Reviews of Homewood Health Centre (Hospital)

John Doe

Was there April to June 2018. They took me off a pill and for the entire time I experienced withdraw. Completely distracted by this. After suffering for 6 months I’m back on that pill. Waste of time with me. They put me through hell in doing this. Staff was nice. People who taught the classes acted like you were just another piece of meat there for the ride. I supposedly made a negative comment to another patient and they baned me for days from classes and I had to apologize for something I didn’t recall saying. All my ptsd friends I made there are all still with ptsd. Nothing has changed. I have forgotten just about all of what they tried to teach us. Just too much detailed info for sick people. Anyway. That is that and I am still feeling the way I did before I went to homewood. If I’d known I wouldn’t have wasted two months of my life there. Oh and the food was horrible. Really, it was. Carb loaded brought in warmed up food from who knows where. Shout out to Dianne, Vanessa, Brenda, Lucas, James, Sofi, russ, rod, and Stacy.

Bradley Windsor

The best program I have been in so far. Far better than hospital programs. It's not without problems but its approach to PTSD is incredible and I have felt a huge change within myself. I have seen many graduate far better than they came in. I have read some negative reviews but they sound like people who weren't willing to take some responsibility. When I had a problem I went to patient services and found an advocate and it was solved professionally by staff. I feel much better coming out than when I went in.

Thedoormandabs unome

HORRIBLE treatment to sick people inquiring about a doctor whch i can google and provide link SHOWING IT SAYS HOMEWOOD AND THE PHONE NUMBER AS I WAS RUDELY TOLD DOESNT EXIST APROX 1:15:PM ...... employee should and will be dismissed

Pink (Lea)

Treating my loved one with care and offer alot of resources. You need to want to get better or else no program will help.

Harley HackEmUp

A very for profit institution that spends too much time trying to look good and not enough time trying to listen and change. The Eating Disorder Unit is underfunded and overworked. 3 core members of staff left in the 3 months I was there and I understand why. At the same time the nurses on staff could be mean frankly. One nurse in the ED unit said i needed to 'learn how to differentiate' when I said I was having trouble hearing the name of my recently deceased sister daily. They say they offer trauma support but you have to 'qualify' however no one did in the entire 13 weeks I was there. Multiple people left the eating disorder program early because it wasn't helping them. No understanding that exercise is healthy, it's just banned entirely for the first few weeks at lest that you're there regardless of your weight. No meal or meal ingredients could be substituted unless you had an allergy. A little meal flexibility in the eating disorder unit would go a long way. The cups they sent for our meals were frequently cloudy, marked or had physical residue on the inside but when this was mentioned they said "all items are sanitized". I suppose the glasses and everything go to the kitchen and they just send them through the sanitizing machine. Instead of washing items that have residue or staining they just run them through the machine and send them out after. Regardless of the actual residue on the items they send to our unit to use. After mentioning this problem a few times they just got new cups.They gave the wrong dose or wrong medication to multiple people multiple times, they gave me the wrong level of my epilepsy medication at least 4 times. They frequently had "off unit" nurses who were genuinely confused about rules and schedules. Because Homewood couldn't consistently have 2 eating disorder nurses for 1 inpatient unit of 12-18 patients. Just... a lot went wrong in this unit of a very for profit institution. They have staff shortages, stains in bedsheets, dirty glasses but they also have a whole gardening squad for this enormous property except you cant even use all of it anyways depending on what unit you're in. Plus the laundry is still coin operated.

Zach Peckford

Here for 2 weeks now and i have never felt worse in my life. The staff are at times rude. Invallidating. The rules are only applied to certain people. Not consistant. Ive lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks of being here just from the stress. Doctors dont listen, and dont ever tell them you smoke marijuana cause godforbid you use it for medical purposes. EDIT : After seeing how much support my review has received and seeing other bad reviews being taken down. Homewood why are you taking down your bad reviews so you wont look so bad. Take accountability. Its been a year since ive been there and i STILL never got my discharge papers in the mail like yiu said youd send to me. You also told me youd contact me months down the road and i would be welcome back. Doesent matter either way id never go back if my life depended on it. But you have way more 1 star reviews than 5 and multiple 2 and 3 star ones so how is your rating 2.5 if ive gone through the average and its much lower

Jay Charbonneau

I have nothing but good things to say about my stay at Homewood. I was in AMP programming it has given me a new outlook on my life and my recovery. I want to say thanks to my amazing counselor ???? doctor's nursing and my peers.. I would definitely recommend going if you have the opportunity

lynn “Chip Or Lynnie” hughston

I attended Homewood in 1991, and can say do to Their Help it’s 2020 & I’m Still Sober ! Many Thanks to the Dr’s & Staff !

Michael Kuttschrutter [Student]

This is an amazing place to go and I would recommend this to everyone. They have amazing customer service!

doctor evil

Please keep in mind that this place is owned by a company that is there to make money mainly. Do not think that they won't charge your insurance company and move the next person in your bed the next day if you screw up. You are nothing more than a pay cheque to the people who own this facility. I do not recommend anyone doing aftercare here who is returning to work. It is a money making gimmick and once you return to your work and everyday life, it is hard to keep up with it. If you miss two aftercare sessions, you will discharged. You are expected to attend a minimum of 3 meetings a week, and 2/3 sponsor talks. Anyone that works in shift work beware, you will be gassed by the time you drive to aftercare, if you don't keep up with the minimum prescribed standards but are still sober and doing well, you will be threatened with a discharge. Aftercare is what really put a damper on how I feel about this place now compared to before. Independent thinking is frowned upon at after care, if you are doing well and doing things that are working for your sobriety, you will still get mob lynched by your peers in aftercare because it is not part of what homewood wants you to do. Then you get discharged and a new person that has been suckered into it will join. Go to the facility and keep sober, complete your program and learn some new tools and skills but do not get aftercare. The doctors and nurses here are truly amazing and I recommend this place to gain knowledge of addiction an the skills required.

Amy Louise

I was at Homewood for the Inpatient ED Program for the entire month of March 2010. Yes, that long ago. I left after a month because I had a breakdown and zero support from the staff. For the most part, that month was “ok” but I wasn’t fully integrated into the program for those 4 weeks. People got away with many things that are HUGE no-no’s when in an eating disorder program and trying to heal. It was more like “summer camp” and the staff encouraged the patients to act like it was, including the crazy cliques, openly comparing body sizes, hiding food etc. I’ve been to a few treatment places and no where is perfect.... the staff here needs more training as does the staff at ALL treatment centres.

