Realization Center THIS ADDICTIONS TREATMENT CENTER IS ACCEPTING CLIENTS WHO NEED INPATIENT CARE SO THEY CAN TAKE THEIR MONEY! THEY ALMOST KILLED MY FRIEND! new york, New York

I am not affiliated with this treatment center but I cannot help but notice striking similarities in this report to reports about other substance abuse facilities. This leads me to believe the same person with a dually diagnosed friend/family member has an axe to grind with treatment in general. Or perhaps this is a sick individual who gets their kicks writing poor reviews for treatment centers and trolling for a reaction. 

Firstly,

The Realization Center did 'assess' my friend and determined that despite the fact that 'they don't treat PTSD' (those were your social worker's words, not mine), they would treat her anyway and 'see what happens.'

Secondly,

when she began to deteriorate, i begged her social worker to refer her to an inpatient facility. My friend had insurance and yet, her social worker stated that ' they were hard to find' and encouraged ME to find something for her. She consistently refused to answer my calls, and when i finally could get through to anyone there, she would tell me she found nothing and ask me if I can continue to look.

Thirdly,

I called your 'customer service' department at the time and their primary concern was who i had been speaking to at the center and if i had a lawyer! that was the first question they asked me so my guess is , this isn't the first time the Realization Center has been grossly negligent toward a client. 

Lastly,

It was I that found her the hospital she is in now and helped her to transition there. I am astonished at your neglect of her and am fearful of what other clients there may be experiencing. 

Again,

THIS FACILITY SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN. IT IS A DISGRACE. you should thank your lucky stars she had me and didn't die because I would have made sure your organization would have died right along with her. Despite the fact that my friend is still alive, I will be retaining legal counsel in the near future to ensure that she is compensated for your maltreatment and that others don't suffer from this organization as well.

Firstly,
The Realization Center did 'assess' my friend and determined that despite the fact that 'they don't treat PTSD' (those were your social worker's words, not mine), they would treat her anyway and 'see what happens.'

Secondly,
when she began to deteriorate, i begged her social worker to refer her to an inpatient facility. My friend had insurance and yet, her social worker stated that ' they were hard to find' and encouraged ME to find something for her. She consistently refused to answer my calls, and when i finally could get through to anyone there, she would tell me she found nothing and ask me if I can continue to look.

Thirdly,
I called your 'customer service' department at the time and their primary concern was who i had been speaking to at the center and if i had a lawyer! that was the first question they asked me so my guess is , this isn't the first time the Realization Center has been grossly negligent toward a client. 

Lastly,

It was I that found her the hospital she is in now and helped her to transition there. I am astonished at your neglect of her and am fearful of what other clients there may be experiencing. 

Again,
THIS FACILITY SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN. IT IS A DISGRACE. you should thank your lucky stars she had me and didn't die because I would have made sure your organization would have died right along with her. Despite the fact that my friend is still alive, I will be retaining legal counsel in the near future to ensure that she is compensated for your maltreatment and that others don't suffer from this organization as well.

Actually, Realization Center, an OASAS licensed program, around for 28 years clinically assesses each client that comes for treatment on an ongoing basis.  If that client is in need of inpatient treatment, he or she would be referred to a higher level of care.



Often time, it is the insurance company or the clients lack of funds or motivation which prohibits the client for attending inpatient treatment.



Rather than coldly discharge the person, Realization Center will continue to help that person by increasing their visits and providing more structured care often times at no extra charge.



But if you have a problem with the treatment at Realization Center, we strong encourage you to contact our Community Relations Department at 212-627-9600 and we will be happy to discuss.