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Beacon House Association of San Pedro
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April 25, 2013
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My name is Steven N. I was addicted to drugs and alcohol for nearly 20 years. Nearly half of that time I was in and out of incarceration. I came to Beacon House in April 2000. All I wanted was to get off parole. They told me if I wanted true freedom from misery and a drug free lifestyle, I would have to trust the process. Getting honest and understanding my past was critical for continual recovery. Helping my peers and forgiving myself of shame, guilt and remorse was vital for happiness and clear thinking. Sober now for 13 years, I stand tall with humility. I have a beautiful wife and family with a wonderful career. I will be completing a Masters Degree in psychotherapy with drug addiction as my specialty in one year. I will always be grateful to Beacon House for showing me how to get my spirit back and for guiding me to my full potential and purpose in life. Always with love, thank you Beacon House!!! By the way, I did get off parole. Smile!!
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
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2013
April 23, 2013
I entered the Beacon House as a resident in 1997 at 47 years old. I was literally a dying man due to drug and alcohol addiction for over 30 years of my life. The Beacon House challenged me to do the work of recovery, nurtured me throughout the process, motivated me to help others, and inspired me to live a purpose driven life. I continue to visit the Beacon House frequently and am avidly inolved with The Beacon House Alumin Association as many alumni are, as well. I am blessed to be employed as a counselor and grateful to have the opportunity to THANK THE BEACON HOUSE for being here and changing lives, helping the community, and changing my life.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
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2013
April 17, 2013
The Beacon House has given me an opportunity to succeed at life. I entered the house a broken man, bankrupt of any positive aspect of human self respect, and suicidal. The Beacon House staff guided me on working recovery, daily routines, checks and balances, positive reinforcement and a love for life. I have my daughter back into my life, I am employed, I have a home, with the bills paid on time, I have a car with legal insurance, registered, and licensed. To a person with normal responsibility tendencies, this seems probably.........small, but to a person like myself, these simple daily responsibilities were beyond my comprehension and ability. I am forever grateful to The Beacon House Association of San Pedro, its staff, and ALL clients, new and old. This program taught me the simple, basic characteristics to become a productive and responsible member of society, friend, and a father to my daughter.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
April 16, 2013
My name is Mauricio. I was totally uncapable of stop drinking and using drugs, just wanted to die. The Beacon House saved my life, gave me support, brotherhood, showed me how to live and gave me a career in the culinary bussiness. All that for free, I was totally broke any way and they gave me back my dignity as human being.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
April 15, 2013
I entered the Beacon House in 2005 after various attempts at being admitted elsewhere (i'm an alcoholic; i was looking for an easier softer way), however, each attempt was met with "you don't meet criteria" (aka you're unisured) or "our waiting list is three months long, please call us daily to check in". Ultimately, the disease of alcoholism beat me into a state of reasonableness and i called Beacon House. They didn't tell me call back....they didn't ask me for my insurance....they asked me, "Are you willing to go to any length for victory over alcohol?" I said yes even though i didn't know what that would entail. BEST THING I EVER DID IN MY LIFE!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Beacon House. I wil never be able to repay what you have given me, but Lord knows i'm gonna try. BEACON HOUSE MANTRA.....REACH FORWARD/GIVE BACK
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
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2013
April 13, 2013
My name is jerry I came to the beacon house in2003 stright out of jail I had a pair of shorts and a tangtop to my name sleeping on moms couch and never finish school At the beacon house l learn a lot about my self and why I kept going to jail learned how to be responsible for my self witch I had never done before and why I did the things that I do then got the chance to go back to school and also got my contractors license to start my own business now have a good sober life that I know would have never happen with out the guidance and structure that came from the house I will be for ever greatful
and recommend it to anyone with a substance abuse problem.
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2013
April 11, 2013
The Beacon House saved my life!!!! I was homeless, hopless Anson my way too death when I got saved by the beacon house. I learned so much about myself and why I was the way I was and the Beacon House has all the tools needed to help addicts and alcoholics like myself. Now I'm a productive member of society and even about to be a daddy!!!!! All thanks to the Beacon house. 5 years clean and sober and counting!!!
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 11, 2013
I will be forever grateful for all I learned at the Beacon House. After 35 years of undocumented substance abuse (the last 5 were homeless) I reached a point in my life where I wanted the pain to end. The way I saw it I had two choices, ask for help or step out in front of an express bus on 7th Street in Long Beach. On my knees one night I ask God for help, making a deal with Him if this madness was taken away I would do whatever He wanted for the rest of my life. Doors began to open, 21 days in the VA Hospital then to the Beacon House. I was the first person to graduate their 6 month program in 9 1/2 months. I was held back a couple graduations because they (Bill) saw fit to not let me graduate because there was still work for me to do on me. I did not agree at the time but by Feb. of 1999 I realized what I needed to do and followed the directions set in front of me. After graduation I went back to school at Univ. Ca, Dominguez Hills to get a certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling, getting on the road fulfilling the promise I made on my knees in April of 1998. I just retired from the Court of Justice in Kentucky as a Program Supervisor for one of their Drug Courts. I still continue to fulfill the promise I made in helping others with the disease of addiction. At one time I had an office next to my Drug Court Judge and had his security code to get into his office when I needed something. Whoever would have thought? My life is very good because as long as I continue to do what I agreed to do and not drink I do not have to worry about the next day. Beacon House taught me how to live happy, joyous and free from alcoholism. Thanks
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2001
April 11, 2013
I have not experienced anything like the Beacon House, they gave me a whole new out look on life and what I need was their structural program of recovery.
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2013
April 11, 2013
Simply the best Rehab in the country. I have been to several in my life and received the most professional and knowledgeable help I could have possibly wished for. I have recommended the Beacon House to others in the past and will continue to do so.
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A lot
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Definitely
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Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2007
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