Pipesacola G

Please.... tell me something good about this place! I am waiting to get In and am petrified by the comments and reviews. I have been to Bellwood and loved it. Should i ask to go back there instead?!?!?!? Help

Lawrence Joseph

crooks, purveyors of relapse

Emily M

For over 21 years I fought to no avail with my parents to get the help I needed for my severe mental illness. By the time I was 26 I was pretty much convinced that suicide would be my only option. I heard about homewood health center through a contact. I asked for a loan from a family friend and received it. After following ALL after care instructions I can now say that at the age of 28.5 I am the most mentally stable I have ever been in my entire life and it is mainly because of these people. I will never ever forget the day they took my hand and showed me how real professionals treat the mentally ill. I have no regrets giving up on ohip and I honestly owe this hospital my life. May god bless these professionals I hope they understand how remarkable they have made my life.

Dave Lapierre

The ptsd program is amazing but the cpc program is a joke especially the person they have in charge of it he doesn’t care about concerns of a patient just as long as everyone tows the line I wouldn’t recommend the cpc program to anyone thinking of taking it is a complete waste of time and your insurance company is just paying for something that’s not going to help on top of that if your asked to leave the program cause you have outbursts they lie in your chart and say you threaten people and won’t let you return to further your care

tyme4mike

Tried 15 years to get in under complex ptsd, lifelong, that culminated with it blowing up from military service. But because I couldn't pay, I was put on a waiting list. I'm glad now that I never got called because 15 years ago it was a highly respected institution. Now, all the people I know that went there told me all about it. It's more of a junkie haven than the jails. Addicts get dope easier than they could on the streets. The rules system favours the workers and forgets that it should be made with helping the patients. They told me the counselors were inexperienced and more interested in rules than in the groups and programs they run. They expect patients to help one another rather than get therapy from the "therapists". Sadly, this is hearsay, so it's only what I have been told by those who have attended. That's good enough for me, because as a former SSW and DA counselor, what these people tell me is as good as gold and someone needs to say something. Homewood presently has a 3.1 out of 5 rating, which isn't necessarily scientific, but it's that organization's webpage that put the review for it in place. I remember it being 4.6 out of 5 when I applied, so why the huge drop? It's gone from a clean, safe haven for those needing it, to a dirty sty ready to drop out of site. That is my own opinion as I have visited there several times over the years and it gets filthier every time. Get it right Homewood before you have to close your doors.

seabrit

I am a graduate of Homewood's addiction program. People who go in with an open mind and a strong desire to get well will find this an excellent program. That said, there is a lot I would change if I could. This is a place where the staff is very set in its ways and attitudes. It's an authoritarian environment. There are a lot of rules and if you colour outside the lines you are going to get quite a scolding. The rules vary depending on which staff member you are talking to, so it is impossible to stick to them. Also, the approach to general health seems a little outdated -- they will expect you to go for exercise if you are sick and they don't fuss too much over medication errors (take a good look at what's in the cup before you swallow it, and ask if it doesn't look right). Don't expect to get moved if your roommate is hacking up his lungs. All this being the case, if you believe that sobriety is the overaching priority, and everything else is a distant second, this is the place for you. Swallow the other stuff, keep your head down, get everything you can out of the program, and you will be off to a really good start.

Jacob Legoman

Extremely disappointed in the CPC program. What is indicated about the program is very incorrect. Short staffed. The more drama you show the more help is given. Silent sufferers remain that way. I had so much much hope in the program, only to be told there was nothing they could do for me. Dispite, attending all classes and participating. I will be leaving with much more distress and emotion then ever. This has been my forth time in programing and have never been treated so badly. This is a very, very poorly run program. From this "great mental health institute " I have to go outside of it to get the required treatment. Good Luck

Chris MacArthur

Fantastic place great people but the food is one step up from hospital food. Spent a lot of money on take out but I got sober. Small price to pay for sobriety. Highly recommend this fine establishment.

Isabelle Ouellette [Student]

Jennifer beaton was a big help

Jay Camp

I loved my stay at homewood. I had written a rather negative review but decided to edit it. Covid has taken a toll on a lot of things and the unfortunate, but necessary regulations did affect some aspects of the quality of treatment. I had mentioned the lack of group therapy in a certain program, which they heard and are working to correct. The amenities are top notch and meals are also very pleasing. Staff is pleasant. Hordiculter and the optional music therapy are excellent as well as the ceramics class. The work out gym and rec center with pool tables, massage chairs and yoga studio as well as the gymnasium are very beneficial to your recovery.

wayne doucette

i was there for the CORE program and the TRAUMA program in 2001 withe great success

Yvette Jones-Chung

I loved Homewood. I went for four months back in 2004 - PTSD Treatment and Intergeated Mood Program - they monitored my meds and found the meds to help with cognitive therapy. Plus all the other fun classes to get me back to socializing with people. It’s 2018 and I’m rethinking of going back as I don’t have any support system out here in Milton and my meds are all over the place. Want to go back and have them realign my life again as I’m just falling apart. Thinking about ECT treatment.

Andrea Barbera

Our family member has attended treatment twice for alcohol addiction. Mental illness support was not facilitated and was desperately needed. Intake is disappointing and the facility doesn’t seem concerned about setting goals or being aware of facts, lifestyles, individual and family goals. It encourages isolation and has a solely inward approach to addiction - not built on family-lead and community-based care (very dated model of care that is clinically proven ineffective). Both times have been an extremely disappointing and devastating experience for our entire family. Our family member has finished the program worse than when they began. Individual entered the program with strong family support each time, and retuned with a more dishonest, destructive and dismissive approach to life and the disease. Individual has also learned many damaging behaviours and lessons from other patients. The program itself does not encourage relationships with healthy influences and people in your life - instead patients learn to isolate themselves and rely on the destructive and dishonest “support” of other patients in a completely unregulated way. I wish that our family had encouraged the right-fit psychiatrist to assist the situation. It saddens me reading through these reviews and reflections. I hope the province or an external body reviews this facility and the individual programs. I would be happy to give a detailed submission.

Daniel Preston

Loved this amazing place. I'll never be the same because of it. Thank God.

Andrew Pryor

This place changed my life. I am no longer in the shackles of addiction and a slave to alcohol.

Carol Czichrak

Home wood was vital for me. My Doctor r and nurses were excellent

Justin Time

I am currently staying at this amazing place! Please, if you are coming or thinking of coming don’t listen to the negative comments about this place in the reviews those people aren’t correct, it is one of the top rehab facilities in Canada! The staff are amazing, the program is amazing this place is amazing, I have used dugs and alcohol for over 24 years but thanks to Homewood I am clean and getting healthy. I was nervous coming in but was warmly welcomed by everyone right away, don’t be nervous, take it one day at a time and you will be just fine!!!

