In an anonymous post-service evaluation (of AHS) , AHS clients are invited to share their experience with others via our website. Here are a few of the most recent comments:

"If anyone is adopting and is interested in a positive homestudy experience, contact AHS and Eunice Ra"

"Dr. Hill helped me regain trust and she provided a safe haven for me to talk about my experience with sexual assault and build a much needed support network. She helped me challenge the many negative thoughts I was struggling with and develop healthy ways of coping. With her constant support, I began the healing process and for that I am eternally grateful. Thank you so much."

"Working with Noreen is an amazing experience and worth the investment in yourself"

"No problem is too small or unimportant to seek help. It never hurts to have another set of ears listening"

"I went in very anxious and nervous and left
feeling stronger and calm"

"I was pleasantly surprised at how positive my experiences were with the counseling services"

"I only wish that counselling had been on my radar earlier, but that is my only regret. You get out of counselling what you are prepared to put in. Above all, be honest with yourself when going through counselling. I know that this sounds incredibly hackneyed and cliched. However, how else can I say that there is no point lying to a therapist?

My problem was alcoholism. I had perhaps three months of weekly sessions, and haven't had another drink since. That's 320 days. I don't really see myself going back to a drink either. I've been in more than enough tempting situations when my wife's been away for the weekend and I could have very easily "gotten away with it". That's the point, I don't see any sport in trying to "get away with it" anymore. I am not in any way complacent about my issue. In fact, I am ever vigilant. Complacency isn't an option for me or my family. (I am so sorry for my wife but feel so grateful to her helping me through this). I am utterly at ease with my wife and friends having a social drink around me, something which others find a little difficult to understand.

But as Jennifer said to me once, "if it works, who cares". Whatever she did or said, all I know is that I haven't had a drink since. I am tempted sometimes, but know now where to put that temptation when it comes knocking. That's the bit about not being complacent, I guess.

I have been meaning to send a big thank you card to Jennifer, and it was a nice surprise getting the opportunity to do so in this survey. I would like to have a 'debriefing' counselling session with Jennifer one day to find out what exactly she did.

In any case, if there's anyone out there struggling with drink, life's great without the guilt, embarrassment, hurt and all the rest that comes with it. My most profound thanks to you, Jennifer. " 

"I had the pleasure of being counseled by Jennifer Valentine ... I just wanted to thank her for, what I now know to be very progressive therapeutic approach to my family issues...Again thank you - your work was integral in helping me find balance in my life."

"I stopped being paralyzed by guilt and began LIVING!"

"As an American in Seoul married to a Korean man, Young has helped me address the issues inherent in bridging the cultural gap."

"Therapy has given me more insight into my anger triggers and more control over my emotion... I am glad I did this for myself."

"The last few months would have been a lot tougher without this service. Getting therapy was the best gift I've ever given myself."