I attended Avery Lane after profound grief, loss, and sadness. I wanted to delve into…read moreself-discovery and healing so that I could continue in life more whole. I have been able to achieve genuine happiness, stability, and healing because of my time at Avery Lane. It's wonderful to be around other women going through similar things and be nurtured by the female staff everyday. The food is delicious and you are exposed to amazing groups and healing modalities such as yoga, equine therapy, and sound healing! I learned, grew, and healed so much here! Thank you for existing, Avery Lane .

Reasons to choose Avery Lane: -You want to unplug for…read more30-days (you get very minimal access to your phone here) -Michelin star worthy chefs (Linda & Sunshine) -great therapist (Joy) -select few exceptional staff (Tiffani) Reasons not to choose Avery Lane -disrespectful staff (most notably Manager Sarah, who would benefit from training in non-violent communication) -frequently broken appliances (during my two weeks, we went a week without an oven, the microwave, ice makers, toaster all broke) -mice infestation -poor case management follow through (I currently don't have money to buy a carton of milk because Sarah never mailed my disability paperwork, which I provided her in an addressed envelope).

This excellent residential treatment program with a true multidisciplinary team of talented…read moreprofessionals who can medically and clinically help with medical detox, substance use, and mental health disorders. The setting is equally as impactful!

I left with ptsd and sexual trauma from this place, I'd highly suggest not going here. It's been 2…read moreyears since I left Alta Mira, and I can't imagine how much worse it has gotten.

I was introduced to CIP by a friend when I was dealing with a very tough time in my life…read more That was 15 years ago and I still see a counselor and just a couples counseling with my gf. It is true that these students are not full therapist but they usually a semester away from becoming their degrees. They offer a sliding scale and there are very understanding with conflicts in schedules etc. I have nothing but positive things to say about CIP. CIP served a very important community interest and they have helped me in my life immensely

I read the response to my review by "Robin Joy B." and I appreciate her response, however I have a…read morereply to that. While I understand you were busy during the summer with people on a wait list and trying to get them with a therapist, what I didn't like was that no one called me to give me any updates as to when someone would call me. Every time they gave me an approximate date, that date would go by and no one would get back to me. Then I would call again, and get no response. Finally someone called me back and said "based on my review (I assume on Yelp) they have decided I should go somewhere else for therapy". All I was ever asking for was that someone keep me posted on the timeline for expecting to be assigned a therapist. I was told one thing, and then that changed to another time, and then that date passed. When a prospective therapy client is in urgent need of help, that is no way to treat them (by rejection). I may have been impatient, but also I think CIP should improve its communication with its prospective clients. After all the cost share fee (mine was $45) is still alot of money if you pay weekly. I think CIP is very unprofessional, and cares more about their organization and their interns and staff than about the people they serve, who they also charge for services

We have been taking our daughter here and we have had nothing but great experiences with everyone…read morewe have interacted with. We absolutely love Dr. Edwards and how she really just gives you the facts and lets you make your own decisions for your child. You can tell she cares about her patients like they are her own children as well. It's really great being able to have a doctors appointment that is more than 10 minutes and being rushed in and out so the doctor can see the next patient. We drive an hour each way to get to this office and knowing that I have 45 minutes with Dr. Edwards to actually have an in-depth discussion about the care for my child makes it even more worth it. I also love all of the additional webinars and classes you have the option to take with the doctors across the practice. It makes it feel like they actually want to educate you on things instead of acting like they know best. As far as the staff, they have always been super helpful and friendly. I'm knocking off a star because I honestly don't think I've ever had anyone pick up when I call. That being said, I always receive a call back in a timely manner when I leave a message. They also aren't the greatest at getting administrative things done quickly but if you are patient it gets done eventually. As for the annual fee that's required to be a patient here, if you think about the money they most likely lose out on from insurance companies not paying the incentives for on-time vaccines, it kind of makes sense. I don't know if this is the reason but if I'm able to have a doctor in this state that allows me to vaccinate on my own terms, I'm happy to pay a little extra to help them out.

