Virginia Cleary `Hi my Name Virginia, and I have been a client at Quannacut outpatient in Riverhead I have beeen attending over 2 years now. I was assigned a counselor named Morgan Mecalianos, and boy did I hit the jackpot! I have to admit the 1st 6 months I barely attended and when I did I was still was in active addiction and struggling with mental health. I was in a very dark, dangerous and place. I was being evicted facing a homeless shelter and silently suicidal. I was eventually received an intervention by family and went into ELI Quannacut hospital under Dr. Hoverkemp’s care, Morgan helped convince me a higher level of care would be beneficial and I had the option off going in voluntarily to straighten out my mental health meds. I was already sober at this point. having moved I was away from people places and things that contributed to my using. I had been making some groups and being to form a relationship with my therapist. I began to trust the woman that I in the beginning sat in judgement that she was younger than me, would never understand me or be able to tell me anything I didn’t already know. Boy did I have another thing coming. The way she went about helping me with my medications was in a way that gave me a sense of empowerment, she gave me a choice, her at Dr. H let me be a part of my treatment plan. I came out and continued to listen in groups and develop a trust and respect for all the coping skills I was learning, all the patience she had with me. She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. She told me I was smart, she told me I was capable, she kept challenging me with finding passions, things I today enjoy. Gardening, painting, coloring, the love of animals, reading and the urge to help others who once felt as hopeless as I felt. Morgan went over and beyond we she helped set up transportation, she taught me to take care of by health (Gastro, neurology, pysical therapy and my first ever mammogram at 56 yrs old and know waiting the dentist). Morgan has given me so much insight to myself and my mental health diagnosis what triggers it how to combat it with many coping skills, how to eliminate anxiety and a deeper understanding of who I was and what I was becoming, a strong confident and now responsible member of society. I share with others what I learn and pass on valuable life saving skills. Morgan has helped me to prepare to go to school which I should be starting soon. Numerous phone calls, paperwork and faxes on behalf of me. Incredible. The things I have learned and continue to learn will benefit me for years to come. I especially appreciate how she tellls me what I need to hear not what I want to hear. Staying healthy, I have worked through my short, medium and now am in my long terms goals. The maintenance part of my life, I live most days very content and I know I am thriving. I have hopes and dreams and that has been because of this kind ,smart empathetic but no bullshit kind of counselor excuse the language but these disorders are a matter of LIFE AND DEATH. I am forever grateful for Morgan and look forward to doing deeper work with her and DR. H. They have given my a life beyond my wildest dreams. I have a forever home here at my mothers I have become an asset. I learned to be responsible for others it’s not all about me anymore but I try always to put my mental health first or I am good to no one. I can’t wait for school, My fin. Aid went threw and I look forward to helping and giving others the hope i have Thank you Morgan. The words dont feel adequate to how my mind, heart and soul feel. This was the best way I could express my gratitude. Virginia cleary
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