Doctor was calm and attentive. They took time to ask about my daily routine and how I've been…read morefeeling recently. Gave reasonable suggestions without pushing anything. It didn't feel rushed and they explained what they were looking for. The front desk folks were decent too. I'd probably go back again.

This review is actually very long overdue. Things started off well in the very beginning, I had a…read morecase manager that would show up each week until I finally got a counselor. I worked with the counselor for a while and it was ok but I feel like it was a waste of time. She would constantly tell me next week we'll do an exercise but we would never do an exercise. She would email me worksheets and we'd never go over them so I just stopped reading those emails. Eventually she was leaving community solutions and I was told I would get a new counselor. My case manager kept reaching out saying we will meet during this time before the new therapist starts but then she kept canceling on me each week or she wouldn't show up. I ended up not responding to her text messages anymore because I was annoyed and it was pointless. I never did get a new counselor either even though I was told one was already scheduled for me. Services just ended on their own, I didn't feel like the quality of care was there for me to try reaching out again.

My husband has been receiving mental health and medication his whole life and is disabled. Not only…read moredid they take away the meds that worked for years but fangled them in front of him saying he was getting them then cancelled them (according to the pharmacist Melissa who runs the med line did) after all of that Melissa lied to my disabled husband about it all (was also confirmed by the actual doctor) then refused his calls and had him refer to a case manager having nothing to do with her getting caught in her lie. We are switching and also plan to sue because the evidence on our end is absolutely ridiculous...they still are refusing his meds he's taken for years through multiple other doctors also DONT TRUST MELISSA IN THE MED LINE SHE WILL LIE TO AVOID HER JOB AS WELL AS ANY ACCOUNTABILITY FOR MISTAKES

I had a session with Rich a while back. I was struggling with depression, my past marriage and my…read morechildren not to mention PTSD. I couldn't sleep every night.Rich helped me see positive ways to look at both past and moving forward. He had recorded two different versions of sleep therapy as well as explained and pointed out things I need to improve in my life. Time to time, when I feel troubled or feel stuck, I reach out to Rich on the phone. Every time he has given me directions to how to approach things in life positively and made me understand with different real life examples to help me with my struggles and problems. I have never experienced anyone like Rich who is easy to talk to, makes his time to help me when I am down and low, very personal and professional at the same time. I recommend Rich to anyone wanting to better their lives and learn important factors in life that are often neglect and ignored. Rich teaches values, morals and ethics all in very simple steps. Thank you Rich for all your help and advice. You truly are one of the greatest person I have ever met in my life. Much appreciated it. Mia Henderson

Rich is amazing. Just off the phone with him after 4 hours, and he was so tired but talked to me…read moreuntil we got through everything I needed help with. This is my 4th year of working with him. I don't want to leave a long ass review, but just know he helped me in all aspects of my life from god, business, to personal relationships. - B

Glad I was able to come somewhere safe and calm. It gave me time and space to breathe from a…read moredifficult situation without clouded judgement. The house was very clean and food was great. The staff were kind and respectful. I also got to bring my pets along which also helped in my recovery. The care was nice from having one on one therapy sessions to yoga and sound bath. I was very fortunate to be able to come to such a place. Definitely better than a psych ward.

*READ THIS BEFORE YOU DECIDE WHETHER THIS PLACE IS FOR YOU*…read more I'm a recent client. I stayed at California Mental Health for 5 weeks. This was my experience. There was multiple instances in which HIPAA guidelines have been violated by Jeannie, the executive director. It's concerning to know that someone who has the authority to hold someone accountable for violating HIPAA guidelines is setting the example that it's something that is acceptable. I was in the kitchen cooking along with the chef, and clients/staff walking in and out. She admitted that she was at fault for taking a personal call at the dining room table and confirmed that she did in fact see that there were other people in the room while she disclosed a patient's medical history, including their full name.The HIPAA guidelines have continued to be violated even after I expressed their concern. There have also been microaggressions stated by this individual like assuming a client doesn't speak English because they speak multiple languages and stating they dont look like their ethnicity and specifying what ethnicity they "look like". More than often she is not updated on the patient's progress. There's a level of professionalism that is not being met. I don't believe it's appropriate to comment on one's progress without doing their due diligence to have the most updated information before inserting her opinion/suggestions. There is also a lack of communication when changes are happening. For example, when Norma, the in person therapist was no longer with California Mental Health it was never something clients were made aware of. All the clients were in the dark waiting for her return. Clients were told by the director that there was additional support coming in so that we would have more support. It was worded as if Norma would be coming back. The fact that she was gone was not acknowledged. There hasn't been a therapist in California Mental Health for six weeks. The accommodations and support on the website do not provide a realistic expectation of what it's like to stay here. Unfortunately, not every insurance covers clients to stay here so potential clients should make an informed decision before paying an insane amount to basically live in what felt like an Airbnb with roommates. Most of my stay consisted of no groups and down time. With that being said, the website should describe a more realistic expectation. Groups don't happen most of the time. There is a lot of down time to the point where you are better off renting out an airbnb at a more affordable cost. There is a lack of communication by both Jeanne and the program director, Josh. The staff is often unaware of changes and left in the dark about daily client activities. Josh is not reliable with client requests. It typically takes about a week of constantly asking before there are any art supplies approved/delivered. Example #2 Instead of fixing the master bathroom California Mental Health thought it would be appropriate to provide pliers to turn on/off the bathtub.Its interesting that they will confiscate any "sharp" objects including tweezers, but find giving clients pliers acceptable. This ended up causing a massive water spill which a client ended up fixing temporarily while the plumber came to the house. Example #3 Clients were also put in an uncomfortable living situation due to a new client consistently banging their head on the walls. Both the staff and clients expressed their concerns which were completely brushed off. We were all forced to deal with outbursts. It did not feel like a safe environment. Example #4 I was uncomfortable sharing a room with my roommate due to very intense outbursts and was put in a position to address the room change directly with the roommate even after expressed my concern. This led to a lot of tension in the house. The other client turned very passive aggressive towards me even after moving rooms. It is unfortunate that a place one goes to find peace there is an overwhelming amount of added stress. This is not a residential home I would recommend to anyone. I would like to take a moment to express my deepest appreciation to the A.M/P .M/NOC staff. They were all angels! If it wasn't for their kindness and genuine personalities I would have left. They went above beyond in all aspects.

