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YOUR PRESENT
River Rock Treatment is a clinically driven outpatient substance use and mental health treatment center located on the eastern shoreline of scenic Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT. We provide a safe and supportive healing environment for each participant to find lasting and meaningful recovery.
PROGRAM INFORMATION

River Rock Treatment’s philosophy is client-centered and individualized to help treat substance use and mental health by uncovering the underlying causes and addressing the co-occurring disorders which could drive the individual
Treatment Philosophy
We are committed to creating a supportive, impactful and therapeutic community for men and women overcoming substance use and mental health disorders by enhancing our participant’s health and wellbeing
Who we are
River Rock Treatment’s Outpatient Program (OP) is designed to provide a warm, welcoming and encouraging place for participants to continue their recovery journey. Building on the foundation established in PHP/IOP
Outpatient Program
River Rock Treatment offers treatment of addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. River Rock Treatment is a high quality, licensed treatment provider employing a coordinated approach to integrated healthcare
Mental Health Treatment
The course of treatment our clinician will prescribe for a participant depends on the nature of the participant’s addiction. Many times, treatment will begin with a detox program. It’s vitally important that the participant is able to get some time away from their last use and the physical craving.
Substance abuse treatmentA HEALTHY LOCATION FOR HEALING
River Rock Treatment is a new beginning for those struggling from substance abuse, mental health and addiction in the State of Vermont. River Rock is the only private outpatient treatment center currently in Vermont. Our staff is highly experienced and qualified in evidence based trauma informed care practices that are the foundation of the program. We are devoted to being present with each individual we treat so that each participant receives an individualized care plan. It is River Rocks mission to provide services that address the real world problems that people face each day.
Our participants will have access to services beyond group and individual therapy, but not limited to holistic wellness, community centered recovery coaching, yoga, CrossFit, adventure based programming and breath work practices. Our team of compassionate and ethically driven team members takes pride in providing the highest quality services for each participant who comes through our door.
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We are committed to creating a supportive, impactful and therapeutic community for men and women overcoming substance abuse and mental health disorders by enhancing our participant’s health and well being, allowing them to live responsibly and dependably, and striving to attain their boundless potential.
Our approach to doing this is through individual and group therapy within a strong clinical curriculum of evidence-based and trauma informed treatment alongside coping skills and recovery coaching in our Burlington, VT facility.
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