"I had been looking for a christian drug rehab treatment center for my son for some time. I visited several and I never was fully comfortable with any that I had seen. I finally found Christian Rehab Recovery Center. I called and initially spoke with them. I was immediately impressed as I felt at peace with our conversation. I was emotionally unstable and was very raw and hurt. They listened to my "craziness" with patience and empathy. At that point I made an appointment to meet with their Clinical Program Director at the facility. I was hopeful that I would find this to be a place I felt comfortable for not only my son but for our family, as I knew in my heart that this was a family issue and that I wanted to be involved in his recovery. From the minute I walked into the facility and began to chat with them, I knew I was going to do whatever it took to have my son be able to start his recovery here. That was the first place I had walked into and felt validated, at peace, comfortable, with a spiritual atmosphere that was unlike anything I had ever experienced at any other facility I toured! I felt so comfortable and so confident before I left that it was almost a dream. From that day forward I felt like I had this circle of support that was unbelievable. My son was in custody at the time. I was comfortable in talking about and sharing our "story" and never once felt judged or looked down upon. That to me was huge. I already felt like I belonged in a matter of minutes. We had a few weeks before my son had court to see what the outcome would be concerning if whether it was treatment or incarceration. They called me weekly checking in to see if there was anything they could do or if I was ok. One thing I treasured was that they took the time to go visit my son in jail while he was waiting for sentencing to see if he thought it would be a good fit for my son and the program. I appreciated the fact that they were serious about recovery and wanted to get to know my son. A miracle happened on our court day. The judge allowed him to go to your christian treatment. He had so many odds against him that I truly felt like it was a miracle in the making. I was scared and nervous and worried but as I dropped him off I was 100% confident that this is where our family should be at this time, this was where my son was suppose to be and this is the treatment for our family. I knew this place was different in the fact that they were really all about "my son" who was lost and searching for himself. The love and care they have for their clients is truly amazing and unbelievable. Some days I would just think it was a dream because I wondered how they cared so much for us in such a short time. Once we started individual family therapy I was scared to death. However, I learned quickly that I wasn't just someone in a crowd; I was an important individual! I learned that being real with my feelings and sharing was crucial to my sons recovery as well as my own. I loved and treasure that I NEVER felt judged or put down or felt shame. I was loved for me even though I was feeling bad about my behaviors and co-dependency. Through the sessions I gained a relationship with my son that I will treasure forever! I feel so blessed that I was seeing this amazing kid who was finding himself, a boy who has never shared with me things about himself was learning skills/tools that were truly helping his recovery as well as mine. I am forever grateful for the relationship that we gained in these sessions. I love that treatment is equally important for the family, and not just many families at once, but my family and mine alone! We never had to meet up in a large group room with other families to discuss our personal issues. We worked together in the recovery process; truly working! This is not a quick fix program. This is a christian drug rehab program that is willing to help you change your life forever. You are given tools to promote healthy relationships. I learned and am still learning that my son was not the only one with a "problem" and in fact I contributed to the mess we were in. These are among some of the tools I have received so far: You learn how to set boundaries. You learn drugs are not the problem. You learn about the importance of accountability. You develop a greater relationship with God. You learn how to resolve conflicts. You learn that we all have a voice. You find the core problems in your life. You learn to forgive. You learn about honesty and trust. You learn how to confront the addict about their negative behaviors. You learn how to be a participant in a conversation. You learn how to allow each other to grow spiritually and how to best take care of ourselves. You learn that pain is mandatory and misery is optional. I truly feel blessed that our family is a part of their Christian Treatment Center. I feel like I have made a lifetime commitment to better myself and to support my child in his recovery. I am feeling very comfortable with the aftercare program setup for my son this far. They truly wholeheartedly care for my son and our family. Their Christian drug rehab has given me hope, strength and knowledge on taking my life one day at a time and loving it."
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