PLEASE BELIEVE ALL THE BAD REVIEWS. Based on what my significant other shared with me about his…read moreexperience, I would strongly caution anyone considering sending a loved one here. He voluntarily checked himself into this program seeking help, but what he described experiencing was deeply disturbing and nothing like the compassion, respect, and support you would expect from a faith-based rehabilitation program.
According to him, staff went through his belongings, his cologne was broken, and a baseball book was thrown away. He also told me that a prayer card depicting the Virgin Mary was treated disrespectfully because of his Catholic faith. No one should have to feel that their personal belongings or religious beliefs are being mocked or disrespected, especially when they are already in a vulnerable position and trying to get help.
He described the facility as run-down and said he had concerns about bedbugs. Even more concerning were the punishments he described. He told me that residents were made to dig holes after 9 p.m., sometimes until around 2 a.m. He said this happened after he missed a meal blessing while showering and was asking about scripture. If this account is accurate, that is an unacceptable way to treat people who are supposed to be receiving help.
He also told me that a staff member slapped him and made a comment along the lines of his parents needing to have done the same. Hearing that someone seeking help may have been treated this way was upsetting and difficult to believe.
According to his account, after he decided to leave, he was driven farther into Perris and dropped off at a 7-Eleven. He said his phone was not returned to him until he was outside the property and out of the vehicle. I cannot imagine how frightening and vulnerable someone could feel in that situation.
I was also told that a $1,000 "donation" was required for visits. I would strongly encourage families to ask questions and get a clear explanation of any fees or donation requirements before making decisions about their loved one's care.
A program that presents itself as faith-based should demonstrate compassion, dignity, accountability, and respect for people of all backgrounds. Faith should never be used to justify humiliation, intimidation, or mistreatment. People who are struggling with addiction deserve support and a safe environment, not to feel degraded or powerless.
I am sharing this because families are often desperate to find help for someone they love, and I know how much trust goes into making that decision. I am describing what was reported to me, not claiming to have personally witnessed these events. I hope the program takes these concerns seriously and addresses them transparently.
**PLEASE READ THE REVIEWS CAREFULLY AND ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE SENDING YOUR LOVED ONE HERE.** Do your research, speak directly with former participants and their families when possible, and make sure you understand the program's rules, treatment practices, visitation policies, and financial expectations. Your loved one deserves to be treated with dignity while seeking help.
