Client Testimonials

Seeing our clients succeed on the path to recovery is the ultimate goal for everyone affiliated with Skyland Trail. The testimonials below are just a few of the many success stories we have seen over the years.

Client Satisfaction

 In June 2010 Skyland Trail staff collected satisfaction surveys from all clients, reflecting clients' attitudes and thoughts about programming and services. Ninety-six percent of clients completed surveys. Of those, 97 percent say they've been helped by the care they received, 98 percent say staff listened carefully to them, 93 percent say they received enough time with staff members, and 100 percent report that they were treated with respect and dignity while they were at Skyland Trail.  

“Demonstrates Kindness Beyond a Professional”

Adam Garner (the Pastoral Counselor) is genuinely invested, engaged in, and concerned for others' well-being. He demonstrates kindness beyond that of a professional role and demonstrates warmth through his listening.

—Skyland Trail Client

“She really listened to me... ”

"One night I was having a hard time, and Danielle (in Skyland Trail South residence) came and comforted me. She even gave me a night light because I was having trouble sleeping in the dark. She really listened to me when I... Read More

—Skyland Trail Client

“Nicole (in admissions) has been extremely helpful...”

Nicole has been extremely helpful to me as I have been getting to be a part of this community. She has answered my questions, accepted my emotions, and walked through some tricky spots with me."

—Skyland Trail Client

“The first treatment center that has actually worked ... brought much peace to my father and relief to me.”

Skyland Trail is the first treatment center that has actually worked for my father. The quality of the care and the caregivers has brought much peace to my father and relief to me. I honestly do not know what would have... Read More

—Rebecca S., daughter of former client

“I am finally over the mountain.”

Thank you for everything you did for me, Skyland Trail. I am doing great and in school to learn to teach special education. I think I am finally over the mountain, even if it took five years.

—Pamela C., former client

“I so appreciate Skyland Trail ... everyone is so friendly.”

I so appreciate Skyland Trail. If only I had known how ill my son was. I feel that he is getting the best care possible now that he is there. Everyone is so friendly and genuinely seems to care about all of their clients. I... Read More

—Lou K., parent of former client

“Skyland Trail has, in our view, saved our life as a family.”

Our son suffers from bipolar disorder. His first psychotic break occurred in 1996 while he was a graduate student in film studies at the University of Southern California. Without rehearsing details of the horrors, angst,... Read More

—Houston B., parent of former client

“We feel like Skyland Trail saved our kid's future.”

In many ways, we feel like Skyland Trail saved our kid's future and are very grateful. He was treated as an individual and therapy was tailored to his specific case. When we felt like he was in danger, Skyland Trail admitted... Read More

—Linda W., parent of former client

“Skyland Trail saved my daughter's life - and mine.”

In six months Skyland Trail changed my anxiety ridden, nonfunctioning daughter into a poised, capable young woman. She is now looking for a full-time job, making new friends, and taking care of household chores. Skyland... Read More

—Debra R., parent of former client

Wes Q., former client

“Times have flown ... things are on the up and up with me.”

I was a client at Skyland Trail about four years ago. Wow, time has flown since and things are on the up and up with me. The last time I spoke to you or the staff at Skyland, I had been promoted at my job with Kroger. Well,... Read More

—Wes Q., former client

“Thank you to the staff and for the program at Skyland Trail that saved my life! ”

When I flashback to the depressive days of my illness for that lost year, I know I hit rock bottom - losing 50 pounds, threatening suicide, speaking to no one, not going outside, disregarding personal hygiene, quitting my... Read More

—Trish H., former client

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Skyland Trail Goodman Training Center
Friday, March 30th
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m
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Goodman Training Center at the Dorothy C. Fuqua Building
Wednesday, February 29th
6:15 p.m - 8:30 p.m
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12:00 PM

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Video Testimonials

Dr. Burn's Story

Dr. Mary Burns talks about what makes the young adult recovery program at Skyland Trail unique.

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Marzena's Story

Young Adult Counselor Marzena Holly, MS, LAPC, talks about her work at Skyland Trail.

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Rani's Story

A parent of a Skyland Trail graduate, Rani share her experiences of having her son at Skyland Trail.

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Jai's Story

We went from a family of like six or something to just me and my mom in the house...

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Melody's Testimonial

I think they are angels. They helped saved my life and, that’s it, they helped save my life.

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Lynn's Testimonial

It was nice to be with people and live with people that understood the intensity of my emotions.

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Aaron's Testimonial

One of the things I find very special about Skyland Trail is it puts a lot of work into empowering the individual to be an active participant in their recovery.

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Dr. Eric Chavez's Testimonial

I’ve fallen in love with this place and I don’t think I’d ever work anywhere else.

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Bill's Testimonial

If you asked me on a scale of 1 to 10, where I would place Skyland Trail in my recovery, I would give it a 15.

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Rollin's Testimonial

I really have very vivid memories from my childhood of experiencing these kind of mild depressive episodes...

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Mark's Testimonial

I would describe bipolar as kind of a demon that gets down inside of you...

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