When Justin first arrived at Sunflower he was bowed by the burden of addiction. “I checked in broken and unsure if this was the right place for me.” That uncertainty was part of what had kept him trapped in the cycle of substance abuse. Never sure what to do, or how to break the pattern of self-destructive behavior. But from the very first moment at Sunflower, something felt different. “The staff that day committed to getting me help in one form or another, whether it was with them or not.”
During his time at Sunflower, it dawned on Justin that he wasn’t just another client. The staff were committed to helping him recover; no matter what that looked like. Having been to other treatment programs in the past, the level of authentic care put Justin’s mind at ease and set Sunflower apart from the experiences he’d had.
One of the most powerful aspects of Justin’s stay was the intimate group environment. “Groups are small allowing the staff and other clients to get to know you on a personal level. During my stay they were able to fill some gaps in my understanding of addition I failed to realize in prior programs.” That level of attention of connection made all the difference. After feeling alone for so long, Justin finally felt a part of a community that understood him.
Holistic recovery is something Sunflower Recovery believes in wholeheartedly. Nestled on 12 acres of pastureland in the heart of America, there’s, “ lots of space to get outside for fun or to just collect your thoughts.” Recreational therapy gets you out of the normal treatment environment and mixed movement with mindfulness.
For folks who are struggling and looking to genuinely transform their lives, Sunflower isn't just a treatment center - it's a pathway to freedom. “It's not all fun and rest, you still have to do the work” but the environment makes that work feel supportive rather than punishing. With cell phones and computers allowed, you're not cut off from the world, but instead learning to engage with it healthily.
If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse, give Sunflower Recovery a call today.