Auldern Academy
Our daughter has been at Auldern for the past thirteen months. She went there as an angry, confused and depressed teenager, and over the course of time she has been at Auldern she has blossomed. The therapists and teachers are very caring and professional, taking an active interest in each of the girls. The setting is tranquil and calming, and the staff have been wonderful to work with. We have had no complaints, other than it is very expensive. This school has helped our daughter tremendously, and she is looking forward to graduation and college.
Submitted
by a Parent
on Feb 28, 2013
Auldern Academy
Auldern Academy was a huge mistake on my part. As a parent I was misinformed about many things. The student-life staff are by far the worst part of the program. When my daughter attended the school the head of the student-life program was Sarah Belcher. While my daughter was there she would tell me about the mental and verbal abuse which she had to endure from Sarah and her staff. To my surprise Sarah was recently fired from Auldern due to her unprofessionalism. (cursing the girls out in the middle of the night) The worst part about all of this was the fact that the therapists and student life staff don't allow your child to contact the parents, even if something is very wrong. The school nurse was nice, but completely incompetent. The academic staff were always very nice, but the academic work was far from challenging. Jane Samuels may come off as a nice and caring woman, but deep down inside she is just a business woman trying to claim her next customer. If you truly want to help your child, do them a favor and don't send them to Auldern Academy.
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by a Parent
on Jan 11, 2013
Auldern Academy
Auldern Academy was the worst decision we have ever made. Our daughter relapsed instantly after 2 years there. Apparently most of her friends have relapsed too. They do not have a strong substance abuse program. Our daughter went to meetings once a week and said they were sub par. The school made us doubt our daughters word and convinced us that she was manipulating us, when simply she was explaining the harsh treatment the girls get there. I have stayed in touch with other girls parents whom agree Auldern was a huge mistake. If you want to help your daughter look at the Oakly School. That is the one therapeutic school that I have heard only good things about. My husband and I regret our decision and feel as though any place would have been better. Auldern worsened our daughters problem. She has since picked herself up and gone forward but not because of Auldern.
Submitted
by a Parent
on Jun 25, 2012
