Cornerstone Program – Englewood

There is no recovery at this place. They put you in a bubble like environment. Keep you away from reality. Once you leave life is real. Dont waste your money on this place. I here cult like. All counseling is fellow… members. They dont hore outside. No real degrees.

Super awesome place saved my life

This program is based on really good principles, BUT the style and leadership make for a cult like environment. It really does. I was in this program years ago. I did witness it do some good in the moment, but… ultimately when young kids go through this program and then move on into the real world, it shows that the culture there actually can do a lot of harm. So so many people that I was in there with, including me, left feeling really lost, confused and let down. It’s hard to explain how that causes this path of confusion, depression and more than before addiction problems, but that is what I witnessed again and again from this program and other programs like it (Enthusiastic sobriety programs or Meehan programs). One of my best friends passed away in the few years after this program, just being in a lost, confused and depressed state and using to cope. Unfortunately I have had more friends that I can count (just who were good friends of mine while I was there) who are dead now. Yes mainly from addiction, but there is an amplified element to the addiction problem when the confusion and mental cult damage is added into a young persons already struggling life. If you need help for your young one my best recommendation is to find a healthy church youth group. A true healthy humble non denominational Christian church with a thriving youth group is so good and healthy for teenagers. No community is perfect but in a healthy church youth group there will be parameters so that bullying, patronizing and focusing on things that ultimately do more harm won’t happen. I know there are probably many voices pointing to this group as being great, but ultimately these enthusiastic sobriety groups seem to do more harm than good. More people are left feeling lost and misled than truly helped long term. You can look on Facebook for instance, there are many groups on there formed just to help those coming out of them heal from Some of the mental/emotional abuse, patronizing and sort of bullying that can take place from the leaders to the members. This group had a temporary positive affect on my family but ultimately far more harm (decades of confusion and discord). There isn’t much that can be done but at least those of us who have truly experienced these programs can voice the truth of what we experienced. Now I am 13 years sober and a man of faith, married and happy, and we do have a church we go to (spiritual community) which is awesome (and I pray and hope for everyone to find whatever HEALTHY version of that for their family). Our family has had a lot of healing from addiction and also healing from the cult type damage done from this group. But there are still negative traumas I sense within my family and…again, I still see formal members on Facebook that pass away or continue to struggle mentally, emotionally and with addiction. This is why I write here, consider a healthy Christian church youth group, or AA first. It may be the better (maybe less attractive at first) but actually long term helpful, and really impact you, your kid and your family in a beautiful, positive way. Blessings and thank you for reading

This program changed my life. It was one hell of a journey and a struggle for me in sobriety for a long time in the program for over a year. I was angry, hopeless, and full of fear but the counselors and the others… around me and the people at cornerstone saw something me that I didn’t see in myself, hope. They never gave up on me, had SO much love and patience for me even after the many times I took everything for granted and should have been told to leave and never to come back. They continued to have my back and without all my peers and the counselors continuous support I would have never made it to where I am now In my recovery. I’ve found comfort in my own skin, I’m okay with feeling my emotions, I longer feel like I’m surviving but instead I feel alive, I’ve gained a lot of confidence within, I am happy, and I love my life again and I never thought I would ever gain what I’ve gained through recovery without using drugs. I’m so grateful for what cornerstone has done for me and continue to do so.

Highly recommend, life changing for our family. If you’re considering treatment for your child, it is worth looking at, they have a different approach than most places and you have to see it for yourself to understand.

This is the program that made the difference. Youth opiate addiction rehabilitation programs were turning into a revolving door. I was wearing out and found The Conrnerstone Program Parents group for me. I started to… heal here as a parent, and soon after my son did too. It is the full program that makes it work. Here are some points that made Cornerstone different for my family: The fellow ship started the healing I watched youth in the program actively sharing and serving I started to see it work in the lives of both the youth and parents who welcomed me This gave me hope and I shared it with my son He was welcomed despite his attitude The counselors have been through addiction them selves and knew both how to talk with him and how to call accountability with him My son watched it work for others and found hope He learned tools He started to share My son and I were both given steps to work We got to work and we got sponsors I wasn't just desperate, I was loosing my son and loosing hope. Now I am so proud his experience and the man he is becoming.

Our family loves this program! Our daughter is doing very well and the parent program is wonderful. We love the progression the whole program has had for our girl. She has changed so much in the last year and a half.… She actually wants to hang out with us in the little spare time she has (the group keeps her very busy). She now sees a future for herself and we do too! The parent group has helped us to understand there are others dealing with the same issues and we are not alone. If you are willing to get help- this program is here to help!

I have been in the program for over 7 months. This program has given me a way of life I never expected to live. I went from feeling completely hopeless on the verge of death to enjoying everything around me. This… program gave me a way to learn how to grow and change my life. If you are thinking of sending your kid here you should. It was the only program that helped me with my drug problem. Also shoutout to the staff here for being so supportive. The peer group is also amazing and supportive.

Great program for adolescents

I spent years of my life in bondage to drugs and alcohol. Addiction consumed my life and I was in and out of different rehabs with no success. Cornerstone was the only place that made a difference. It is unlike any… other program, and whether you are looking to take preventative measures for your teen or feel like you’re at the end of the road in young adulthood — Cornerstone is the answer. I promise. Thank you Heather Bennett and Tyler Barky for rerouting me off my path of destruction and guiding me toward a life of love and happiness.

Great experience, spent over 2 years with this program and it changed my life. I know a lot of people who have tried other programs similar to this and from what I hear there is nothing like this in colorado. If you're… on the fence just jump in!

Hey, ultimately my kids are doing 540° better than they were before we found this program. And personally as a father I have also made changes in my parenting because of the other parents in Cornerstone. These changes… are mo betta for everyone.

This program has been life-saving for our family. From what I have seen it is the best rehab program in Colorado for teens and young adults. The parent support group is also wonderful, and helps to heal the whole… family. I am very grateful to Cornerstone and highly recommend it!

Even if you only "think" your child is struggling with drugs or alcohol, go with your gut feeling and call. It can change your life. It did for my son and I

Saved my life