16 Jun, 2020 → by ClaimboUser647888
Don’t be fooled by the fancy website or facility
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I was battling severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicidality. After trying other treatment options, I agreed to go to Sierra Tucson. They were so easy to communicate with, I answered so many questions, got my finances lined up, and left the next day. Upon arrival, I immediately felt like I was in the right place; I loved the facility and had much in common with the other patients in Desert Flower (this is where they hold you until you are placed in the program). I willingly participated in everything, was cooperative, and happy to be there. On about day 3, someone pulled me into a room and said that I had to leave that very day because I was not a candidate for their program since I had previously attempted suicide. I was stunned. I cried hysterically for them to reconsider, but they would not. While in route to the airport with their driver, someone called to ask why I had request to go to confession on Sunday. I simply told them that I was Catholic, and I wanted to go to confession. They began to ask more questions which really made me angry; why hadn't they asked me anything at all while I was still there. I yelled at the woman and hung up on her. In turn, she called the driver and told him to bring me to the nearest ER for a psych eval. Are you kidding me?!?! They let me in knowing I had attempted suicide, let me stay for a few days, kick me out without ever speaking to me one-on-one, force me to buy a $1,000 airline ticket to leave that day, and then want to be concerned while I'm in route to the airport. Things supposedly happen for a reason and I guess they did this time too. As upsetting as it was, I did end up finding a fabulous treatment center. User's recommendation: Go somewhere else.