Jenny Vitalea day agoFrom
I am the mother of a 16 year old daughter who is on the autism spectrum, suffers from borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse. I searched for several months for a facility that could make a positive impact on my daughter. In one word, Ascend is AMAZING. I know first hand how scary it can be to turn your child over to someone else but Ascend is not someone else, it is a well rounded group of individuals who work as a team to accomplish a common clinical goal. I am very grateful for the coping skills and family like support the team was able to provide our family. I would highly recommend this facility to any family struggling with a child who has mental illness and or substance abuse issues.
Bridget Quebodeauxa day agoFrom
We found Effie and the staff at Ascend to be very professional, skilled, attentive and capable of providing excellent, individualized care. Our son went to Ascend after individual therapy and an IOP failed to help him. He was exposed to several different forms of therapy at Ascend which sparked new passions in him like painting, meditation, yoga and music. He learned coping strategies to manage his anxiety and began to hold himself accountable for his actions related to impulse control and substance use. We cannot say enough about the educational director, Hayden. He really gets these kids and offers sound advice to parents who are struggling to motivate a bright teen who feels lost and overwhelmed in traditional school. The family therapy component, improving our dynamic to support our child's developing sense of self and focus on practical strategies like negotiating house rules to reduce power struggles at home was essential. Our son left the program clearly feeling better about himself and more in touch with his passions. This was what we hoped for as we know our love and desires for him could not alone help him make better choices. Ascend beautifully facilitated the transfer of our son to the next step in his treatment (a transitional after-care program). We never questioned our son's safety at Ascend and were pleased that security, nutrition and physical activity are a priority in the house.
Rachel Solingera day agoFrom
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ascend! Everyone from Effie to all the mentors, therapists, Dan the chef, teachers, etc were amazing in the care of our son. We were feeling very lost and in a sad place when we entered and the way we feel now is 100% better. My child has learned so much about himself, gained confidence, and is ready to tackle life in a positive way. The house is so inviting and warm, the food amazing, the therapy the best we have ever been exposed to, programming and activities excellent. Ascend will always have a special place in my whole family’s ♥️ hearts.
