I have been so blessed to have found this place for my son. When his pediatrician gave us a…read morereferral to Safe Harbor, I was unsure of what to expect as we have never been to a psychiatry office before. From the beginning I felt really heard and seen by the doctor. My son got the help he needed. I also really appreciate how much they listen to the parent. It's not just about prescribing medicine it's about treating the whole patient. I would never take my child anywhere else.

I never did see the psychologist, but Judith Olson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner was wonderful…read moreand helpful. I did have problems with the office staff and scheduling. I usually waited at least 30 minutes for each appointment in the waiting room. Once after the 30 minute wait I was escorted to the next building to wait another 30 minutes before I went back to the front office and told them I had to leave. That is when the office "discovered" that Ms Olson was not scheduled in for that day. Another time when I was running late for a referral appointment, I called to ask if my records had been sent to the new clinic. When the receptionist seemed to not understand, I repeated my birthdate and name rather urgently that it was a referral from Ms. Olson, and when the receptionist was again puzzled, I said " Oh, you cannot help me", and hung up to drive to my new appointment. As I was driving I received a call from the office manager saying that I was profane to the receptionist and later she sent me a curt letter saying I was "combative and using profanity" and they were closing my file. This was all totally untrue and I had to go to the extra trouble to write a letter to the company. The whole episode cause me a great deal of stress. The staff is obviously causing unnecessary angst to patients and I'm sure jeopardizing their recovery. I would not recommend using this clinic.

They go beyond doing the job! They make you feel important and very friendley!!! KING give them an…read moreA+++ they are good!!!!!!

They are like family. They attend to needs, take special care, are very helpful. Highly recommendedread more

Great office staff ,they care about my well being and they call back when they say they will.read more

It's been a long time since I left the PEP program. I wish I could let the treatment go, but I…read morestill harbor deep resentment. Do not put your career in their hands. I was over diagnosed and over treated. These were the worst years of my life. I needed help, don't get me wrong. I transferred out after 4 years to Acumen in Kansas. Go there; it's much more reasonable.

I am writing this because future nurses and families deserve to know the truth about the Louisiana…read moreState Nursing Board and Pine Grove Rehab. Their system is not about protecting patients--it is about control, money, and punishment. Here is my story: I was one semester away from graduating nursing school when my life was turned upside down. I had already gotten sober and provided proof of it--three hair follicle tests I paid for myself and a pre-employment drug screen showing over a year of sobriety. Six weeks after giving birth to my daughter, I underwent a required "fitness for duty" drug screen. Unsurprisingly, fentanyl was in my system--because I had received an epidural during labor. I did the responsible thing: I provided the official anesthesia records from my hospital stay showing exactly what medications were administered. Instead of looking at the medical evidence, the Board and Pine Grove Rehab accused me of being a liar and an addict. They actually said I "used the epidural as cover for street drugs." Then came their outrageous demand: 90 days of inpatient rehab at Pine Grove. That would have meant 90 days away from my 6-week-old baby whom I was breastfeeding. Think about that: forcing a new mother into unnecessary inpatient treatment, cutting her off from her newborn, despite clear medical documentation. I want to make this crystal clear: I did not meet the criteria for Substance Use Disorder in the DSM-5. I was not addicted to anything. I was not dependent on any drug. Every shred of medical and diagnostic evidence supported that. Yet they ignored it all, because profit and punishment came first. This was not about "help." This was about money. Pine Grove benefits from mandatory referrals. The Board benefits by maintaining power and forcing compliance. Nurses like me get caught in the middle, treated as guilty until proven innocent, and pushed into debt and despair. And my story is not unique. Across the country, boards and rehab programs have been exposed for this exact behavior: * CalMatters Report (2024): "California Nurses Say State's Addiction Recovery Program Is a Trap" - documenting how recovery programs tied to licensing boards drive nurses into debt and out of their careers. Read here * AllNurses Forum: Hundreds of nurses describe board-linked rehab programs as corrupt and profit-driven: AllNurses IPN Issues * Reddit Nursing Community: Nurses share feelings of being "defeated" under unnecessary restrictions despite years of sobriety. Reddit Thread This system is designed to break nurses, not support them. It steals careers, destroys financial stability, and labels people forever, even when there is clear proof of innocence. But here's the part they don't want to hear: they did not break me. Despite their efforts, I went back, rebuilt my life, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and am now pursuing my Master's degree. I am succeeding in my career and supporting my family in spite of them, not because of them. The Louisiana State Nursing Board and Pine Grove Rehab should be investigated for their unethical, exploitative practices. They do not help nurses--they harm them. They do not protect the public--they protect their profit. To any nurse facing this system: know that you are not alone, it is not your fault, and you can rise above it

Addiction and alcoholism impacted our family. My loved one stayed inpatient for 90 days, then…read morecontinued with their intensive outpatient program. I was particularly impressed with their family approach....I learned how to best be supportive, how to work on my own challenges of living with someone with these diseases, and what resources are available to help me with living in the aftermath of these diseases. When first introduced to Longbranch, I was scared, feeling alone and misunderstood and angry...the resources Longbranch offered have helped me find comfort and peace with the uncertainly of the future. Thank you Longbranch!

Treatment at Longbranch residential and IOP saved my life and my family! The clinicians who ran our…read moregroups were so knowledgeable and compassionate. My individual therapist supported me in a way that made me want to get better. She helped show me who I could be without drugs and alcohol. The couple's work I was able to do with my husband of 21 years at the time built a foundation for our marriage that we had never had before- 25 years now and better than ever! I was able to participate in the family program and my family learned about the disease of addiction. Through 12 step immersion classes, I learned how to use the steps of AA with my sponsor and the Recovery Advocates. I got to practice a new way of life with support when I succeeded and failed. I Will never be able to properly express the gratitude I have for Longbranch and the people there who make it so special! Grateful every day, one day at a time