Sierra Tucson

I came in to Sierra Tuscon Broken, depressed and at the lowest point of my life. I wasn’t able to stop drinking on my own, I was depressed, and I was dealing with PTSD. Not only did I have trouble from the war in Iraq, I also suffered from PTSD as a small child. When I first got to Sierra Tuscon I felt out of place. I felt lost and alone. When I I got to the residential area I was given a warm welcome from The staff but more importantly the clients. The clients welcomed me with open arms the first day I was there. It was very comforting to know that I was not the only one and I was not alone. I slowly realized that people were there for a multiple of reasons. The first day I was there I was invited to groups that were happening in the evening. Every night there was a new group that I could go to voluntarily. They have a strong community for sobriety ) AA/ NA) after hours, as far as spiritual groups after hours that are all led by peers. During the day there was process groups with a special primary therapist which opened my eyes and heart to not only my addictions and emotional and mental problems but others as well. That group setting allowed me to be vulnerable. It taught me how to show empathy as well as Sympathy. During hours that I was not with my primary therapist or Primary group setting i was in participating in skills groups with other clients and excellent residential therapist to help guide me through the process of healing. While I was there, I was able to process my youth, my troubles from Iraq, and visit with my family at the end of the day and let them know the kind of progress I was making at Sierra Tuscon. With the help of the staff and the peers in my groups, I slowly got better every day and I was able to get out of my depression and noticed after a few weeks I was not as anxious, I was no longer always in a hurry and I didn’t feel the need to hide any secrets anymore. The therapist asked me when I got there what it was that wanted to get out of Sierra Tuscon. I told them that I didn’t want leave with any secrets. With a lot of hard work and being honest with them and myself I was able to do that and much more. The facilities and recreation that they offer our like none I have heard of or seen at another facility. In the past when I had strong sobriety I worked at treatment facilities and they were good, but Sierra Tuscon is much more involved with the clients. I was not met with anyone that was rude or pushy. All of the clients got along with each other and the staff offered exceptional care. I found that spending time with clients after a day of classes and counseling, would learn much more about my peers which in return would help me in my journey to Sobriety and a healthy mindset. The facilities are great, I swam every night, utilized the hot tubs and all of the physical therapy they offered. I got my phone for up to four hours a day. The food was excellent. And the facilities are very nice. My only regret was not going there sooner. I am home now and I am following my aftercare that Sierra Tuscon has helped set up for me. I am also part of the 365 support program that they offer and it is becoming extremely beneficial in my recovery. I made really good friends there and I stay in contact with them every day. I still have lots of work to do and I’m continuing to work on myself as well as putting my family together and being a better person. The friends I made while I was there I stay in contact with every day. I left with a great support system and I thank Sierra Tuscon and all the staff For helping me on my road to recovery. If you need help getting back to who you want to be and even more importantly, to help figure out who you’re not, Sierra Tuscon is the place to be. I am grateful for every day that I spent there which was a total of 45 days. It was the best decision I ever made to keep my family together. I had to focus on me with the help of Sierra Tuscon to get my life back. I could not have done it without the staff and clients. Jeremy D

Sierra Tucson saved my life. I am an alcholic who came in with SEVERE Alcoholism, PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety and lonliness. I came in with an open mind, willing to trusted the process, seperating my self from family to totally focus on myself. I never thought that I would be ok again. My nervous system was a complete mess. At Sierra Tucson, I worked and trusted the program/process, and learned the tools the to get my nervous system back on track. I'm so GREATFUL to Sierra Tucson because I'm leaving a new person with mild depression, NO Anxiety and almost no PTSD/Trauma. I never believed I could do the work I did. I am a Miracle. Just trust the program/process. Because if I can do it so can you. I want to Thank Brenda, Audrey, Dr Burke, Dr. Medley, my team for listening and caring for Me the way they did. All the BHA's, Mary, Mindy Tim, basically all the staff at Sierra Tucson. It's been a home away from home. I've been here twice, and there is no same in it! LOVE SIERRA TUCSON

I honestly cannot say enough good things about my experience at Seirra Touscon. The program itself was really solid. It was structured, thoughtful, and clearly designed to help people make real progress. I always felt like there was a purpose behind what we were doing, and that made a big difference. Aysia, in particular, had a huge impact on me. She has such a pleasant, calm demeanor that immediately makes you feel comfortable, but she also naturally commands respect. She created a positive environment while still holding people accountable, which is not easy to do. I always felt like she truly cared about my growth. Her support and belief in me helped me push through some of my lowest points with depression. I can honestly say I would not be the man I am today without her guidance. Thomas was also a major part of what made my time there so meaningful. Like Aysia, he balanced professionalism with genuine compassion. He knew when to be firm and when to listen, and that balance helped me grow. He treated me with respect while challenging me to be better, and I always felt like he wanted to see me succeed. Overall, Seirra Touscon was a very positive experience for me. The staff, especially Aysia and Thomas, made it more than just a program. They made it a place where real change felt possible. I am truly grateful for everything they did for me.

The PHP program is top notch. And residential has true players like Dr. Bao and the infamous(or was it notorious?) Dr. Seymour ❤️ ... and da neva to be forgotten ♾️ Mr. Battle! and thank you to Chad & Pat who showed me Christ exist in all of us ⛪️🎅🤶 all things objective - life changing experience for me and i would highly recommend to anyone anywhere at anytime 🙏🏼