Residence XII

I just phoned here looking to get information for a friend. The woman who answered the phone had zero interest in helping me. I told her I was calling on behalf of an friend and wanted to get more information on their rehab programs and what their availability is. Her reply to me was…“uuummmm, what do you want to know?” That was they ONLY question she asked me. Needless to say that the call was short. I will not be recommending this place to my friend as first impressions are everything and woman who come here need to be ensured they will receive excellent care.

When I went to Res12 I didn’t want to follow the rules. I was mad that I was there. What I know now is that my experience with the amazing lady’s at res12 gave me my life back. I will have two years in a week and coming from someone who couldn’t get 24 hours that is saying a lot.
No one gets there because their life is going good. And following rules is hard for someone who didn’t follow any rules for a long time. But don’t listen to the bad reviews. They come from people who want to blame res12 for their or a family members disease.

Do not go here. I just «graduated» from here and yes I am sober but certainly not because of this place. They are way understaffed and the staff there hardly seems to know what they are doing. Pay more to go somewhere better.

I was saddened to read of the hurtful experiences some ladies had at Res 12. I was there many years ago, and found it to be an extremely cathartic, educational and warm environment. I had a few issues, including a seemingly narcoleptic primary counselor, and the staff was accommodating about my concerns. I was pretty toxic, thought I knew it all, and got into it with another counselor. I had a lot of anger, ego, and false self esteem. By the time I left, after a mere 28 days, I had a completely new perspective on the disease of addiction and myself.
In retrospect, it’s challenging when there is a group of very toxic addicts under one roof, ²⁴⁄₇. We come into this environment, bringing all our behaviors and attitudes that haven’t been working very well. Anger and blame are the easiest and most comfortable route. Change is hard work. We come to treatment feeling shame, unworthiness and carrying all the hurt and pain in our lives. Is it any wonder we feel people «hate» us, or think less of us? It’s heart breaking.
I say, Res 12 is a safe, healing environment and I would absolutely send my daughter there.
I learned so much in that place, and it’s still with me today. It was such a good experience in fact, that I was motivated to go back to school, and complete my degree and then go on to become a CDP counselor myself. I wanted to give to others what I had learned at Res 12.
Let the healing begin!

This place is horrible. My daughter went in and for the 5 days when she wasn’t allowed to talk to me or anyone, I would call and was rudely told that «if something happens we’ll call you». That is my daughter and I am going to call and check on her, esp. in a new situation like this. She was targeted from day one by another patient who for some reason just hated her, she was constantly snitched on although they are supposed to talk openly to each other, and was put on a «behavior contract» because she was on some meds that made her very sleepy and the nurse told her it was ok to sleep it off but they threatened her anyway. It seemed like everyday she was getting told «someone» said she was breaking the rules etc. but was never allowed to defend herself. Victoria the nurse was nice to us and that’s about it. They don’t allow sugar but serve SWEET AND LOW which is a CHEMICAL that causes cancer, how f-​ing stupid is that. They kicked her out after 9 days of this BS because «someone» told the staff that she a’broke a confidentiality” when the patient had stood in front of the entire house and said something but when she asked what she supposedly said they told her «too late your mom is on her way.» so she got no chance at all to defend herself. I’m not saying my daughter is perfect but it was so obvious that they did not want to give her any chance to succeed. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE.

Friday August 17^th,
This goes out to Nicci. Thank you for your validation b/​c I have a severe history of mental, emotional, physical abuse for many years which has cause me severe mental illness. It was the intolerance which made me feel angry.
It reminded me of growing up with the Stepmom. I felt that with the women that they just could not stand the sight of me! And for some reason here in the Pacific Northwest these are some of the most backward people I’ve encountered even in 2012. I’m african american and I was THE ONLY one in the entire room.
So I guess they must have felt scared for some stupid reason.
Please inform your clients & staff that NOT ALL BLACKS are bad & we’re not out to steal from them either.
I was mad. One woman at the time who had a Farrah Fawcett hairdo was REAL RUDE to me! Kind of abusive I felt.
My crime? I wasn’t even bothering her I just wanted to go to the bathroom thats all but still the dirty stares & she said something mean which triggered myself which I regret.
You see, these women need to set an example a positive one to ALL WOMEN!
That no matter what color shape or size you’ll be accepted.
That sure wasn’t the case for me.
But Stacy S. tried to make me feel at home. But it was too little too late.
I’ve lost my trust with Res 12.
And I’m an alumn!