Jessica AsplundReview ofLifeline Connections
I recently stayed with lifeline connections in Van...
I recently stayed with lifeline connections in Vancouver for their inpatient program. The food was amazing and I loved being there. The staff was friendly, supportive, and really made you feel at home. While being there I have never felt so good and was improving myself and working on things within myself. The program they use was great. I loved the schedule and the routine. I never felt judged and everyone seemed understanding. My only issue was at the end of my stay I was getting ready to leave, I had a few days left before graduation and had accepted an Oxford house in Seattle. when suddenly a house phone went missing. One of the girls decided to say it was me that took the phone. I expressed that I did not have the phone and was repeatedly accused. I decided to go for a walk outside to calm down but was then followed and demanded to return the phone. I didn t have the phone nor did I know who did. Not one person believed that I was telling the truth or had my back. I felt very attacked and cornered by the entire staff and house. I was then kicked out. I lived three hours from the treatment center and had no where to go. Policy is that once you leave the program you have to wait outside for your belongings. So I called for my ride and walked to the store. I returned to the center and talked to staff I was then asked to return to my bed and finish the program. By this point my ride was 30 minutes to arriving. As much as I wanted the certificate and to finish the program. I couldn t bring myself to stay with a group that had made me feel that way. Besides my roommate I felt betrayed by everyone there. Damn me and my pride. I would still recommend the program to anyone in need. And wish that my experience was completed. Instead I returned home to find I was homeless and had no support system or aftercare. I had no idea what I was supposed to do next. I really wish that even know I left the program that they would have helped me figure out what to do or who to call. Not just a here s your stuff good luck.

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