Testimonials

One of the best ways to evaluate a treatment center is to speak with past clients of that center.  As such, we are happy to provide references upon request.  We also ask clients before discharging if they would like to share anything about their experience with individuals and families considering Alta Mira.  We have provided below a number of testimonials that should give you a sense of the quality of treatment at Alta Mira and our deep commitment to helping our clients change their lives and achieve long term sobriety.

What do our clients say about us?

“I cannot express the gratitude I feel towards the people at Alta Mira.  It will be an experience I will keep close to my heart throughout my life. I feel like I  have been reborn.”

– Ivy M., May 10, 2012

“The environment at Alta Mira has a sense of caring that I feel is unparalleled.”

– Carrie W., May 12, 2012

“I am forever grateful to Alta Mira for the tools and education I have received here. No words can describe the internal and external changes I have been able to make in this program.  I’ve grown more here in 35 days than I have in the last 15 years of my life.  It has forever changed my life for the better and although there is no instant cure for addiction, it has given me a new beginning.  As skeptical as I was, I now have a new outlook and lease on life.  Never before have I been so present in the moment.”

– Robert D., April 23, 2012

“I am forever grateful for what this program has given me, a chance to be human again, enjoy life sober and experience the success that comes with it.  Thank you.”

– Kerry M., March 10, 2012

“Thank you for helping me understand the reasons why I began self medicating in the first place. And, also, for educating me on the tools to heal myeself.”

– Tony J., February 15, 2012

“Thank you Alta Mira for giving me my drive, self love, and passion back into my life.  It’s more than tools you gave me, you have given me a new way.  You have given me my life and power back.”

– Rhonda R., January 20, 2012

“I have never been able to understand my needs and true self.  At Alta Mira, I was able to find my inner child, my true self, tools to excel in sobriety and a new beginning.  All of these are critical to my success in recovery.”

– Fred D., October 23, 2011

“Alta Mira has been a life changing experience for me. I now have the tools and understanding to create a wonderful life for myself”

– Kate M., September 18, 2011

“I thank Alta Mira’s staff for helping me save my life.  I was heading for a path of destruction.  Alta Mira picked me up when I was at my low and taught me the tools I need to be successful in life! I can’t describe  my feelings for everyone involved here.”

– Alex M., August 30, 2011

“Coming to Alta Mira was the best decision I have ever made. I walked in feeling handicapped and incapable of managing my life.  I am walking out a new man, armed with the tools to begin my life in recovery!”

– Mike M., August 1, 2011

“Alta Mira made me feel like I was special and comfortable, like home”

– Barbara V.,  February 9, 2011

“Alta Mira is a place of healing. I can imagine no better, more tranquil setting to embark on self discovery, or to cope with the difficulties of a life out of control. The staff are perfectly assembled and a cohesive unit. Everyone is top notch and the attention by Alta Mira for the individual is uncanny. The program works in the way each community member can benefit from it. You don’t feel like a cog in a wheel. More like a member of the family. My life has been enriched by my experiences here in a way I will never, ever forget.”

– Matthew K., January 29, 2011

“I was carried into Alta Mira, barely able to walk or see straight. A month and a half later I walked out on my own two legs and seeing clearer than I have in years.

– Mike M., January 4, 2011

“When I came to Alta Mira I wasn’t sure what they could offer me. What they gave me was myself.  My life has been truly changed.”

– Ilene T., December 10, 2010

“Alta Mira provides an amazing environment to learn about yourself and approach sober living from all aspects of your life – mind, body and spirit. The comprehensive therapy has enabled me to understand myself better and specifically pinpoint the issues surrounding my previous attempts at recovery. I left Alta Mira with a greater sense of purpose and, finally, a feeling of satisfaction (dare I say, “happiness”) regarding my present and future sober life.”

– Nate W., December 2, 2010

“This was my 8th time in treatment. The help I received was far and above anything I’d received in the past. Top to bottom, the best of the best. If you are looking for help – you don’t have to look further.”

– Ned M., November 30, 2010

“I came to Alta Mira confused, angry and frustrated. I thought I was going to just do my time and leave. I had no expectations. What I found was a deeper connection to who I am and what I want to be and a community  of people who loved and cared for me like a second family. I found knowledge of a better life, and tools to help me achieve it.”

– Carey, November 15, 2010

“We have accessed innumerable resources on behalf of Molly and our family since Molly was three years old.  On several occasions, we were counseled it was possible Molly’s brain developed differently during pregnancy.  Periodically, this seemed daunting but we never lost hope nor our sense of commitment that she had every opportunity to live a happy life. Never have we come across a group of individuals who have given so much of themselves to help Molly.  The entire Alta Mira team has shown a level of genuine concern and commitment to Molly’s and our well being that has left us awestruck.  That we were led to you and were welcomed when we arrived is a gift unlike any we have received. Thank you!”

– Claudia, November 11, 2010

“I tried other treatment programs, and always relapsed. Before arriving at Alta Mira, I felt hopeless, like a complete failure, and out of options. But the caring, talented staff here, the personalized program, and the beautiful setting helped me uncover a new understanding of myself and my disease.  I found hope, a new path, new friends, and a home away from home. I’m eternally grateful to Alta Mira for the incredible recovery here. I can only hope to repay the kindness by staying sober and helping other alcoholics and addicts. I will be singing Alta Mira’s praises whenever and wherever needed.”

– Kristina, October 15, 2010

“I so appreciated the care and concern of the counselors. I believe, having been in other treatment centers, that Alta Mira is setting the Gold Standard.”

– Susan, September 12, 2010

“Alta Mira saved my life. Their program will give you the tools you need to maintain sobriety while actually allowing you to see how the tools will be used in the real world.  Their program is truly unique.”

– Lane, Septemeber, 11 2010

“Alta Mira is a tremendous asset to the bay area recovery community.  It’s a place of healing and caring, a place to get a new start, a place to build an ongoing recovery plan and support network.  What a resource for people trying to stop the destructive patterns in their lives, to begin recovery or to jump start their existing program.”

– John, August 15, 2010

“This was by far the best program I ever encountered. And I was ready for it.  You pretty much have the Dream Team.”

– Kay, July 8, 2010

“Alta Mira is a Godsend. The quality of the staff and the facility is top notch.  And the personalized treatment programs distinguish Alta Mira from other facilities.”

– Adam, July 1, 2010

“From the initial contact and throughout the entire program there was a high level of expertise and professionalism that emphasized the gravity of addiction.  While the staff was understanding, they did not stand for one client minimizing the magnitude of their disease. They sent me back into the world with a state of awareness, and a bag of tricks to fight off the inevitable urges that might come my way. I wish I had been exposed to all of the things I learned at Alta Mira many years ago. I had no idea what I was up against. I can’t thank the staff enough for teaching me how to do it the Alta Mira Way, not my way.”

– Ron, July 7, 2010

“I thought my life was over, but you showed me that it had not even started yet.”

– Scott, June 24, 2010