I originally came for a one-month stay but I enjoyed it so much I decided to stay for longer. The…read morehighlight was the customer service but overall I enjoyed all aspects! Food 3/5 Overall the food is good quality and very well made. The kitchen staff are friendly and always willing to help. There are only a few downsides, the first being that there is no menu for actually ordering your meal. Pro tip: If your food is cold, do NOT try to send it back. There are a variety of delicious milkshakes, the homemade strawberry flavor is the best, 10/10, I recommend! Entertainment 4/5 There is a full program of activities provided for your personal enjoyment. This includes yoga, art, bookclub, walks, and more. The highlight was a dance performance from the staff. Some of them did not appear to be classically trained but it was a free event so I can't complain. Amenities 3/5 There is a laundry room and unfortunately guests are expected to do their own laundry. The only problem being that the dryers do not exactly dry. Upon contacting customer services I was told that new machines would be installed the next day. This was four months ago, please see my review of Lowe's for more details. The bathrooms are good but only open at certain times and staff like to look before you flush. It's weird but they said it was all part of the inclusive all-expenses-paid experience. There are some complimentary meds available to guests. I'd rate the Phos-Nak 7/10 because it's good but not as good as other Phos-Nak I've had. Guest safety is a priority and there were two fire alarms during my stay. Unfortunately the first was my first night at 5am. As I stood outside in the snow, I wondered if it was some kind of weird hazing, "or" I thought, "maybe this is a regular occurrence designed to build character." It was neither, I was just unlucky. Customer Service 5/5 The customer service is excellent. The staff are all so dedicated and hardworking, and were so patient and understanding with my accent barrier *cough* heartburn. To enhance your stay they often organize 'spirit weeks'. I once participated in a 'staff meeting' during which most of us were wearing onesies and someone was dressed in Harry Potter pajama pants. Our attire, coupled with the fact that I had a milkshake in hand made the whole thing surreal. There is one particular staff member who stood out due to her tendency to eat off of others' plates. She once taught me how to insert my own NG tube, and pull it out! Just kidding, that stuff DEFINITELY never happened. Pro tip: If you want any privileges, I recommend poetry as a highly effective tool. In conclusion, I give Veritas 5 stars, 10/10, I highly recommend! It is a great place to recover, to grow, to learn about yourself, and practice stand up comedy routines. In all seriousness, this place helped me make progress that I didn't think I could. Thank you Veritas!

DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!…read more I attended Veritas from November 2020 through February 2021, and years later, I am still not fully healed from the traumatic experience I had there. I still have nightmares about this place. During my stay, the facility felt more like a prison than a place for recovery. It was poorly run and extremely understaffed, and despite being in an adult program, I felt like I was constantly treated like a child. The rules and overall environment made an already incredibly difficult period of my life even worse. They are so incredibly unempathetic that it felt more like a torture chamber than anything else, to the point where I genuinely wanted to eat the 'forbidden slushy' (the gel inside the heating packs) just to secure my way out of that hellscape. While there, I developed refeeding syndrome, which they caused, which is crazy because they are supposed to be medical professionals. On top of causing a dangerous medical emergency, they actually expected me to pay thousands out of pocket for an ambulance to fix their error. When I told them hell no, they made me sit around and wait an absurdly long time before finally giving me a ride to Duke University Hospital in one of their vans, all while being completely rude and hostile about it. What makes it even more ridiculous is that Duke was literally within walking distance of the facility. I was stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey, and by the time they finally let me go, I was almost 10 pounds over the heaviest weight I had ever been before checking in. Even after moving into their PHP and IOP programs, they just kept trying to "refeed" me. To make matters worse, at one point they ran out of my prescription medication, which caused me to experience withdrawal symptoms. I also felt trapped by the financial consequences I was told I could face if I chose to leave AMA. I went there because I needed help. Instead, I left with an experience that I am still trying to heal from years later. They can rebrand to 'The Emily Program' and change their name all they want, but I will not let a name change protect them from the 1-2 star reviews left on the original Veritas page. I am here to warn the masses that whether they call themselves The Emily Program, Veritas, or whatever else, they can NEVER BE TRUSTED AND WILL TRAUMATIZE YOU, NOT HEAL YOU.

When I'm asked for a referral, Beth Newton is the first name that comes to mind. She is a wonderful…read moreclinician!

I refer to Beth Newton, LCSW frequently for couples therapy. Being a couples therapist requires…read morethoughtful and dedicated evidence based training and I refer to Beth because she, unlike any other couples therapist in Durham, dedicates the time and devotion to the proper training. Many therapists say they work with adults, children and couples. There is no way to be adequately trained in all three. Beth is singularly focused on couples. That makes her outstanding in the field.

