The Ranch

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K Close

I am writing this for all of the parents who dont know who to trust the care of their young adult to. I was there and very scared, as I scoured the Internet seeking help for my very ill daughter. Thank goodness I found The Ranch in Nunnelly, Tennessee ! My daughter was 17 when she admitted she was suicidal due to severe depression. Outpatient counseling was going nowhere. We admitted her to an inpatient stay where almost daily they were verifying insurance would allow her to continue her stay. We were able to eek out a two week stay which resulted in no change, just a lot of meds. Within two weeks she overdosed on one of her new meds and almost died. This resulted in another 3 week hospitalization where she grew more despondent and learned nothing to help her understand her depression. She had been using alcohol and marijuana to self medicate because she was in so much pain mentally. Eventually they discharged her back home to us, classifying her as "stable". She floundered! The only thing she could do was find more powerful ways to escape the constant and severe Anxiety and depression she battled. This led her to not only alcohol and marijuana but also pain killers and anti anxiety medication abuse. What we saw was our beautiful, outgoing, vivacious daughter slowly dying in front of our eyes. She wouldnt eat without coercion. She withdrew from family and friends. She was like a walking ghost and only the shell of her still existed. We knew she needed serious help! I spent weeks searching every place in the U.S. That offered mental healthcare. The places that were touted as world renowned care received such poor reviews that I was more afraid to trust her care to anyone. I called many places and spoke to many admission counselors. I was so confused and afraid of what was the right decision and what could I do to save my 19 year old daughter. Finally I came across the website for the Ranch. I called and talked to the admissions counselor and for some reason, he made me feel that perhaps there was hope. Somehow I knew this was the place! They got her in within two days. AND, they saved her life. They taught her to understand her disease processes and who she is as a person! The care is very holistic, from massage to yoga to mindfulness training to spiritual services to one on on counseling and medication management. The staff here are the most empathetic team of professionals I have ever met. They pushed her when she needed to be pushed and reassured her when she needed to be reassured. They made her take risks in exploring her vulnerabilities while keeping her safe in the process. The staff keeps families informed and part of the treatment process. There are workshops that involve the patient with their family and counselors. We attended one of these weekends and the experience was life changing for all of us. My daughter came home after two months as a new and whole person. She has been sober for 9 months now. She continues with outpatient counseling and works hard at continuing to understand how to live with depression and anxiety. This would not have happened without the people and the program at the Ranch. It has been seven months since she has been home and still lives and practices what she learned while there. The living accommodations were exceptional. The grounds are beautiful and tranquil, nestled in rural area of Tennessee. There were people from all walks of life and they all blended together seamlessly. The price is expensive, but comparable and slightly less than other world renowned facilities. They do take insurance and will work with you for a financial plan that helps. The initial stay is one month and they do push to extend in 30 day increments. Honestly, one month didnt even skim the surface of addiction and depression issues. Extend for another month because the difference was miraculous that we saw in our daughter. Only down side was Discharge planning seemed rushed when we decided she was ready to come home. I hope this helps someone else faced with similar issues

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Yermi Anonymous

The Ranch is home to anyone who is desperate to start their journey of recovery. As they will tell you when you are there, it is not the whole answer. It is a beginning. A solid foundation. When I was there, I learned the fatal nature of my addiction, I connected with my soul, I finally found the correct balance and combination of meds to address my MMD, and I addressed some serious compounding complications around the problem. It was only a beginning though. I needed to devote the rest of my life to the 12 step way of life to truly live a recovered life. I had attempted suicide a week before coming to the Ranch. I was still suicidal for some time while I was there. But at some point, the Ranch helped me find my soul. I am forever grateful for that. The intensity and diversity of their world class work is incredible. I say this having attended two other rehabs and having lived on five different psych wards before trying the Ranch. They address medical, emotional, mental and spiritual concerns. Their approach is holistic with outstanding experts in all fields. I could not afford the cost, but I could not afford to not go. My community helped me pay for it. It was worth every penny to me and to the community that helped me get there. I am now a vibrant, contributing member of that community. If you are a hopeless addict. Go there. Get a start. When you leave, quickly find a sponsor that will take you through the steps as prescribed in the Big Book of AA. Put those steps ahead of everything. I mean everything and enjoy freedom at last. I did. It works.

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Carter Gibson

I spent 5 weeks at The Ranch working through my PTSD and trauma issues that were really impacting my life. After over two decades of successful 12 step work it was time to peel back the onion and look at the really icky stuff. The Ranch was a safe, comfortable and productive place to do this work. I especially enjoyed the "house" concept. Living, eating, working and playing with the group of guys in my house made all the difference in the world. It was full immersion therapy, 24/7. From sleeping in a room with other guys to household chores to riding to meeting in the van. We did everything together and I developed some of the closest friendships of my life. The location is peaceful, the therapists are first rate and the work done there is magical. I highly recommend The Ranch for people suffering with the disease of addiction and all of the baggage that goes along with it. The Ranch really changed my life.

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Nadia Kennedy

This place is a SHAME , very expensive , and they brainwash ! My boyfriend went there, he told me he loved me and wanted to get better to be with me. Once he got in there I never heard from him in weeks, they never gave him my mail or messages , and I got a letter in mail from him breaking up with me, that was a "standard " letter, most likely written my the therapists there. They wouldnt let him go without sending me that letter. The letter was very selfish and cold, not his behavior at all ! Now I am left of only memories b/c they erased /brainwashed his feelings/love for me . This place doesnt even deserve ONE star rating b/c they mess with peoples brains, feelings ,lives and their loved ones on the outside as well . i had to select a star for me to post this !

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