I was a guest at Fellowship Hall from July 11 to August 10, 2025. I cannot say enough about how much of a life-saving experience their 30-day program was for me.
When I called their admissions office in June, Gina answered the phone and immediately engaged me and made me feel more relaxed. I was terrified at the thought of "going to rehab" because I did not know anything about it other than urban legend and movies. She asked me several questions, asked for my my insurance information, and told me she'd call me back in no more than 10 minutes. I actually timed her! I told myself, "If she doesn't call back in 10 minutes, I'm not going to rehab." ...... She called me back in just under 8 minutes.
She gave me the good news that my insurance was accepted and asked when I wanted to check-in. I was shocked and scared, but she was so nice and welcoming. I gave her the date I wanted to check-in and we hung up the phone. The day I was headed to Fellowship Hall, she called me a few hours out to make sure I was ok and if I was still che3cking in around 3:00. I told her I was and she just had a few questions for me before I got there.
I got there on time and completed any paperwork that they had for me. They made sure that I was able to eat dinner because it was time for the men to eat, and then I went back to see Ann, one of the nurses, for my intake exam. She was very nice and we went through everything we needed to do for the physical exam. Once that was complete, I was brought to the Day Room where the fellas were hanging out waiting to go to an "outside meeting" - an AA meeting at one of the 4 places in Greensboro we would go for AA guest speaker meetings during out stay.
As soon as I was in the room, a guest who had volunteered for the duty of walking new folks around introduced himself and took me on a tour of the building and explained some of the ground rules. After we were done, we went back to the Day Room where he introduced me to everyone that was waiting to go on the bus to a meeting. So many guys came up and introduced themselves and told me that they were glad that I was there. It was such a warm welcome that I had to stop and take it all in.
I met other guys that were still waiting to be medically cleared before they could go to outside meetings, and we hung around for the evening. We were all detoxing, and until that is finished, you do not go out and about for meetings, physical fitness and activities, and/or the trail and fishing pond. But it is for the safety of the guests and I appreciated that.
The staff - ALL of the staff! - are nothing less than amazing. Everyone there is truly invested in the guests' well-being and a successful start on a journey of sustained sobriety. The panel of recovering alcoholics and addicts that come each Sunday to answer questions that the men and women put together is very eye opening. Some have months of sobriety, others have decades. Some are former guess of Fellowship Hall.
Small group therapy was the highlight of my day as far as our schedule. We really bonded as a family with Susan (our therapist and awesome leader!) and with Lauren and Will when they would come in if she was out for the session. We became a small brotherhood within the fellowship.
The nurses and therapy assistants really took care of us and are the unsung heroes of Fellowhip Hall! They were always there when we needed something, had a question, sought out an answer to a question, looked out for us so we didn't miss any sessions or classes or meetings, and just a folks with a listening ear when we needed it in the middle of the night.
I love the folks at Fellowship Hall and will be attending as many alumni classes and events - and definitely the conference in 2026!!! - as I can. Keep up the amazing work and care that you provide for those of us that were lost and hurting.
You do God's work!
Love,
Poncho
Today is my 10 year clean date!
10 years ago today I checked into Fellowship Hall, and my healing began.
I owe A LOT to the staff at FH, and I will always be grateful.
Ms Kelly Scaggs(CEO) is a phenomenal leader, teacher, and has a true heart for helping people.
I relapsed after a couple years of recovery and couldn't get clean on my own. Fellowship Hall helped me get clean and back into recovery and I'll be forever grateful for everyone there! The family program is also amazing! They gave me my life back!
Several years ago, when a family member needed help, we chose Fellowship Hall because I personally knew a couple of employees and had heard wonderful things about the organization. The beautiful, peaceful campus was an added bonus. Recovery is a challenging journey, often requiring various types of treatment, and Fellowship Hall's Residential Drug & Alcohol Recovery Program was the crucial starting point for our loved one's recovery journey, which has been a great success.
The caring and dedicated staff played a significant role in this process, offering empathy and teaching essential tools for recovery and healing. I also participated in their Family Therapy Program, which provided invaluable insights into substance abuse and guidance on supporting our loved one. Connecting with others facing similar challenges was deeply reassuring and helpful.
Thank you to everyone at Fellowship Hall for your compassion and dedication. Your positive impact has made a lasting difference in our lives.
So many people that I am close to are staff and have been through treatment at Fellowship Hall. Fellowship Hall offers post treatment programs to keep the guests connected after they leave which is so important so they stay protected. I would recommend this treatment facility to anyone who is having an issue with addiction!