Where change happens one life at a time.
Passionate about Healing and Empowering Individuals
Bristlecone Recovery Center stands as a beacon of hope and healing for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. For over 60 years, we have provided compassionate and comprehensive treatment to the underserved communities of Northern Nevada. With a commitment to fostering lasting recovery, we empower our clients to reclaim their lives and build brighter futures.
Our Mission: Bringing Treatment to Those Who Need It Most
Guided by our core values of honesty, empathy, and compassion, we offer a holistic approach to addiction recovery and mental health treatment. We recognize the unique needs of our clients and tailor treatment plans to address their individual circumstances and goals.
1. Residential Treatment
- Provides a safe and structured environment for healing and growth.
- Includes intensive individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
- Fosters peer support and accountability.
2. Outpatient Treatment
- Offers flexible scheduling and personalized treatment plans.
- Includes individual and group therapy, medication management, and referrals to community resources.
3. Transitional Living Program
- Offers a safe and supportive environment for gradually reintegrating into society.
- Emphasizes developing healthy coping mechanisms and life skills.
4. Family Resources
- Provides support and guidance to families affected by addiction.
- Offers educational workshops and counseling programs to strengthen family relationships.
5. Additional Services
- Social model detoxification
- Screening and assessments
- Aftercare programs
- Targeted case management
Join Us in Making a Difference
Bristlecone Recovery Center welcomes volunteers, donors, and advocates who share our vision of a community free from the devastating effects of addiction and mental illness. Your support empowers us to provide life-saving services to those who need them most.
Staff and Program Quality
The staff at Bristlecone are praised for their professionalism, care, and support. Many reviewers appreciated the structured program, the amount of treatment and programming provided, and the comfortable living arrangements.
Effectiveness and Success
Some reviewers reported achieving sobriety and credited Bristlecone for their success. They appreciated the help and support provided by the staff and the program's ability to get them sober. However, one reviewer reported that their son's progress was not lasting, and another reviewer expressed disappointment with the program's effectiveness.
Food and Amenities
The food at Bristlecone was praised by several reviewers, with one mentioning it was "fantastic." The recreation room and comfortable beds were also mentioned as amenities that contributed to a positive experience.
Concerns and Criticisms
One reviewer reported that Bristlecone stole their brother's clothes, which was a traumatic experience for their family. Another reviewer expressed disappointment with the decline in professionalism over time, citing instances of clients checking on each other instead of staff members. Additionally, one reviewer reported that Bristlecone turned out to be a network for addicts to find and supply drugs after they leave the program.

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