Abusive. I have friends that went here and were neglected, tortured, kidnapped, isolated. I went to the west location. They’re both run by the same company that ran island view RTC, which was notoriously abusive. Please do your research. Don’t send your kids here.
Abusive. I have friends that went here and were neglected, tortured, kidnapped, isolated. I went to the west location. They’re both run by the same company that ran island view RTC, which was notoriously abusive. Please do your research. Don’t send your kids here.
research WWASP, CEDU, and Syanon before considering sending any child into the hands of a mismanaged "troubled teen" program. will take your money and your daughters free will and autonomy. the diagnosis of many leaving this program now includes C-PTSD and oother post traumatic issues due to their maltreatment at tthis facility
A friend of mine recommended me...She had got amazing support from staff and great experience there
I am continually impressed with the team of professionals that I encounter at Solstice East! Their care for and connection with their students is truly heartwarming. Amazing therapist!
Well, where do I start. They strip you of all your rights, and only try to get students to see everything in the world from their point of view. Opinions don t matter. I m traumatized from staying at solstice. I was there from April 27, 2016 to November 26, 2017. I was placed on con block, arms, and safety a few times requiring me to sleep in the upstairs common area only when I had just arrived there and was trying to learn from my mistakes before treatment. I was taught there that making mistakes isn t okay, and when you make one, you need to be severely punished for it. Whether it mean no talking or being placed away from the team you are on. They enable you to make your own decisions and you can t voice what you need to just to feel safe. After I got back to solstice from my 18th birthday trip... I decided it was time for me to sign myself out. It wasn t fair the way I was being treated and manipulated to believe things about the world that weren t true. I was taken to the homeless shelter, and was put into a situation where I couldn t take care of myself. I called solstice and they took me back, I was strip searched with a male staff in view of me, and with my trauma it made me extremely uncomfortable. I was then placed on con block and put in the basement away from the community. I signed myself out again... but I remained at solstice because my parents were figuring out a way to enroll me back at my private school. I was fed less food than the other students because I was no longer a part of the program , I wasn t allowed to communicate... even with staff, and when I tried to talk to my therapist about my plans and how I planned to change my life and not fall into old patterns; i was looked at like I was completely insane and that I wasn t going to make it out in society. It was funny how the person I trusted the most had the most doubt about how I was able to do things on my own. Your looked at as a minority, and staff tend to use their power against you... making you feel less than you really are. Funny thing is, I m graduating in 1 month and heading off to college and am in a stable relationship with the man who solstice claimed to have never loved and cared for me. Yet, I live with him, and he provides for me more than anyone else in my life has. If your looking to send your child to a program for care, this place is overly expensive and most of the staff seem as if they are doing it for money. I wouldn t think twice about sending my child here. I would look else where.
Solstice East is a great RTC. It not only helped our daughter, but also our family. The staff and therapists at Solstice East are the best!! They make everyone feel comfortable. As anything in life, you only get out what you put in. If you put the work in, and continue to work on yourself, you will reap the benefits. My family is using the tools and advice that we all learned at the workshops and continue to grow through our own work. I miss the people there because they treat you like family and really care!! Thanks to everyone there, especially Mark, Danielle, Effy, Lanese, and many others who have guided our daughter. Nothing is perfect, but we keep pushing ahead.
I'm graduating in about a month and I can honestly say that Solstice has become my family. Everyone here has changed my life for the better, and I'll forever be grateful.
This program has saved many lives. The staff are some of the most caring, highly trained professionals I've ever had the pleasure to meet. If you're considering which program to get help for your child from, Solstice East definitely should be at the top of your list. They know their stuff. The campus is gorgeous and is extremely peaceful.
I loved my time at Solstice East. The staff there became like my family. They were supportive of me and helped me through some of the toughest times of my life...
I am a former employee of Solstice and see both the good and the bad in the program, so will give my best to leave a fair review.
So Solstice has worked wonders for many of the teens who have been in the program, however it is not a great fit for all troubled teens. Their substance abuse program is a little lacking (this isn't rehab). Also please don't just send your child here if they are rebelling (rebellion is a part of adolescence, and sending your child to an RTC should be a LAST RESORT), or if they are extremely sensitive to critical feedback (it's big here!), as the program could result in more harm then good.
The program itself is pretty good and I benefitted from it greatly myself as a staff. In many ways it helped me find healthy mechanisms of coping with anxiety/depression and I left a better, more stable person. Most staff are warm and caring, but a few can be a little less so and are more strict than they need to be (tip: it's important to view each teen as a different individual with different needs). The food is pretty good and the setting is beautiful, and when things are functioning well it felt very homey/family like.
However, my biggest issue with the program include some of the mechanisms of "intervention". Students at times can be placed on "self-focus" or "safety" for various infractions, which are normally pretty substancial (ex. running away, SH, making threats, bullying). Part of these interventions include a "silent treatment" from staff and students. While this could be beneficial for maybe a day of self-reflection, I highly encourage Solstice to revise their policy for multiple day use of the "silent treatment", as it can be quite damaging, especially for adolesents. Additionally, I would also encourage Solstice to discourage the hands on approach if the student is not at imminent risk of harming self or others (not for things like refusals!! even in the most extreme cases! or punching a wall/other non-living things {put a pillow in front of it}). Apart from that and some chaos/bullying that comes with the setting (though discouraged and/or prevented by staff), it does not seem to be the worst RTC out there and is trans friendly which is a plus! However again, to parents, please try to keep your teen at home if at all feasible; RTCs in general are rather restrictive settings.
