What Parents Say About The Dorm.

Watching your young adult struggle is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do, but compassionate professional support can make all the difference. Hear from parents who found hope, connection and community at The Dorm.

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Parent Testimonials

“I am extremely grateful to the whole staff at the Dorm. The institution itself is an absolute blessing, and the work you do is outstanding... We need the excellence, dignity, and compassion that programs like the Dorm offer.”

"My daughter says she wishes she could be there all day - she looks forward to Mondays at the Dorm."

“It gives parents confidence (and hope!) that we are investing in a comprehensive and valuable program.”

“The family programming has been so valuable to me, personally. I feel like I’m part of a community, not an isolated parent, desperate to find connection and resources for my child.”

“Thank you for everything you have done for my daughter...The Dorm "saved her" and words cannot express the sincere gratitude that my wife and I feel.”

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gain new skills to support their family

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experience improved family dynamics and communication patterns

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feel less alone in their parenting experience

“I feel like we're all really a team. Just having a space to talk with someone to help us work through whatever we're tackling that day.”

“The team is very skilled at cultivating trust, insight, and healing.”

“The coach is always affirming and positive about what we are doing, and gently encouraging about the changes we need to make.”

“The Dorm is an amazing place. Wish we had known about it sooner.”

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FAQ's About The Dorm

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What do parents and families think about treatment at The Dorm?

Here at The Dorm, parents and family members play a very active role in treatment, working alongside their young adult to support positive, long-term outcomes. As a result of our programming, 100% of parents report improved family dynamics and communication patterns, and 95% feel they gained new skills they could immediately use to support their family. Altogether, family involvement in care is linked to a 20% higher satisfaction rate.

What do families say are their favorite things about The Dorm?

Two key areas stand out: the skills parents and family members gain through our comprehensive family programming, and the strong sense of community we build and sustain from day one. As one parent shared, “The Dorm family programming has felt so valuable to me personally. I feel like a part of a community, not an isolated parent, desperate to find connection and resources for my child.”

What type of family/parent programming is available at The Dorm?

Our parent and family programming is robust and spans one-on-one coaching, family therapy and a range of skill-based, process groups and interactive psychoeducation.

  • 1:1 Parent Coaching: Individualized coaching focused on building targeted skills that align with each family’s treatment goals.
  • Family Therapy: Tailored sessions designed to strengthen communication and address treatment-related challenges.
  • DBT Skills Group: Structured sessions that teach DBT skills, fostering a shared language and empathy within the family.
  • Parent Psychoeducation: Clinician-led sessions exploring timely topics such as boundaries, codependency, and family dynamics.
  • Parent Process Group: A supportive, peer-based forum for parents to share experiences and receive feedback.
  • Parent Support Group: An open, clinician-led group where current and alumni families can connect and engage in ongoing discussion.