The Dorm was both patient and provided the structure and support my child needed to slowly thrive! It has become a very nurturing, supportive and positive situation for them. My child picks which groups they would like to join, along with the weekly coaching with their therapist. That same therapist then connects back to me and their school as much as necessary to make sure my child is getting the active support they need in the areas they are weak in, such as turning in assignments on time or socializing in an age appropriate way with their peers. I am grateful beyond words for what The Dorm has provided us. My husband and I have the support we need, too; I appreciate the bi-weekly check-ins. The Dorm also provides very helpful Zoom classes for parents to participate in. I feel like I am part of a community, not an isolated parent, desperate to find connection and resources for my child.
— Dorm Parent
I am eternally grateful for the support and emotional safety I experienced at The Dorm. My life has really, truly been changed.
— The Dorm Client
“We are forever grateful to those at The Dorm for playing so instrumental and instructive a role in helping lead, over the course of approximately one year, to transformational change in our son. Admittedly, there were times we did not want to accept what they had to say, but yet they proved to be right every step of the way. Today, our son lives a positive, healthy, sober lifestyle following several years of substance abuse and dependency.”
Client Parent
“The creators of The Dorm made an organization that is able to respond quickly and appropriately to an urgent need. They have the staff resources to provide structure and discipline as well as support when emotions need it. The therapy deals with hard to face issues of the entire family. The guidance and structure teaches life skills – self-awareness, organization, budgeting, independence and self-advocacy. I could not ask for a better organization.”
The Dorm Referral
The Dorm is a wonderful treatment center that encourages growth and independence. The staff are kind and well-trained. The environment is great for making friends and feeling connected to other patients. There is a friendly and open culture that I appreciate. Keep up the great work!
— The Dorm Alum
“We wanted to take this opportunity to express our appreciation and gratitude for the dedication and support our son received during his participation at The Dorm. Most notably, was [his therapist], Andrew’s, unwavering commitment and perseverance in helping our son during some very difficult times and situations. Andrew was a driving force in helping our son gain unique insight and perspective and offered him weekly positive assurance and coping skills. He was also instrumental in devising a comprehensive and collaborative treatment approach in conjunction with our son’s treating doctors. Aside from his clinical expertise and effective ‘out-of-the box’ ways to connect with our son, Andrew provided us with a source of unwavering hope, support, humor and friendship. There are simply not enough great things we can say about Andrew and the team. We are forever grateful to The Dorm and cannot thank you enough.”
— Client Parent
I really enjoyed my time at The Dorm and am in a much better place now than when I started. The therapists here really helped me get back to where I needed to be and for that, I am very grateful.
— The Dorm Alum
The Dorm has been delivering the highest quality wrap-around care for young adults for 15 years! A choice referral for those of us in the field. Highly recommended.
— Melissa Gerson, LCSW, Columbus Park Center for Eating Disorders
The Dorm is a unique community that not only strengthens individuals but also pushes them to their fullest potential.
I thought I could never turn my life around, I felt hopeless and alone. When I first contacted The Dorm, I thought I
couldn’t change. Amanda, John and all the other clinicians helped me learn essential tools that I could use
in order to get around obstacles that came up in my early recovery.
— The Dorm Alum
When I went it was an incredible and safe environment. I was given an enormous amount of freedom in terms of gender / sexuality expression and everyone including other clients were super supportive. This program offers a wide range of activities and sessions, all of the clinical workers I noticed were highly trained and nice. In every session, I felt supported and heard. Although I didn’t pay for it, if I knew my child was in need of intensive therapeutic care for one reason or another, I would sleep happily and comfortably if I knew my kid was in the same comforting environment The Dorm provided me when I went.
— Dorm Client
Our experience thus far has been fantastic. All the Dorm team members who work with our daughter are in constant communication with each other, which is exactly the way intensive therapeutic programs such as the Dorm should function in order to best serve the clients.
— Dorm Parent
They truly seem to care about my son and are trying to change his treatment plan as needed.
— Dorm Parent
The Dorm model is excellent, and the people are dedicated.
— Dorm Parent
They pay great attention to the practical details in my son’s life – worked very well to decrease pressure on me and give him a better sense of independence.
— Dorm Parent
