Andrei Charles

Review of True North Wilderness Program

My parents sent me to this facility because I was ...

My parents sent me to this facility because I was depressed and anxious, and they thought it would help me learn to cope. It did not. All it did was cause me more trauma. The staff, specifically Bo, are bullies. They frequently called us names and referred to us as "lazy" if we could not complete a physical challenge. A girl there at the same time as me kept passing out, since they did not bring her to the hospital once. She told me she was afraid she was going to die at this program. I also did not get any actual mental health treatment at this place. They let you see a counselor maybe once a week, and that counselor is very rude, they do not listen to you. I have gone to other therapists, I know the difference between a trained one and one who is not. They also lie to parents and say we're all doing well, even If we're starving, cold, scared, or sick. My parents told me they did not even know I was struggling so much. Since going home from this program, I was diagnosed with PTSD due to the program. I don't sleep well, struggle with insomnia, and constantly worry people will come take me away and I'll feel this way again. Don't do it.