Drug Rehab Centers in Springfield, Missouri

This place saved my life. Seriously the staff are wonderful compassionate caring people and go above and beyond to help clients who are seeking recovery and are serious about it! I absolutely recommend the Lafayette House to women seeking shelter for substance abuse and safety from domestic violence, children are welcome too. They offer so many services. I only wish I had had the courage to check in sooner. Thank you Lafayette house for everything!

was here from December 2022 until August 2023 (I don't remember exactly, but it was close to that). I was in Bruemmer. When I first got at the cottage, I was terrified. I've been to three 2 week mental placements before this, It was just scary knowing I could stay there for a long time. Yes, I did end up staying a long time, but would I say it was a waste of my time? No, I would not. When I first arrived there I was greeted by Ms. Brooks? I think that is how you spell it. She took my medication that I had previously from the last placement and did an evaluation with me. After all of that was done, I went to Ms. Maggie's office, we chatted for a bit. She's super nice and funny and really tries to make this a comfortable environment as much as she can. Keep in mind there's kids in foster care here with nowhere to go, or they are struggling mentally. I was there for struggling mentally. Anyway, fast forward a while later, I got comfortable quickly, there was a routine and boundaries set for everyday. Plus, some fun things we did like karaoke or just having free time where we drew, did each other's hair, or simply just read a book. My favorite part of being here was the outings. (Where you go out to public places). We also went to the Mermac Ranch. I had the pleasure of going with another peer and Ms. Anne to a mud run that was there. It was super fun. I'm going to shout out some of the staff that really knew what they were doing with their job and that really cared for the future of the kids. One of them was Mr. Monte. He was caring when I got to bruemmer. He made sure I was comfortable with my surroundings and got what I needed. Over time, he was the only one I really talked too, he didn't go through the same stuff as me, but he understood where I was coming from. I remember I was having a huge breakdown in the hallway, and he was the one who was in there with me. I was trying to act tough and be smart, but all I really needed was just comfort, and he knew that without me even telling him. The next one is Ms. Key. (Mr. Monte's sister). Ms. Key is exactly how her name sounds. She has the key to open your heart. She's a super sweet person. She laughs at everything. Even if it's not funny, she just will brighten up your day with one sentence. She always helped me set healthy boundaries with staff and peers, and on occasion, she gave me a piece of her food sometimes. I could go on more about all of the other staff that impacted my stay positively, but I'm pretty sure they don't work there anymore, and I've said way too much in this review already. Now, you may be wondering why just four stars if I had a good experience. I put four stars because being here can be super stressful. A lot of the kids I were with ran away a bunch, or the whole cottage got into three restraints in one day. I was a part of both of those things, I ran away, but I just got to the other side of the fence before I got caught by a track star. (Ms, Lillie). I actually respect her for catching me, even though the restraints were tight. I'm still really glad that she saw me. If you're planning to come here, PLEASE do not run, running does you no good. It puts you on lockdown for so long, and all of the staff have to watch your every move, which is not fun for you or for the staff. Then most of the food was really good, I mean not super good, but for being in this type of place for so long and forgetting what real food taste like sometimes, this is the best you got. The cooks were super sweet. If you want to come here, you should. I would totally just come back and talk about my experience about being here to shed a little light on the situation they are in. Yes, this place has its ups and downs, but that's every mental placement. I want to thank everyone who knew me while I was here. I never thought I would see myself so happy and thoughtful of my surroundings, I'm with my family, and I'm about to graduate therapy. It feels so joyful when you're healthy. You'll sucker punch the stuff you're dealing with into the ground. Thank you for helping me. -Jewel K