Outcomes
Testimonials
Our families say it all. Over the past 15 years, we’ve worked with nearly 3000 students and families, and each of their stories brings depth and purpose to the work we do. We receive a nearly continuous stream of letters, photos, poems, and videos from our amazing alumni network around the world.
Pacific Quest changed our lives forever. