Our teenage daughter has had very positive outcomes and experiences at The Pathway Program in…read moreAptos, CA. Although she acknowledged having a drug abuse problem, it was difficult to find a program that she was willing to try. Pathway's intensive outpatient program appealed to her because it combines individual and group counseling and a 12-step program with an 'enthusiastic sobriety' approach that emphasizes the teens spending social time together, having adventures, and experiencing sober fun together. Our teen made new friends, and the support they give each other in talking about and managing their challenges and growth is a beautiful thing to see. Another feature of the program that supports the success of the whole family is the weekly parent support group. Having a kid with substance abuse issues can be a lonely and terrifying experience, so talking with other parents going through similar challenges, and learning new strategies, tools, and perspectives has been a game-changer for ourselves and the whole family. Highly recommend!

Staff kept me their for over 6th months wouldn't let me back in cuz I didn't agree with breaking up…read morewith my boyfriend then lied to my friends in program staff member kyle was a weirdo I'm now over 4 months sober have been dating my bf for 6 months and living a happy and sober life

Folks - the day comes when you have to face the hard truth that you (or your loved ones) can't…read moreoutsmart the human condition. You (they) are talented, kind, smart, respected, and capable, but you (they) can't make it without help. There is no shame, no stigma, and no better place to reclaim your (their) life than WRRC. The location is convenient (close enough but worlds away), the accommodations and offerings exceptional, surrounded by beautiful trees, in the nearby mountains with a pool and hot tub. Exercise, yoga, optional massages and trips off site made this an incredible experience, but the people of WRRC make your freedom possible. I made plans months out (though their turnaround based on need is remarkable), and the staff were exceptionally accommodating, fielding questions via phone, text and email. I wanted to visit, and had a great time meeting both the staff, as well as clients. I had a chance to chat with a client with no supervision - they let me know that they had extended their stay by 2 months! I thought this amazing, but having spent a month, I truly understand. Lindsay was the first person I spoke with. She has many hats, all worn well, with expertise running impactful groups (super supportive) and WRRC. I never felt pressured before I decided on WRRC, and she was always available for questions. A caring, sincere, resourceful and super cool human (I will repeat this and give an overall appraisal at the end of the review)! Nikki was my case manager, and was great - vibrant, kind and informative. She juggled needs effectively, making appointments and taking care of my support network. A super cool, effervescent human! Jay facilitated groups in a refreshingly direct and calm way, holding us accountable while delivering the tailored curriculum. Exceptionally caring, a paladin of recovery, a super cool human! Lesley met my health-conscious food needs deliciously...her Green Tahini needs to be on salads globally. I had to pinch myself to remember why I was at the Retreat with meals this delicious! With great warmth and kind conversations, a super cool human! Kritika led great and insightful groups, shared great resources, connections, conversations as well as made some tasty food too! Kind, big hearted and committed to your recovery, a super cool human! Dave leads groups as well as outings. Nothing can convey the profound capacity of Dave, the Lao Tzu of WRRC, whose wisdom, caring and experience manifests in surprising, joyful and hysterical ways. A super cool, super real human! Suzie is an exceptionally kind, resourceful and generous member of the WRRC, sharing insights, laughs and wisdom throughout the month. Her experiences offered unique perspectives on the transformation of recovery, her suggestions golden, a super cool human! Gerry was fantastically up on everything, caring, efficient and cheerfully supporting us in our recovery. Generous, dedicated, warm and kind, a super cool human being! Robin was a great asset to recovery, with excellent fitness routines, deep knowledge regarding the overlap between kinesiology and recovery. Wise, talented and a great guide to the nearby parks, she brings another critical facet to the recovery. A super cool human! Lisa conducted our yoga sessions, this is an area where I lack expertise, but she provided her own unique, touching and deeply kind insights, a super cool human! Jessica facilitated our art therapy sessions, and they were creative and offered lasting insights to address continued sobriety. Caring, tuned in and creative, a super cool human! Chris is my definition of a therapist, someone qualified by training, but naturally talented through experience and being a whole human being. We worked in several different modes, solo (insightful and impactful), with my kids (healing and owning) and my girlfriend (transformational and future focused), as well as in the family groups, all the while using honesty, care, humor and deep compassion to bring out the best of a wide range of clients, family and ages. Understanding the needs of such a wide range of folks requires wisdom to meet suffering where it is, and Chris applied just that, being a great guide toward a life of recovery and super cool human! The month passed quickly, and I could go on paragraph after paragraph regarding the deep conversations, laughs in comradery, recognition of past suffering, and the blue horizon of a sober future with each of the aforementioned WRRC guides. But in that is the point - they are committed to your recovery, trained in effective tools, human in their recognition, honest in their embrace of the complexities of it all, and compassionately fully engaged in your better future. I know it might be hard to acknowledge, but you or your loved ones deserve this level of care. There is no shame, no stigma, you (or your loved ones) are human. Nothing is more important, and WRRC delivers. I cannot recommend WRRC highly enough. Dan says "Check it out"!

