Momenta Recovery

Momenta Recovery Review

Located 160 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the town of Glenwood Springs, Momenta Recovery is a treatment facility that specializes in the care of women struggling with alcohol and substance use disorders. Momenta Recovery offers a comprehensive gender-specific approach to care that treats and empowers clients while also placing a focus on community. The facility provides tailored treatment plans in order to heal the “whole client” in addition to treating symptoms. Momenta Recovery provides dual diagnosis support for women with co-occurring mental health conditions like depression, bipolar disorder and trauma. The 12-step recovery model is a vital component of the curriculum.

Accommodations and Food

Momenta Recovery is situated in the midst of the Rocky Mountains and surrounded by the White River National Forest. Rich wildlife and lush landscapes abound, making the facility an ideal environment for beginning the journey of recovery. The large home offers upscale accommodations with plenty of amenities including comfortable furnishings, an open floor plan, several sitting areas, a physical fitness and yoga room. Momenta provides accommodations for only 10 women at a time. As such, clients benefit from both a tight-knit community of peers as well as the privacy needed to focus on recovery. While most residents share a bedroom, there are private rooms available for an extra fee.

The facility offers a delicious, well-balanced menu with plenty of options for clients with dietary restrictions and allergies. The facility also offers cooking, meal preparation and nutrition classes.

Treatment and Staff

Before beginning treatment, clients undergo an extensive intake evaluation that includes medical and psychological evaluations as well as a complete account of substance use. Based on these results the Momenta team designs the best possible individualized care strategy tailored to address the unique needs, goals and circumstances of the person. When clients are in need of detox, the facility can make referrals to partnering detox units in Denver. While the length of care varies from person to person depending on their needs, individually typically stay for 90 days.

Momenta provides a mind-body-spirit approach that integrates life skills, psychoeducation, holistic models, evidence-based and traditional therapies. Clients engage in regular one-on-one and group sessions with therapists trained in CBT, DBT and EMDR to treat trauma as a causal component of current conditions. Therapists also utilize traditional methods like attachment therapy. Psychoeducation courses focus on relevant topics like nutrition, resilience, self-esteem, general wellness, stress and anger management. as well as relapse prevention.

Momenta employs a diverse team that includes addiction specialists, life coaches, MFTs and physicians. Medication management is available for clients in need of dual diagnosis support. With residents capped at 10, the team offers plenty of individual attention.

Extras

Momenta Recovery also offers evidence-based Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) as well as the group-based Trauma Recovery And Empowerment Model (TREM) to treat trauma.

The facility also offers holistic methods such as art therapy, mindfulness meditation, Tai chi, massage and yoga as well as experiential activities like hiking, paddle boarding, skiing, rock climbing, biking and equine therapy.

Momenta understands the important role that family involvement plays in the success of a sustainable recovery. As a result, the treatment team facilitates a comprehensive family program that includes parenting courses and family therapy sessions.

In Summary

Momenta Recovery is a gender-specific residential treatment facility that specializes in the care of women. Above all, it offers a compassionate environment, an empowering program and a comprehensive track for dual diagnosis. For women seeking a haven to begin a new life, Momenta Recovery is an excellent option.