I was a patient at the Stonewall Institute in Phoenix and would like to share my impressions and opinions on this rehab center. First I'm going to start with the first part of the name - Stonewall. This rehab is named after a gay bar located in Greenwich Village in Lower Manhattan in NYC which was made famous by the 1969 Stonewall riots which are seen as the single most important event leading to the gay liberation movement. The second part of the name is - Institute. The definition of an institute is an organization or association designed to study or promote something. First, why in the world would anybody name a drug and alcohol rehab center after a bar? That's like naming a heart hospital the Double Whopper Melted Cheese and Bacon Burger Cardiac Care Center. Second, using the word institute, given the definition above, is misleading. I did not see any researchers there doing studies on alcoholism and substance abuse. Yes, this rehab promotes sobriety but it's really not an institute given the formal definition of that word. So first off the name of this rehab is misleading and to use the name of a gay bar associated with a milestone event in the gay rights movement in order to add legitimacy just doesn't sit well with me. When I was looking for a rehab facility and called the Stonewall Institute the person who spoke to me asked me if I had contacted any other rehabs and when I answered yes I was told that they would beat the competition's price by 10%. That sounds like a used car salesman's pitch. That would be good for my bank account but not for my liver. Well anyways I ended up going with Stonewall. The classes were informative and they showed us videos about alcoholism and drug abuse. They were interesting and educational. But I struggled with severe cravings and had a relapse. In exasperation I asked the owner what I should do and how I should handle the excruciating cravings that I was suffering from daily? He replied, "pray". Are you kidding me? I paid two thousand dollars for rehab to be told that the answer to my addiction is prayer? I could go to any church and pray for free. What would you do if you had Covid-19, diabetes or cancer and went to your primary care physician and he/she told you that the cure for your disease was to pray. I know what I would do, I would file a complaint with the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners. The owner of this rehab is an AA follower and while he and his staff will offer other options such as SMART Recovery, this place pretty much promotes the AA way. Now I could write a book about AA but I don't have the time right now. You can Google "Problems with Alcoholics Anonymous" to find out more. Also, the owner has his Master's Degree in Social Work and while it's perfectly legitimate in the State of Arizona to be a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor with a Master's Degree in Social Work, I would prefer that my LISAC had a background in addiction psychology. Remember, you're dealing with a life threatening illness. Anyways, my treatment at Stonewall Institute, while informative and educational, did not work for me and I was out two thousand dollars. I eventually found a psychiatrist (M.D.) who was board certified in addiction medicine. His office even offered group therapy and provided prescription medication to help with withdrawal cravings. I have found sobriety and my life is a hundred times better than what it used to be like. Rehabs are now a dime a dozen in Arizona and if you're going to spend the money for treatment that is essentially a life and death battle do your research, compare rehabs, and find a board certified M.D. or clinical psychologist (PhD) who specializes in addiction medicine. In closing, the Stonewall Institute started out as an LGBTQ substance abuse rehab facility. Now it's also a DUI screening facility, they also have DUI classes, intensive outpatient treatment, they do substance use evaluations, family support, aftercare services, and LGBTQI+ Integrative treatment. In trying to be all things to everyone this facility in my opinion has lost its way. read more

So After paying 50 bucks at TASC just to schedule my evaluation for the following week I noticed the group of people attending just looked like trouble makers, so I decided to shoot the dice and try my luck at a different treatment center. Stonewall was the next on my list of proximity. I was greeted with a great big smile from the receptionist which immediately put my at ease. I payed a little more than what I had already forfeited at task but this place was the classiest . Paul R was the counselor that I was assigned to, and boy was he easy to talk and relate to. Maybe a little too easy that I probably shared a little extra information that I could have left out. His super relaxed personality just made the thoughts flow out with out fear of judgement. I'm here for a DUI. Now the fact that my alcohol level was .09, I kinda thought that I would get by pretty harmless, Being that it was just a point over the legal limit. Unfortunately this was not the case and I was suggested 54 hour of alcohol education. 54!!!! Being the super chill guy that Paul is he was able to calm me down by mentioning these hours could be via Internet which was a huge relief for me. Well that is all. Thanks a bunch Paul. Come get a comp haircut cause you rock! read more

