AKUA Mind & Body

Joe Gonzalez

A guardian Angel sent me to the open arms of AKUA Mind and Body for help with a lifelong hopeless state of mind and body. Nearly a month of staying with them in a safe, nurturing, and wholesome environment, I emerged a new man. Not only did they help me in my dire straits during that period, they provided assistance on the next step after residential treatment outside of AKUA. That was in May of 2022, exiting later in June. My life has continued to change for the better still and I remain in touch with AKUA thanks to their wonderful alumni program that shows me they actually continue to care for my well being far after my initial treatment. The staff is wonderful from alpha to omega, especially the techs who have to deal with the peers in a very personal and difficult time. The alumni staff is just as genuine, professional, and most importantly compassionate. Nothing but praise to this organization that helped me start a wonderful new life. I owe AKUA my deepest thanks 🙏🏼

Thomas Turner

I can not say enough good things about this place. "I believe Akua means Life." I came to akua with years of work with therapists. I went from residential to out patient programs, however nothing seemed to work for me. No matter how experienced the therapist was or how well the program met people's needs, I felt like I was going to live with PTSD, severe anxiety, and depression, until I died. From finding my Dad deceased from suicide, fighting for my life through hypothermia and shock, I found that following that event, I had no will to live. Life was hopeless to me, and all I wanted to do was end it all by leaving this earth. With countless hours of therapy behind me, and feeling like nothing was helping, I found myself at Akua. They welcomed me with love, compassion, and empathy. They treated my personal experience, not the diagnosis. They didn't just throw medications at me, they worked with me very deeply to resolve the trauma I was dealing with. They have different programs based on your specific needs. The group programs were very clear and easy to understand. My therapist Savannah is an amazing woman. She invested so much into me. She checked on me daily and gave me so many tools and feedback. She helped me process a lot of scary memories, thoughts, feelings, and emotions. She made me feel seen, cared for , and helped me find my true authentic self. I can not thank this place enough. After treatment is finished they have an alumni program that is outstanding. The program, wich I still attend, helps me maintain my recovery, and stay centered as I stay connected with my family/friends involved in recovery. I could go on and on about this place, the point is, is this place is the reason I am alive and the reason I now live a full filling life. Only a year ago, before entering akua, I wanted to end my life, now only 10 months later, I am thriving and enjoying life. If that doesn't explain how life-changing this program is, then I don't know what does. Entering into a therapy program can be frightening. However I encourage you to check this place out. I went in with absolutely no intention of living, and I now hold two jobs, run/hike with my dog, volunteer at a BSA troop, and a therapeutic horsemanship program. Thank you akua for helping me find myself, and helping me find hope and peace. Thank you to all who read my post.

EIRIN Rea

I had the most amazing experience at Akua Mind and Body. Programming was rich with experiences and content. The staff was remarkable! They’re aftercare program is top notch. I would definitely refer a friend or family member to this facility. Thank You Akua!

Dallas Flynn

AKUA residential was life changing for me. I went into their residential program after life really knocked me down and I couldn’t cope in healthy ways anymore. I’d had so many therapists who weren’t a good fit for me and was ready to give up before I made it to AKUA. In fact, I was suicidal when I arrived there. They helped me learn not only how to identify my emotions, but how to begin to process them and start fighting my own feelings less. I don’t even just mean the clinical staff either. AKUA hires the best techs, Suz, Nada, Mindy, and Jocelyn were four of the most amazing humans. They were there with us in our hardest moments and supported us, challenged us, and helped us feel safe, heard, and understood, at our most vulnerable. Jaimie was such an amazing therapist and helped me dig into my trauma and find healthy coping skills especially for my panic attacks. They had groups with music therapy, yoga, and even “forced” me to go to the gym where I ended up in the best shape of my life when I left treatment. Now, even while dealing with the loss of my father, grandfather, friend, and a divorce, I am coping pretty well and can even function normally while relying on my supports if needed. In fact, I haven’t been suicidal or had a major depressive episode in months. I was able to get back on my feet and am working again while keeping my recovery a priority even while getting back to “normal” life. The community they fostered has brought me the first healthy support system I have ever known. The alumni program with Jax and Beth is like nothing else I’ve ever heard of. I’ve been able to meet more people working on themselves to become healthy and able to help mentor the newer ones leaving treatment while we hit a meeting or sing karaoke together. I cannot thank AKUA enough for giving me hope when I had none and for teaching me how to believe in myself, especially when others haven’t. I couldn’t imagine a few weeks ahead when I came to AKUA, now I’m working towards returning to grad school so I can become a trauma therapist myself. I’d recommend this program to anyone struggling with mental health or substance use.