Testimonials

"Westbridge provided a safe, comfortable, supportive environment in the early days of our son's sobriety.  He stated that he felt comforatble there.  I think he meant physically, because of the comfortable living quarters and excellent meals, but mentally he was working very hard.

The counselors were very perceptive and picked up on body language, facial expressions and even silences, so that an issue could be explored in more depth.  They went out of their way to help him, for example, driving him home to deal with a water-filled basement.

The family appreciated greatly the opportunity to meet (as a family) to be educated by professionals about our son's physical and mental challenges, discuss the pros and cons of a course of action and how best to reach a consensus for next steps.

Westbridge was an invaluable resource for our family in its time of crisis.

Thank you for all your good work to all those in your care!”
~ WestBridge sibling, Manchester, NH


"Words can not convey the gratitude that we feel today for Westbridge.  Our son showed early signs of mental instability at the age of 12. It was at that time that he was hospitalized for the first time.  A definitive diagnosis could not be made at the time but his psychiatrist predicted that he would have a major psychiatric illness by the time that he reached adulthood. It was with that menacing portent that we headed into the future.  
 
As a high-school graduate, our son was a National Merit Scholar and was recruited by numerous universities.  His college years were unsettled but he continued to do well academically and was able to earn his bachelor's degree in three years.  He was accepted to a prestigious law school but by the end of his second year school and just shy of his 23rd birthday, his life unraveled with a severe psychotic break which was worsened by the use of marijuana, alcohol, and numerous over-the-counter medications.  Under the severe strain, our family was tested to its limit.

He was initially diagnosed as bipolar with severe anger issues and required two acute hospitalizations in an attempt to control his self-destructiveness.  He was then diagnosed as schizoaffective and his mental state continued to deteriorate under the relentless use of drugs and the unwillingness to attain sobriety.  It turned out that he had been using drugs and alcohol for six long years prior to his acute decline.  Under these conditions, he was unable to continue his law studies.
 
In an attempt to seek help, we went in and out of psychiatric hospitals, residential facilities and dual treatment programs, unable to find the right clinical environment that could address his needs.  He was finally expelled from a prestigious national program due to anger and self-control issues.  It was there that we were told about Westbridge.

On the first day he walked into The Commons, he observed the environment and, to our amazement said: "I like this place."  He sensed the care, love and commitment that the Westbridge family had toward the other residents and toward him.  They were willing to listen, plan and individualize the care needed for each person.  That was three months ago and we are now beginning to see a change in our son that we had all but given up hope was possible.  It hasn’t always been easy or pleasant, but it has always been positive and encouraging.

 

 We want to thank Westbridge and its staff for providing a safe and loving place for our family to recover and grow into possibilities that we had desperately prayed for.  There is a national need for their services and we are pleased to have found them in the nick of time.
~ WestBridge parent, Manchester, NH

 

 

"I wanted to take a moment to send a note of thanks to the entire staff of Westbridge Community Services. One year ago this past week I found myself overcome with my addiction and desperately wanted help in my struggle. A contemporary of mine suggested I contact Westbridge for help and evaluation. I did so and am forever grateful I made the decision to seek out WestBridge's fantastic professional help. Virtually the entire staff was outgoing, caring and friendly with a sincere desire to help. I undertook a stay in their residential facility and received top care in a beautiful facility which offered much individual attention to all who were there.

As a CEO of an organization, I understand what it takes to run a successful operation and tops on that list is to have professionals who are well trained, who care, and who have "people skills" - clearly the Westbridge staff has all these qualities. One year later I remain on the road to a healthy recovery (one day at a time) and I know that would not have been possible without Westbridge. I remain in their debt and heartily recommend them to all who struggle with addiction." 
~ WestBridge participant, Manchester, NH

 

 

"WestBridge provides a service that is non-existent elsewhere…..{our family member} is doing better than she has done in a long time"
~ WestBridge parent, Cambridge, MA

 

 

"WestBridge staff is very flexible with their schedules and I get help in all aspects of my life"
~ WestBridge participant, Cambridge, MA

 

 

"WestBridge services are strong in understanding recovery and addiction…..and the team approach is good"
~ WestBridge family member, Cambridge, MA