Endorsements

Messages of Hope / Testimonials / Success Stories

"When I came to Veritas Villa, I was full of fear, despair and hopelessness. I had been in a score of rehabs and managed to stay sober for a few years. Somehow, I always returned to the drink. I had been going to Twelve Step meetings for over a decade, yet I never worked the program. "Half measures" availed me nothing. I had been educated about the disease of alcoholism and been given directions concerning the recovery process, yet I always relapsed. Feelings of shame and guilt consumed me. I was at the turning-off point. Then I came to the Villa. Here, I was given empathy and direction from the staff. The way that I felt about myself and society began to change. I now have faith, hope and a sense of optimism. I have much gratitude for all the Villa has given me. "
---John
 

"After enjoying 9 years of sobriety, I suffered a relapse which took me to the depths of despair…beyond any I could have imagined. My addiction had such control of my life that I was unable to stop the downward spiral and it had to literally "be arrested" for me. When I was released from jail, I was admitted to Veritas Villa for treatment. I came to the Villa with no hope and was given an education with love and caring. The staff treated me with respect, patience and understanding. Veritas Villa was a safe haven where I could face my fears, my pain and my twisted alcoholic / addict attitudes. I started learning how to cope with reality. Sobriety, hope and serenity have become the foundation of my life."

--Kay

  

"Before coming to Veritas Villa, I had been battling alcohol in two different rehabilitation facilities over a period of four years. However, I had never heard that alcoholism is a disease. I could not understand why I couldn't stop on my own. The Villa taught me how to start a process of loving myself, and separating me as a person from the disease. I know now that I am not a failure or that I "just don't have enough willpower." I have a disease that can be treated by following the Twelve Step Program. There is hope for me, and I am very grateful."

--Debbie

  

"Veritas Villa has opened a new world of hope for me. I had been drinking and using drugs since I was ten years old. Through years of painful experience due to alcoholism, I lost hope for the future. Before, I was a person who feared life every day. The Villa has showed me a new freedom of living without drugs and alcohol."

--Peter

  


Featured Employee

My name is Matt Ryan and I would like to welcome you to our website. I am 25 years sober and have worked at Veritas Villa for 16 years. I am a counselor on the men’s clinical team. I presently work with the uniformed officers and union members that served at Ground Zero. I believe that unresolved trauma will ultimately prevent some people from getting sober therefore it needs to be addressed in a safe supportive environment in early recovery. I look forward to seeing you when you come to the Villa!