I honestly needed BlueSky a lot sooner and I wish they had a better working relationship with other…read moreresidential programs in New England instead of advertising on the radio in Danbury. I wish the programs were more clearly outlined on the website so more people in need could find it. The Pros: Competent clincians (with an exception who was let go), who offer thorough, well-researched groups. The ability to tailor your schedule to your needs, and reassess over time. Transportation is provided, and there is a number to call for 24/7 support in the ETP (Enhanced Treatment Program). There was always a therapist on call. Of the programs I have been in, I will say BlueSky has the ability to provide high-quality care for a wider variety of issues, including psychosis and trauma. The trauma psycho-ed group was a particular favorite of mine - I had never experienced that level of psychoeducation in any other setting. The cons: some houses are much nicer than others (for those in the ETP program). Security in the houses is very lax, there were break ins at one location during my time there. There is no accounting for noise levels, creppy neighbors, and people smoking weed in your driveway. Male staff can enter all-female housing at any time, even in the middle of the night. Nothing untoward ever happened that I knew of, but it is a consideration for some. Night shift staff can be dismissive - once I was in the midst of a panic attack, called for meds, and was told to 'wait until morning' next time because the medication was 'too hard to sort through'. Of the two perscribers I worked with, one (the MD) was much more competent. I was still over medicated, to my detriment. Having been in similar programs before, I will say this is about par for the course anywhere you go, especially if you enter on a robust med regimen. My time at BlueSky was not wasted. As with any program, you get out what you are able to put into it. I felt I had adequate support and was well-prepared to live on my own by the time I left.

Note: This review on Google was taken down, because it was flagged by the Blue Sky staff. Very…read moreSHADY! Anyway, Blue Sky brings up very mixed feelings. The folks were well intentioned and caring but not very detailed oriented. Communication always seemed to be an issue, and my medications were never quite right. The individual therapy was fine, and the groups were hit or miss, depending on who facilitated. The life coaches were just unreliable but nice and well intentioned. My biggest reservation involved our dependence on rides to the store, appointments or to the clinic. Being on time always seemed to be an issue, and schedules would change at the last minute with no communication. I intended my stay to be a six month treatment experience but only completed one month. That's all I could take. I was discharged and transferred to a sober living facility but foolishly decided to continue with Blue Sky IOP for "treatment continuity". I lasted 3 more weeks before reaching the end of my rope. Overall, Blue Sky was a learning experience and like most such services, it's exactly what you make of it. I sought to make the best of my time there but was very glad to leave and finally cut ties completely. UPDATE: Today, I am working on 3 years sobriety and remain hopeful about long term recovery. Now that some time has past, I definitely see how Blue Sky was a major challenge in my post treatment recovery, but I plugged into another program and learned from that whole ordeal. Others have been helped, so like that unwritten Taylor Swift song we'll never hear, "Maybe It's Me". Best wishes to all seeking a sober life!

I was a client at Angelus house (the adult program). I had been in many residential programs…read morepreviously and I did not get better. I was still struggling. I came to Angelus house and I have to say I was unhappy. I hated the program director and I thought he was mean. Well, that all changed and so did I. I got better. Better than I ever had been. I worked hard and it was uncomfortable. I was taught to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. I was taught to see the red flags before I take a nosedive. I was taught how to manage my illness and keep my head high. The program director is now the person I look up to most. He has kept me sane, productive and growing for years now. I still see him now and again as my outpatient therapist and I owe all my success to him. He saw what I could be when I couldn't see it myself. Angelus house built me up and kept me climbing so that I could get to where I am now. I am stable, and have been for years now. I am happy, content, productive, and all my relationships are healthy ones. I can set boundaries and take care of myself. I would not have been able to do any of this without the guidance and, sometimes tough, love from all the staff at angelus house, especially Dave. Of course, no one likes to be in treatment but, it is the best thing for those of us who struggle with mental illness. We can manage and get better. We just have to have the right people to guide us and the hard work and perseverance to get there. I found that at Angelus house.

Angelus house at Wellspring works for a very specific type of client. 18-22, Connecticut or New…read moreEngland-based, affluent, cisgender female, white, Christian. Clients who go off to college and struggle with the experience have done well there, especially when they can work up to going home on the weekends and transition back to their old lives with some new coping skills. Here's who I've seen struggle (perhaps why I struggled myself): those for whom several psychiatric medications have not worked, those who need medical care beyond the mental (did not see a doctor exluding phsychiatrist for almost a year), those perscribed benzodiazepienes (or any medication that 'we don't do here'), people with significant dietary restrictions, those struggling with extensive trauma. Angelus has a heavily family-focused approach. For some clients and situations, this works very well, for others, it does not. Carefully consider your situation and your long-term goals before making any commitments.

My mother has been a resident at St. John Paul for 10 months. She is 97 years old. She is so well…read moretaken care of. The nurses and aids are so kind and compassionate. Richard, Ketty, Cathy, Doris, Gin, Maui and others tend to all the residents needs promptly. Debbie, Vinny,Marianita the recreation staff not only keep everyone busy they help in at lunchtime. Whether it is assisting with meals getting whoever needs extra condiments drinks, etc.. I truly enjoy interacting with residence. I feel like all are family to me. Just a hello or smile goes a long way I love Sister Frances and Rose, Father Milan, and all the lay people in the church. Many thanks to all. Maureen.

Floor nurses and CNAs are overworked. Unit managers never offer to help or even ask if we need…read morehelp. Medications aren't being ordered for patient. Nurses aren't putting in orders correctly. Turnover of staff is huge. Agency workers make up 50% or more of their staff. Poor pay for staff. Lots of favoritism. Employees talking in other languages other than English on units. Makes some families who visit uncomfortable.