I have been suffering from an irrational fear of public speaking for as long as I can remember. I…read moreavoided it for years and finally came to the realization that it was hindering my professional career along with my sense of self. I finally got angry with the situation and realized that I needed some help. Not knowing anything about hypnotherapy, I decided to give it a try and found Paz on Yelp. I was attracted to her offer of a "30-day fix" because I didn't want ongoing therapy for years and years with no end in sight. Within one hour (seriously), she was able to get to the root of the problem - the moment when the first "domino" fell and led me down the path to self-doubt and insecurity. After the initial session, Paz had me listen to a custom-made audio recording every morning after waking and every night before going to sleep. 30 days later, I was in a completely different headspace. Hypnosis wasn't what I thought it was based on tv and the movies, it's far more subtle....but it worked. I was able to deliver the speech. And while I was a little apprehensive, there were no feelings of dread or nausea. My voice held steady, I could breathe easily, and I could deliver the message. I consider myself a fairly cynical person so the very idea that, after a lifetime of dread and terror of public speaking, I could calmly deliver a speech was simply unreal. Paz delivered as promised and I will be eternally grateful. I truly feel as though a door has been opened and my true self was able to walk through and be free. I wish I'd found her years ago.

I was referred to Paz by a person I trust and who had a positive and transformative experience with…read moreher. Admittedly, I was skeptical and unsure about hypnotherapy, but decided to reach out for a consultation. Paz immediately put me at ease and described the therapy and her technique in a manner that I could process. I was concerned that I would not be in control during hypnotherapy, but she explained that is not the case at all. The best way I can describe the experience for me, was a very powerful guided meditation. She took me down a deep subconscious path, which unlocked the source of my OCD and germophobia that had plagued me for years. After several sessions and using her recorded reinforcement tapes, I am proud to say that say that these issues no longer quietly control me. It's been 5 months since my first session, and I have not digressed. Paz has a good soul, understands people, and makes you feel comfortable. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering hypnotherapy. Mike

RCS is an awesome place to work and is supportive. The Foster Care team is amazing and I am so…read morelucky to be able to work with them! If you have ever thought about doing foster care, RCS is the right place!

My son attended Rebekah residential program for over a year back in 2013. He became very distant…read morewith me over the course of time and full of anger. He is now 23 and just recently told me the horror of living there. On Thanksgiving we could not be together during that time, my father (his grandfather) drove over there to bring him a plate. My son warmed it up and the staff took it from him and threw it in the garbage. My son said he went to his room and just cried. Other times he was thrown to a quiet room and as he had his meltdown the staff would make fun of him. If I could take back time I would and to warn parents of who you are placing in your childs care, especially with a mental illness and to carry future trauma. shame on you whoever you were at the time. If I only knew earlier that these events happened many of you staff would have had an investigation at hand.

EMQ - Is Silicon Valley's local treasure for helping children in troubled homes or dealing with…read moremental health issues by providing whole family services. I was reading some old blog posts from the late Leonard McKay and came across a great tidbit of local history on orphanages and the founding of Ming Quong (the MQ in EMQ's name today). http://www.leonardmckay.com/2005/11/21/presbyterians-and-prostitutes/ Nice to see some of our local institutions still providing invaluable services to our community.

Was told to stop crying on the phone, no therapy provided, watched movies all day, wouldn't care if…read moreyou don't eat, threaten to sedate and restrain you if you cried, psychiatrist don't listen to you, do not go here

Marnie combines her professional training and lived experience to support women as they transition…read moreinto motherhood. She works 1:1 with clients and organizes community circles for moms to connect and support one another. We collaborated on a custom card design to include as a gift to her clients, drawing from the wisdom of her Motherhood Map resource. Marnie's thoughtfulness, attention to detail and grounded wisdom shined through our design process. I loved getting to know her!

Marnie is great! I was lucky enough to find Marnie after having had a negative experience with…read moreanother therapist in the months following having our daughter. I struggled with postpartum depression for almost a year before finding Marnie. On top of the depression, I dealt with a high risk pregnancy and traumatic birth. Becoming a mom was shocking, to say the least! Marnie understood all of my fears and feelings. She helped me understand that everything I was feeling was normal! And she helped me feel like me again...but a new, better me. I can't thank her enough! Marnie also referred me to a psychiatrist to deal with some other issues surrounding anxiety and that has been going very well. She thought the psychiatrist would be a good fit for me and she was right. She is very in tune with her patients! I don't hesitate to recommend Marnie to new moms and I plan on seeing her again every so often because she has a very grounding nature that is so helpful!