I decided to go to detox here and it was one of the worst decisions I've ever made (close to my decision on substance abuse). The people who work there do not care about literally anyone or anything and it's filthy. The woman behind the front desk acted like I was inconveniencing her when I came in for help, and she didn't even bother putting shoes on when helping me with my intake.
Next issue was when I did a UA; they asked when I was finished with it, that I place it on the windowsill in the bathroom and after waiting about 3 hours, someone else who went in to take a UA had either poured it down the drain or into their own cup. Thus, I had to give another sample and they ended up entering the wrong positive results into the system and therefore I was not given the help I needed.
After being admitted, I'm placed in a room with 7 other men in a single room (no big deal), but I was never fed nor given any type of comfort meds due to the wrong results on my UA. While going through withdrawals and starving at 2am, another "client" decided to rather than go in the restroom and use the facilities, came and urinated next to my bed. I couldn't take it anymore and left.
I was told I got one phone call if I returned to the intake area and I told the girl I would like to call the Delray Beach Police. She would not do it (I thought they were there to help?). I had to walk to a nearby home and ask the owner to call the police. Once they did and I went back to DAF, the girl sitting behind the desk acted as if she did not have keys to the property room and I could not get my belongings. Yes, they make you sign a waver saying you can only pick up your stuff during certain days/times, but I've dealt with this before at a different facility and called the authorities... as an individual, regardless of what you sign, they are not allowed to keep your belongings hostage. Also, it is hard to believe they do not keep keys to the propery room on hand at all times.
Do not send yourself or your loved ones here, it will just hinder your/their recovery. read more