UNIVERSAL HEALTH RECOVERY CENTER

I recently completed a 30 day course at Keystone. While there I was required to dig deeply into my addictive tendencies, but in a supportive and caring way. The work was intense but rewarding, and I believe that my 'acting out' is behind me. Everyone receiving treatment was committed their own recovery as well as mine, and we all supported each other. The facility is bare bones but clean and comfortable, but we were there to work, not take a vacation. The director (David) and my therapist (Judith) were extremely knowledgeable and were available whenever I needed them. I heartily endorse Keystone for anyone suffering from this type of addiction.

I want to leave all of my addictive tendencies in the past; including the dual-reality that I spent two full months at an in-patient rehab facility for sex-addicts and what my stay there represents... I was there because I had been leading a double-life and, in doing so, betrayed my loving family and caring friends. I don’t even want to be associated with an in-patient rehab facility, much less write a public review of my time there, and yet my experience at Keystone was transformative; so, I want to say a few words. I highly recommend this facility… and the greatest testament to my belief in the value of Keystone is the fact that I’m even willing to write this public review. I’ve been out of Keystone for almost 8-months and have more than 9-months of sobriety under-my-belt. Keystone was demanding, exhausting and brutal; further it offered no magic wands… but I came back equipped with the tools and a daily-program to face the reality of what I’d done and what lay before me. Keystone will certainly grind-down your resistance... it will make you “more willing”, so-to-speak; however, ultimately, it only works for willing patients. You don’t have to be perfectly willing, but you do have to be sincerely willing and serious-minded. Here’s why I give Keystone a 5-Star Review… I walked away from Keystone with dozens of helpful tools and four were invaluable: 1). I and I alone am responsible for my behavior – and I and I alone will be responsible for my recovery, 2). I must have and “work” a daily program of recovery – populated with both gratitude and good-orderly-direction, 3). Tools don’t work if I don’t pick them up and use them – it doesn’t matter how sad or humiliated or alone I feel and 4). Once home, I must be-in and remain-in 12 Step Fellowships – actively engaging Step Work. I can’t control what others may still think of me; but Keystone forced me to 1). Stare deeply into my offending, compulsive and deviant behaviors, 2). Own the scope of who I had betrayed and harmed, 3). Take full responsibility for both and 4). Grasp the sad reality of what living amends will look like due to my betrayal of others… and all of that was IN-MY-FACE! Is this facility perfect, no… do they possess magic wands, no… it’s an in-patient extended-care facility for sex-addicts… there is no perfection to be found in that scenario. But I do highly recommend Keystone. The phrase, “it saved my life” get wildly overused in our culture… but in all likelihood… Keystone probably did save my life.

This programme deceptively presents itself as a treatment facility offering 1:1 staff/client ratios, psychiatric support, outings, licensed marriage and family therapists and an intensive family therapy experience. They also state that patients will be assisted in their recovery by incorporating education, a family systems perspective and a trauma based approach. Most of this is untrue and the couple of workshops which wereimplemented, are inferior and hit and miss. But my partner did return with a mask he had painted in his art therapy class, a class more suited to children than adult males. My partner spent close to $30,000 to participate in a programme that does not offer the services as advertised, does not provide an adequate level of qualified staff and does not work closely with the clients to ensure they are fully benefiting from the assignments. So at the end of six weeks, when it was realized that my partner had done barely any work, had been lying to all throughout and at no point had ceased his sexual acting out, he was offered to prolong his stay for several more thousand dollars, to which we declined. I received one phone call in the six weeks he was there and was offered no family support whatsoever. If your loved one struggles with sexual compulsion, porn addiction, use of sex workers, affairs and other societally unacceptable sexual behaviours, DO NOT USE THIS FACILITY. Not only have we wasted money that we couldn't afford, but my partner has returned more mentally ill than ever after receiving six weeks of ego stroking, reinforcement of his narcissism and self centredness and daily opportunities to fuel his need for pathological lying, which not one of the "doctoral level" psychology staff spotted. But also of great concern is that Dr Pellack was provided with professional reports which contained all the propensities of my partner prior to his intake buy obviously read or shared none of it making the entire process redundant.

I can't say enough good things about my experience at Keystone Center ECU. From the moment I arrived, I felt supported and understood. David, Jody, and Nick are absolutely incredible — they took the time to help me truly understand my addiction and guided me toward gaining real awareness of my illness. Their compassion, professionalism, and dedication made all the difference in my recovery journey. The house itself was clean, comfortable, and had a very "home-like" feel that made it easier to settle in and focus on healing. What really stood out to me was the overnight staff — they were not only friendly, but also took the time to talk and socialize with me during some of my hardest moments. That small act of kindness helped me feel "normal" again and reminded me that I wasn't alone. Keystone-ECU provided a safe, welcoming environment that made a lasting impact on my life. I'm deeply grateful for everything they've done for me — this place truly changed my life.

My name is Jonathan - I am a gratefully recovering sex addict and alumnus of Keystone. Keystone ECU saved my life. As step 1 says, when I went to keystone my life had truly become unmanageable as I was completely powerless over my sex addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors. Keystone gave me everything I needed and more. My CSAT (certified sex addiction therapist) is himself an alumni of Keystone, and so he gave it glowing reviews. My 42-day stay at keystone far exceeded the expectations. From the kind and understanding staff at all levels, to the surprisingly good and more than plentiful food (albeit lots of chicken! Hah!), the 24/7 availability of someone to talk to, and the excellent therapy services (both 1 on 1 and in group) they provide, it was truly an incredible experience. My experience there was priceless and truly worth every penny. Every single therapist there is incredible, professional, and clearly has lots of experience dealing with sex addiction at its worst. I cannot wait for the time when I can go back and visit for an alumni night with some of my fellow alumni housemates from when I was there! If you are at all able to afford the stay and are reading this review considering going to Keystone, stop considering and just go. Whatever it takes - I promise you it will change your life. Thank you for reading this and for letting me share.