“I am so thankful for the Embark Recovery program and team. For the first time in many years, I truly have hope for my son’s future. Unfortunately, my son’s addiction issues started so young he never gave himself the opportunity to grow into the man I knew he could be. While we had tried other programs which provided short periods of sobriety, we did not have any success in truly dealing with his addiction issues until he went through the Embark Recovery program.

The program provided my son with not only a process to follow to maintain his sobriety, but intense therapy that enabled him to understand the why behind his path of addiction. He now embraces many basic life skills that because of his addiction issues, he had little need for. The program provided him with a structure that allowed him to learn and understand what it meant to be a man, provide for his own needs, have meaningful relationships and most importantly, take responsibility for his actions.

As is common with addicts, my son had to face some very difficult circumstances because of bad decisions he made prior to becoming sober. I was amazed as he took responsibility for each issue, faced it straight on and paid the consequences of his actions. If not for the coping skills learned from the program, I know he would not have been able to get through this difficult time and maintain his sobriety. He faced each issue with a positive attitude and outlook, believing this was the last step in cleaning up his messed up life from addiction.

In addition to the renewed life the program has given my son, I’m also grateful for the support the team gave me. Taylor was very patient when explaining the program to me, understanding how addiction affects the entire family. Ryan’s weekly status calls were extremely helpful as it allowed me to stay informed but not interfere in the process. Andi’s reassurance that my son had learned the coping and impulse control skills needed to face life provided me great comfort. Most importantly, Taylor, Ryan and Andi helped me better understand my role and responsibility in my son’s addiction and recovery.

My son’s sobriety is a new start for my family. I cannot express how incredibly grateful I am for the Embark Recovery program and the Embark team. I know my son now has the tools to be a man we can all be proud of and live a meaningful life. Thank you Embark and team – you truly make a difference!!!!”

— Judy H

“It was March 2015. It seemed like there was no solution for my son. After going through 6 different treatment facilities, living on the street, out of his car, jail, hanging with dealers, criminals, prostitutes, and thieves in order to get drugs, and now being threatened at knife point and getting his jaw broken by a thug. Where was hope?

My life was in constant turmoil and trauma having a son immersed in his addiction for the past 8 years, nothing working and no end in sight. His choices were either to leave town, try and start a life somewhere else, or stay here and end up dead or in jail.

Then in one phone call everything changed. He called a friend who was on staff at EMBARK RECOVERY who gave my son Taylor's phone number. I could hear the change and hope in his voice as he spoke to Taylor and listened to him explain about EMBARK and how it works. This time it wasn’t arranged by me or his father. He made the call himself. Eight days later, he was on a plane to Arizona and a new life.

Everything about EMBARK is different. One of the key elements is that it is run by courageous young men who are about the same ages as their patients. They have walked the hard road from alcohol/addiction to recovery, and have set a peer group standard that is very powerful and effective. Embark is a perfect blend of structure and professional services combined with patience, compassion, and the wisdom of experience.

I have been through 9 Family Weeks in my life living with a husband and sons with addiction issues. EMBARK does not do a Family Week, but NOWHERE ELSE have I experienced such excellent family communication! The Family Liaison at EMBARK is exceptional and beyond compare. All of the liaison personnel were so good with the weekly calls and specific updates and progress of my son, and I have loved talking with all of them. I probably got to know Ryan best of all. He was always accessible. Whenever I needed anything he was there for me- courteous and dependable when I needed to get feedback or just air any concerns. Thank you, Ryan!

There is a verse in the Bible that says, “Iron sharpens iron”. This is the essence of EMBARK. The guys hold each other accountable with realistic expectations, helping to build responsibility, living skills, structure and recovery into the lives of their peers. This is hugely powerful. My son will graduate this Friday from EMBARK. He is 8 months clean, holding a job, and 180° different from when he first arrived. I am in awe and amazed at the difference this place has made in his life, not to mention the pride I feel for all his hard work and courage. I am eternally grateful to all the EMBARK team- the wonderful young men and the whole staff who have helped him start a new life! I thank God for the gift of EMBARK.”

— Marla Campbell