Potato Chipperson

Pros: -helpful staff who seem to genuinely care -beautiful large private grounds -library with long hours -wide range of helpful programs and activities -fully equipped gym with massage chairs, pool table and ping pong -very quiet, relaxing yoga/meditation room -nurse on duty at all times assigned to you if you need help Cons: -cafeteria food is somewhat unhealthy -hospital beds make restful sleep difficult -too much free time between programs/activities -very little one-on-one counseling, almost only group therapy -expected to make friends and be social with other patients Homewood may have some uncomfortable things like the beds, but if you feel like you need help and get the opportunity to go, do not pass it up. I did not complete my stay in the IMAP program but I still left feeling much better than I entered.

Tansyn Hood

Very sad to hear that this private facility shut down the CA meeting there due to difference of opinions. Not every fellowship is for every person and that is why it is good to offer a variety to those still searching for a solution. It is unfortunate to see politics and hurt feelings get in the way of people's recovery.

Abbey Webb

Liars! I went here during one of the worse times of my life looking for held was placed at the jail "Geulph general. Then sent to homewood ..In a room with a senior lady who was physically ill coughing and sneezing and she had a nurse checking on her every 20 mins the worst was when she decided she was going to poop in our room...And..Our room was Right acroosed the bathroom!!!!! I went to make a complaint and ask if they could change my room and just got told "One day this would be me'. From one of their unsympathetic nurses... Thankfully my prayers were answered and she ended up leaving. That wasn't the only time I've had issues with staff...One told me it was ok i talked to my husband at 10 which was after hours and the other nurse freaked on me and said that basically I would be disturbing other patients trying to sleep. The also had another nurse say I could see my husband for a short visit before visiting hours because he worked weird hours and then he arrived and they said no! This place is filled with liars and no compassion and I didn't feel that my issues were resolved they made things worse...They took what I needed the most away or tried to! You should be going out of you way to Keep families together at all measures not take them away and you really need to teach your nurses about Compassion and empathy!!

Macks007

Even though I'm going back for a 3rd time, because I have no other options, expect... I would not recommend this place to anyone. And after being hospitalized many many times in many different PyschWards throughout Canadian Hospitals, I will NEVER SET FOOT in one of those places again. First time I attended the Addictions Program: The Addicts are the worst patients in the entire building, loud, aggresive, annoying, it's like a college frat house. Absolutely no respect or consideration for patients w/ PTSD and other struggling pateints. I honestly believe they should be in an entire seperate building. Addiction Patients "Have To" Follow/Submit to the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or (NA) 12 Step religous brianwashing cult or be kicked out. It's just a bunch of Addicts who relapse a bunch of times, while listening to stories and "advise" from a bunch of Addicts, who relapse a bunch of times, with zero medical experise. Its a never ending cycle. And as for my second go, CPC Program, the Mental Health Programs no matter what the patient says, the patient is always wrong, because our brians aren't "Properly Thinking Straight", and the staff/doctors are always right. They Preach: "If you think happy thoughts, do happy things, take happy pills your life will be happy." That's as far as their Knowledge of Mental Health goes. LOL, and if only that were true. Honestly the Mental Health System in Canada has failed me over and over and over again.

Cameron F.

"We don't currently have a program for BPD, they feel that it's better served on an outpatient basis." This is what I was told in an email. So, people with PTSD and addictions, both very severe mental health issues are welcome, but Borderlines can go fly a kite.

Josh Harris

Homewood Health definitely helped save my life, and get my health back on track. Do not worry and listen to the reviews complaining about certain rules. Homewood has rules, deal with it. You are going into treatment because your life has become unmanageable, and they have rules to help you start managing it. The most common complaint is the ban on smoking. Smoking is an addiction, and you are there to get clean and change your life and if you pay attention you will understand the tools they are teaching you are not just to manage alcohol, drugs, food, etc. They are helping you manage addiction as a whole. The food was better than average for a hospital. Definitely excellent if you consider they are cooking for 100+ people per meal. They have a convenience store for snacks which is handy, as well as 24 hour vending machines. They even let you bring in certain items you can buy down the street at Zehers (there obviously are exceptions). The staff were great in my opinion. Some definitely better than others. My prime nurse Brenna, addiction counselor Ashley and my assigned MDs were amazing. They definitely had my best interests in mind. Were attentive to my needs. Challenged and encouraged me based on my current recovery. The only real complaint I have is the inconsistency in the nursing. Seems like some need to be a little more motivated than others. But I refuse to dock any points for that because I could always find another one to assist me, and my prime nurse was totally amazing. Their aftercare is also quite good, has helped to keep me grounded and level. My addiction counselor for after care was different than my normal, and Alanna constantly challenges me and keeps me motivated as well. Even when I have a bad day, and she recognizes that in session, she will follow up the next day. I have never been to treatment before, and I don't think I will need to again thanks to Homewood. Highly recommend.

Scotty B

False advertising as far as health care goes

original Z

Horrible place

Chris Schnurr

If you truly want sobriety, Homewood is the greatest gift you can receive. Rehab is not the cure ... they give you the tools and the rest is up to you. I have never met so many caring individuals. As a gay male I felt safe and the weekly support group for the GLBQT2 demonstrated Homewood is progressing. I am responsible for my own recovery and Homewood gave me the foundation. The rest is up to me. Everything I asked for, I received. Be wary of negative reviews as there is always more to the story. Thank you Homewood for my second chance.

Terry Berkis

This place allowed me to get clean and sober. I learned so much about myself and my disease! Would highly recommend Homewood! Changed my life profoundly!

Travis Kayler

Very glad for all that have been helped here. But. Evaluate before you go. My experience at Homewood will haunt me for as long as I live. I’m a worse person and have much worse mental health issues now because of it. Lucky to have recently found my own ways to cope.

Nancy Young

EXTREMELY CONCERNED! Was an excellent program, but when I was here 5 years ago-3 psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, pharmacists and dieticians in abundance. NOW-completely private program and it is the poster child for UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE as there were OHIP beds 5 years ago......there was also 3 psychiatrists (now only 1) and less of other disciplines. Many of the staff have been there for years and are fabulous but they will retire! I have been told Homewood has not won an award since 2012. My comparison is that there are many more people in groups, no psychiatrist in process groups, no pharmacy education sessions available and I have been asking to see the dietician since admission 5 weeks ago-I have been told since I do not have Celiac disease-I cannot see dietician-.even though there is extensive research linking gluten to depression Homewood has held a position of excellence in mental health so I would expect the centre would be on the cutting edge of research. Also, when I was there 5 years ago- I did not meet ANYONE WHO HAD BEEN THERE BEFORE-today I have met discharges only 6 months then readmit,-discharge 1 year then readmit, discharge 2 years then readmit-this short (also called revolving door) readmission rate is a serious indicator we use in health care program evaluations. Not good. So as the program stands, I am disappointed from previous admit, but I will take the good where I can get it. Unfortunately, 5 years ago I would have recommended this program and I would not now as it stands. I pray for all who need mental illness help, Homewood will respond with building their program again as it was 5 years ago.

