Conifer Park Inc – Schenectady (79 Glenridge Road)

They're always ready to help. Thank you Cathy for advocating for me, and thank you to the Director for helping me. My Uber is set up for tomorrow at 930 Friday 09\18\2026. I owe you both.

Would never go there. They are WAY understaffed even though some of the staff care I actually think jail would be better if it had rehab and I just came from jail. Went to get discharged and they gave all of my… belongings tlincludong my phone, to a person discharged before me. That persone stole money from my phone and all my belongings conifer just keeps pushing me off

I had a good experience, they don’t focus on mental health as much as I hope but it was an amazing opportunity

This place honestly saved my life. Unfortunately I've been to multiple places and if it weren't for this facility and it's employees I wouldn't have my sobriety or be able to be there for my child the way I need to be.… And a HUGE thank you to Vlad and Charlemain for making me feel comfortable through a tough time in my life I wouldn't have been able to do it without you.

Good place thanks for all the help!!!

I've been on 6 different programs in 3 different states and 2 different countries and there is no better MMTP.

It’s did the job of detoxing me off my DOC just because I was kinda locked up and couldn’t get my hands on anything. It was absolute torture! I know 7OH is a relatively new drug on the market but as a detox center they… really need to educate the staff on it and how to detox someone off of it. They let me struggle the whole time I was there. I paced up and down the one hallway both nights I was there without any sleep and all day for 3 days. Now when I say struggle I really mean that. I felt like dying would have been a better choice then going here!!! I’ve detox and had withdrawals off many opioids and alcohol many times before but nothing like this. This was the worst withdrawals I’ve ever gone through and they didn’t know what 7OH really was or how to treat it. I also wasn’t the only one there detoxing off 7OH. 3 other guys that stuck around with me and they had 2 other guys coming the same night leave within a few hours because they weren’t receiving any help from the staff. Most of the staff showed zero empathy for what we go through as addicts. And going 12 hours over night without any medication is pure torture! There is one saving grace and I wish I was with it enough to get his full name but Paul, I’m pretty sure that’s his name, actually listened to me and did his best to ease the pain of withdrawals. I believe he’s some sort of detox director or something. He had an office right on the detox floor and had an open door policy. If it wasn’t for him I would have left in the first 24hrs. He deserves 5 stars but because of everything else I give Conifer Park 2 stars. Conifer park and other detox centers need to educate themselves on 7OH and fast because they will see a huge influx of patients looking to detox off this terrible substance. That’s all from me, thank you Paul!

Miss Tara B and Miss Laura M are two of the most helpful and ambitious counselors that I have come across in 35 yrs while in and out of multiple rehabs. Had it not been for them I certainly would not have had a safe… environment to discharge to. I would also like to say neither of them were even my assigned Case Manager but were still willing to go above and beyond on multiple occasions to help with with whatever I needed while I was there. They are two of the most down to earth staff that I have ever encountered. Conifer Park should feel honored to have them be part of their staff. You can tell they BOTH care deeply about their patients and is shows through their quality of work!. I highly recommend requesting them if that's possible if you ever need help with your recovery!

My recovery time here was wonderful. The staff really help me see a new life without drugs. And I can't wait to come back and work here . That's how much it has impacted my life. Thank you Conifer Park!

This has got to be the worst inpatient facility ever and believe all the negative reviews. It’s truly dehumanizing and disheartening how awful administrators, NPs, and the TAs here. Do not send your loved ones here. the… biggest red flag PRIOR to going into this facility was the fact that you could not get a hold of anyone. The Intake line does not answer calls. My addict loved one called about 50 times on a business day to inquire if a bed is available. I then called and I got lucky and they answered. After my loved one went into detox, he said it as a nightmare. You’re thrown in with people that are criminals (court ordered), and no security and protection for people voluntarily admitted here. They also kept giving him medications he did NOT WANT. They basically forced methadone once so that the withdrawals managed. Then he got sent to the rehab facility after a few days. From there on, it was a free for all and jail like mentality. the securities there could not care or even protect anyone. Some of them are “cool” with the troubled individuals that think they can run the floor. Fights broke out every single day. They also enforce smoke breaks which is awful considering nicotine is also addictive and you have people in there to get clean. People also sneak in drugs and weed pens by double wearing their briefs. My loved one said he took a hit of the weed pen that someone snuck in. They were also selling Suboxone strips inside there/ trade for food/snacks or clothing. My loved one expressed how the current medication they were giving him is causing headaches and nausea and they kept telling him he needs to speak to a healthcare provider. TWO WEEKS LATER and still no movement, he finally threw a fit and they finally let him see a provider and got out on the right medication that doesn’t cause headaches and that actually helps. This is seriously insane. The website is FALSELY ADVERTISED. There’s NO 1 on 1 counseling and you have to request that. There’s only group counseling. The food here is comparable to prison food. They only get 45 minutes to do any activities. the rest of the day is a free for all - watching by tv, “gangs” created there to cause trouble. The phone was always broken because of patients there and it was always crowded. They also didn’t mail out LETTERS that my loved one wrote and handed it back to him the day he left and said they didn’t get to it on time. Mind you, it was dated 28 days prior. Like what? Also, when he arrived home, he was trying to call to see how he can get his prescription or referral to our pharmacy and to his doctor. Called a million times and no answer. Also when discharging, they didn’t set up no mediator or meeting relapse prevention with the families. This place is despicable and if your loved one is dedicated to do the work to get cleaned and minding their own business, this would be ok. Otherwise, if you’re reading this, SEND THEM ELSEWHERE.

