Mayflower Recovery — Local services in Wilmington

I hated my experience at mayflower for the most part. Detox is a very difficult time for anyone, even those who have been through it many times. Their rigidity was a bit difficult to adjust to at first, and the lack of control over most aspects of my life was a huge adjustment. I acted out in a lot of different ways, but they met me where I was at and acknowledged that I was aware most of the time I was acting out after the fact, and let my recognizance be my biggest motivator for change. Over time I adjusted well to the demands of the program and really leaned how to make the best of my situation. By the time I was discharged, I was not wanting to leave because the group of patients were so wonderful and genuinely committed to their recovery with few exceptions. It’s weird to think that I miss this very controlling restrictive place but the lessons I learned I think will be invaluable to my recovery. I don’t want to ever go back, but I know I’ll be in a psychologically and physically safe environment where I can do the deep introspective work that is so necessary to continue to grow. They do their absolute best to meet spiritual, emotional, and physical needs. Yes, every detox has its shortcomings but I think the BBB should adjust their rating to be an A+. I haven’t gotten my bill yet, so my assessment is entirely based off of personal experience and it seems like money is what holds them back from that perfect rating, but at the end of the day they are a program that cares way more about the individual than lining their pocketbooks. The more I think about it, the reasons why I disliked mayflower were based in control issues, some other personality dysfunction, and PAWS. Shout out to Denis, Audra, Amy, Dan, and every other staff member who I interacted with. You all were understanding but objective which is a very hard line to walk and they all excelled in different ways at this balance. I feel bad for being so moody all the time and reacting poorly to my situation because they’re just the best. It may not have been what I wanted, I just subconsciously wanted to use, but it’s what I needed ultimately. I wish I could think this highly of my PHP, but that’s ok. Not every program is going to be as good as these guys are, but I would recommend it in a heartbeat to anyone who needs help (and recognizes that they need help)...

Mayflower is an amazing place to go to for recovery and if you want to get sober this is absolutely the place to go. I reached out to Mayflower through their website and requested a call back for availability of an open bed I received a call back within 5 minutes. Mayflower made the whole process easy as they had set everything up for me including a driver to come and get me that day. The intake was a quick and easy process! The staff is absolutely amazing, caring, always accommodating and there to listen and talk whenever needed. The case managers walk you through and paperwork that is need for taking a leave at work and go out of their way to set you up with after care plans. The facility is absolutely gorgeous! Mayflower is more than just groups and meetings, they teach you how to live and have fun in sobriety. Mayflower does so much to accomplish this with group activities such as outside barbecue’s and outdoor games such as basketball and corn-hole, meditation, outside guest speakers and Tibetan singing bowls. My favorite was the group I went with to Ironstone farm in Andover for Equine therapy. Once at the farm lunch was provided for us and we were able to bond with the horses, by leading, grooming and having individual alone time with the horses. My favorite part was being able to ride the horses, it was incredibly therapeutic. Mayflower provides a great mix of all the tools you need in early sobriety and to move on...

I can not say enough great things about Mayflower recovery. From the first phone call to the continued support even after my loved one left has been something I can not describe. While this is the only recovery center I have been involved in, I have heard others mention their lack of care in other facilities. Since I was not a patient, I can not tell you what it is like personally, but I will say that my loved one had great things to say about them and the care they received their. I do believe that this was the foundation of them continuing their recovery journey. As far as family support, I have never felt so heard and given advice on what to do AND what not to do. I am a planner and needed to know what the next steps were and what they looked like, and I was never left in the dark on what was happening next. Another great family support is their family support meetings. When you hear others dealing with recovery (as we are affected by this as well) it is something that becomes a part of my new routine. If your loved one is needing recovery, and wants recovery I have no doubt this is the...