Recovery Happens Here
Learn more about client stories and patient experiences.
The Skyland Trail Experience
Our adult clients describe what treatment at Skyland Trail was like for them.
Our Clients
Debbie
“I learned that this is not something I can rely on others to do; it has to come from me.” Debbie, a project engineer and…
Alumni Selfie Story: Shane
It’s been three months since I moved out of Transitional Living and one year since graduation. I think my Primary Counselor said it best: ‘You…
Alumni Selfie Story: Marisa S.
Hi, I’m Marisa! It has been a little over five years since I’ve graduated from Skyland Trail. In that time, I’ve gained work experience, graduated…
Alumni Selfie Story: Bailey
Hey y’all, I’m Bailey! My time at Skyland Trail helped me take some big steps forward toward managing my depression and getting back into my…
Alumni Selfie Story: Maura F.
I just want to express how grateful I am for the quality of care I received during my time at Skyland. I had been to…
Shane H.
Ever since I was a teenager I suffered from mental illness, but I want to skip over to April of 2017 when things started to…
Lexi O.
Lexi, a Skyland Trail alumna talks about what Skyland Trail means to her and her recovery from mental illness.
Devi K.
Devi came to Skyland Trail when she was struggling with her mental health. Listen to her brief story about how Skyland Trail helped her find…
RESPECT Institute Story: Christina
My name is Christina and this is my story. I was born in Queens, New York City as the youngest child of two Croatian immigrants,…
Our Families
Mac and Anne S.
“She was very highly functioning… but mentally she was not well. She desperately needed help… but she seemed just fine on the outside.” Mac &…
Nanette
Recovery isn’t a linear process. It’s a journey with ups and downs, setbacks and successes, a journey that works out best when you’re surrounded by…
Judy and Paul Faletti
A few clients who entered treatment in the early days became a part of the history of Skyland Trail. One of our first clients expressed…
Patrick and Tracey M.
Over six years, our daughter Amanda received treatment at numerous programs as a result of mental health issues including six suicide attempts. We approached each…
A Family’s Story of Hope
“All of a sudden, I could tell. I know when he isn’t himself,” says Angie W. about her younger brother. “He wanted to stay home.…
Nell R
Nell’s son received treatment at Skyland Trail in 2018. Financial aid helped her son fully engage in treatment and helped her family heal. Dear Skyland…