Beyond pleased with the expertise of the Doctors at Pediatric Alternatives, we have three children…read moreunder their care (since birth), and are very confident with the recommendations based on their decades (and decades) of experience. The doctors here listen to you, give you their time, and care for you. Thank you Dr. Woodard for the dedication and love you have for our children! We are blessed to have you as our family doctor! And special shout out to (newer employee) Millicent at the front desk for her prompt correspondence, friendliness, and making it easy to schedule!

I was admitted to Serenity Knolls in June of 2014. I haven't had a drink since. During my 28 days…read moreat "The Knolls" I was given the tools necessary to begin a life free of alcohol and drugs. The counselors were understanding and knowledgeable. My assignments were based on the 12 steps and I completed the first three steps during the four week stay. The groups were designed to educate the clients on the disease of chemical dependency. Families visited and participated in their loved ones recovery and were invited to keep coming back afterwards at no additional cost. The aftercare program at Serenity Knolls is a great way to stay connected after leaving the center. I've attended the alumni meetings at both the San Francisco and Marin locations. The facility is located in the beautiful hills of West Marin, and a perfect setting for a new beginning. Between treatment sessions I participated in a vast array of recreational activities: hiking, swimming, volleyball, basketball, and ping pong tournaments. I made a host of clean and sober friends whom I still stay in contact. I would recommend Serenity Knolls to anyone inflicted with the disease of addiction.

I do pro bono career counseling. My observations are based on multiple full days spent on site…read moremeeting with clients and staff. This review reflects what I personally observed and experienced during that time. Clients arrive and spend one to several days in Detox. Up to six people share one bathroom, and each client has a roommate. Nursing staff brings in food and checks on Detox clients around the clock. Then, clients move to cabins or two shared houses, and have to be driven to and from the main site at the start and end of the day with backpacks and no access to their rooms for about 15 hours per day. Clients spend from 9 am until about 9:30 pm in sessions, which consist of various types of therapy and AA-based meetings. There are occasional off-site activities including horse therapy and hikes. LISTENING TO SHARES is common. I witnessed various levels of staff preparedness. Taking attendance and dealing with paper appointment reminders can take significant time. There are three meals per day, and clients are served in two shifts. I heard clients share that the food is good if high in calories. Breakfast includes a daily scramble with various ingredients and there are sometimes short-order items; clients can also have instant oatmeal, smoothies, yogurt, fresh fruit, toast, coffee, fountain drinks, tea. Lunch and dinner are served hot and usually contain meat; salad is always present. Fare is generally American-grilled salmon, sandwiches, ribs, grilled vegetables, nachos, chicken breasts, pork cuts, etc. Special diets are accommodated, often with tofu. I witnessed many closures and significant waits with the office and nursing. Clients are required to do chores daily, such as working as dishwashers in the kitchen with professional equipment for 45-90 minutes. Clients get one nicotine run per week, rare haircuts, access to laundry every 10-14 days, and unannounced urine tests and K-9 visits. In my time there, I perceived the client base to be predominantly white. I heard multiple mentions of Burning Man, "spirituality," Jerry Garcia (whose death in or around here spawns many rumors), Buddhist centers in Berkeley, temples in the woods, henna, travels to Asia, dharma recovery as Buddhist rather than Hindu. I witnessed many racially-implicated incidents, as well as white-male shares numerically dominating many sessions. Sometimes there are readings from the LGBT AA book; flags went up for Pride Month. I witnessed some clients being allowed to curse at others publicly. There are views of a valley, and deer walk through daily. There are significant hills and stairs. Many of the 12 acres are off-limits. There is a small gym. In summer, you can use the pool, but it can be closed by staff due to client behaviors. At times, there are not enough seats for clients. After five days with no device access, clients can use their phones and/or laptops from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm during free time. There are rules around vaping, smoking, device use, sleeping during sessions, but I witnessed a wide range of compliance, staff response, and staff breaking rules. Families can bring clients ONE bag ONE time per 30 days with various supplies, which are checked. Clients can order FIVE Amazon items per 30 days. Family or friends can visit every Saturday, and are expected to participate in some programming. I often felt very upset in this space.

