Caron Treatment Centers

I attended Caron’s Breakthrough Program in July 1985 and the Wernersville Treatment Center (known back then as “Chit-Chat”) in August 1985 — and I have been sober ever since. Not only was the experience at Caron vital for me to get sober, but the real gift was the tools and skills they gave me to stay sober. Those principles have been my foundation for over four decades, and I still use them every day. The life I have today is directly tied to my Caron experience — a 30-year marriage, a successful 38-year career, and raising two sons. My abstinence from alcohol has added years to my life; my Caron experience has added life to my years. I owe my life to Caron.

I was in Caron Jan-Feb 2003. I have been sober since! Caron is extraordinary!! I was & I am still blessed to be part of Caron family. They also have an exceptional Alumni Team with frequent gatherings/activities all over; one cannot help but stay connected. Caron saved my life in 2003 & continues to help me grow in my journey. I LOVE Caron! I would recommend this place to any & everyone! There is no other place like it!

Caron saved my life. I came here with cirrhosis from the Pacific Northwest, in need of a liver transplant and I had hit a brick wall with what was available to me geographically. The staff -- from the admissions team to the doctors and nurses to the therapists, counselors, down to the cafeteria truly care. Not just about sobriety, but about healing the whole person. From clinical therapy to spiritual and musical support, I felt seen and supported every step of the way. Group sessions were powerful, and the community helped me rediscover my strength. The facility is beautiful, the food was great, and the range of holistic care -- from yoga to trauma informed work -- was exactly what I needed to maintain a healthy recovery. They gave me the tools to live a better life. I highly recommend this program and this facility to anyone, especially those who feel lost and on a road leading nowhere but death. I am happy to say that I leave here NOT needing a new liver and sobriety is the key. This truly is Magic Mountain. Worth every penny.

18+ years in recovery, one day at a time thanks to Caron Treatment Centers. I grew up in a loving home in the suburbs of Philadelphia. I always felt different than my peers, and this was compounded by relentless teasing at school. I started drinking when I was 14, trying to fit in and numb the pain of feeling like an outsider. By the time I was in college, my substance use escalated to harder drugs like cocaine and eventually, crystal meth. I moved on from beer pong with my fraternity to life in the fast lane with party drugs and the club scene. Following graduation, my life was chaotic. Being in the event planning profession, my behavior was tolerated. Often late to work, my performance was inconsistent, and no one could rely on me. I was not functioning. When my addiction led to two DUIs, jail time, and suicide attempts, I faced a sobering reality that I desperately needed help. My time in jail was a wake-up call, but then I violated my house arrest and pleaded for help. Rather than return to jail, my parole officer allowed me to get help. My family, who always supported me, set firm boundaries and helped me get into Caron. This changed my life. Today I am an event professional, living a fulfilling life and helping others how I can. I serve on several non-profit boards, including having the honor of being Vice Chair of the Caron Greater Philadelphia Regional Advisory Board as well as part of the Caron Treatment Committee and Chairing the annual Gala Planning Committee. Caron is so important to me that I have made Magic Mountain part of my legacy planning as a recent inductee to the Chit Chat Society. I would not be here today if it were not for Caron and my mom, dad, sister, other family members and friends, because they never turned their backs on me. If you or a loved one need help from substance use disorder, please consider calling Caron.

When I was 5 years sober, I attended Caron for its Breakthrough program to work through Childhood Trauma. This one week intensive program was exactly what I needed. It was my tipping point in life. Sarah and Jenn and Stephanie were amazing therapists. They ensure the patient has therapy lined up at home and that too has changed my life. I am finally discovering feelings, who I am and through being vulnerable for the first time in my life - connection with others. I was nervous returning yesterday for Alumni weekend but it is a beautiful reminder as to how far I have come in discovering myself ans I continue to work on my emotional sobriety. Thank you Caron leaders and staff. This program changed my life in the best ways. Through grief and hard work is healing.