Monte Nido Portland Eating Disorder Day Treatment

"One of my worst experiences. It caused me more trauma then help there clinical staff are two faced and don't hold the same standards for everyone. My safety was jeopardize and that was never actually acknowledged would not recommend this to anyone with any type of mental health with your eatting disorder."

"Not for people on the spectrum and one of my worst treatment experiences. I went here before covid and wasn't going to post this until I saw that that the staff that treated me harshly are still there. I ended up leaving worse then I came in. I had what I later found out were autistic meltdowns, and while it did make a scene I was told that I needed to “stop having tantrums.” They originally treated these as panic attacks but determined that since I could walk while having them that they were no longer panic attacks and just “tantrums.” I was literally pulled into an office with a bunch of staff members, including my therapist, family therapist, the head recovery coach, and the person in charge of the facility, and told that I needed to “stop having tantrums.” They claimed I was faking everything. This lead to self harm which they were incredibly harsh about since it was deemed to be more attention-seeking. It wasn’t until I left treatment here that I even figured out why I had these. I was treated so badly for my autism. I would often need to use the bathroom while having a meltdown and would stumble to the bathroom, but since I went nonverbal I didn’t inform a staff member and so they would follow me and then watch me by standing on the toilet of the next stall. I also was there with another client who was extremely rude, constantly and purposefully triggering us and bringing us down, and when the other clients and I talked to the staff about it they told us they couldn’t do anything because bringing it up would affect her recovery. So the rest of us had to deal with the constant harsh remarks. There was also obvious special treatment here. When I was there THE SAME GIRL got a “special discharge ceremony” where it was art themed. We were also told the rest of us couldn’t have this. I was shocked."

"Super weird to see all the positive reviews of this facility. It’s not even accessible for disabled people. If you use a wheel chair, guess what, no yoga/ movement for you, the elevator doesn’t go to that floor. Also this facility has at minimum 4 flights of stairs, doesn’t make sense that montenido bought this mansion in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Portland and it doesn’t even make sense for people who are physically compromised. Also, when I was there, there was a recovery coach who told a client that she had to apologize to another client otherwise she was going to go home and commit suicide. The same recovery coach would frequently talk about his ex-wife and call her a b****. When I expressed concerns to Jax, the head therapist at the time about my anger issues and verbal abuse towards my romantic partners, her response was to tell me that she yells at her kids all the time and insinuated that she wasn’t a bad person for doing so. I was at this facility in February of 21’ around when they first opened, so I hope it’s changed since then. Another reviewer mentioned that they have favorites, I wanted to echo that, they also prioritize “compliance” over accommodation. Speaking of favorites, they sent me home after only 4 weeks of treatment and refused to put me into their step-down program, which is against their own protocol. When I’m asked them why they told me it had to do with insurance, but when I discharged, my case worker called me confused as to why they made me leave because I was approved for 30 more days. I have a feeling that it had to do with the same “favorite” client Ally was talking about. With all this being said, it is unfortunately the best option in Oregon for Medicaid patients. I would definitely recommend the rainrock facility over the west Linn location. They also don’t allow smoking at the west Linn location. I also hope they got better couches because the ones that were there when I was were ungodly uncomfortable."

"this has been the best eating disorder treatment center i have been in! yes, they did make me eat food and not engage in behaviors but i don’t feel the need to anymore! lauren has been very helpful to my recovery! she deserves a raise for all the work she puts in. anyone can see how passionate she is about her job! ari is an amazing therapist! amanda is doing an AMAZING job as clinical director! she is determined and dedicated to helping others live eating disorder free! all the staff is amazing and wonderful! 10/10 would recommend! #edfree"

"I kid you not and I say this without exaggeration, EDCP saved my life many times. Years ago they took me in when there was no other program I could or would go to in the area. I was a high school student and a mere 16 years old when the program made an exception and took me in because I needed a place to go that was near to my school and family. That was nearly six years ago. They have since started taking adolescents and this isnt an issue. I needed to go through this program five times before it stuck. It wasn't the program, it was me being forced to go to treatment versus choosing to go myself. It was the difference between not losing enough to my disorder and rock bottom. And each and every time the clinical director and entire team was there to accept me with open arms--literally and figuratively. It is here that I smashed scales, burned trauma, and healed my broken faith in relationships. Here I learned that human connection is life sustaining to me and that my "soul" or true self is an extrovert and loves to laugh. It is here that I learned to stand on my own two feet. This was the place that spoke up for me and advocated for me and my best interest. This place never lost faith in me--from leaving and relapsing to being "administratively discharged" for noncompliance--every time they took me back when I was ready and we picked up right where we left off. Every time I was given hugs and a safe place--something I severely lacked in my life. I am now a full time nursing student and I work two jobs--one of which is nannying. I can run around with the little girl I nanny and take her out to ice cream because of this place. I can go to school because of this place and their continued support. I still attend anywhere from one to four groups a week to strengthen and support my recovery as well as to spread the hope of possibility to current clients. I would not be here if not for this place. Treatment isn't fun, but this place brought so much good to my life. I still maintain friendships with people I was clients with and still email old therapists on occasion. Without EDCP, I wouldn't know what I want to do with my life, I wouldn't be able to nanny or belly laugh, I couldn't enjoy that cup of tea or that ice cream with the kiddo, I wouldn't be able to dance anymore or rock climb for fun on a warm summer day. Without that place, I would still be stuck in a cycle of mistrust and insecure attachment. I would be stuck in the trauma cycle and I would still lack severe amounts of boundaries. But, because of this place, I laugh more often, I see more movies, I dance when I want. I have fun with kids, I can do my homework, I can say no, and I can cuddle my dogs (among other things) while being present and assertive. Don't get me wrong, it has only been a year and I am still a work in progress and have had my fair share of trips and falls and a need for support since, but that is recovery. I wouldn't be here without EDCP. I can't recommend this place more. You will find hope and love and tenderness and empowerment here. You will find you are not alone. And you will find out that people care and that recovery IS possible. Full recovery. Yes, FULL. It is possible. And this place is evidence of that."