Author name: Jaime

It is with great pleasure that I write about our experience with New Directions for Young Adults. New Directions has given us so much help for our eighteen-year-old daughter. We moved to Florida from New Jersey in 2008. We had spent many years taking our daughter to counseling trying to get her help for her depression,

New Directions Parent Good Afternoon All, It is with great pleasure to let you know that my daughter is on several job interviews today at a mental health job fair.  She keeps progressing beyond my wildest dreams.  She is also in a healthy relationship at this time.  He was the access-a-ride driver! Her positive attitude and

Student From Ohio I have had difficulties with my family and school for a long time. I came to New Directions to get back on track. At first, I did not want to come. I didn’t want to participate in counseling. After being here for a few months I have accomplished more than I would

Family from Chicago Our son has a complicated history. He has been very resistant to getting help and we have had some negative experiences with other programs. We have been extremely impressed by Dr. Rubin’s ability to both understand and connect with our son. In addition, he has won our son’s respect, which translates into

New Directions Parents (from Tampa, 2012) We are the parents of a very challenging 18-year-old girl.  She has tried five high schools and an equal number of residential treatment centers for diagnosed bipolar, borderline, and histrionic personality disorder issues.  She arrived at New Directions for Young Adults as one of the younger students with great

Parents from NY (After Son was in New Directions for two months) Just a brief note to let you know how my entire family noticed a great change and maturity in my son. I cannot adequately express my appreciation for all the progress he has made these last two months. His confidence is at an all-time