I do not typically write reviews for anything, but in this case, I felt compelled to share my…read morethoughts on this wonderful place. I am truly thankful for WRRC and all the crew at the house. Not only did their methods help cure me of the obsession, but they gave me insight into my life and tools to use that has allowed me to thrive without the need of Alcohol. My wife and kids are also very grateful to everyone at WRRC who started me on this new journey. For anyone struggling with addiction, I'd highly recommend checking in. I loved that their methods are holistic, and not necessarily pushing any one solution to recovery, but teaching numerous principles. I believe most, if not all the counselors and people in the house have been down the road, so have real life experiences of recovery and really seem to want to share the gift. If you are truly ready to stop the madness caused by addiction and willing to listen, learn and be open for change in your life, this place is waiting to help get you on the path to recovery. The house is situated in a beautiful area with wonderful views and wildlife. The pool, gym, game room, food options, weekly excursions and phone options, which help with family involvement are certainly a nice bonus as well. I'm currently over 15 months sober and continue to use the skills I learned in "The House". I'll be forever grateful for the caring people of this facility, and look forward to the weekly alumni meetings and occasional BBQ's back at the house. They saved my life. Enjoy every moment....

I was a client at Summit Estates from February 28 to April 1 2017. My experience at Summit was the…read morebest thing I ever did for myself! The Staff was excellent! The counselor's and Therapists are top notch! I learned more about myself than I ever expected to. I did the Residential Program for 30 days and ended up staying for another 30 days to do their "PHP program" which was the next step towards my recovery. The residential program consisted of a lot of helpful groups and weekly therapy, they also introduced me to Yoga and brought in a professional yoga instructor who was very "in tune" to what my body needed, she was great! And I am still doing yoga today because of her. Summit also offered Ti Chi, aroma therapy, Meditation, and a personal trainer to help us get fit and healthy and he gave us a routine that wasn't too hard to do and keep doing! They also had a full gym, hot tub and sauna! The property was absolutely beautiful! With its own pond to fish in. The PHP program was great and I and I am really glad I stayed an extra 30 days to do the program. I stayed up at the Supportive housing and was driven down daily, Mon-Fri, to the a beautiful restored barn in downtown Saratoga where groups were held. I absolutely LOVED my counselor Lindsay and my Therapist, Hope! All of the counselor's and therapists that work for Summit truly understand what the clients are going through and have compassion for us and truly care about us. The meals at both programs were prepared by Chef's and were wonderful! They were healthy and delicious and I picked up a few tips and recipes that I have made since l finished the program. Recovery is not easy, but Summit Estates makes recovery a lot easier to deal with! I highly recommend anyone who is looking for recovery to better themselves I HIGHLY recommend Summit Estates located in the mountains between Santa Cruz and Saratoga! It was an experience I will never forget and will always cherish. Thank you everyone at Summit for my experience. Sincerely, Vicki Perez

From my experience, this is a terrible place to put your loved ones. They are not interested in…read morehelping they are interested in financial gain. This is a common in this industry. Sad but true.

Like the others, I wish I could give this place a zero star. I live next door to one of their…read morefacilities in San Martin. Last night, a young child ran over to our house from the street barefoot, (we have a 5 acre lot, mind you), balling their eyes out, shaking, and desperate for help. The child expressed that they ran away because they were SA'd. The child had not showered or eaten in days. The child shared more horrific details about their treatment at the facility, but I don't think it's necessary to disclose more. We took the child inside and took care of them. The sheriffs office came over to our house, but the organization did not report the child missing until 2 hours after we had called the sheriff!! There are ONLY 6 KIDS there at a time!! IT SHOULD NOT HAVE TAKEN 2 HOURS TO REALIZE SOMEONE IS MISSING. Unfortunately, about 5 hour after she had been at our home, it was decided that they had to send the child back, despite the fact that the child didn't feel safe and had been SA'd. (Please note, we strongly question whether the sheriffs enacted the correct protocol regarding the SA.) We were resistant to send the child back after hearing how they were treated but there was nothing we could do because of the legal restrictions. When we walked the child back, the staff treated the child, us, and EVEN THE SHERIFF with a cold, unwelcoming, and annoyed attitude. BOTTOM LINE: DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE. This is not the first time incidents like this have happened and we fully intend to report this to CPS to investigate the facility.

Although there were decent things I could talk about this place, the bad far outweigh the good…read more There are a few things that I truly hate about this place... - the discharge process was horrible. We live out of state and embark kept giving us different dates for discharge and could not communicate to each other about getting us a correct date. I got a flight the day of her discharge because, again, they wouldn't give us a consistent date. I got there the next day and had to pay for a hotel. - they were supposed to send referrals to several day treatments in our network the day we left. Which in itself is ridiculous to wait until a kid is discharged to send a referral that usually has several weeks of a wait list. turns out, they never sent the referrals, and the ones that they were supposed to send to weren't even in our network. - I emailed several times after she was discharged to ask about the referral and never got a response other that an initial response saying they were cc'ing the therapist. With me trying to follow up on this, still no response. - there was a staff member that told my daughter that her life goes against his (the staff member) beliefs. This was not relayed to me until after her discharge. My daughter was told that the staff member was fired, which I don't believe. I am sure he was just moved to another location to continue the trauma he causes to at-risk youth.