Testimonials from real people with real recovery stories.
We often receive warm, wonderful letters of thanks from former patients, their families, and friends. We thank them for taking the time to praise the excellent care they received, for telling us about their recovery, and for sharing their Walker Center experiences with us, which we in turn share with you here.
Aime, Sarah & Trent realized that recovery is possible, and if they can do it, anyone can!
More Real Success Stories
Zach had a great job, was making “killer” cash, and thought that because he had money, his drug use wasn’t a problem. He was spending $600/day on heroin & opioids for years. After a near-death experience, he got help. Now, he’s been clean for six years. Read his inspirational story & learn what message he has to share with anyone struggling with addiction.
“Thank you Walker Center! I have been clean and sober for two and a half years!”
“I’d like to thank everyone at The Walker Center for changing my life for a better future”
“Going to be celebrating 13 years of sobriety. Thanks to The Walker Center for getting me off to a great start 13 years ago.”
“Everyone has been amazing, I learned a lot and was able to find myself again”
“The Walker Center saved my life. Physically, spiritually, and mentally. After 23 years of drug use, I had settled with the idea that I would die using drugs. Not from them, but definitely on them. I had no hope of my life getting better than the next big score. I didn’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. I didn’t think I’d be able to feel good or be happy without heroin.
I’m a little over 5 months clean today, and I am so happy, and I feel so good. Physically, mentally, and spiritually “my cup runneth over”. I have a family who loves and supports me, and I’m surrounded by a wonderful of like-minded people in the Recovery community. I’m working my dream job training dogs, and I have a relationship with my higher power that I had forgotten existed.
I could not have done it without the tools and the support that the Walker Center gave me. I will forever be in your debt. Thank you!!! 24 more!!”
“Thanks to The Walker Center I have 2 years clean from meth Nov. 13th 2009. I couldn’t have done it without them. I am happier than ever now. I have a good job, good friends, and most importantly, a great relationship with my family. Thanks again Walker Center. You saved my life.”
“I want to thank The Walker Center and the whole staff. From admissions to housekeepers and all the great people there that really do care and saved my life. I have and would again, over and over, recommend The Walker Center to anyone, and thank them everyday in my thoughts for the kindness that they have all shown.”
“This is a step that will change your life... It changed mine. But you’ve got to be ready and willing to change everything about your life. When I say everything, I mean everything. Old friends, old habits, etc... everything. I wasn’t for a period of time after The Walker Center. I was on the fast track to prison for multiple DUI’s. However, in part because of the tools The Walker Center gave me, my life changed drastically when I finally hit that point (we call that rock bottom). I knew what was needed, I knew where to go, and I went there. ”
“This place saved my life. I had been to other rehabs and it never helped, but the Walker Center changed all of that and helped me. An amazing place and the councilors are there for you no matter what. I’m almost 2 years sober and I can still call them for help and advice!”
“The Walker Center did an excellent job during my stay and more importantly referred me to an excellent Sober Living afterward. ”
“The way the program is structured is very useful. The staff as well as clients are also very accepting to new-comers”
“The counselors were very helpful and understanding helping me work through the problems”
“Three and half years after leaving the Center, I can say without reservation, my worst day in my recovery (and there have been some) is 1000% better than my best day in my addiction.”
“It’s a great environment to better oneself”
“They helped me grow as a person, they were very passionate and helpful”
“I’m so thankful for The Walker Center. It has changed my life. My dad’s treatment has really made me meet who my dad really is. ”
“Because if this place can help me with my crazy life, it can help anyone, I am blessed to have come here and eternally grateful to all who are involved in the program”
“Thank you for all your hard work and for caring so much”
“I will be celebrating three years of being clean and sober. I feel that my life depended on how teachable I was while at The Walker Center. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to experience treatment there and I am eternally grateful.”
“Wonderful services. I am sober to this day. The tools, training, and treatment I received when leaving this program are very beneficial and is the reason I am sober now. Thank you for all of your help in making me the person I am today.”
“I would recommend the Walker Center to anyone who needs help, both family and addict. My mother who was an alcoholic of well over 10 years attended this rehab and it has really made an impact in a positive way. As a family, we were able to receive materials that helped us become a family once again and helped my mother receive the much-needed treatment that saved her life. We all use the information we got out of the program, and often refer back to it. They are very helpful and caring about the family and the patient.”
“I attended their family program when I was 11. It really helped me to understand my mother’s addiction and the different roles of each family member. It was a huge relief to get everything off of my chest. I was, for the first time since I was 4, able to communicate with my sober mother who was empathic and took accountability for her actions. I left the Walker Center feeling like a different person, as did my mother and my siblings. I would recommend them to anyone. I actually loved their program so much that have seeked out employment to become a part of their mission. :)”
“The Walker Center in Gooding has been such an amazing center for people to find hope and strength. If anyone is looking for a great inpatient to begin the recovery process from drugs and/or alcohol, my highest recommendation is always Walker Center in Gooding.”
“This facility is top-notch! They really know what they are doing when it comes to helping people recover from the debilitating effects of alcohol and substance abuse. Their program is amazing and I would recommend to anyone.”
