I began my practicum/internship with Adolescent Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) during August 2018 and recently completed my training during the prior week. Throughout my time at ASAP, I would consistently see adolescents who were brought into treatment by their parents, who were hopeless and angry upon finding out their children have used substances and there was nothing that they could do to help their children stop their use. I have also seen parents who were skeptical of the program. I must admit that when I first started my training, I was not aware of the full extent of the program's impact. However, when I advanced in my training, an aspect that has really inspired me is that when BOTH adolescents and their parents realize that there is not just an adolescent problem, but a family dynamic problem, they have an amazing opportunity to collaboratively work together to resolve issues that influence and exacerbate adolescents' patterns of use. As adolescents and their family members choose to work on their issues, they are able to heal and strengthen their relationships with each other. As a result, parents' hopelessness and despair dissipate and adolescents learn to develop an internal motivation to stop their use. Another aspect that facilitates this process is the relationship that is developed between each and every client and their parents. At ASAP, our approach is not to beat adolescents over the head in attempt to get them to stop their use. Our approach involves developing a relationship with the adolescents and creating that safe place where they can express what is going on in their lives. What I have seen is that when adolescents develop a sense of trust and a relationship with ASAP therapists, they let down their deflective walls and begin to look at their own lives. In doing so, they typically develop a desire to overcome/cope with their challenges, thus allowing them to hone practical skills and strong coping strategies to overcome their patterns of use. Ultimately, this is an excellent program and it works. I have seen some of the most rebellious adolescent clients who claimed they would never stop using substances turn around and not only complete, but graduate from ASAP. The key is humility. Parents, this is not just your child's problem, but a family dynamic problem, which requires you and your children to take responsibility, engage in self-assessment, and the both of you to make changes that strengthen and unify the family unit. This sounds like a lot and maybe a little bit scary, but ASAP staff are going to be there with you every step of the way, guiding you through this process. Trust the process and ASAP will work. I cannot recommend this program enough! read more

I can't say "THANK YOU!!!" enough for this program. My family has been turned around, and all thanks to Dr. Walling and his staff. We don't have great insurance coverage and we were facing little to no treatment options for our 16 year old son until I spoke with Dr. Walling. I'm not sure how anyone could say anything hurtful about this program's financial opportunities for struggling families. Dr. Walling gave us flexible payment options, and because of that our son was able to attend treament where many other programs turned us down. Not only were they flexible with the financials, but I truly think it was a "god thing" or meant-to-be, because this was the most amazing experience we could've asked for for my son. He felt safe to open up in the sessions, the counselors were extremely professional and knowledgeable, and each session I saw my son learning and growing. Any time I had a question or concern about my son, Dr. Walling would e-mail me back almost immediately with some suggestions and helpful thoughts. Not to mention the family sessions were incredible and my husband and I learned so much! Now he's turned 18, going to college (we never thought that would happen), and has maintained his sobriety ever since. He even now attends support groups to help other struggling adolescents. If I haven't made myself clear, this program SAVES LIVES. THANK YOU A.S.A.P!!! read more

Dr. Walling (Mesa Location) My fields of study are engineering and mathematics. I can solve complex problems in those two worlds. ASAP is a program that is an arduous process that will supply you with the tools to help better understand your child's substance abuse problem. My son and I relationship was so strained and convoluted when we first enrolled. There were many things I learned from the staff and more importantly other parents that made me realize some of the issues were just not my sons to endure. It was absolutely amazing to watch my son evolve into a leader with honest conviction about his sobriety for the last month or so... actually caring to help motivate other children with substance abuse issues. Your Staff.. Are just AMAZING. You should probably give them a raise.. They never once waivered with support or HONEST feedback for all the families involved.. no matter which stage of recovery we were in. I do not have enough adjectives to completely describe the appreciation and joy that I now experience having a sober household AND having my son back to his normal teenage life. The program like mathematics.. simply Works as designed if you follow the procedures that are completely explained. For this I will be eternally grateful. From the bottom of my heart.. I thank you and your staff read more

I will be forever grateful for Dr. Walling, Dr. Davis, and their dedicated staff. My family was in an emergency situation with my struggling teen, as I'm sure most are that are seeking a program like ASAP, we received quick response and entry into the program. Dr. Walling has had endless patience with my questions and as the Director picks up the phone and responds to emails with lightening speed. I received not only advice but solid direction with how to help my child. During her first time thru ASAP things got worse and Dr. Walling was quick to refer me to another facility where she received amazing care. Upon her return home she went right back to ASAP for step down care where she successfully completed the ASAP program and received validation and kudos from the team that really bolstered her self confidence. The team at ASAP really cares - they took interest in our entire family and the family nights were powerful for all of us. It is obvious this is more than a "job" to the team - it is a passion and they are dedicated to your teen and your family's success. We tried a few different programs around town before finding ASAP and ASAP is the only one I'm willing to put my name on a recommendation for. If there was a 10 star option I'd be selecting it. read more

I cannot thank God enough for leading me to ASAP. I work with teenagers everyday but to know what to do for my own daughter, I was at a complete loss. Why ASAP? I believe group, for both the parents and the teen, is irreplaceable. On my first night I learned from the counselors, and more importantly from the other parents. The teens even give great insight! My daughter's journey to being sober has just begun as I know this is a lifelong process. The foundation for success has been set. My daughter has gained so much knowledge to stay sober. She started the program as an angry drug using teen that "didn't have a problem". I have learned ways to help her through this process. Without finding ASAP, I'm afraid to think where my daughter could be right now. The communication, tools and eye-opening experiences have been a life changer. Ten weeks later my daughter has a completely different mindset about drugs, her former using [friends], and staying sober. You'd think after ten weeks my daughter would be so glad group is over. Well, as she graduates from the program it's bitter sweet. Neither of us want it to end, but on the other hand, we are so glad to know she has an amazing start to a life of sobriety thanks to ASAP. read more