Tim Spears

Sure every facility has it's good and bad points but I've been to several places like Homewood and I must say they are, and will always be, world class as far as great help is concerned. Keep up the good work. Even a little goes a long way !

Life as we know it Life

One of the nicest hospitals, clean, grounds are so well kept. So many activities for patients.

Ryan

Seriously rude staff. Just a robot facility, no help unless you ask for it. It’s not always easy to understand what your going through.

Alex Balint

Its just a business. It’s all about the money. I did not get the treatment I deserved. One star is for my amazing counsellor and the other dedicated staff members. Those were the only factors that got me through my treatment. I was in the 6-week AMS program at Homewood Health Centre. Unfortunately, halfway through my treatment the COVID-19 outbreak happened. They continued to admit new patients knowing they were putting their patients and employees at risk. They continued to cut and change programming to the point that they were just repeating the same lessons and giving us “self directed time” to fill the gaps on our schedules. The staff members were just as lost and confused as we the patients were. Yet, they continued to keep their ineffective program running. MANY inpatients got sick before they took any action. The week they locked us down our unit due to the Covid-19 outbreak. I was only receiving 1 hour of programming a day. I stayed until the day they decided to temporarily shut down the program. Overall, the program makes a great business, but that is all. They only care about their profits not their patients’ safety or well being.

Lisa Mak

My sister did the inpatient tx for alcohol and drugs and did well. Addressing a review from Rom cam below expecting tx for BPD as far as I'm aware from research Borderline Personality Disorders are extremely difficult to treat. Medication has no effect and even cognitive therapy isn't much help. As far as I'm concerned it's behavior some of it learned. People who I have known with BPD do well when they are NOT idle, Meaning working (generally something physical) and having consistent routines in their lifestyle including exercise. Do your research.

Caroline Phee

Being both a patient then a staff member I was able to experience both. First off I will tell you there is alot of jealousy, gossipy, back stabbing plus more employees. It is a very toxix and poisionous enviroment and a disgrace. As a patient I will say I was given a good treatment plan although able to trust only 2 staff member's in the Eating Disorder Program. Being( punished)/ discharged for doing the right thing although not the right thing amounst the team. A joke and pure disgust. I have to say on a positive note tbe dietician Allison Floreni whom has since retired was an exceptional and very empathetic, trusting women. Mary Goy RN was another expectional staff member. The other's, need more beside manner, education with eating disorder's plus a change wuth their attitude. I would NEVER recommend Homewood Health Centre to anyone.

Terri-Lynn Lindley

I was ther from August to October 2017 in their IMAP program. It was the best decision I’ve made for my life. They helped me get out of a mental illness fog I was in for a very long time. They gave me to tools I needed. They’re there to help people but not hold their hands in the process of getting better. They give you what you need and as a former patient I had to put in the work. If you don’t put in the work with the tools they give you, you are not going to get better. If you decide to choose this place for help, going in to help yourself and don’t worry about others. Because I’m out of the mental illness fog I was in, I found out that I still had a lot of work to do. That everything I was suppressing hit me hard and I was a mental health crisis again. But instead of heading to emergency, I was able to recognize I had other options. Which the Homewood taught me. I pulled up my boot straps and found a place where I can do CBT (since mid-July). Though slow going, it’s helping. Nobody is going to want to help you if you don’t put in the work, it’s your life and your issue, it’s you’re responsibility. The Homewood is not going to help you if you don’t want to help yourself.

Richard Thompson

Homewood is a new chance at life. The staff and volunteers at this treatment center are truly amazing. Through a 2 month stay here I was able to regain confidence in myself, use skills to help with anxiety and addictions. I have a new prospective on myself and others around me. I would not be alive today if it was not for this facility, for that I am truly grateful. The group therapy aspect of this program was a con of mine at first but ended up being the most therapeutic. My team I worked with specialized one on one sessions and met every need (requested and non-requested). If you have a loved one suffering from mental health, addiction or other struggles this facility is a God send. As mentioned in other reviews it is a program which you get what you put in. I couldn't be happier with my stay. Food is great beds are comfortable building is very clean and tons of facilities and extras.

joseph t

BS.

Connie Wiecha

Terrible place. My mom killed herself as a patient in the program here and under there care - not sure how that could be possible or what more to say. Your nothing more than a number here. Doctors could not give us answers. No insight or quality info. If you love your person do not send them here- don’t live with the same regret.

Wally Nocon

Really mixed bag from the rules to the staff and programming, absolutely zero consistency. Half of your information is being regurgitated by 18 year old "addictions councilors" and i use that title as loose as one can. But they will be happy to take your 17 grand! Save your $16986 and get a big book and go to meetings. Although a lot of the staff is nice, but not $17,000 nice. All the best.

Brian O'Sullivan

Don't waste 18900 dollars

Bernie Bennett

My experience there in 1992till 1995,before returning to ottawa.Gloria Cardy was my life line and Dr.Cunninghan was great.I had a lot health and mental health issues @boy oh boy they were 150%there for me????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Rob M

wouldn't send a dog here-terrible place

Tammy Monaghan

My husband went to homewood 5yrs ago to get help with his addiction to prescription drugs and alcohol. At the time my family and I were at our wits end. We were so excited to get him in to this facility after hearing great things. It was not the case what so ever. Less than a week after entering the facility, my husband was kicked out on the street (literally) for not cooperating. I agree that he was not cooperative, I agree he should have been 'kicked out'.. BUT I do NOT agree that he should have been kicked out without even a courtesy phone call to a family member and to top it off be given a bag FULL of prescription drugs we were told to bring with him! Thankfully the Guelph police were amazing when we contacted them and we finally found my husband wandering the streets of Guelph at 1am...barely clinging to life after consuming many of the pills that homewood so 'graciously' gave him. Looking back now we should have sued them...thankfully though, he made it through and went to a different facility and got much better help and is now an amazing husband and father.

claudia

My son had a catatonic attack because he decided to go off meds when we moved from Mississauga to Guelph, he was taken to the general hospital and then transferred to homewood, 24 hours later he still hasn’t gotten any medicine, I asked the nurse and she said they are taking care of him and the doctor ordered for him to get the meds but she’s not received the order yet, really? 24hrs and no meds? What a tragic joke. He is currently laying at trillium one unit, just occupying space, no meds, I know our health system sucks, but having a diagnosis yet no medication is just plain irresponsible

Dario Duque

Thanks to all the great people who work in home wood...I think this program is excellent, when I came to home wood my life doesn't make sense for me I was suffering PTSD,anxiety and struggling with addiction..I did 8 weeks program and today am still sober and my life is going better ...thanks to the yellow team Dr Clark.....my addiction counselor Dan who helps me a lot and all nurses who work in this place....this place is amazing and very professional...thanks again for everything..GOD BLESS YOU GUYS

d s

This is a criminal organization. Their partner company Homewood Health falsely accuses legal authorized medicinal cannabis users as addicts and tries to force them off their medication. They have no respect for the people they claim to be helping. Stay as far away from these crooks as possible.

