Voices of Quality

Hope and a Changed Perspective at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center – Patient Testimonial

A patient at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center in Belton, Texas shares how the team changed her life, caring for her like family when her own abandoned her. They gave her the support she needed to grow, recognize her worth and look to the future with hope. With deep gratitude for the lasting impact of … Read More

A Transformational Experience for a First Responder at Sierra Tucson – Patient Testimonial

A patient who received treatment at Sierra Tucson in Tucson, Arizona, shares his personal journey and the stigma he overcame that ultimately led him to experience transformational growth as part of the Red, White and Blue Program. With guidance from the compassionate team, this first responder was able to overcome trauma and personal struggles while also developing … Read More

A Truly Caring Team at East Tennessee Behavioral Health – Patient Testimonial

A patient at East Tennessee Behavioral Health in Knoxville, Tennessee shares her transformative experience, from having suicidal ideation when she arrived to putting in the work and reaching a point where she felt much better and could be discharged. She emphasizes the autonomy she had over her treatment: everything she did was on her terms. Thank you … Read More

Compassionate Guidance Toward a New Way of Life at Mirror Lake

A patient who received treatment at Mirror Lake Recovery Center in Burns, Tennessee, shares how she regained her self-worth and discovered a new way of life thanks to the empathetic, compassionate team who cared for her. Thank you, Mirror Lake Team, for helping people find a new path free from addiction. “I cannot say enough about … Read More

A Changed Perspective at MeadowWood Behavioral Health

Lauren*, a patient who received treatment at MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital in New Castle, Delaware, shared the impact the staff there had on the transformation she experienced, from arriving there ready to give up on life to discovering her self-worth and embarking on her journey to health and healing. “This place saves lives. They have … Read More

A Teenager’s Transformation at CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia

Julie*, the mother of a patient who received treatment at CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia in Columbia, Missouri, shares her son’s transformation from struggling in school and in his daily life to now getting good grades and being described by his teachers as “one of the most well-behaved students they have.” Because of the dedication from … Read More

Amy Lessieur, Acadia CTC

An Advocate, Leader & Role Model

By Lacie Chase, Clinic Director, and Rebecca Flynn, Clinical Staff Supervisor at Lowell Comprehensive Treatment Center Amy Lessieur is a Counselor at Lowell Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) and consistently demonstrates clinical excellence with compassion, innovation and collaboration. Everybody needs an Amy in their corner. This sentiment rang particularly true with a pregnant patient who was … Read More

Bill Reynolds, Sierra Tucson

Unwavering Commitment to Care for Our Veterans & Active Military

By Dr. Valerie Kading, previous CEO of Sierra Tucson and current Vice President of Clinical & Medical Development at Acadia Healthcare Meet Bill Reynolds. Bill is a 30-year Navy veteran who developed the Red, White and Blue program, which provides specialized care for our service members, veterans and first responders, at our flagship facility, Sierra … Read More