Voices of Quality: Patient Testimonials
At Acadia, we believe that every journey to healing begins with a single step and our people are here to ensure no one has to walk the path alone. When individuals and families bravely seek help, they find more than care; they find light. Guided by our Purpose, to Lead Care With Light®, the dedicated teams at Acadia-affiliated facilities illuminate the way forward, offering hope, compassion, and the unwavering belief that recovery is possible.
Here, you’ll find the voices of those who have taken that courageous step – stories of resilience, transformation, and renewed hope. Their experiences inspire, reminding us all that healing is not just a possibility, but a reality.
Chris’s Journey Towards a Brighter Future
Park Royal Hospital – Fort Myers, FL
“I’m recording this video from my office where I am gainfully employed in a helping profession here in southwest Florida. And my story really starts about seven and a half years ago when I came to an Acadia facility at the lowest point of my life and I was on the brink of suicide.”
Exceptional Quality Care at a Nurturing Facility
Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital – Battle Creek, MI
“This is just a note from a former inpatient. I was recently discharged from your facility. I have previously been hospitalized 18 times. My experience at Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital was far better than anything anticipated. Everything was exceptional…”
How With the Support of Manchester CTC Tiffany Found the Strength to Find Herself Again
Manchester CTC – Manchester, New Hampshire
“I remember using and just looking at myself in the mirror and being like, who are you? Because I didn’t know who Tiffany was anymore. I had nobody, I was isolated and I had nothing… Manchester CTC sets us up to be a productive member of society and to be responsible to be clean and sober.”
How a Dedicated and Passionate Team Saved Lauren’s Life
Park Royal Hospital – Fort Myers, FL
“In December 2023, I was in a full-blown crisis. I didn’t want to drink, I didn’t want to use, but I definitely wanted to die…I stayed at an Acadia facility for five days and thank God for that because it saved my life one thousand percent.”
A Concerned Mother Seeks the Help Her Son Needs and Deserves
Millcreek of Pontotoc – Pontotoc, MS
“Millcreek has been a true blessing for our family! The teachers, therapists, transportation workers and all the staff have been so supportive and they have already made such a huge impact in my son’s life…”
Choosing to Live Thanks to the Community at Sierra Tucson
Sierra Tucson – Tucson, AZ
“Initially before getting treatment and getting help, it felt like there was an elephant sitting on my chest. Now it’s like a breath of fresh air – as if I have an oxygen mask right on my face. I can breathe freely and I can walk with my head high, my shoulders back, my chest out.”
Finding Stability and Peace After Addiction to Heroin
Council Bluffs CTC – Council Bluffs, Iowa
“I would like someone who it was as bad for them as it was as bad for me to know that I have put my life back together… I never thought I was gonna survive my addiction, and I have.”
Guiding Me on My Path to Recovery
Mirror Lake Recovery Center – Burns, TN
“I cannot say enough about this establishment and the amazing staff. No one ever wants to find themselves in a desperate situation of this magnitude, but if you do, Mirror Lake is the answer…”
Fostering a Safe and Supportive Environment for Rob
Sierra Tucson – Tucson, AZ
“We were all there for the same reason. We needed help and we learned that we could rely on each other, to be that support system there. And that was only because of the environment that was created to where people did feel safe, where people felt comfortable talking with each other.”
Jack Shares How it’s Never Too Late to Rebuild Your Life in Recovery
Fitchburg CTC – Fitchburg, Massachusetts
“When I first came to the clinic, I was homeless, living on the street, couldn’t go to my parents’ house or my relative’s house. And today, I’m invited for holidays. Today, I’m invited to my friend’s house. Today, people call me for advice.”