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I received care from La Amistad in the occurrence of my recent behaviors. I struggle with mental health and due to that I made very poor choices. I was admitted to La Amistad as an inpatient, meaning I would live on the site until I no longer required their care. The intake process was quite lengthy, my parents and I sat in a room for four hours signing papers and talking to random staff members. When I first stepped onto the main activity area, referred to as the "unit," I was mortified. I hadn't wanted to be in a mental health facility and when I looked around I had 25 different people's eyes on me. The female unit, or the "Bellas," was a large space with a decent amount of seats for the patients. The bathroom was shared and you were not permitted to shut the door all the way, it must always stay cracked because it locks from the outside. You had to do a "check" before entering any bathroom, to ensure you didn't bring any contraband into the restroom to harm yourself or your environment. The level system was an effective way for patients, additionally, when we were instructed at a certain time each evening that it was "chores group" it gave all of us an opportunity to learn life skills. Many may argue that it should be the staff's responsibility to clean up, but we aren't doing extremely tiresome chores. We sweep and wipe tables, each day there is a cleaner who disinfects everything with bleach- in the bathroom. It is challenging to be in a residential facility, but once you change your mindset and go into it taking ANY of the help you get, you will get better and get home quicker. My family lives quite a trek away so I was never able to get to see the in person over my eight week stay. But many others were able to visit their families during visitation hours on the campus on Saturday and Sunday. Also, they offer off campus visits with family as long as the patient has shown that they are ready for a "test run" with their families. It wasn't easy but I am very grateful that I went and committed to the time I spent there. You do attend school while at the facility. During the summer it is more relaxed and "fun" while you do actual school work during the school year. The teachers at the facility are wonderful! Ms. Kristen, Ms. Theresa, Mr. Evan, and even Ms. Rachel all provided a comforting learning environment. Ms. Kristen is the English teacher and she makes one hour of the day so enveloped in warmth and that feeling of love. Ms Theresa is the History teacher and she felt like the mom, she is loud but hilarious and her stories are always the best. Mr. Evan is the only male staff, for some that may be intimidating but don't go in with that mindset. He is one of the kindest people I have ever met, he is essentially a teddy bear who teaches math. And Ms. Rachel, she is the science teacher and as long as you follow her classroom rules and you do your work don't stress. In my opinion, the staff is wonderful. There are a few that I personally didn't agree were suited to work in an adolescent mental health and behavioral center. But overall, the staff was kind and stern when they needed to be. You have to remember that they are only wanting the best for you and what you deal with in the facility is not even a tenth of what the real world is like. You have to try, you have to work as hard as you can to better yourself while you are in that bubble. La Amistad is a great facility for those struggling with mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral issues.

This practice changed my life. I was struggling with depression and had tried therapy elsewhere with little success. The combination of psychotherapy and neurofeedback here has been nothing short of miraculous. The environment is warm, the clinicians are top-notch, and I always feel heard.

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I cannot express enough gratitude for the care and compassion shown by the staff at the Center for Discovery in Maitland, Florida. From the very beginning, they treated my daughter as if she were their own, walking alongside her through every stage of her recovery journey. Tristin and Kathleen, in particular, went above and beyond, providing not just expert care but genuine empathy, making my daughter feel understood and supported in every step. The admissions department also deserves special recognition for their dedication in ensuring my daughter received the help she desperately needed. Their commitment didn’t stop at intake—they continue to check on her progress, even after treatment, showing that their care extends far beyond the walls of the facility. As an overly involved parent, I needed constant communication, and the team was always on top of it. Whether it was updates, reassurance, or addressing concerns, I always felt informed and involved in my daughter's recovery. Like any treatment facility, they aren’t perfect, but the heart and commitment they have toward their clients and their families is unmatched. I knew then—and I still know now—that my daughter was, and is, in the hands of truly amazing individuals. If she ever needs help again, I have full confidence that she’ll receive the same exceptional level of care. Thank you, Center for Discovery, for going above and beyond for my daughter and for our family.