Great place to start your journey to recovery. Great staff, groups ran well, and met a lot of nice people. My stay here was very positive peaceful and beneficial. Kitchen was great, they make sure you’re well fed. I’ve… gained 22 pounds within the 27 days that I was here. 10 out of 10 would recommend

Conifer park offered me the opportunity to change my life with setting up organizing schedules and groups, they have shown me a different way of thinking to life a better clean sober happy life. I can’t thank the staff… enough for wanting to deal with all of us here as we try to change our mindsets.

A blessing for me, always. Greatful for staff,and counselors,,Family

Conifer Park saved my life.id like to thank Matt White for always being there for me unconditionally

This place was very helpful to me I want to say ilove all the staff n they helped me keep it real Calvin u helped me 360 love you bro

Horrible place to send anyone who needs actual help. There’s drugs being spread around in there,people and staff steal things they are so understaffed all the time my bf doesn’t get to go outside or do anything due to… no staff around. Takes forever to even get a hold of anybody on the phone for their main phone line and intake number absolutely the worst place to send a loved one here. If I could give 0 stars I would.

40 years ago today at 7am i was heading to conifer park from NH, I was in bad shape conifer park save my life it was 1986 the staff was awesome and told like it is YOU need to make a choice of living or dying today i am… a different person then 40 years ago and the song we sang every morning was lean on me , when i see the negative on reviews it tells me your not ready to have a better life MITCH, AND PETE the staff thats was there when i was a patient told me straight out either i took suggestions or do it myself i took those suggestions nothing justified a drink or drug THANK YOU CONIFER PARK FOR SAVING MY LIFE

Conifer Park was a pretty decent place. This was my first inpatient rehab. And they have treated me pretty well. The staff on the floor and management were pretty good and helpful and cooperative. There’s the usual… bombs with any rehabs, but from what I heard this is one of the better ones. If you are a smoker, this is a place to go because they do allow smoking breaks. Overall, I’ve enjoyed the 28 day stay here and if I were to go to another rehab, this would be the place, but I’m hoping this is my last time.

Everything was great but some times things take longer than we want!

I love Conifer Park it's a good place for your recovery it help me a lot I had the best T.a. every. When I came to Conifer Park i am a better person then i was. and had the best time of my life it's a good place to go… and better your self. My T.a was T.a. Jones T.a dyrone T.a Calvin T.aMolly T.a Christina T.a Jr T.a Chris T.a will T.a Christine the best managers Michelle Brian Matt and the best securities Marion Matt Walt Jerry ❤💯🤟🙏🙏🙏

I have had my up's and downs and all but coniferpark is a well very good place and helps i. All ways they can. I glade to be apart of them I feel at home and they help me grt to were I need to be very much respect to… pedro Mat White , all of them the whole team is nice A very special thank you to everyone god bless

Staff was wonderful very caring help me with my after care plan n food was great

Staff at conifer Park is amazing and they're great to have around you and they really are there for you and care about you

I think that this place helped me a lot either coping mechanisms with staying clean and the staff and security and nurses actually care and they aren’t just here to do there jobs they are here to help me and every other… patient that walks in to this place I definitely recommend coming back to conifer park ..

Went for detox Staff was nice for most part didn't get treated or looked down on for being an addict like you would if you went to a hospital food was good.

A very wonderful place to go. Fantastic staff for the most part; the food is fantastic and fresh. Huge TVs to watch shows and enough groups to keep you on the path of sobriety! Wish there was a little more airflow and… times to maybe go outside more. For the most part one of if not best rehabs I’ve been. Michelle & Riley are wonderful staff workers. Tell them I said hi. Stay clean and sober good luck!!! 👍🏻😜😁😉

Absolutely THE WORST rehab facility ever ....and that's even getting past the phone. You cannot contact or ask any questions...not even from administration!!! I am going on to further my complaint to the DOJ, DHS,… Medicaid, Medicare ...and anyone else that will care.... obviously NOT NYS they are to busy protecting MOSQUITOES!!!!!!

My care coordinator, Brandi, was kind, understanding, patient, helpful and informative. She also picks up the phone when you call! It’s difficult making the decision to check into Conifer Park, and, sometimes there’s a… lot of red tape and bureaucracy. Brandi was there for me, helping me to navigate the paperwork, sometimes the most difficult part of checking in somewhere.