Prior to coming to treatment, I felt hopeless. I ...

Prior to coming to treatment, I felt hopeless. I had tried getting clean on my own several times and even tried an outpatient program, but was unsuccessful. I will never forget when I finally built up the courage to pick up the phone to call Beachway, and the nicest guy named John picked up the phone. He talked to me for hours, telling me his story, listening to mine, and answering the multitude of questions I had. This being my first experience with an inpatient program, I had absolutely no idea what to expect once I walked through the door. He was so kind and, upon sensing the fear in my voice that I couldn t go on living like this anymore, he agreed to stay on the phone even longer to conduct my assessment that night as opposed to calling me back later in the week.

The clinical staff were great, the group discussions are informative and helpful in teaching you not only about the addiction and how it impacts your thinking, but helpful tools you can use to stay sober even when life creeps up on you. The therapists are great, allowing for both individual and group therapy with your assigned therapists. I was inpatient for 33 days and outpatient for 28, so some of the group sessions became somewhat repetitive after a while; however, there was always something said that I hadn't heard before and was helpful.

The techs are great. If any review disagrees, it is most likely because the reviewer was a problem client and didn't like following the rules. The techs truly care about the patients and many are in recovery themselves, so they are understanding and easy to talk to.

The best decision I made prior to coming to Beachway, was deciding to come to Beachway! They saved my life and taught me skills and techniques to help me live my best life.