Genesis Programs Inc – Ventura

In a world filled with evil, this business is very much on that line. They aren’t professional. They are disorganized, slow, and a waste of resources. Be careful coming in here. Lazy, bad employees. None of them care… about informing patients with resources nor services.

This is my first time writing a negative review. I recently recommended Genesis DUI program to a potential client, and the experience he had with the front office was horrific. He came in with his minute order to sign… up for the 3 month program without being convicted yet. This was the advice of his attorney. He was told he could not sign up as it is “against the law” to sign up for the DUI Program without a conviction. The lady at the front desk stated the classes would not go towards the schooling needed to satisfy the court, she was not only rude but she did not even provide the correct information. When someone goes looking for help it’s the job of the program to have empathy and provide the correct information. The potential client ended up going to the DUI school in Oxnard with the same minute order that was rejected by Genesis. I work in the substance use service field and I was appalled when I was told what happened. This is not how we are trained to work with the community.

Genesis has played a pivotal role in creating a safe and supportive environment for my sister to get the help she needed. It is through this program that I have witnessed her true core values start to realign and her… willingness to rededicate herself in discovering her true and authentic self without the use of substances. From the friendly front desk coordinator, to the empathetic counselors, and staff I can't say enough good things about this program. The psycho-educational groups, family nights, and other counseling services that were provided held her accountable and increased her insight into something she has been struggling with for a long time. Thank you Athena and team for helping my sister. I will be recommending your services to others. It is great to have a program like this in our community.

Genesis is a great option for individuals who need an outpatient program to integrate into after residential treatment, if you’re struggling with alcohol/drug misuse, or you are substance dependent and would benefit… from structure and accountability. Their program uses best based practices and they do a great job at tailoring treatment plans to an individuals own unique and personal needs. The individual and group counseling were always super helpful and the staff truly want to see you succeed. They offer a friends and family night which was very critical in re establishing trust and ongoing support from those close to you in your life. In addition, they have a strong after care community in which you are encouraged to be apart of after completing treatment. If you have the pleasure of conversing with the owner Athena, be sure to pick her brain as she is very knowledgeable in the field of treatment and addiction. It is from my experience she is attentive and does an appreciable job at reflecting meaning within her conversations. Her superb counseling skills and expertise in the field really motivate her clients to find it within themselves to make positive steps towards change. She has helped me overcome a variety of struggles in life and has been instrumental in my ongoing journey. Through out my time at Genesis, it is clear that Athena and her team are people who truly care about the individuals and families they serve and are dedicated to making the community a healthier and safer place. I would highly recommend Genesis!

Genesis is a great outpatient program that offers a variety of excellent treatment modalities. I would highly recommend going here if you have a substance use issue. Thanks Genesis!

I normally don't write reviews. The Genesis program however saved my friends life.The staff is very compassionate and quite professional. I would recommend Genesis to anyone who suffers from addiction.

Athena the CEO isn't concerned about her patients or their sobriety

The CEO Athena discretely made false accusations to her patient about a family member being on drugs because she felt the family member seemed withdrawn during a short interaction. Instead of talking to the family… member about her concerns. She continued to push the matter referring to the family member as tweaked out behind close doors to her patient while asking the patient to please keep it hush. The patient explained it was to painful to carry this kind of secret. All this resulted in severe emotional and mental instability causing the patient relapse. At that point the family was finally notified of Athena's accusations so a drug test was taken proving Athena to be incorrect yet she continued to push the matter saying the drug test could have been altered some how while completely dismissing the fact that her actions/approach resulted in destroying a patients sober time. She repeatedly continued to push the family member into admitting there was drug use when there wasn't any making the relationship for everyone involved to be harmful to the patients sobriety. Although family members can play important rolls in the process of recovery the patients health, well being, and state of mind should always the biggest priority.

I came here to get a substance abuse evaluation from Athena something.and I have been sober going on 8 years and have dealt with my sobriety my way cold turkey.well I paid $400 and met her and talked on the phone with… her she didn't like my attitude and gave me a guarded review which screwed me for a whole year .mind you the state put me through the wringer as is but now they are using her judgement against me .also it was up to my discretion to send her review or not so she went and sent a copy herself Unprofessional to say the least