“My first evening there, the counselor was very gracious and patient with me. She stayed there until 11pm at night because she knew I needed to talk that night. In any recovery you have to have a spiritual aspect, there’s something bigger out there and whatever your concept of that may be, it’s really important to not make yourself that God and to not depend on yourself. It’s truly a privilege to go there and when I get the opportunity I do go back and I say, “You don’t understand there are people that don’t get the opportunity to go that are suffering and so sick, and there is such an opportunity to learn about addiction and to help others in that addiction.”  Rachel

“One of the first things I remember there was one of the member’s coming up and holding my hand and praying with me. It brought me peace. I hadn’t known peace for a long time. I not only learned about the addiction, but I learned about why I, in relationship to me…did what I did. It was eye opening. When you’re searching for answers and somebody gives you the answers, it’s like a weight was lifted off of me. It was an amazing experience. I feel like anyone there on the grounds I can approach and talk too about anything and they will understand. If you’re thinking about going to Calvary….do it. ”  Scott

“From the top down, there is a strong dedication and passion to do everything we possibly can to help the addict, alcoholic and the family members get everything they deserve and its amazing to see the staff come together and to pull together and make it happen for each individual as they come in. Here at Calvary Center, we understand that this disease of addiction is not a quick fix, this is a chronic, progressive, eventually fatal disease, if left untreated. We’re aware that the disease is not cured after 30 days. Our job here is to teach client the tools and skills that are necessary to treating the illness, one day at a time, for the rest of their life. ”  Jim Corrington, Therapist

“I wasn’t used to having any structure in my life. My life was crazy and all over the place and so they had a routine every day, to get me to be responsible, to be there on time.”  Blake

“Being able to engage with people that are working in recovery programs, it was really nice to see other people that have gone through what I’ve gone through and share their experience, strength and hope with me. I know feel a sense of purpose and a sense of belonging and I am happy. First time I have been happy in awhile”  Tecia