I am so incredibly grateful for my time at the Ridge! I want to clarify, though, that it wasn't the Ridge itself that helped me. It was solely 100% my group/recovery therapist, Amanda. There aren't any words I can type that could even begin to describe just how gifted and wonderful Amanda is as a therapist. As an adult in my 30s who has been battling many mental illnesses since childhood, I am no stranger to 1:1 therapy, group therapy, IOP, ect, and in all my years in & out of various treatments, I have NEVER met anyone like Amanda! Her approaches to therapy and recovery are so helpful for life outside of treatment. She provides lifelong skills and tools to help each and every patient to navigate and healthily cope with their symptoms in the "real world." Amanda is 100% empathetic and sincere to each and every one of her patients. She TAKES THE TIME to HEAR US, not just listen to us. And because she genuinely cares, she REMEMBERS what her patients tell here and she ALWAYS is willing to go above and beyond for any one of her patients. She has done so for me more than once and I have seen first hand her do the same for many others. I could attempt to write a novel-length review about my recovery in Amanda's group & it still won't do the actual experience any justice. Being a behavioral therapist was certainly Amanda's calling in life and I can never thank her enough for all she has done for me in the short 5 or 6 weeks I was in the program. And while I cannot speak for any of the drug rehab groups since I was only in a mental health group, I can at least assure you that every singe group is very welcoming, regardless. Any time I would pass by another classroom, I'd see groups working together in various ways, working on their treatment goals and everyone was always calm, respectful, and kind. Now I'm not saying that treatment and recovery at the Ridge is easy or one big, chill party to just pass time until graduation. It takes work. HARD work to recover and learn to implement all of the skills and tools provided at the Ridge. What you put in is truly what you get bac. With that being said, don't be afraid to vulnerable. Of course, way easier said than done, but I promise, you are safe at the Ridge. Especially safe if you are in Amanda's group. Staff will work with you to the absolute best of their abilities to provide you with the greatest care.