TESTIMONIALS
“Over 100 calls and various visits to in-patient rehabs, out-patient rehabs, military schools, boarding schools—10 months later and I still didn’t have the answer. I knew my time was running out, not only for me, but for my son” [After touring the facilities], God grabbed my hand and said ‘this is the place’.”
–Kirsten, mother of student at Lakeside Academy
“I can tell you today that I can stand here—and say, I like my parents”
– Chance, student at Lakeside
“The staff were a huge inspiration for me because they had stories of their own.”
–Anthony, graduate
“I didn’t just stop using drugs and stay the same person. I stopped using drugs and I’m a completely new person – everything has changed.”
–Anthony, graduate
“In Teen Challenge [Lakeside Academy], I was made completely new!” –Anthony, graduate
“The thing that inspired change in me was the faith aspect [at Lakeside Academy] that they taught—it made me do a 180.”
–Anthony, graduate
“The relationship with my family now is awesome.”
–Matt, graduate from Lakeside Academy
“[The staff at Lakeside Academy] individually cares about my son mentally, physically, and spiritually.”
Parent of Lakeside Student
“I needed somewhere that my son was safe. I needed somewhere with enough structure. I couldn’t ask for a better place or staff.”
–Kirsten, mother of student at Lakeside Academy
“The staff openly encourages my son and loves him even in his darkest moments.”
–Parent
“This place is beautiful and filled with ‘boy’ activities! My 80 year old dad wants to stay here!”
–Parent
“I love the breakout sessions, pathway planners, and being able to meet with the different counselors.”
–Parent
“He’s just so much more respectful—kind and caring…and he talks [to us]!”
–Craig and Lisa, parents of Lakeside Graduate
“There’s an overall joy and peace when a boy is dropped off at the facility.”
–Luke, program manager at Lakeside Academy
“Parents, there is Hope for your son. Change is possible and we see it all the time here at Lakeside.”
–Jeff Dye, Director at LA
“It’s a great little community, they love our son, we can just tell. We walk in and they hug us—we’re on a hugging basis with most of the people here!”
–Lisa, mother of graduate
“We needed a totally new environment for our son, away from distractions and poor opportunities. We had to disconnect [our son] from negative influences.”
–Parent of Student at Lakeside Academy
“The staff is positive, encouraging, and uplifting with my son. He is blessed to be surrounded by staff that lead by example and walk the walk with God.”
–Parent
“I would encourage you to stay the course. Don’t give up. Don’t give in.”
–Kirsten, mother of student at Lakeside Academy
