Testimonials

Click on one of the quick links to read what people are saying about
St. Aemilian-Lakeside:

Care Coordination
Community Day Treatment (CDT)
Day Treatment School
FACIT
Foster Care Support Program
Friendships Unlimited
Residential Treatment
Solutions Therapy Services
Spring City Corner Clubhouse
Treatment Foster Care

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Care Coordination back-to-top

"I don't know what I would have done without the care coordinators. They have been my backbone."
-- Grandmother

"[Our care coordinator] was very kind and kept in contact with us at all times. She explained everything in detail."
-- Step-parent

"[Our care coordinator] deserves a raise!!! She's a great asset to have for the Wraparound services. Always helped when I needed assistance."
-- Foster parent

"It was an enlightening and positive experience."
-- Parent

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Community Day Treatment (CDT) back-to-top

"A first-rate care staff is what makes or breaks any program, and CDT has put it all together."
-- Parent

"I can't begin to express my gratitude to the county for providing the program and staff at CDT for their unending patience, their firm structure, their tough love, and the fact that they never gave up on [my daughter]."
-- Parent

"We know we have a long road ahead of us, but CDT helps to put everything in perspective and helps us deal with it. They give us the support we need to deal with our situation."
-- Parent

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Day Treatment School back-to-top

"When it comes to educating a child with behavioral and emotional disabilities, St. A's is tops."
-- Public School District Official

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FACIT back-to-top

"[My student] would not have graduated without the FACIT Program. The program was the only source of support on a consistent basis. Your willingness to stick with him through some fairly trying times was admirable certainly when others had written him off."
-- Public High School Teacher

"I really enjoyed the way in which the FACIT therapist related to [the student]. From the start there was a bond formed and you could tell the way he grew. We are fortunate to have FACIT at our school."
-- Middle School Guidance Counselor

"FACIT has done a great job with [my student]. They have gone the extra mile to help her."
-- Middle School Guidance Counselor

"I have noticed significant changes in my son; taking responsibility, dealing with anger and improved communication. I am very appreciative of the support FACIT staff provided our family, especially in the school setting."
-- Parent

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Foster Care Support Program back-to-top

"I don't know what we'd do without the support of [Foster Care Support Worker]...it is so helpful to have a professional who can help us through the tough times and help us better understand our foster child, we really appreciate the advice and having someone there for us."
-- Foster Parent

"The Foster Care Support Program is helpful, especially in the beginning of a new placement when I have all the Court and Placement paperwork to do, and so much work with the birth families, that at least I know the foster parents have someone to turn to during that time when I can't give them as much."
-- Waukesha County case manager

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Friendships Unlimited back-to-top

"I had a difficult time getting [my client] out of his apartment a few years ago… Now I have a 'problem' trying to find him home!"
-- County Mental Health Counselor

"Friendships is such a nice place to hang out. All my friends are here. It's like a miracle in my life."
-- Friendships Member

"Friendships is a beautiful place. I don't have a close family. All of you have become that for me."
-- Friendships Member

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Residential Treatment back-to-top

"Words cannot express our appreciation for all you are doing to help our son and the kindness you have shown our family."
-- Parents

"I gladly find myself writing yet another letter to St. Aemilian's praising the staff on Unit 2."
-- County Human Services Official

"[The therapist's] professionalism surpasses all expectations. Your clients are so very fortunate to have you."
-- County Human Services Official

"We realize that if anyone can break through to [our grandson], you are the ones."
-- Grandparents

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Solutions Therapy Services back-to-top

"Therapists understand completely where we are coming from. [Our child] has changed a lot since services were started."
-- Parent

"I think very highly of St. A's. They do what is best for the child and family and have gone out of their way to do what needs to be done."
-- County Social Worker

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Spring City Corner Clubhouse back-to-top

"Once I felt alone and isolated in my illness - now I have many supportive friends, meaningful work inside and outside of Clubhouse, and hope for my future."
-- Clubhouse Member

"I've been impressed with the positive atmosphere that Clubhouse has created for everyone that's involved with their organization. Many of my consumers gain valuable skills while assisting in the daily operations of the clubhouse. These activities enhance my consumer's ability to market themselves when seeking employment."
-- Rehabilitation Counselor, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

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Treatment Foster Care back-to-top

"I continue to believe that St. Aemilian's TFC program is among the best in Milwaukee, if not the best. All St. A's TFC providers communicate with treatment team members in a timely fashion [and] all are invested in meeting my client's treatment needs. Thanks St. A's!"
-- Treatment Foster Care Purchaser