Testimonials

I left Center for Discovery after a stay of nearly three months. I was a junior in high school and had been an emotional wreck for years until I was sent to your Lakewood program. I was able, finally, to be provided with the skills in order to endeavor upon the long process of learning to love myself. I was given the space to work on forgiving the wayward and broken little girl inside. And more than that, your program inspired me enough to really want to get better.

Upon my return to high school, I finished well and with the best grades I had ever received. I was a leader several times at a retreat my school offered where I was able to share my story with peers. Currently, I'm in my last quarter of college and I am a psychology and political science double-major, and I aspire to develop an in-patient treatment center of my own someday.

I can't help but think back frequently (and fondly) to my time spent at Discovery. I feel more privileged than I already had to have been given the opportunity and experience I was at the Center for Discovery; it was most certainly, I believe, unique. I really feel as though I was given holistic and individualized care while being provided with structure that was far from suffocating and receiving institutional psychological help that was surprisingly humanizing.

I just wanted to let you know that there hasn't been a week that's gone by that I haven't thought of Lakewood and the staff I so appreciated. I am sure that as I move forward with my life that I will think back to my time at the Discovery less and less, but that my memories will always be remembered fondly, and that I will continue to carry and build upon the lessons learned during my stay. So, I suppose, I wanted to thank you. Thank you for facilitating the discovery of my authentic self, and outfitting me with the tools to make my dreams a reality, not least of all, the ability to believe in my potential for a lasting and successful recovery.

I am more than glad to see that you are still working hard to provide young people with incredible and in much needed care. Thank you for all that you do!

RA

What do you say to someone that has saved your daughter's life? When she came to you she was lost in a very dark place with no place to turn. You took her hand and lead her back into the light.... then you walked her one step at a time down the path of recovery. Along the way you gave her the tools that helped her find herself and reclaim her lost spirit. For this miracle you have performed, I owe you a debt that can never be repayed.

Gratefully yours,
W

Hopeless...tired...relentless...disconnected...confused... These feelings were among the many I endured before my stay at Center for Discovery. Arriving at CFD I had given up on my life, future, and myself. I had finally hit rock bottom and I needed help. As I strolled through those tall white doors my first day, I was instantaneously engulfed by fear. Everything I had known and done up to this point was according to me and now I was going to have to abide by rules and regulations from people I didn't even know. To my surprise, the treatment I received at CFD was unimaginable. The staff treated each client with care, compassion, and sometimes in a stringent manner when necessary. As I gaze to the past I am exceptionally thankful for having the opportunity to receive the help I needed. I won't say that working towards recovery at CFD was effortless or painless, but I will verbalize that every tear, struggle, fear, and distressing moment I felt while at CFD was worth the healthy, happy, eating disorder FREE life I live today.

HD

You have taught me a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. You helped me take that first step and keep on walking. With out that first step recovery would not have happened. Thanks to you all, I now have another chance at life. I will always remember may stay at Discovery. I learned so much from you all that will stay with me forever. Center for Discovery has given me a different outlook on life that I never saw before. I think that Discovery offers so much to young adults that will help through out life. You all are angels!!!

Love always,
MM

With your help and support, our daughter is coming home to us with a newfound determination to live her life free of her eating disorder. For that and for so many other things about herself that you have helped her discover; we will be eternally grateful. You'll always be in our heart.

With gratitude,
K & B