming spaces. "The facility itself truly does feel like a resort."
• Support & Community (70% positive): Group therapy, family nights, and alumni connections are valued for creating belonging and accountability. Some clients found the community overstimulating. "They treated our family as partners in the healing process."
• Access & Process: Several clients noted smooth admissions and responsive updates. A small number raised frustrations around medication policies and program decisions.
• Holistic & Experiential: Positive feedback highlights yoga, art, music therapy, and career support as meaningful additions that enhanced recovery. "Group therapy taught me powerful tools to manage anxiety and depression."