K Yirka

i was looking for help and signed myself up at Homewood as a self paying patient. I left on the 3rd day very upset and disappointed. I was not impressed with the cleanliness and the freedom people had to hook up. I was aware that it was co-ed but co-ed bathrooms and showers was shocking to me. I was there for 3 days and was absolutely disgusted. People would hook up in the showers -yuck. I went to use the tiolet and there was dried up puke on the side of it. The food was awful unless you like things like deep fried breaded porkchops. The only good thing is that the doctors and nurses are very caring but have no control. And if you are a non-smoker, 95% of the people smoke so it smells like an ashtry in every room even though there is no smoking in the building.

Hayley H.

It's a money making business ! I caught the night-shift staff sitting in nurses station, making jokes and fun of the patients in GADS (gambling alcohol, drugs, sex). The woman apologized , and she was nervous that I over heard them.

Jody Gillis

Homewood does not care about you as a patient or as a person. To them you are an experiment. Completed the program for depression which was not much of a help but cost alot of money and then was put into the program for PTSD. The first week I told those in charge that someone in the group was triggering me and I was having problems controllling my feelings and could they be keep away from me. Homewood did the opposite and gave him clearance to my wing and even let him stand in the doorway of my room to see reactions. Long story short, I beat him up. I could not control any emotions and this was my only way of handling it. My glasses were broken but Homewood told me I was kicked out and I then had to drive 3 hours to home in a snowstorm with no glasses. Never heard a comment from Homewood on the matter. When my brother called them to complain they denied my being there. Really??? Go to CAMH or some other place, this place should not be open.

Bill Byrne

I find Homewood is lacking discipline, too much leeway and freedom. The staff and nurses do not check on you if you do not attend programming. They leave that responsibility up to you. On a much more positive note, their program works. It's a matter of looking within and challenging oneself. I just finished the ptsr program, I found it intense yet productive and helpful. I also found it's a matter of willingness. One has to be WILLING to do what is necessary, and not let any exterior disturbances interrupt your program. The work really starts after finishing, they give you the tools and it's up to oneself to preservere.

A Hunter

a terrible organization with staff that could not care less about your emotional wellbeing

Tricia Moffitt

Do go, just dont. There was two hours of programming a day, and nothing on weekends. We had two nurses for 27 patients. I got worse and chose to leave early. I didn’t feel safe and was told to color on downtime which was a lot. Was told to go to nurses for issues but nurse said they were not councillors. I at one point had to call the distress hotline bc there were no staff to help. They also cancelled groups due to lack of staff. This place is not safe or helpful the way it is.

Josh Macdonald

I arrived at Homewood yesterday to intake early. No doctor available. Show up a 8. No doctor available. They call me back at 8:30 and I go to intake and then have to wait in line. My intake time was 8:00 am. If I had of drove myself...I would have went home after the second time of intake. Its the second day and I've been up since 2am cause they check your room every 2hrs. I've been struggling hard to get here and all I want to do is get treatment! And all I can do is stay in my room aka prison cell. I came here for help and all I have recieved is minor conversation with doctors, a schedule with nothing really on it.a room to rest my head and food in tummy. It would be nice to recieve some kind of acknowledgement and help! Instead of me sitting in my room twiddling my thumbs to Death! I like how the owner only replys to positive feedback from patients. Jokes! Still waiting on Treatment. Very slow process. Did I mention the lack of sleep? I'm left irritable and discontent every night I've been here. Meds and ear plugs are the trick... NOT! I feel as though I have to abort this program soon. I am unable to function properly and not able to do my programing effectively for me. If I can't sleep well then I can't function properly and the Dr's should know this. I dont know who to ask for help anymore.

Myles Rood

Private Corporation. Monney making enterprise. Management largely absent. Someone should report them under "Protection of Public Participation Act" Unhappy staff - 100 Open vacancies attest to that. Will you get good care?

Acer P

I was there for anxiety and severe depression. Great doctor and nurses, but did not help one bit. It is a great place for someone who has a stable job to return to and just wants to take a 2 month break from the stresses of every day life. Great food...awesome little coffee shop. Great place to relax and not have any worries. However, when you're dealing with severe work related issues and other problems and you know that these problems (and individuals at the source of the problems), are still waiting for you when your stay at Homewood is over...it's pretty hard to relax and concentrate on getting better. I completed the IMAP program in March of 2013 and came back to the same problems with no better tools or ways to cope. We are now in December of 2014 and I am still in the same situation at work and my anxiety and depression are still very present.

Kim -

Rooms were uncomfortable and unwelcoming, unit was institutional and treated like a child.

Wendy Bennett (Scoobydee)

They don't care about people's lives. Beware of this place.

Veronica Ashton

I went to Homewood in Summer of 2017. Some of my frustration began in the application process. Although the office staff was friendly, there were a few occasions where they had forgotten to obtain some paperwork from me and it wasn’t brought up until I reached out to them. When I went in to the office, my case manager brought up VERY confidential information in front of a family member, which was quite awkward... then casually said “oh, I guess I shouldn’t have said that in front of your mother” This caused a HUGE conflict in my personal life/family, still to this day. The real issue for me was the ED program. The nurse that did my intake was very nice and comforting, however, I learned all the house rules from other patients, not the actual staff. Some patients had their things checked/went through and some didn’t. There wasn’t much consistency. Some patients also seemed to get away with things, while others were called out and lectured. I was really considering leaving after a few days and wanted to have an appointment with a therapist ASAP. I understand I am not the only patient and others may come first, but I was having a breakdown, feeling unwell and a patient admitted the same morning as I already had a therapist assigned and two appointments scheduled. Most of the staff was nice and actually cared to listen, but a few were a bit insensitive - making comments and remarks to patients that can be quite hurtful and triggering. The recreational therapist in particular was a bit passive aggressive and always had something to say. Another staff member, who was new at the time, was talking about binge eating and vomiting all while at the table eating… she didn’t apologize until THE PATIENTS made a complaint and pointed out that it was inappropriate. I was also told to go to AA, even though I had never indicated alcohol abuse, and was told it because I had some previous drug use and that it was my responsibility to reach out for a drug program? I’m glad for those who have had a successful recovery and I want to give this program the benefit of the doubt but only after 2 weeks, I left feeling worse than I did when I entered. The only positive thing I have to say about this place is that the grounds are nice, but unfortunately, I would not recommend.

