About St. Joseph Recovery Center
St. Joseph Recovery Center provides substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment for adults in Parkersburg, West Virginia. They also specialize in treating veterans.
Withdrawal Management
Guests who need detox services have 24-hour care from medical professionals to ensure safety and comfort. They provide medications to help ease withdrawal symptoms so you can focus on recovery. Most guests are in detox for five to 10 days depending on their needs.
Equine Therapy
St. Joseph offers equine therapy which can help clients with underlying mental health conditions. The interaction between them and the horses can sometimes bring about breakthroughs and build accountability. You have a routine and learn to be responsible, and the act of working with the horses reduces the feelings of isolation that can accompany substance abuse issues.
Veterans Program
The team understands that veterans make sacrifices for their country, and the privacy they receive at St. Joseph allows space and intimacy for healing without distractions. They have numerous activities to keep them engaged and help with recovery including art programs, hiking, animal therapy, yoga, spiritual therapy, nutrition and wellness counseling and self-help support meetings.
