Better centers out there. Did not do much to actually help me, just faux treatment and insane prices. This center and its workers believe they're helping the patients but in reality they provide little help and actually make it worse for some patients.
The staff and Doctors were amazing!
I was here 1week.
These people went out of their way to care for me.
Miss Katie was spectacular... and Ryan too.
I highly recommend this place.
The care I received was Top Notch and I would highly recommend WP to anyone, my life is 100% better. The nurses are caring and kind, the counselors are intelligent, insightful, and equip the patients with the tools necessary to actually have a life. Dr. Georges provides an education and clear understanding of the disease. A tribe was created with my peers and I will take them with me forever. Thank you to the ENTIRE staff at WP.
If this happened to me it could happen to someone else. Avoid going here at all costs. Feigned kindness is used to veil abuse. I was put on a mental health hold in which my reason for being there was extremely exaggerated. I was held against my will for two weeks, but finally released before appointed an attorney. They gave me a PH liquid that could have made me blind for my contact lenses. When I pointed this out a nurse took it saying "what is this doing here?" They put it there for me, directly next to my contact case. Most of the visitors were actors there for entertainment, and didn't usually stay long. The place is made super cold so you have to bring blankets or warm clothes, and not make yourself overheat trying to stay warm. The food was high in sugar, dairy, and did not mix well with the medications they had me on. I asked for vegetarian meals multiple times in which I received meat over and over again with the labels on the boxes that said vegetarian. They want you to be compliant and not stand up for yourself. THEY DO NOT RESPECT YOUR RIGHTS! It is clearly stated that you have the right to refuse medication. If you stand up for yourself and refuse they say you're suddenly an emergency and inject you with the medication. I thought I was having what felt like a stroke in reaction to the medication and they wouldn't allow me to get medical help. The only way I could get help was if I pulled the fire alarm, which I did. Instead of receiving medical assistance I was strapped down and injected with sedatives while screaming at the fire men to help me, which they didn't as the staff intercepted them. Also, they took my blood while I was unconscious without my consent. The guy who facilitates the "positive" group sessions picks his teeth with the cross he wears around his neck while talking about not having any cords or straps in the facility. They are not concerned with your health, although they'll put on the facade they are. Stay healthy and stay safe.
Listen to the reviews and do not go here!
West Pines makes patients feel unsafe and then charges them for it.
staff is terrible, patients are mistreated. terrible place to go for recovery.
Just spoke to a fellow on the phone not sure his name but he is not very helpful and doesn't seem to want to do his job.
Being a peer specialist, I have been a patient at this facility and now I refer my clients to this facility. I was addicted to meth and heroin. I'm now 17 months clean. This place is great. I think your stay here is what YOU make it. They continue to help my clients and even a couple family members still to this day.
I learned to love myself... that it IS A DISEASE... that I CHOOSE TO BE SOBER every day...that
THIS IS HOW I CHOOSE TO BE NOW...
NO MATTER WHAT IS HAPPENING!
Because I CAN T DRINK JUST TWO!!!
West Pines taught me that life is actually MORE FUN WITHOUT ALCOHOL and other substances!!!
I m so lucky to have a BRAND NEW LIFE at 50!!!
Thank you everyone at WP!
Ann
The entire facility and staff were amazing to me! Residential took me a minute to get used to, but Marsha, Chris, John, and Matt made me feel welcome, and were extremely helpful to me. (My favorites) Counselors Doug and Jen, and Dr Georges kept my eyes on the prize of recovery! Mental health is very front and center here. Id highly recommend West Pines to everyone!
