Comments on: Will Wooton: Finding effective treatment

By: Guest

Guest — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:45:15 +0000

I had no idea where to turn! I was too embarassed to go to friends so I asked the school. Had he gone to Mt Carmel I would have been in good shape! Their Wellness Program is top notch. The other school said they didn't know where help could be found. Same with the Sherrif's dept. Shocking but true. I think some of the schools and officers have really changed their tune lately I have to say. The Poway Town Hall meeting really helped that I think. Glad to see a little progress!

By: Guest

Guest — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:16:34 +0000

Such as? Ive lived in Poway 20 years and dont know any good ones besides a group on thursday nights at MCHS

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:31:19 +0000

How very true. Most insurance companies only want to put a bandaid on the problem & do not look at the long term issue that requires more than just 30, 60 or even 90 days to fix. It is so sad that our health care providers do not look at drug & alcoholism as an illness that requires long term treatment much like cancer or heart disease. Then the other issue is most people pay so much for their health care that they have little money left over.

By: Guest

Guest — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 02:16:30 +0000

Everything important deserves time spent making sure the best choices are made – our children deserve no less.

By: Shawna Bethel, LMFT

Shawna Bethel, LMFT — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:38:28 +0000

Good points made Will. Therapy is a commitment and an investment in your future, and the future of those that are in your life. Insurance companies unfortunately do not have time to research the quality if services provided and rely upon applicants to present their skills in an honest way. I agree word of mouth via friends and family and from other professionals in your life is the best way to find good treatment..and if it's not a good fit people shouldn't be afraid to find alternatives.

By: Guest

Guest — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:11:35 +0000

I'm not doubting Will and his program, but you can find plenty of good help in San Diego. You just have to look.

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:03:02 +0000

Mr. Wooten makes a trerrific point, that when we are desperate for answers ro options we may settle for the first person speaking. Communicate, seek, and be dilegent. If you find a program and then feel uncomfortable with anything in the process, its okay to move to next one to find a proper fit. That is the parents discomfort and not the teen's. We benifited from a vigilant tuent officer > Psycholigist > IOP. They all were terrific and was up to my teen to make it happen and go through the progression. We as paraents don't have to settle. Will, once again you bring sage advice to parents looking for support and answers.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 02:54:22 +0000

Great points Will! I too followed the advice of my insurance company in trying to find help for my son……..which was a BIG, fat, waste of time! I have learned that some of the BEST referrals come from other's who have sought and found the same help you are seeking! If your willing to expose yourself aliitle bit, and reach out to other's, you will probably be as lucky as I was and get referred to a quality practitoner……..i.e. Mr. Will Wooten!

By: nancy

nancy — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:50:03 +0000

Love this column. Mr. Wooton addresses important issues for us all. It seems that we, or someone we know, all have someone dealing with the concerns he addresses. Thanks for the great information.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:41:35 +0000

Always a good reminder, especially when finding a valuable program for your child to receive the care the need. Thank you Will for your dedication to our youth!!