My brother attended inpatient treatment at Lakeside Milam in Kirkland. While he wasn't thrilled with facing the old demons, he quickly dug into the healing work that is necessary when learning to live sober. The counselors were pivotal in his change process and he continues to implement what he learned now that he's returned to his home - especially with his wife and child. Having worked in the criminal justice system for decades and having referred many individuals to treatment, I know not every treatment center is created equally. The counselors at Lakeside Milam in Kirkland, and the intake counselor at Auburn, are the real deal. This agency seems to have found individuals who are in the right field for the right reasons. Thank you, Lakeside Milam, for investing in my brother.

This place saved my life. Thanks to Lakeside Milam, I am approaching 15 months clean and sober. As other reviews have said, this rehab may not have 5 star cuisine (what rehab does?) and you may not be allowed to read your favorite book or listen to your favorite music, but that is for a reason, and it’s not meant to punish you. They don’t want you to isolate, all alone in your room as you feel your feelings for the first time in years. They want you socialize, listen and learn from the staff and other patients there. And they have plenty of self help books available to read. To this day, I am in close contact with people I’ve met while in treatment, and we have helped each other through the dark, difficult times of sobriety. This place was a light in the darkness for me, my own personal lighthouse. They educated me about why I struggle with addiction, that it wasn’t a moral failing on my part, but that addiction is a disease of choice. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, please give this place a chance.

I went through this program specifically Out Patient (OP), at first it was to mainly save my job. As I worked with my counselor (Bryan John, specifically) and attending the group meetings, learning new materials, I’ve come to understanding that there actually was a reason why I was having such difficulties in life, learned that the issues that brought me here in the first place, were treatable, which I’m thankful to have had the opportunity. It works If you work it!! This program completely turned my life around showing me a new outlook.

My experience here was a great one. I was suffering bad from my addiction, lost everything and my life was out of control. Coming here after an in-patient program I knew I still needed more help. Along the way the staff were always by my side and were there when I needed them. I was unable to afford anything at that time due to my addiction so when I asked for help they granted me a scholarship. I have completed phase one of the program and what I took away from the experience was yes I became educated about drugs, alcohol, and addiction but what hit me the most was the spiritual side of it and how to see my experiences in a different perspective and what I really want to get out it. A lot the groups were hard to get through but at the end of them I felt like I could actually live with myself, forgive myself, and move on from what was holding me down for so long. All in all I’m glad I can write this review it means a lot to me. Thank you Lakeside Milam and helping me progress in my recovery!

LMRC has saved my life! I went into inpatient battered and broken and came out as my old self, happy, hopeful, and joyous! The Action Group was also one of the best experiences I have had in my recovery. I would not have been able to make this journey without all of the guidance, amazing programs, and dedicated staff. If you want recovery, this is the place to seek help!