janice holmes

awful experience, huge waste of money Like a factory where any non compliance was punished by group shaming!!! Completely AA focused (AA available for free so why spend larges amounts of time and money staying at this awful facility) 350 per day for accommodation bought half of an old res room with no bathroom (one per 5-6 people-- not cleaned between users). requests for change of room up to doctor??? very little one on one, not terribly qualified staff (nurses were not trained outside standard nursing education), marched from one program to other with compulsories such as crafts (as their was not enough spots in popular crafts one needed to line up early -- as much as 30 minutes) I would strongly discourage anyone from attending Home wood

Teresa Marchand

As a spouse of 25 years to a man that went for treatment there at Homewood for PTSD.My and our whole family got ripped apart! The were next day after finishing the treatment he told me he was leaving! We all totally supported this man 120% through every thing! Then to be told he had a sexual relationship with another in Patient (female) almost the whole time while being there! Nothing was monitored or stopped! They encourage patients to support each other and guess this means in every way?!! All messages from my husband while being there didn't even sound like the same person when he left.His anger elevated 200 x! He wasn't talking right,every thing was all over the map! I do believe that Homewood didn't help him at all just confused him even further! They only seem to care about the person,not the whole picture.Meaning they have family's,who love and support them.I'm telling every one out there..do your research before attending this treatment center.This man has lost everything he has ever worked for and loved.

Donna Coward

Sent high risk family member and within 3 weeks of arrival encouraged her to spend a weekend in hotel. After relapsing (of course!) they booted her out.

Dan Latner

I have travelled to 45 countries and worked in 20. I really like living on planet earth. Homewood is the worst place I ever ever seen. My brother had a psychotic break and got me forcibly committed. I had literally nothing wrong with me, and they gaslight and abused me for 24 hours, trying to find something wrong with me. I followed up with them about this for a year and they never responded. Absolutely terrible. I went in feeling fine, thinking I would have a laugh with them about my delusional brother, and left severely traumatized.

Leeza Dias

My husband stayed there for 6 weeks and he started drinking on his very 1st day back. They literally do not do anything. Just a couple of sessions a day will not change the alcohol addiction. They are just scammers.

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horrible if you have an eating disorder

james young

Pill pushing no alternative options All about money Doctors push meds no structure for elderly patients. My mother lies in bed all day sometimes missing breakfast

ala cieloszczyk

This place is not even worthy my opinion as they misdiagnosed me ,mistreated me terribly! Its not necessary to hurt someone that is already suffering. I didn't benefit from this program I feel worse. My friend who is a mental health nurse said Alicja"what did they do to you there", "its not you" "I want my old friend back" They do reports to your insurance and work on their behalf in my case they benefited my insurance Not me . I Repeat:WORK for YOUR INSURANCE . TO THE POINT THEY WILL NOT DIAGNOSE YOU PROPERLY OR LIE ,ASSUME YOUR DiAGNOSIS! IM NOT GONNA RECOMEND THIS PLACE AS I CARE FOR PEOPLE AND THEIR WELL BEING! They neglected my physical and mental health. They left me physically suffering. I suffer more symptoms as I was not diagnosed and therefore didn't get proper treatment! I requested my files Never send the to me to insurance yes but not to me. Wonder why? They work for your Insurance Not you,simple Jesuits place they own it? You would think heaven on earth ,well Not so much! I'm a Registred Nurse a health provider myself I want to say :don't hurt ,harm people _heal people. Who allows This legal crime ?business? I believe there is someone that will change this place how it operates trust me there are ways of fixing it ,there are ways of improving it so it Serves the Purpose! It should be A help to people that bring Hope and Healing! I say its time for a Huge change Homewood, We are Not leaving in 18th century anymore Treat people right! NOT EVERYTHING IS ABOUT MONEY, EH? I waisted my time and as this made me worse and traumatized me even more Insurance waisted their money too ,bad Karma! I will Never forgive myself for coming to this place full of incompetency . I will not mention the view of dirty condoms in the parks on that property close to the river. I wanted to get better I didn't believe the reviews thinking of how people saying nasty things about it I wanted to give it a chance I was hoping for the best insted I got slap in the face. Please read the other peoples reviews and take it Seriously Find a private counselor spend time in nature with family please don't waist your time for this Laud college style institute . I'm considering a professional advice on this matter.

Jeff Hardaker

I have given one star only because of the support I received from my fellow "inmates". The staff showed no concern what so ever. I was on the IMAP floor and never once talked to a psychiatrist or mental health care worker other than in a group setting. Tried to get time with the psychiatrist but was always put off. It was three years ago I was there and I look back on it as another trauma I have to overcome to get my life back together. One of the worst experiences of my life. Have kept in contact with many of those I was there with and I would say the majority of us were very disappointed in Homewood. I would never, ever recommend it for mental health issues. They care about your money and that's it.

Leslie O'Dell

Although there were some very good aspects to the program, I feel I must warn anyone seeking help that the organization is NOT what it was when it earned its excellent reputation. My most serious concern -- and it is a big one -- is that unqualified individuals run highly emotional group "therapy" sessions and put participants at considerable risk as a result. In the past, a psychologist or psychiatrist attended these sessions, providing an appropriate safety net. My guess is that the for-profit owners of Homewood have chosen to cut that expense, leaving the groups to function on their own. I witnessed some appalling and needlessly traumatic interactions. Just in case I was misreading my experiences due to my own issues, I discussed what I'd observed with a qualified psychologist after leaving, and my concerns were fully validated. Still, I have to give Homewood three stars because the elements of the program that work are excellent. Unfortunately, mental health issues are dangerous and it's unethical to put patients at risk in order to increase the profit margin.

