Oliver-Pyatt Centers

Joint Commission - National Quality Approval

	I had this huge desire to tell you how well my daughter is doing. Myself and family feel truly blessed. This time last year we weren't sure of her future, or if she even had one, and I personally was dying inside. Thanks to your intervention and your treatment center in Florida, she is one happy and healthy young lady. She came back home with the desire to get better. It has of course been a work in progress, but with the tools given her at Oliver-Pyatt and weekly therapy here, she continues to embrace life. She is eating, healthy, speaks out in her Psychology classes (they are discussing addictions) about her experiences, has a steady boyfriend, who is a gentleman and treats her the way she deserves to be treated. This weekend she is moving to a new apartment with the desire to continue her journey forward. Wendy, my daughter is a true testament to the recovery process through Oliver-Pyatt Centers. We honestly couldn’t have done it without you! Myself and family thank you from the bottom of our hearts!" —E.J.
	Recovering from my eating disorder has been one of the most challenging experiences I’ve ever faced. I'm glad that I was able to go through the first stages of recovery with constant support—I couldn’t have done any of this on my own, and I definitely wouldn't have received the same respect and compassion at another treatment facility. At Oliver-Pyatt, I was treated like a person, not a patient, a fact for which I am very grateful. I'm so thankful for the efforts of my therapist and the rest of the staff, and I know they will be in my thoughts as I continue to explore life without my eating disorder." —R.K.
	After 17 years of struggling with not just an ED, but also PTSD, depression, and a neurological disorder, OPC was the first time I'd had the opportunity to get the level of care I needed. After years of isolation I was left in the care of people I hadn't met, in a city I didn't know, 24/7. I was terrified, exhausted, and paranoid. I was also completely hopeless and helpless. I believed that hope was fake... At 35 years old, I left OPC having met myself for the first time ever. The relief in knowing I wasn't a horrible, weak, and worthless person just taking up space in the world allowed a freedom I could only have known through this experience. The [unconditional nature] of the staff and OPC environment were like nothing I'd been exposed to before, and was one of the most refreshing realities I took away with me. Words will never express my gratitude for OPC's willingness to help me, their ability to help me, and the joy they shared in helping me. My time at OPC renewed the idea that there are good, caring people in the world and that even I was one of them! Healing and hope really are possible! " —V.S.
	Deciding to go into treatment was both the bravest and scariest decision I ever made. The one thing I was certain on was that OPC would be the best fit for me. From the moment that I walked in I was embraced by all of the staff and the clients. The truth is that I embarked on this journey with the wrong intentions; betrayed by my eating disorder, I sought help as a last resort to lose weight. I could not, or did not, want to believe that someone with an eating disorder since early childhood could recover from something that seemed so natural to me... It was in the IOP program that I was able to get reacquainted with myself, the person that I lost in the midst of an overpowering disease, and see that I was capable of living without my toxic coping mechanism. IOP is the perfect balance of safe but challenging, being honest yet kind, and receiving treatment while living life. When I first entered treatment I saw it as a weakness; looking back I see the strength it took to surrender myself to the program and trust those around me, and it is a gamble that has paid off! The relationships that I developed with my therapist and recovery coaches is something that has inspired me to be vulnerable, real, and live in the moment. It is through these relationships that I am able to be open and honest with my family and friends outside of treatment. Ultimately I would like to thank OPC for giving me the gift of freedom; the freedom to be who I am and reach my maximum potential." —S.P.
	After battling ED for 20 years and several admissions at various treatment centers, I was skeptical at first about entering [another] treatment center, period. However, I decided to give OPC a chance because of the great recommendation I received. It turned out that OPC gave me more than what I expected. OPC and my hard work gave me my healthy life back—life without ED. I am now living life to the fullest and very happy because I learned at OPC to be flexible and take things as they come. I no longer use ED to deal with trauma, body image, self-esteem, triggers, family relationship—the list goes on. OPC taught me in a gentle way to know how to heal myself. The program was tailored to fit my needs individually; no other treatment centers do this. Every staff member at OPC genuinely cared. I truly believe that OPC helped me change from an unhealthy and miserable person to a healthy and happy person, full of joy and hope for the unknown future. I can now finally live without fear and can soar to the highest sky with my strong and beautiful wings. Thank you OPC for saving my life" —N.J.
	Everyone at Oliver-Pyatt Centers played a part in my recovery. From my therapist who made it her mission for me to feel my feelings, to the Recovery Coaches who were there with encouraging words after a hard meal. The entire staff at OPC and the wonderful girls I've met there have made my journey to recovery possible."
	OPC has truly been the best decision I have made. Upon first arriving, I was convinced I didn't need recovery. Today, I am leaving fully determined to keep fighting. I feel like a new person. The staff provides such comfort and support. More than anything, the relationships built provide for a lifetime network of love & support. Without OPC, I would be in a much different place." —A.P.