“We did our corporate training on the ropes course at Walker Center. They have an amazing facility, a real hidden gem in small town Idaho. Had a great time with the North Canyon leadership team, challenged myself, and made good memories with my co-workers. Thanks to the staff for a great day!”
“This place has given me the ability and tools to have the life I never thought I’d have. They’ve made me believe in myself, love myself, forgive myself, and others. I now know I am worth something.”
“Great place for recovery. Staff really cares for each individual!!”
“There is so much in this program to help someone find out who they are and gain the support they need to stay clean”
“This is an amazing place staffed by people who genuinely care about helping people get and stay sober.”
“I arrived at the Walker Center January 27, 2017. I was scared, defeated and to be honest, I was a mess. When I first arrived, one of the counselors, Marsha, said “this is the place miracles happen”. Little did I know how true this statement was!! My experience there was life changing. I can never repay the gift of life that has been given to me! THANK YOU!!”
“You guys rock, this program saved my life”
“The Walker Center is an amazing treatment center! They really care about their clients and do everything they can to help them. They also work well getting individuals after care treatment to help them succeed and have the best life possible! Thank you for being here in Idaho!”
“Walker Center is an amazing treatment center with a beautiful facility, fantastic staff and a well rounded program. I would highly recommend them for anyone looking to find freedom through sobriety.”
“Very professional and caring staff to collaborate with as a treatment partner.”
“It’s helped me in so many ways. I’ve been able to overcome so much and have so many more tools, skills, and resources now. I look forward to my future now”
“Thank you for all of your care and compassion for our community members. I truly appreciate your approach to educate and support everyone who is impacted by your operation.”
“The experience is like no other”
“Awesome place to work, staff love what they do helping people create a new start and gain lifelong tools!”
“The Walker Center not only goes over the addiction but how to move forward mentally, emotionally, and physically”
“The counselors were absolutely amazing! I had Marcia. She was perfect for me. Taught me in a Native 12 step. The book was called “Red Road to Wellbriety”! Must read for anyone native or relates to Native culture. I’m sober and the help I got from Marcia will be head tight forever. My Higher Power gave me her for a reason❤”
“The Walker Center is the best treatment I have ever hed the pleasure to be a part of. I have been on a life long journey of seeking recovery. Until I could fully surrender my self centered will to that of Something greater than me, I continued to fail at these attemps. I never gave up! The Walker Center surounded me with all around care. Medically they assisted my detox process and gave me the tool’s to find my own strength. The food is delicious and the facility is very clean and well maintained. I would recomend the Walker Center to anyone seeking recovery. S.D.”
“The Walker Center has been a place of hope and healing for years, and I have seen and heard so many success stories every day that I have worked here. We are the best and our staff is very caring and are all here to help in your treatment, in many various ways. If you need to just ask questions, please feel free to call and we will answer any questions you have about our treatment.”
“If you or a loved one are looking for help with substance abuse I highly suggest the Walker Center in Gooding, ID. From the level of experience and their in depth program, to their compassion and understanding, the Walker Center is second to none. I speak from personal experience, and I’m so grateful for the help and hope that they’ve given to myself and family!”
“The Walker Center is an amazing treatment center! They really care about their clients and do everything they can to help them. They also work well getting individuals after care treatment to help them succeed and have the best life possible! Thank you for being here in Idaho!”
“The Walker Center is amazing. You get out way more than what you put in. They helped both me and my wife become sober and we live an entirely different life now. The staff is great, they transform lives.”
Journeys
Everyone has a story. Several of our alumni have willingly opened up to share theirs with you. Although we recognize everyone’s situation is unique, there is one common factor – they all needed support. Watch their videos to learn of their struggles, and how they pulled themselves out of the lifestyle of addiction and into a healthier life of recovery.
“On the outside we looked fine… but my entire life was a facade… The worst part about it was my boys… They didn’t know what mom they would come home to - sober-happy mom, drunk mom, crazy mom, passed out mom… But my experience at The Walker Center blew my mind… It was what I needed at the time… Now, I have no fear... I know I can do anything I put my mind to… I thank God for The Walker Center. It saved my life.”
“I thought meth was the most amazing thing at the moment, but then my life spiraled out of control… All I wanted to do was just die… But from my first day at The Walker Center, I felt like I was comfortable, in a clean environment for once, and I couldn’t wait for the next day. Now, I get to do the things I used to love to do, like draw, ride my skateboard, and smile again.”
“I remember putting that loaded 45 up to my face and thinking that I could end it. That my kids deserved better. A mom dead would be better than a mom absent because of drugs... I didn’t see any hope… I learned about The Walker Center in jail… It took a few days of getting to know them to realize that they really do care about what they’re doing… I know it’s right to be at The Walker Center, doing what I’m doing. I go to sleep with a clean conscience every night.”
“You can turn your life around if you want to...whatever you’ve been told you can come home again. Get the help you need today.”
“This company is an amazing company to work for. The staff is always compassionate and truly care about their clients.”
