Community Services/Non-Profits in Holland, OH

“PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR RECOVERY

I can’t say enough good things about Todd Crandell and Racing for Recovery.

Racing was the first real treatment center I attended. I had been to The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center before, but that is very different from treatment centers and not part of this review.

I first came to Racing in 2023 and I am back in 2026 after learning hard lessons in other treatment centers. After leaving Racing the first time, I worked at two treatment centers and was also a client at another. Most of them say they are different, but in reality, they are very similar.

In many treatment centers, groups are loosely run. People are often on their phones, talking during group, vaping, or leaving multiple times during a session. Staff are generally not well prepared and do not consistently enforce structure. Racing for Recovery is not like that. It is structured, consistent, and focused on accountability. Clients are expected to participate fully and take recovery seriously. That level of structure makes a real difference in outcomes.

One of the biggest benefits of Racing is the consistency. Expectations do not constantly shift, and the environment does not allow for a lot of distractions or “checking out” mentally. It creates a setting where people can actually focus on recovery instead of just going through the motions. The staff are involved and truly care about client well-being. I cannot say the same for many other places. I am not saying there are not good people working in other treatment centers, but this has been my experience.

Another benefit is the culture. At Racing, there is a strong sense of accountability and peer support. Clients are around others who are also serious about change, which helps create a more focused environment. In many other programs, there is a wider mix of motivation levels, which can make it harder for people who are trying to stay serious about recovery.

A common issue I have seen across many programs is how discharge planning and employment timelines are handled. Clients are typically given about 90 days to find work and housing, which is understandable. The issue is that clients are usually in PHP level of care at first and only begin job searching once they move to IOP.

I have also seen this first-hand while working in treatment centers. In level-of-care meetings, the case manager, group facilitators, and therapist may all agree that a client is ready to step up to IOP so they can begin working and preparing for discharge. However, I have also seen situations where higher-level staff review insurance and determine the client can be approved for two more weeks of PHP. In those cases, the decision is often tabled despite the clinical team’s recommendation. I have seen this happen many times. This delay can leave clients without enough time to secure work or housing, which increases the risk of relapse or having to restart treatment. I have seen both outcomes.

I hope this helps someone who is serious about recovery. Racing is a structured and disciplined program, but it offers real opportunity, accountability, consistency, and support that I have not found elsewhere.”

“Great people. Great trials! We drive from Columbus for every trial! Plenty of grass to walk in and a large parking lot with some shaded spots. Not.kuch crating inside but there is enough for a fair number of dogs (just close together).”