Jordan Schlansky

I would give this place 0 stars if I could. The nurses are extremely unhelpful and non supportive. I was bullied by other patients and explained this several times to staff and this was not looked into. There were a group of very mean patients who grouped up and made me feel very unwanted and miserable. I was undergoing Electro convulsive therapy and they had increased my med intake by 100%. I felt extremely out of my self and very weird throughout my stay there. The mean and bullying patients kept on bullying me, which to me is appalling since most of them were there because they were feeling down on themselves. I explained this to a doctor, at which point he basically denounced everything I was saying. The electro convulsive therapy, along with the insane amount of meds they were pumping into me eventually made me explode, and I started yelling at one of the patients who was a part of the group that was bullying me. They then restrained me and put me into an empty room with just a bed, where I had to spend 12 hours completely alone and miserable. They transferred me to Cam H. I spent 2 weeks at Cam H. The difference in how I was treated and how the staff dealt with patients was like night and day. I experienced no bullying at Cam H... They reduced my med intake, and the doctors there noted that I was on too many meds and too many different kinds of medications. The environment there was much more amicable and I actually finally felt relaxed there, something I had never felt for one moment at Homewood. What's appalling is how much it costs to stay at Homewood for 8 weeks. Cam H is completely free, and the health care was leaps and bounds better than Homewood. DO NOT go to this place. It is a sham and they're just looking to grab your money!

Lori Montcalm

My daughter's insurance through work covered the cost of her treatment. Due to a misdiagnosis from the psychiatrist at Homewood it cost her her inheritance cause they pumped her full of antidepressants then one week before discharged they added lithium. Igniting a full on manic episode . When i contacted them they pleaded confidentiality. I have discovered this has happened to others. STAY AWAY.

Trevor Irvin

AA CULT headquarters.

Ralph Huizinga

I was a part of the eating disorder program almost 20 years ago. I am sure the program has changed but April is still there. My name at the time was Patty Babbitt and at the lowest time in my life they helped to lift me up and I am forever thankful. They gave me back my life and coping skills to return to everyday living. After all this time it is a good memory and all these years later I still have contact with 4 very special lifelong friends. Thank you Homewood

Ray Johnstone

Best place in Canada for all your mental health needs. Staff are phenomenal , caring and supportive. The accomodations are comfortable and set up as a dormitory. The building itself is full of history and character. Very old school design. Absolutely beautiful 52 acres of grounds available with loads of activities to keep you busy. A Peaceful sanctuary that sports a riverside style of life. Wildlife roams freely on the grounds. Geese hatching goslings, overly friendly squirrels and birds galore! If you need help with your mental health this is where you want to go. ????

Paul Shudlik

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE PLACE!!!! If anything they made my addiction worse. They turn you against people and employ a very arrogant unproductive style. I have been clean for 7 years but it was no thanks to Homewood, they took my 10 grand and then kicked me out a week before finishing my program because I started to turn on them because of their horrible program. Just a money grabber. I went to Newport in Port Colbourne which was free and it was absolutely amazing and been clean since my stay there. DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!!! When I got kicked out it made my life so much worse and I spiraled out of control even more so before going there. They make you feel incredibly small and will demean and embarass you in front of everyone. How is this place still open? I could go on and on but I wont. Its just a money grab!!! And what a bunch of unqualified idiots that work there!!!!!

Jess Kiddun

Despite my name, this is a very serious review. I was recently in the 8 week PTSD program at Homewood. While I did learn a few things (possible anywhere if you try), my time there dramatically re-traumatized me. Continuing to try to heal since, I have learned much that makes it clear that Homewood's PTSR (R = recovery) program is deeply flawed. I have learned from several sources that the first prerequisite to heal PTSD is safety. It is essential to feel some amount of relative safety in order to slow down the hyper-vigilance, reduce the continuous anxiety and fear, and begin to just breathe. In contrast, Homewood's PTSR unit was over-crowded (patients sleeping in hastily converted offices!), with 40 other people who were freaked out and "bouncing off the walls!" That environment made even "good" people volatile and angry. It is very difficult to feel safe when you are locked in a unit with angry, frightened people acting badly. Homewood's strength may be their addiction and mental health programs. Applying the same methods to PTSD patients is a disaster. Your possessions are inspected and edited on arrival. You cannot bring and form of pillows or soft comforts. The beds are uncomfortable and wrapped in plastic, meaning you wake up in the night stuck to the sheet with your own sweat. In a carry-over from the other wards, you are checked on by a nurse with a flashlight at 10:00, 12:00, 3:00, and 6:00. If you think that having someone shine a flashlight in your face in the middle of the night to see if you are breathing isn't deeply disturbing, then you don't have PTSD. Sleep deprivation is a recognized form of torture. The most beneficial and important thing I have learned after Homewood is that PTSD is the result of interrupted emotions. Being scared and running away doesn't cause trauma. Being scared and being trapped and unable to run — THAT can result in trauma. What's begun to work for me is the work of Peter Levine and his emphasis re-learning how to feel our own bodies. It's slow, but it works. In contrast, Homewood, despite the lip-service paid to "checking in" on "how we're feeling," is predominantly "head" therapy. That has its place, but by itself, without getting to the underlying emotions, it just kinda "bounces off." Go look up "Somatic Experiencing" on the web. Maybe Homewood works well for mental illness and addiction, but for the "mental injury" of PTSD (or more accurately PTS"I" for Injury), it didn't work for me.

Adam Carter

I'd give this place a zero if I could, it's a money making scam. They bill the government for the full amount whether you complete it or not so they are actually trying to push people out the door as non compliant so they and bring another it. It's like organized crime.

Paul Zwirko

Absolutely terrible place staff does not understand the addiction they want you to quit smoking as well terrible how are you supposed to quit to have it's a one time tell me that you can't even smoke in your car if you want to Tim Hortons sad but true treat you like your kindergarten kid I understand the part about not drinking just don't understand the part where they don't let you smoke in your own car off property which is ridiculous because the government serves you booze to feed the addiction and profits $28 billion revenue a year and they want you to quit smoking but yet they still sell cigarettes go figure that one out... absolutely if you're a smoker don't go there it's like jail

Christine Jakobsen

This place was amazing for me. I was in IMAP (Integrated mood and anxiety program) for most of the summer in 2021. The skills I learnt and experiences I had here were invaluable. Not to sound cliché but it honestly saved my life. We had a variety of traditional group and non-traditional therapy. There is a lot of down time, which I found really hard at the beginning. It took me a long time to understand that the down time was on purpose. Being alone with your thoughts with anxiety is so difficult but I can do it now a lot of the time. You have to be willing to put in the effort here to get results. You won't get anything if you're not ready to be here. I loved my psychiatrist and some of the nurses. Everyone had their favourites. In addition to traditional nursing, they act as someone to confide in. They encourage you to talk to them if you're upset. I spent hours talking to them one on one. One actually inspired me to pursue nursing, which is what I'm working on now :)

Ashley Robinson

Horrible facility! Sad story.... My husband of 15 years went in and came out worse and more messed up than he did going in. He was treating me horribly as per "the nurses" telling him not to contact me or take my calls because as a "NON USER" I was a trigger, meanwhile he was carrying on an affair with a Female Patient and they would go to hotels for their weekend passes. They do not pay attention to what goes on in there with male and female patients. My husband NEVER came home to our family and left with the female. We gave him ALL OF OUR SUPPORT. I will never recommend this place to anyone it ruined our family. There is a history of addicts hooking up in this facility!!!! LADIES ... don't send your husbands here,I lost my family and this man had absolutely EVERYTHING to lose.

paigeMc kane

I would have loved to be able to share my experience but the only experience I have was with a secretary that was uneducated on homewoods services, rushing me the phone and hung up! How is this behaviour/attitude towards those seeking help appropriate?!

