Monte Nido River Towns

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• NL

  Nicole L

  Apr 15, 2025
  5.0
  Beautiful residence with kind staff and easy to follow routine. I stayed there for two months and made significant progress with my eating disorder and overall mental health.
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  surfrox

  Apr 26, 2022
  1.0
  I cannot grasp how this could help anyone who suffers from an eating disorder. I honestly walked out of here feeling mentally worse than when I walked in. I was told on a phone call prior to admission I would have "limited access" to my phone while in treatment. This was the first of many disappointments upon arrival, when my phone and the majority of my other personal belongings were taken from me. They even tried to take my wallet from me, which I refused to give because I keep money and my IDs in there. Nobody told me I'd have to surrender any of my things. If you look at the typical daily schedule for this place, they really make it appear like you'll be busy all day long. The schedule they have on paper isn't an accurate representation of what we actually do all day. Whenever the schedule says "assignments & sessions", "reflection" and "portioning", expect to be sitting around doing absolutely nothing. Unless you have an appointment with your therapist, which is brief because they need to make time for everyone. The girls would usually binge watch television or stare at the wall because the majority of the time you're doing absolutely nothing. It's depressing. I can't even begin to describe how stressful and damaging meals and snacks were at this place. Sitting around a table full of other girls who have eating disorders is extremely uncomfortable, and absolutely nobody has their eyes on their own plate. It is such a toxic mental game, most of the girls so obviously trying to eat the least or the slowest. I felt so judged when I would actually try to eat which made it feel even harder. As someone who is not at risk for certain eating disorder behaviors, I felt extremely violated when the staff would not let me use the bathroom with the door closed. An hour after meals and snacks, someone stands with their back turned directly outside the door listening to you go. Then they told me I wasn't allowed to flush without them looking. I, again, am not personally at risk for the use of certain behaviors. So good luck if you ever have to go #2 here. I ended up having to put up a fight because I am not an animal and there is no reason someone should listen to me poop and then look at it. Dehumanizing. Some of the staff members were so insensitive. When expressing my concerns about the bathroom situation, I was told that if I use public restrooms this wouldn't be much different. Along with a number of other things. They tried so hard to downplay how humiliating and dehumanizing it is. During group therapy, one of the staff members encouraged one of the girls to name the girl who she saw hiding food at meal times in front of everyone. The girl wasn't originally going to, but she did. The other girl started crying and was shown no support by the staff. That's what you call therapy? They're also severely understaffed at this location. One time breakfast was an hour late. Due to how understaffed they are, most things did end up being a little late. This was annoying but honestly the least of my concerns. Anyway, if you want to be treated like a prisoner, this is certainly the place. And if you want to walk out feeling worse. I really hope that anyone reading this finds another treatment center because this was my first time in treatment, and it was so bad that I would never even consider going to a residential program again.
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  Alexia Parambath

  Dec 26, 2021
  5.0
  I want to say first and foremost thank you to Monte Nido River Towns for truly being the reason that I am here today and able to live my life free from my eating disorder. I cannot thank every single person enough that worked there while I was admitted for there unconditional care and support. Each staff member held the hope for me when I felt like there was nothing left for me to do in this world. This treatment center will always hold a special place in my heart. I conquered some of my worst fears and rituals. I faced some of the most traumatic experiences in my life. I got a glimpse of what my life could like without the life thief always trying to make me feel undeserving of worthiness and love. The list is endless for me to name every single person who played a role in my healing process. Some of the few people who I need to give a shout out to is Megan (recovery coach), Naomi (recovery coach), Joe (therapist) and Maria (chef). Thank you for being the most beautiful souls I have ever known and believing in me even when I did not. If you are struggling and reassurance then this is the voice of reason to step forward and follow through with the admission. You deserve recovery. I am now a registered nurse at Viamar Health for eating disorders. You can do this and recovery is possible!!
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  hidden wildflower

  May 9, 2021
  1.0
  It's beautiful but i was discriminated against by the staff for my mental illnesses and Gender. I;m non-binary and use they/them pronouns and was misgendered constantly by the staff. They overmedicated me based on my BPD, Bipolar and PTSD diagnosis and kicked me out because of a panic attack and pinned me out to be aggressive in the reports to cover up their mistakes. Also the day before in session with my therapist and my roommate , my roommate told me that she felt uncomfortable sharing a room with me being non-binary. This was never reported. This was in front of kelly the therapist, and the next day i was kicked out. It all seemed suspicious. The clinical director, Mariah O'Barr, is cold and cruel. She kicked me out without warning without giving me any recourses or options other than transferring to a location far away from home. They are very unprofessional and understaffed. There was 15 girls and 1 recovery coach the four days i was there. They also do not care if you show up to meals, snacks, eat, or finish supplements. Absolutely the most traumatizing experience of my life. I am back at square one and worse than when i was admitted. I'm leaving out a lot because googles terms and conditions, but please avoid this place at all cost if youre LGBTQ+ , or suffer with extreme mental illness besides your eating disorder. Or in general, you wont get your moneys worth. PLEASE BE SAFE !!!

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