During the transition out of a toxic job situation my executive coach suggested that I go see…read moreSteven; "the best thing you could do right now would be to get out of your head and into your body - Steven's the guy to see." I trust my coach, so I went, and it's been a profound experience. When we met I'd come to accept a certain amount of anxiety, sleeplessness and intestinal distress as the price of middle age. Nine sessions later it's easy to forget all the years I lived with those symptoms without giving them much thought. Steven touched and released traumas I didn't even know were stored in my body, including those held by my family going back for generations. I'm more present, connected and content than I was before meeting Steven. I even stand taller and breathe easier. Steven is a keen observer, a good listener and a skillful healer. He let me know that my issues were familiar to him, that he could relate to my tendency to focus on small and negative things, and that he'd worked hard to gain the insights that make him so good at what he does now. Steven is hugely curious, constantly learning and experimenting with different approaches to healing and wholeness and sharing the results with anyone who wants to engage him. This is a gift which I highly recommend accepting.

Visiting Steven is like going to that safe place that you have tucked away in your heart from your…read morechildhood. I feel trusted and trusting in his space and can allow my deepest, truest voice to be heard in his presence. There's no judgement from him, only kindness that strives to stroll through some painful past experiences. Steven is a most trusting, helpful, and skilled healer (and an excellent writer too!) He is persistent yet mindful of boundaries. He will nudge you over that small roadblock of your mind and help you to realize how easy (or difficult) it was to overcome. Then you will learn how glad you are to have gone through it. The world seems like a different place after a session with Steven. There should be a sign in Steven's office - Disclaimer: Clarity and mindfulness may follow. Self-understanding, rejuvenation, growth, tranquility, confidence, and mental relief all come to mind. Steven will put years of experience, research, reading, writing, singing, and learning into the path of your winding river. Aptly named: Flow Healing Arts.

I have never made a yelp review before but I feel the need to post one because I am genuinely…read moreconcerned that other patients will receive the same lack of care that I have experienced here. Over two years I have been assigned NINE different providers. NINE...... this means that essentially every time I have an appointment it has been with someone who doesn't know my case or me. This also means that I constantly have to badger everyone at the practice to prescribe my antidepressant medication. I cannot fathom how someone who has more severe symptoms than I do could possibly manage to get their medication and treatment taken care of here. I was told that Duke Psychiatry was pretty good but I have had honestly the most unbelievable experience of negligence I have ever seen.

I've been Dr Hampton's patient since 2004. I had been to other psychiatrists prior but have not…read moreseen any others since. He is warm, calm, and caring - he listens and provides useful, take home advice. I have a lot of health issues that effect my entire life - he has helped me have a positive outlook again. I have a lot of anxiety and he has taught me several meditation techniques to combat it. I'm a Christian and he even gives his advice toward my religious beliefs when I need it that way to make sense. I highly recommend!

Without going into too much detail, Shefa has been an absolute joy to work with! She has helped my…read morewife and I through some difficult issues with a beautiful caring and sensitivity and understanding we were concerned we would not find. She has helped us with understanding new perspectives on our situation and worked to teach us tools for working through issues as they arise. I would strongly recommend her services!!!

I've been seeing Amy for just over two years. A friend recommended her practice to me during one of…read morethe lowest periods of my life.  It's hard to summarize the journey we've been on together but she has helped me so much to reconnect with and feel safe in my body and stop living so much in my head. She is so kind, generous, caring and supportive.  Her approach is not formulaic; instead, she has such a broad and deep knowledge of different approaches,  techniques and supporting materials that she can use in the moment to respond with great care and thoughtfulness to however I show up that day.  Working with her has genuinely changed the way I move through my life, and I'm deeply grateful for the steadiness and compassion she brings to every session.

I have worked with Amy at Somatic Collaborative for over a year. In this work together I have…read morecreated a new relationship with my trauma, my body and my emotions. I truely feel safe in my own space and in the world, for the first time in my 70 years on this earth. This somatic work has given me an opportunity to step out of my story and view my very sensitive nervous system with respect and awe. Amy has helped me to understand that I "AM NOT BROKEN". And most importantly to learn how to understand and use the messages from my nervous system as a guide. The environment at the Collaborative is respectful, healing and safe. I am grateful to have found Amy and the Somatic Collaborative.

Dr resigned and zero notification from this office. My son had to go cold turkey off potent meds…read moreuntil we could get him in to see a new provider. This place needs to be closed down by the state

DO NOT GO HERE. They ghosted me and I have no medication left. I have been calling every day and on…read morehold for hours. Crazy how a PSYCHIATRIST could fully ignore a patient. WHY DO YOU NOT PICK UP THE PHONE. Do not recommend Elaine Walker. She won't respond to portal messages. The message mailbox is full, so you can't even leave a message. I tried calling the new patient line to have them contact the office, and they left a message but no call back. Also, why is the front desk always so rude when I come into office????