Meridian of Lakeview Center

“I was at Meridian after experiencing extreme child abuse at home and after my removal eventually I ended up here. This place was HORRIBLE back then! A Dr. KIM HUGHS was the head phycologist at the time. I BEGGED my CPS worker to leave here. They were extremely abusive. Their point/level program was a set up for failure. They mixed children that had behavioral issues with children that actually had mental issues. They used brainwashing techniques and were physically abusive at times. To the point where I saw them break a kids arm while there. Of course this was back in the 1990s….. maybe it’s changed since then.”

“The place overall helped me, However the petty techs who talk to children like they’re grown and treat us like ticking time bombs instead of kids who need a bit of help didn't help me in the slightest. One tech used to scream at me & treat me like a dog. However i can say my therapist (Mrs.Abby) Mrs Rita and Mrs Alayna & Mr Cayden made my time so much easier and helped me through so much i can’t explain. A-lot of the techs just don't care about you or your mental health & are just there for the paycheck.”

“These folks are always willing to help and not to forget about a peaceful vibe, and I've recognized a calming effect on myself during every visit. My new friend,a stealthy bron anole says hello, and goodbye.”

“I Have to say thank you to the behavior techs and supervisors who put in the work to keep me and others safe. The problems I've had here include many things breaking, uncleanliness (a staff forced me and another client to clean a day room that had not been cleaned in what looked like months if not a year.), staff using point sheets as a weapon to make kids scared, some of the staff are just downright petty. I can't say I wasn't helped, The clinical director (Scott Smales) Was so so helpful and helped sort a lot of problems. Behavior tech just don't care a lot along with some supervisors. Thank you to the ones who did do the work they were supposed to and thank you to the interns and my therapist for making my stay somewhat less scary.”