Footprints Beachside Recovery

I have been through my fair share of substance abuse treatment over the years. 4 inpatient stays as well as three IOPs. Footprints was hands down the best. It was wasn't the fanciest or most well known place I went to but that is what makes this place special. It is an intimate setting with an unbelievable staff. John, Phil and Jared made me feel like I was part of a family from day one. They went above and beyond the call of duty. Laura, the Clinical Director was amazing. She actually listened to you and designed a program that she thought would be most beneficial to you. It was individualized which is rare. I spent 90 days total at Footprints and have been sober for almost nine months. If you know anyone that needs help Footprints is the place to go.

Michael Bolhofner, 1 year ago

I have a friend that spent 60 days at Footprints. It changed his life. Going in he didn't even acknowledge that he had a problem. By the end of the initial 30 days he was transformed in to the person that we knew and loved a long time ago - but had lost due to addiction. My friend raved about the process and the setting Footprints provided. This is a top notch facility with all the tools to help anyone who is struggling with addiction. I highly recommend it.

Chris Zumwalt, 2 years ago

My son had been through several rehab programs before we found footprints beachside. He would relapse, flunk drug test you name it he did it. The group at footprints, I believe, save his life. He has been sober going on a year now and ever though he has finished the program. He went on to sober living and is living the steps daily. I finally have hope! Thank you to the all the staff, truly you saved his life and he’s doing great!

Dustie Hedrick, 2 years ago

My sister went there and it saved her life (AND OURS). She has been sober over a year which is a miracle compared to her experience at other "treatment centers." She said it was FINALLY a place where she wasn't just a number or paycheck to the staff. I remember our relationship was rocky when she went there, but she would call and tell me about working with horses and trips to Fort Desoto to paddle board and it seemed like she really began to change. I give all credit to Footprints Beachside Recovery for her amazing transformation. Thank you so much for giving me my big sister back!

William Stabler, 2 years ago

Great staff and program, Jared is one of the best people that handles early recovery clients. It's a gorgeous location and intimate recovery program.

Patrick Slattery, 2 years ago

Footprints showed me the change I needed to better my life. I found Footprints on the internet, I didn’t really know what I was in for as I had never been to rehab before. What I came to see at footprints was genuine people that care about recovery. It is owned and operated by family. I really don’t even know where to start with how much each and everyone there helped me. The staff that work there are knowledgeable and caring and want success out of each person there. The days are well organized for group therapy and the meetings they take the clients to are still the same ones I go to now. The structure of group sessions and one on one are laid out well, they also have a weekly afternoon trip somewhere fun and once a month a day trip. Footprints taught me how to get sober but most importantly how to stay sober. I practice what I learnt there on a daily basis and I couldn’t be more grateful for that. They took the time to really learn about me and so could help me in the way I didn’t know how. I couldn’t recommend footprints more highly than I do. It’s the staff that make a place what it is and footprints has the best of the best people who genuinely want to help, and know how! Jon, Jerad, Josh, Taylor, Shane, Phil and more that make up what footprints is, I couldn’t thank you more, you played the biggest part in the biggest change in my life.

Daniel, 2 years ago

I'm sure there are other places one could attend rehab. But I wouldn't have wanted to go anywhere else. It was my fist, and my last time in rehab. And I think that's probably how one would like it to be. It is a good thing. John and the team there provide a very intimate experience. It's been a couple of years now and I am thankful everyday that I had the good fortune to come across Footprints. I've since completed both my associates and bachelors degrees and landed a great job. John was one of the first people to congratulate me. It's nice to know that these people still have my back should I ever need anything at all. They put you in touch with a great network of people, all ages all backgrounds. The Mens quarters are like a very nice house. No hospital or sterile settings here. , Plus, it's right on the beach! It was a great opportunity to live as roommates and neighbors and when I was there. A typical day... Consists of making your bed. Going to a group session. Then, Men and Women will then do there own things. There are a couple hours to grab some food, hit the gym. Come back for another group activity.. Good conversations definitely take place.. Some down time followed by a very nice AA meeting. Large, clean venues. Pretty cool ones actually. And some pretty well off people that one may not expect to find, but they are there. They, along with everyone, have wisdom to share. Venues change daily and always offer new insights. It was a chance for me to tackle an issue of alcoholism in my family. And I have since found myself living a straight and healthy life and Footprints was one of the biggest contributors to that.

Jordan Brana, 2 years ago

Footprints is a place of extreme serenity. Any person who is serious about a new way of life, you can find it here. They gave me all the tools to turn my life around, become a better father, person, and find inner peace. They keep it small and focus attention on each individual, so you don't get lost in the mix. It's a family environment, with caring staff. I wouldn't recommend any other place! Footprints changed my life! I love you guys, John, Jared, Phil, Brian, Josh, Maggie, Shane you are all guardian angels!

LBGs TRILLEST, 2 years ago