Many women have come to Bernie Lorenz Recovery seeking assistance. We are proud of our clients and their success! Please share in their success by taking a moment to read their testimonials (All names have been changed to protect client confidentiality).

I am very grateful for Bernie Lorenz. Before treatment I was drinking and using just about every day. I had no self-love or self-esteem. I was riddled with guilt and shame. I was severely depressed and hearing a lot of voices. The meds I was taking for my mental illness weren’t helping at all because of the drugs and alcohol. I was living a lie and I felt very lonely. Bernie Lorenz has added structure to my life and I’ve found it a lot easier to stay clean when there are 15 other women right by my side to love and support me. it makes me feel a lot better about myself to know that there are others in the same boat and struggling with a lot of the same issues and concerns. Here I have learned to pray more and to lean on God for support every day. Bernie Lorenz is helping me break down my emotional wall and I’m getting better at expressing my feelings. My brain isn’t so clouded today and my concentration has improved. Back when I was using, I thought about suicide almost every day. Now I’m enjoying life more and accepting the fact that I’m suffering from a mental illness and that I am an addict and will be for the rest of my life.   ---- Sara - Age 27

Before I came to Bernie Lorenz I had lost it all - my home, my job, my car, my children and my freedom. Every night lying in my tiny jail cell, prayed for God to help me. My prayers were answered and I came to Bernie Lorenz. I arrived here a scared little girl, physically, emotionally and spiritually exhausted.   But here I have found that I am not alone, and here I feel like I have a home. with love, support and understanding I have been able to pick up the pieces of my life and start over. With my Higher Power leading the way, I am able to deal with my past and work towards the future.   Today, I know it’s OK to be scared, lonely, confused, happy or sad. Today, I don’t have to use to hide those feelings. Today, I can be myself and that’s OK. ------Suzanne - Age 26

My days lately are made up of joy Unlike my past of schemes and the Feeling of needing to be coy - Not sure where I’m going from here But today I can proudly look in the mirror. Finally found the rightful path Chosen for me over the wrath. Thank you to all That have believed in me after my fall. I hope someday I can pass on to someone in need This very fortunate lively seed. ------ Kayla - Age 26

Today I have a future filled with love Handed to me from my Creator above. Filled with Peace, Hope and Serenity, too. . . It’s something to me that’s all brand new. As I lay my head to rest, I pray for tomorrow. Yesterday’s gone and so is the sorrow. I’ve said goodbye to Yesterday’s endings And opened my eyes to a new Beginning. Could you walk with me just for today and Hold my hand as I kneel down to pray? ------ Ashley - 30 years young

I thought I could no longer live, with or without drugs. I don’t know what to say, except "can someone please help me make it go away?" I came to Bernie Lorenz Recovery House. They think I’m okay. Someone tells me that every day now. I feel safe there. I have a mental illness. I feel sad. I lost custody of my eleven year old son. I feel ashamed and angry. I was an abused child. I feel confused. This is what I’ve learned so far.   They still say they like me. They said I can learn to like myself. That gives me hope. Before I came here I wanted to die. They’ve shown me reasons to live. I didn’t use today. Thank you, Bernie Lorenz Recovery House.   PS - Thank you, God. ------ Audrey - Age 36

By being here I have become sober, and now my eyes are open to the reality of life. The past is buried and I will remember - when necessary. But, for now, I’m at peace with myself with the help of the people here that have been where I am now. The long-time soberness of J. and P. is an inspiration to me. I am hoping I can take the tools here and outside to have sobriety and stability in my life. So, whatever I have to do to gain this, I will do. Sometimes I don’t like it, but it is for the best in the long run. I have come a long way and will go farther. I like myself. I am grateful to Bernie Lorenz Recovery. ----- Edie - Age 52