Mission Prep Healthcare Review: A Warning to Parents…read more
If you are considering placing your teen at Mission Prep Healthcare, please think twice. Our experience with this facility was not only disappointing--it was traumatizing for our entire family. What began as a hopeful decision to help our 15-year-old son with depression turned into one of the most distressing and unprofessional situations we've ever faced.
About four weeks into their so-called "six-week therapeutic program," we were blindsided by a false report to California Child Protective Services (CPS) filed by Mission Prep Healthcare staff. Without any prior conversation, clarification, or evidence, they accused our family of neglect--claiming our home had no electricity, running water, or food. These were blatant lies.
CPS conducted a full investigation. They found a spotless, well-kept home with all utilities running, a stocked pantry, and our children living in comfort. Investigators were visibly shocked by how far from the truth Mission Prep Healthcare's report was. The case was dismissed immediately, but the emotional damage and humiliation of being wrongfully accused of child neglect is something no parent should ever have to experience.
When we confronted Mission Prep Healthcare, they admitted to filing the report--without apology or explanation. They never once attempted to clarify anything with my wife, who regularly attended family sessions and Sunday visits. Their reckless behavior could have easily resulted in serious legal consequences or temporary loss of custody based entirely on false claims.
This incident exposed just how unprofessional and dangerous this organization truly is. Mission Prep Healthcare appears quick to call CPS rather than communicating with parents, showing an alarming lack of judgment, ethics, and accountability.
Further research revealed that our experience wasn't unique. Multiple other families have reported:
- False or unnecessary CPS involvement.
- Unsafe living conditions where teens have escaped unsupervised.
- Staff outbursts, self-harm incidents, and overdoses within the facility.
- Poor communication, broken promises, and unqualified or temporary therapists.
These are not isolated incidents--they are a pattern. Mission Prep Healthcare's high staff turnover, questionable clinical practices, and disregard for family communication make it clear this program is not the safe, therapeutic environment it claims to be.
If you value your child's safety, privacy, and emotional well-being, do not trust Mission Prep Healthcare. There are far better, more ethical treatment centers available that truly support teens and families instead of traumatizing them.
We are now pursuing legal action against Mission Prep Healthcare for filing a false CPS report and causing unnecessary emotional distress. Parents deserve to know the truth: this facility is not safe, not professional, and should not be trusted with your child's care.