Greetings to all that have an Open Mind & Open Heart to what I am sharing today. Being genetically afflicted to chemical dependency from birth, I never realized until my adult years what effect each and every substance that I enjested would cause negative consequences in every category of my life. (not to mention the people I emotionally hurt along the way). Years of self inflicted misery and depression is the PayOff. Stonewall Institute enabled me in short order to view myself as who I really am and represent. Having been involved in the legal system half of my life and participating (sitting, not willing to change) in (6) rehabs w/aftercare, Stonewall Institute tore down my" WALL" of defense. Since attending my session with staff, my outlook and vision is crystal clear on what is imperative to survive in this perilous world of ours. Special thanks to Debbie M., Licensed Clinician that clearly mapped out a promising path of recovery to a better day to day life. Forever Grateful for my connection with Stonewall Institute (hooRah) read more

As I seem to have a way of learning a lesson only the hard way, my experience with my extreme DUI was challenging, nerve racking and life changing. The most positive part of my experience was with the Stonewall Institute, whom my attorney thankfully put me in touch, otherwise the Glendale Court was sending me elsewhere. The professionalism Courtney, Susan and the rest of the staff treated all of us in the program was welcomed. I had just finished an awful experience with tent city and house arrest program. Stonewall Institute provided a fair and complete evaluation upfront and the hours of counseling I had to complete, although many, were appropriate for my issues and relevant to helping me through the trials and tribulations I was experiencing and needed to address. I believe I am a better person for what I have experienced and owe a lot of that to the thought invoking, reflective challenges Stonewall Institute provided. Thank you a ton! read more

The online services here make it really easy to complete the DUI course at your convenience. If you have a work schedule that is constantly different week to week it would be hard to attend the classes in person. I was offered the online course at a slightly higher rate but it allowed me to complete the course at my convenience. The courses online set it up like any online college course but give you a % of completion so you can see how much you have left. This was useful to budget time and see how much more I had to complete. The staff at stonewall are very professional and answer any questions I had. They sent all the documents over to the court for me as well. Out of all the things I had to complete for my DUI, these classes were definitely the least stressful. I would recommend using Stonewall. read more

Highly Recommend for treatment. I just graduated from a 10 wk IOP course and it was the best thing I could have done for myself. When I arrived at stonewall, I was lost, confused and had no self esteem. I was dealing with addictions and medical issues, wondering why I was even fighting for my life. All I can say is that Stonewall was there for me, in a warm comforting environment, allowing for me to open up and discuss the issues I was having! without their support, I never would have made it. This place is top notch and work with other doctors to find you the best assistance needed. I am now sober, starting to enjoy my life again and working on loving myself. I want to thank everyone there for their support and assistance during this time. Thank you read more

Stonewall Institute is a great place to find your path in living a clean and sober life. It is a great warm environment where people who, actually want to make a change, can come together and learn the tools to build a foundation in sobriety. From the moment you walk through the door you are treated with dignity and respect. There is no judgement here. All you need is the desire and commitment to make the necessary changes! I really enjoy the small group settings​ which gives me the confidence to be open and honest in sharing my thoughts, feelings and experiences. All the staff are professional, educated and seem to really care. I am young in my sobriety but I've never been more hopeful in success as I am since I started Stonewall. read more

SCAM!!! I got a DUI last year and after finally paying off fines, etc I decided to get my license back. I went to The Stonewall Institute only because of how close it was to my house and it was the worst decision I have ever made. They promise a painless process but it is anything but that. What was suppose to only take a few weeks has now turned into months and they will not return my calls. There is a lot of time and effort in putting the packet together and they have completely delayed any hopes of driving again soon. Please look around and even if you have to spend a few extra dollars it will be worth it. ALSO THEY ARE NOT DOCTORS!!! read more