This program was absolutely AMAZING, not only for my son, but for me too. The counselors are terrific and they really truly care about the kids. I walked away from every parent night with valuable information. I can't believe the turn around my son had because of this program. I'll be honest, he wasn't thrilled about going through the program at first but I can tell you by the end he graduated (which not all teens do) and I feel like I got my old son back. He built some great relationships with other teens that were going through the same thing he was. They all depend on each other and provide great advise to one another as well. I highly recommend this program for teens and families with substance abuse issues in the home. If I could give this program 1000 stars I would because 5 is certainly not enough. read more

My wife and I would like to thank Dr. Tyler Davis and Anita for their genuinely heartfelt sessions with my wife, son and myself. I have run my own business for 30 years and I can tell that the entire staff is extremely dedicated to getting your child sober and making them accountable for ALL their actions. If you want your child to obtain all the knowledge they need to make better choices on substance abuse, I would look no further. In our opinion this is the most thorough training that your child and us as parents can get. If your child and you work the plan that they offer, you will be amazed with the results. We finally have a peace in our home that has been missing for years, we can't put a price on that. read more

This was by far the best program for my son. The staff is compassionate and caring, yet are able to present information in a fun non-confrontational way. Parents meet once a week in a group setting where ideas and help is shared freely. I learned so much on Parent night! The teens meet twice during the week (without parents) and my son always came home with new information and challenged. The change in him from day 1 until graduation was amazing. It is a family friendly program where you will work with your teen to achieve success. He is now 90 days clean, happy and in a much better state of mind. I would hands down recommend this IOP to any family seeking help in getting their teen on the right track. read more

We attended the program in Mesa. Words can not adequately express my gratitude for this company. We attended this program and found the expertise and talent of the professionals to be top notch. Peer counseling is an exceptional experience and I witnessed my son transform and become motivated. Nothing beats seeing other families and teens grow from this experience as they become role models and then successfully graduate! As a parent I wish we could continue with a sort of "Alumni" parent group because I grew to love and respect each and every person in our group. I will always wonder about the kids and how they continued life sober. Thank you ASAP!!!! I am forever grateful! read more

The ASAP program not only teaches youth about the hazards of substance abuse, but it teaches stress management and life coping skills that support abstinence and healthy living.. This is my #1 referral for adolescents and their families who seek my recommendation for intensive care. i choose ASAP because their curriculum is research based and relevant to current substance abuse trends and behavior; they maintain strict accountability for abstinence via urinalysis testing and they involve families in the treatment process to teach applicable support skills to the youths primary support system. If you are considering help for your youth, think no further....call ASAP ASAP! read more

We brought out 17 year old son into the program after we had learned he had been using marijuana and alcohol. At first I was very skeptical if the program would work. As we moved through the program and followed what they recommended we began to see a change in our son and ourselves. We learned that addiction is a family problem and how to learn coping skills for both parents and teens. We are proud to say our son has graduated after the 10 weeks and he is now a different kid. We have our son back! Although he is done, there is always still more work as recovery is day to day. We will be forever thankful to Drs Walling and Davis, Kevin, MaryAnn and Angie. read more

This program literally saved my daughter's life. She was going down a dark and dangerous life path and both my husband and I felt helpless to change her trajectory. This program gave her the ability to identify what happened and also gave us therapy as a family to help deal with her issues in a way that was caring but firm and finally to re-direct her to a better life path. As a family, we had a lot to work on but they gave us the necessary tools to work hard at them and to identify areas where we could do better to help our daughter get better and to work out our own family dynamics. Thank you so so much! read more

I served as a therapist at ASAP for 3 years. I personally witnessed hundreds of children between the ages of 12 and 18 get clean and make positive changes in their lives. This profoundly changed the families of these children as well given that ASAP curriculum focuses not exclusively on children, but on the whole family unit. ASAP is an incredible program that has made a remarkable impact over it's 25 years in the Phoenix area. If your teen is struggling with addiction, I strongly encourage you to look into ASAP. It an intensive outpatient program at an extremely reasonable price. read more

Dr. Walling and his staff have built an excellent program. The counselors guided my daughter, as well as our family, through lessons of understanding, responsibility, and growth. It was a beautiful foundation for my daughter's continuing path of clean and sober living. Our family continues to use what we've learned in the meetings in our lives. I cannot thank Dr. Walling, our counselors, the other teens and their families enough for this program. read more

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have referred teens and their parents (as well as other therapists) to this program over the years, and will continue to do so with the highest recommendations! The staff is great to work with, the program is designed and run by experienced and skilled clinical psychologists, and I have personally witnessed profoundly positive changes in the lives of the young people completing this program! read more

Aurora Behavioral and the adolescent communities thank ASAP for the years of having such a robust Intensive Outpatient Program for adolescents and providing support for their families. Your team has been a critical partner with Aurora and setting up adolescents for their success. We value our continued partnership and look forward to serving those in need. Thank you, ASAP, for all you do! read more

This is a first-rate program that has been around a long time. My high-schooler recently graduated and is doing great. ASAP was on our insurance. They use protocols to make sure it is a safe place physically and emotionally for the kids and families. Everyone we encountered (Shea location) was professional and extraordinarily kind. Thank you Dr. Davis, MaryAnn, and your terrific interns. read more

Our experience with ASAP was nothing but positive and rewarding. We are very grateful for the support we received from all the counselors and for the families who were willing to share their experiences and were open to feedback. We were at the Tempe location. read more

Teenagers are sometimes hard to reach, especially when drugs are in play, but the ASAP team does an amazing job at helping the kids and their families turn their life around, learn new skills, get back on track. Highly recommended! read more