Gentle Care has surpassed our expectations for receiving the kind of care for our 96 year old…read moremother we count on. We've only had one caregiver for over 15 years so when our needs increased to 24 hour care, we called Gentle Care after our hospice agency recommended them. We were not eager to work with an agency fearing we'd receive inconsistent and impersonal service but we've experienced exactly the opposite. We could not ask for more personal, kind, reliable and capable caregivers. The same is true for working with Loree and Mark who run this second generation family run business. They really know what matters and how to provide solid peace of mind.

Loree and Mark are incredibly kind, helpful, and efficient. They respond quickly and consistently…read moreprovide outstanding caregivers. Their professionalism, prompt communication, and dedication to quality care truly set them apart. I highly recommend their services! They gave my family and I peace of mind.

My husband has been a guest at this amazing facility five times in recent years. I have always been…read moreso pleased as to the level of their service, their cleanliness ,and the quality of their food. They show sincere care of all their patients, and are all so very kind! The nursing staff cannot be surpassed, and the doctors are all very attentive and thorough. I cannot say enough about their dedication to all their patients and their families!

We were apprehensive about any skilled nursing facility when our care provider told us that my…read morehusband would be better off in rehab. He suggested one place for us to consider but it was not available. We were set with 24/7 care providers at home, but they couldn't do his IV medication infusion daily, nor could Sutter Home Care. I could be taught, but they wanted him to have intensive PT and he really needed a rehab facility for everything. Smith Ranch was the top one in my caregiver's book and their reviews said likewise. I talked to the senior management and, so far I haven't been told the same story from each. Each faculty is as good as it's oka ayvv

I had a wonderful experience with CIT. It was my introduction to Ketamine therapy and after…read moreresearching several different clinics in the area I decided to start (And will continue) with them. Their very warm, welcoming, unpretentious, and professional initial consultations separated them from the other clinics I spoke with. Before I entered the clinic in person I already had a rapport with a staff member who was a phenomenal guide. I was elated to see that the rooms were made perfectly to provide a comfortable and serene environment (Like, they seemingly hired a psychedelic interior designer/therapist with the goal and experience to create blissful and beautiful surroundings). The guides and the medical staff are all top notch and EVERYONE there is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, professional, and invested into their client's direct and long-lasting wellbeing. I would have been happy with the experience from a strictly medical (I.E. the infusion itself, direct monitoring, and after care), that combined with their invaluable and integral therapeutic services set CIT into a different level than other clinics (I've spoken with friends and family about other clinics and they were impressed and envious of the level of care I received). I have struggled with anxiety and depression for all of my adult life and ketamine therapy with CIT has been much, much more beneficial for my mental health than years of trying a plethora of different psychiatric medications and traditional therapy. This review is being written eight months after my initial sessions and I'm planning on returning to CIT for another one.  One of the things that made me hesitant to try ketamine therapy was my history of having many "bad trips" with prior psychedelic experiences. I sought out ketamine therapy for my anxiety and depression and to work on personal issues (PTSD, grieving the recent loss of a family member, social anxiety, etc.) so the thought of having a psychedelic experience was slightly unnerving considering past trips I have had. The infusion method of administration is great for a individualized doses and provides the benefit of being able to increase dosage during your session. The medical staff was amazing and compassionate and were able to help with emotional state and every time it began to feel overwhelming (I requested higher dosages after the initial infusion) but the guides themselves were stellar in helping me navigate any level of anxiety I had and always brought me back to a calm state and truly made my sessions not only therapeutically beneficial but actually enjoyable.  CIT is a wonderful clinic and highly recommend them to anyone interested in ketamine therapy.

I am in Alameda County, which was not listed. Your group leader was obviously tired and negatively…read moreappraised/commented our group as curiosity seekers, "no takers" and "only there for the meal," from just about the outset of his presentation. He never gave the cost of the "special" infusion that was being offered in my area until pressed, and after all had left but three of us. Unfortunately for him, I had advanced information and experience regarding similar procedures being done worldwide, in Mexico, Panama, the Caribbean, Germany, Eastern Europe, etc. Rather than welcoming the depth and breadth of my research, information, and experience, the poor soul found it necessary to bestow a negative evaluation of my experience and research...and me. Strange as it may seem, he found it necessary to call me on under a pretense to find out my identity. I vote to give the seminar leader a vacation!