John Ford

1. Recently hacked as reported in CTV & Data Breaches. 2. Patient Data leaked & PHIPPA controls obviously lacking in their single IT infrastructure. 3. Accreditation through "Accreditation Canada" which doesn't certify nursing and hospital practices & processes.

Corinne Tantsidis

Thank God for Homewood! I went here twice in 2010 and have been clean and sober ever since. Homewood educated me on the disease of addiction and introduced me to a solution which is called the 12 steps. I am forever grateful to Don Weber and Deb Hadwen, angels in my eyes. If you are WILLING to learn a new way to live, this place with show you how to live one day at a time.

Luc St-amand

The only good thing I got out of Homewood was sobriety...

Gabrielle Place

NOTE: I DO WRITE POSITIVE THINGS IN THIS REVIEW, PLEASE SCROLL TO BOTTOM This program in part has helped save my life, yes. If I did not go I would probably have died or gotten much iller from my ED. However, it did not help me as much as I thought I would. I had to rely on my own strength and determination, and I will never let Homewood take any of the credit for that. Firstly, there was a disgraceful lack of one on one therapy. I hardly ever saw a therapist for counselling. Secondly, Homewood seemingly gives 0 cares about the safety of the EDP patients, given that they did nothing after an incidence of violence.Thirdly, the treatment itself is quite far behind the current research into eating disorders. It assumed that we all have our diseases due to the media, which is an outdated and not a full picture of why people develop these diseases, although I do understand that most if not all canadian programs are poor in this regard . Still likely better than waiting for 6 months on a waitlist for hospital and dying, but if my insurance didn't cover this program (thank god) I would have left, certainly not worth the money, but given the terrible lack of options in this country I suppose us ed patients have to make do. I would urge future patients to advocate for themselves and write down any incidents that happen, and have a support person such as a family member to help advocate for you. additionally, they did not offer wifi which was a huge barrier for me connecting with the outside world, as data was quite costly for me. Also complete lack of aftercare, which in my opinion is criminal. It is not all bad though, I am not discouraging anyone from getting the help they need nor do I want to. If you make an honest effort, this program can help you. You just gotta take the good with the bad and ignore the BS the best you can. I did quite like the trauma (cpt) programming and recommend it for people who suffer from trauma. The campus is beautiful and you heal from nature being around you. Many of the staff are beautiful and amazing people, as are the patients. You really get a chance to help each other through peer support which really helped me know that I wasn't alone. If they improved some aspects to this program, I would certainly go again if I ever were to fall on bad times again:)

mandy t

they let patience have relationships and break up marriages and families

Cameron Murray

I’m here right now. I just finished AMP which was excellent and am now doing IMAP which seems very slow and wrought with downtime. Perhaps this is intentional: a method of teaching me to be okay with undistracted, idle time and learn to be at peace within my own mind. It also could be a lack of programming. I’m unsure how the prices of the two programs (AMP & IMAP) are similar (taking into account the differing lengths of the two) when the one seems to have recognizably more planned criteria than the other. One thing I can say with absolute certainty, however, is that the floor I’m currently on is distractingly warm. I would estimate that my room is around 85 degrees F (with the window open and it being only 4 degrees C outside). I can’t see myself being able to sleep or concentrate while living in such an unpleasant climate. Every other person I’ve met on the floor unanimously agrees with this statement. We understand that it is an old building and that some floors get more heat than others and a happy medium is trying to be reached, however one can always put on more layers where it is cold. The same self-regulation of body temperature cannot be realistically achieved in the rooms that are uncomfortably hot. I say this sadly because I have loved Homewood so far, but I can truly see myself searching for anxiety programs at other institutions if this is the expectation for the remainder of the planned 9 weeks of treatment. Please Homewood management, if you read this, turn the thermostat WAY down. It is unbearable on IMAP.

Nicholas Giger

Homewood Health Centre is suppose to be a scent free facility as advertised, yet every hallway reeks of some kind of cologne or purfume. My aunt was told they can't enforce the scent free policy like they can't enforce the smoke free policy. I believe people who check in need to have their bags searched and have the colognes and purfume taken. People's bags are checked for alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes so why can't the bags be searched for cologne. Homewood is suppose to help people, and if you make the centre unwelcoming to patrons how is the centre suppose to help people. My aunt gets debilitating migraines from all strong scents and came to Homewood for help with her problem.

neavh christ

Was given diagnosis of BPD at Homewood, they continued to take my money then removed me from the program 2 weeks early without any outpatient resources because "this program is making you worse." Amazing.

Dan Chevrier

Homewood saved my life. I spent 5 months here. Good health care is hit and miss. I was lucky to have an amazing team. I've been to many hospitals and find that what you put in is what you get out. I worked so hard and my team knew and saw that. So they worked just as hard for me. As a patient I have to advocate for myself and push for the treatment I want.

John Karmouche

staff had no compassion or empathy, especially one larger pear shaped female nurse was particularly horrible. On my first night I said I wanted to leave. instead of being caring and trying to understand what I was feeling the pear shaped nurse just said ok and started filling out the discharge papers. I left in the middle of the night

Kaya Vasagar

Unforgettable Memories???????????????????????? Here I lived without stress life. But I lived here without stress. The peolple maked in to stress. I dont understand one thing they used me as a play lady. But That time I m 100% alright. I knew everything in my mind who are those people made in to stress. Too many medications,, too many injections, got weights more!!!! Too many cries???? Still I dont understand what is their aim? By death of my loving அப்பா???????????????????????????????? I cannot buy another appa.. Who will give me!!!!! everything understood..now also understanding... Will see... If more... I m ready for that too???? I can challenged the people to compete me with anything.. Because u guys knew more power to me!!!!