If you are going for the revocation packet to get your license back make sure you completely lie to the counselor and make it seem like you are the biggest "goody goody" as possible or YOU WILL GET DENIED!!! Especially if you tell them you smoke marijuana, even if it's for medical purposes!!! They are only it in for the $$$!!! Plus it will take weeks for it to come back in the mail not to mention all the clerical errors and back and forth b.s. they promise you won't have to deal with. The fact these people have this control blows my mind. Shop around...there are cheaper and more competent people that do this service!!! read more

Where to begin. This place has gone above and beyond to help assist when needed. I used this service for early removal of a ignition interlock device. Not only was the class quick and educational but when the DMV started giving me issues the staff members literally went to new lengths to make sure every bit of documentation needed was provided to me and the DMV. They made phone calls on my behalf to straighten things out and get things handled as quickly as possible.. I would honestly recommend this service to ANYONE IN NEED.... Hands down best service available.. read more

Do not go here if you need counseling for your revocation packet to get your license back...they will rip you off!!! Debbie Meier and staff are not doctors and are only in it for the money. She was late to our appointment, seemed like she was high on marijuana, and gave me a 5 minute evaluation instead of the 30 minutes i was promised. Then i get denied by adot and they wont tel me why!!! There are plenty of other counselors that will help you out with no hassle and for way cheaper. Avoid this place at all costs!!! read more

I think everything was very well done for the class I'm taking at your facility and instructors are very knowledgeable of what they're telling us and that the facility it was very clean everything we need it was there and everything we had to instruct those questions they were they would pounce on them they was real knowledgeable all destruction that was given us I'm taking the DUI course 16 hour course I'm just so sorry it took me so long to take it because it's very helpful to me stand sober read more

I put myself in an awful situation where I had to take a 16-hour alcohol awareness class. Dealing with Stonewall Institute was a seamless endeavor. They were very professional and attended to all of my needs. I spoke directly to actual humans on the phone to assist me through the process. The class was extremely informative and enlightening. I would highly recommend Stonewall Institute to anyone who found themselves in my situation. Their resources were affordable and effective. read more

My experience with stonewall was really positive. I was only there two weeks to finish up my DUI classes, I was in and out in no time. Everyone was really nice and make it really easy to get this mess all done and over with. Jeff was really helpful in the group meetings. I learned a couple things about myself the short time I was there and I would recommend this place to any own who wants a pain free/stress free environment. Very welcoming place. Thank you so much. read more

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Stonewall made my screening and education classes very painless and gave me much to take with me. There is good information in the education classes and Laura Shay was a good instructor who was very willing to help anyone who needed it and kept things very confidential. She also gave me information on counseling for families of people with addiction. Laura is very educated and I enjoyed the 16 hours of knowledge she gave us. read more

I had a very positive experience with Stonewall. The court ordered course I had to complete was not ideal by any means. But working with Stonewall made the experience so much easier than expected. The material was engaging and the program was so convenient. I work full time, but being able to complete my 16 HOURS online allowed me to work around my schedule. I would definitely recommend Stonewall 100%. Melissa read more

My name is Katherine B.I live in Phoenix Az. I recently went to Stonewall Institute , located at 4020 N. 20th St .The counselors are very professional & helpful. I got a DUI 15 yrs ago and l didn't know where to turn to. Someone referrered me to Stonewall. and guess what? They recommend that MVD issue me my drivers back. It didn't take that much to do. I highly recommend Stonewall Institute...they're the best. read more

I was required but the court to receive alcohol treatment and my attorney referred Stonewall to me. They price matched and helped me afford my classes without an issue, Deanna Crowe was extremely timely with her responses anytime I emailed her with random questions (which was often), and overall very professional. I would definitely recommend Stonewall to anyone needing treatment. Thank you Deanna!! read more

This online DUI course was remarkably easy to do on my own time, and I got through it much more quickly than had I taken it face-to-face. It was also considerably cheaper online than in an actual classroom. The staff at Stonewall Institute were very helpful and accessible when I had questions. I would highly recommend this course for anyone required to fulfill DUI education and treatment hours! read more