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
Experiencing the “Skyland Trail Magic”
My name is James. I was diagnosed with severe depression a little over a decade ago, and this, my second major episode, began near the…
At times I felt like superwoman…
I grew up in a family and community where mental health was not talked about or accepted as a real illness. The common sentiment towards…
Maylie
As a client in the adult residential DBT program, Maylie learned how to acknowledge emotions without letting them control her life. As a resident of…
Liz T.
“Skyland Trail was truly an unforgettable experience that has helped me feel like I can take on life and not let my mental illness hold…
Madison
“Skyland Trail gave me the time and permission to know that ‘All you have to worry about right now is getting better.’ And I needed…
Gordon C
“I had always had a breakdown as a result of some significant bad stress…but everything in my life last September was awesome…and I think part…
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…
Our Families
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…
James and Beth S
The Gift of a Future with Our Daughter Like many of the families who have been treated at Skyland Trail, we were surprised and unprepared…