I should have sought out another rehab at the beginning. The staff is nice, but I feel that I did…read morenot get the PT that would've helped me heal without injury to my back.

i haven't even started treatment these people are snotty over the phone and ask for information I…read moredo not have Ashely just called me and hanged up in my face without me even finishing what I got to say

I have been going to New Milford Hospital Behavioral Health since I was about 23. I recently turned…read more60. I can honestly say that I would never made it this far it it hadn't been for the help I received there. The people who have listened to my never ending tales of fear, shame, and confusion; still managed to do so with patience and empathy. I am "one of those" bipolar types; prone to devastation and depression; ADHD, OCD, and B.S. I didn't always agree with the medications or the advice I was given, However I did what they suggested and found that they were helping me. I wanted to get better. I'm sure that I'm not explaining this well, but these people saved my life. I have recommend them to many friends and relatives to sort out difficult issues. When you hear there are people out there that can help you; these people are them! DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP! Or have a friend call! Just do it!

Dr strait who is the director and as far as I'm concerned incompetent psychiatrist. I feel he is…read moreabsolutely incompetent. He yelled at me he refused to put me on any medication that would help me only supports the pharmaceutical company's that they are in cohorts with. I first saw him and he ask me if there were any tragedys that I had experienced and I said yes sandy hook elementary and broke out in complete tears. Next time I saw him I told him I had every symptom of ptsd and I couldn't function as an Able bodied person and I had lost everything in my life I need to apply for disablity benefits he told me that he would have to witness my symptoms and as far as I was concerned he had he said it would be years before i could do that and that I didn't want to go around telling anybody that I had ptsd especially the government because the last thing I want to do is let the government know I had ptsd you never know what they were going to do with that info about me.!!!! Wow!!! That's Strange statement to tell someone whose broken! Well I found another doctor in fact I saw two and they both diagnosed me with several things but the main diagnosis was ptsd. With them I applied and was awarded social security benefits and I am on my way to getting a life again with no thanks to this place. I ran out of gas on my to my appointment two minutes from their office and I was losing it due to extreme fear from ptsd and he said I could no longer go there and sent me a letter certified saying I was no longer welcome to go there. Wow! I warn anyone to not go there. They don't want to help anyone get well or recover just give the wrong inappropriate medications and keep you disabled from functioning in society. Stay away from there if you want to get well!

Dr. Ardon has been my Doctor for more than 4 years, replacing a very close and personal Doctor of…read more10+ years, who I trusted and respected. I was very nervous at first, going to a new Doctor & new practice (new for me), mostly concerned about the level of quality care & attention that I need, (being a patient of many other Doctors for a variety of reasons"ailments" for 30+ years). However, Dr. Ardon alleviated all of my concerns from early on and ever since. Her care for patients health & well-being is beyond compare in this day & age. She's more than experienced, super dedicated to her patients, and very understanding. She truly cares & she demonstrates that in the lengths she goes to get to know & care for her patients. Her staff helps to ensure the best of service, and everyone is totally professional. On a more personal note, I'm always amazed at how far Dr. Ardon goes to provide special care to those who are in need of it, no matter where they are or what their circumstances are. I have found, the more you need her, the more she works to be there, to help! in my opinion, that's pretty rare in these times. So, I highly recommend Dr. Ardon to anyone who is considering her as "their Doctor", and for one can honestly say, that I hope to be under her care, for as long as I am in need. I'm so grateful to her and her staff. I sincerely mean that. No one else could replace Dr. Ardon! Sincerest regards, David M. (HER Patient For Life!)

The Vascular Experts are a wonderful, professional group. Given the HORRENDOUS, unprofessional…read moreexperience I had with another vascular clinic, I was afraid to try another office. This group, The Vascular Experts. is comprised of highly polite and professional people from the front desk to the doctors. Appointments take place right on time. The staff is friendly and the doctors wonderful. THANK YOU, VASCULAR EXPERTS for coming to the rescue.

Complete waste of my time…read more I arrived early, filled out the long e-verification and history chart and got an ultra-sound prior to my visit as mandated by my insurance company. I had to wait 1 hour and 15 minutes to see the doctor, the practice wanted me to take another ultra-sound because they didn't read my chart and realize I had already taken an ultrasound the week prior and had sent the chart and scans to them. Doctor didn't look at my leg nor my chart nor my personal history. Entire visit could have been covered in an email. Go get a pair of compression socks and come back in 3 months. $50 co-pay and half a day off work for that, wow thanks. You couldn't tell me that on the phone? No educational materials, no consult, and doctor was visibly annoyed the entire time. I have no idea why. Bizarre. Leg has been throbbing for 2 weeks, low level pain but difficult to sleep, that's normal according to this practice. Again, could have been a phone call or email.

Wow, definitely not the emergency room. I can't believe you're coming with an ambulance and then…read morethey just check your blood pressure and I ask you a couple questions it was a head on collision. They didn't give her MRIs CAT scans just in the x-ray of her nose. That was ridiculous and then they put you out in the lobby waiting to wait for the x-ray for the nose. We must've got there like at 10:30 didn't leave till 5 o'clock in the morning. You can clearly see they have no staff no doctors because nobody was coming and going. Then order suddenly at maybe 3:30 AM people started moving inside and coming and going and being seen. Definitely Putnam Hospital much better.

Me and my fiancé came in on a slow night because she was miscarrying our child. We finally got to a…read moreroom after 3 hours and there were blood specs all over the room. Also in the emergency waiting room it was so many people sick coughing they never wipe done any seats. Patience came and left and seen patience sit in same unsanitary seats. I also saw nurses with there ear pods in there ear the whole time. You can hear nurses complain about there computer screen keep dying. This is Danbury hospital. Don't come here