The staff and management of Solstice East did incredible and permanent damage to my family. At the advice of a well-respected educational consultant and a therapist at a wilderness program, we sent our daughter there in 2018. They offered us a contract for $12,000 per month which included treatment, room and board. We had visited the place once and the very limited staff we met, seemed competent. However, it wasn't until we dropped off our daughter that we were introduced to the "primary therapist" who had been assigned to our family. We had no prior knowledge or information about this person and was provided with no details on their background or experience. Our initial meeting, which lasted all of about 15 minutes, was rushed as we bid an emotional goodbye to our daughter. Nevertheless, in that short time, the therapist took the opportunity to share how incredibly lucky we were to be working with them because our family was one of the most troubling and damaged that they had ever come across. We left, upset and distraught that this person, who barely took the time to learn our names, would be our day to day contact. Things moved quickly from there. Within a month, it became clear that the therapist s treatment protocol was oriented around shaming and humiliating the parents of their patient. Their tactics during sessions were coercive and damaging. At one point they simply hung up the phone. Other times, sessions were simply skipped. Attempts by my partner and I to resolve conflicts with the therapist were met with damaging and harmful accusations of mistrust towards the therapist and negligence towards our daughter. Ultimately, after months of wasted time and money, we appealed to the clinical staff for a change in therapists. By then, almost $60,000 had been spent and significant damage had been done to our family. We offer this review to inform anyone considering sending their child to Solstice East to carefully consider their decision and conduct comprehensive, detailed, unbiased research on the therapist who will be treating your family.
I spent 14 months here, and the experience changed my life. The staff are amazing, and the people here feel like a family. I will always be grateful for having had the opportunity to go to Solstice.
Our family was really struggling and we did not know where to turn to find help for our daughter. When we made our first visit to Solstice East to see if they would be a good fit, we were instantly impressed. The staff is incredibly understanding, supportive, and knowledgeable. They described our daughter to us knowing very little about her because of their vast experience with other teenagers with similar struggles. Sending your child to RTC is the hardest decision in the world as a parent. Finding the right program and people you trust to provide your child with the help they so desperately need is equally challenging. The program at Solstice works. They provide a safe, supportive environment where girls can heal and rediscover themselves. At every step of the way they helped our family rebuild, rediscover trust, and heal. Our daughter spent 18 months at Solstice. During that time there were many struggles and hurdles for her and us to overcome. However, because of the staff and expertise they provide as well as the love, care, and guidance they give, our daughter is alive and thriving. If you are considering RTC, please go visit their campus and staff. They will help your daughter and your family find a healthy, positive future.
Solstice s Substance Abuse Program is completely scare tactic and ineffective. I left Solstice with even WORSE drug issues than I started with.
The girls constant bragging of their drug use in "SA," a group that s supposed to be a safe space, influenced me to return home and use hard drugs, (cocaine, xanax, meth, etc) that I would never have considered using prior to my stay at Solstice East.
Almost every girl who I keep in contact with who's been in the Solstice East SA Program has relapsed, and have worse issues than they did before. ALL of which say is due to the trauma and PTSD that they have from being at Solstice.
Solstice East did not take my issues seriously while I was there and I strongly advise against sending any child with Substance Abuse issues or a child who you're worried about being influenced by drug use here.
Excellent staff. The caring attitude is obvious and I see it all over campus
The staff truly care and want to help even the admission staff are so nice. They pair you up with a Big Sister, a resident who has been at solstice and knows the ropes to help guide you through the program. The teachers pushed me to graduate high school with straight A's. I love the Solstice Family. The therapists offer a wide range of therapeutic techniques tailored to the residents. The all girl environment is empowering. Kyle Gillette the owner, really cares about the girls and makes an effort to know each resident. The activities are amazing.
I got my life back. Solstice is my happy place, I never thought I'd say that.
Rob Jacoby is an amazing therapist and he offers equine therapy.
Solstice East is a premiere treatment center that loves and cares for their clients. I have been so impressed with the level of integrity and care at this facility. It is warm, friendly and really well done. Top notch.
Solstice East RTC: Transforming Teen Girls' Lives for the Better
Solstice East RTC is a leading residential treatment center located on the East Coast of the United States. The center specializes in helping teen girls aged 14-17 who are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. With a team of highly trained professionals, Solstice East provides a safe and nurturing environment where young women can heal, grow, and thrive.
At Solstice East RTC, we understand that every teen girl is unique and has her own set of challenges. That's why we offer personalized treatment plans that are tailored to each individual's needs. Our approach is holistic, meaning we address all aspects of our clients' lives - physical, emotional, social, and spiritual - to help them achieve lasting change.
Our residential program provides round-the-clock care in a home-like setting. We have comfortable living quarters where girls can feel at ease while they work through their issues. Our staff members are compassionate and supportive; they provide guidance and encouragement every step of the way.
One of the key components of our program is therapy. We offer individual therapy sessions as well as group therapy sessions to help our clients gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors. Our therapists use evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Art Therapy & Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy to help our clients process their emotions in healthy ways.
In addition to therapy, we also offer academic support for our clients who need it. We have an accredited on-site school where girls can continue their education while receiving treatment. Our teachers are experienced in working with students who have learning differences or other academic challenges.
At Solstice East RTC, we believe that family involvement is crucial for successful treatment outcomes. That's why we encourage family participation throughout the entire process - from intake to discharge. We offer family therapy sessions so parents can learn how best to support their daughters during this challenging time.
We also provide aftercare services once our clients complete the residential program so they can continue receiving support as they transition back into their daily lives at home or school.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a top-notch residential treatment center for your daughter who is struggling with emotional or behavioral issues then look no further than Solstice East RTC! With personalized care plans tailored specifically towards each client's needs combined with evidence-based therapies like CBT & DBT along with art & equine-assisted psychotherapy programs make us stand out from other centers across America!
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