Prevention and Recovery Center (PaRC): Houston Drug and Alcohol Rehab - Houston, Texas

T Tuttle

I was a counselor there and they fired me because I wasn't a favorite of my supervisor. He preferred women in tight skirts, Blonde and sexy. I didn't play that game so he had me fired! Their loss!

Lucas Brewer

I want to first say that my time at the PaRC was a wonderful experience and was probably the best 30 days of my life. Most of the personnel working there were exceptional humans and 85% are actually in recovery so they know exactly what you are going through. The support, the mental wellbeing staff, counselors and care coordination team are, for the most part phenomenal. I wanted to give a big shout out to Ernie, Anthony, Tuliesha, Cecelia, Amad, Resha, Derrick, Darrel, Gabriel, Gabriella, Ryan, Veronica, David, Lilly, Ms Linda, Xavier, Tara and Mary as well as John A, Tonya and Joel from the Alumni team for their exceptional support throughout my stay and help developing a rock solid exit plan. All this being said, I want to make people aware that this facility has no problem filling their building well past the capacity for the number of staff they have. There were quite often too few nurses to handle the number of people that had to get medications both in the morning and at night. Zero processes were in place and it became a zoo. I can only speak for my counselor, but by the time I left she was too busy as she completely missed setting up my family one on one. She just stated "I just ran out of time". In addition, my care coordinator was a nice guy but completely and utterly dropped the ball on my sober living and a few other big ticket items I needed to depart and I was nearly left without a place to stay (homeless) if I had not taken action. I attempted to stay involved but I was just told to "trust me" and nothing happened until the day before I left and then they were all in mandatory training. (thank you Cecelia and Resha for helping me bail this situation out).The thing that really affected my stay the most and what you the reader need to be made aware of was that there were several events of drug use in the facility, specifically THC vape pens. The facility needs to do a much better job of monitoring for illicit drugs. They state they have a drug dog on placards around the facility, but there was never one present during my stay and I suspect this was from the days when they belonged to Memorial Herman. The worst part, on one occasion, a resident was caught using the drugs, was not remorseful, was not taking the program seriously at all (did not attend groups, slept all day, wandered around smoking vape inside, etc) and was just allowed to stay. When this was escalated, the only answer given was we did not know the whole story, but what more to the story is there than they used drugs and got caught ( I was present during this entire escapade) The rules for the facility that are received on day 1 state clearly that possession, distribution or use of illicit drugs is strictly prohibited and are grounds for "IMMEDIATE DISCHARGE". I spoke up about this during our community group and was pulled to the side and found out it was because this person did not have a place to go. I stated that they do have a place to go, they can either be kicked out like every other person would be for doing the same thing or moved to a higher level facility (Level 4).In reflection, I enjoyed this facility immensely but there is not a formalized feedback methodology that actually promises results, overcrowding is a very present issue (this is a for profit deal remember), staffing among care coordinators, counselors and nurses are not appropriate to the number of patients and the rules are seemingly very flexible (i suspect unless you have great insurance lol). Thank you. Lastly before I leave, there is one BHT that either needs an attitude adjustment or just shouldn't be working there anymore. Her name starts with a Sh. You all know who she is if you have been there. She needs to be addressed.

Simone Templeton

PaRC is empathetic and encouraging. Very warm welcome and consistent care throughout the intake process. They are a great facility and I would refer anybody to come here to change their lives!

Mark Williams

I went to PaRC initially to get my wife and job off my back, expecting to be treated like a prisoner paying an exorbitant amount of money. I found a very caring environment where I found it safe to be completely honest about my using and lying. I discovered a new freedom, happiness, and a deep desire to change my way of life. They also provided financial assistance much better than anticipated. I now love going to PaRC aftercare groups and alumni meetings and their continued follow up has been extraordinary.
Anyone experiencing difficulties in their life due to substance abuse can also find a truly caring and safe environment to transform their lives.

TOM

They are there to milk the insurance money. Also try to brain wash you into thinking you really do have a problem. I broke my back in 5 places and had multiple surgeries. I didn't get hardly any sleep because I was in pain all the time. Dr. Lt told me it's just a business and never did anything to help me get some sleep. Also Wendy really had a control attitude and I bumped heads with her every day. When I got out of there my Dr. Installed a pain pump and now able to function. I wouldn't send my worst enemy to that place, it's all about money to them and they don't care about the person.

Some Human

It's not a bad place, not that I have others to compare it too but have been sober 2 years none the less. Though i honestly can't say that's the norm.

I agree with Philip"s review whole heartily. There were AA meetings and classes etc. 4 times a day. Felt like Ann Frank hiding in the closet so i could have some alone time once in a while from AA. Because the activities are non stop. I get it, but it wouldn't be so bad if I felt more than half of the actives in total were actually helpful.

In all honesty spite of that place and the people in it kept me sober these years. Saying if I didn't follow the AA way I was gonna end back up there. I'm just glad one of the nice ladies there gave me a religious journal so i could jot down my annoyance during the meetings.

Most of the people I met this was not their first time in that facility anyway. In short go spend 30k get sober and relapse unless you follow the dogma to the letter.

Brian Baker

Religous/Spiritual/Faith based for-profit business masquerading as "treatment". DO NOT come here looking for an evidence based treatment rooted in reliable scientific research

greg lormand

I started my treatment at Spring Shadows Glen in Houston. Right before I finished treatment there the facility closed and I finished my treatment at the PARC. I also did a year of aftercare at the PARC. Those 2 places saved my life. My insurance didn't approve me for inpatient so I was IOP. There were times I was afraid to leave at night because I did not want to relapse. The staff let me stay as long as possible every night. Great place and great staff.