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.
“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
“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."
“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
“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.
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
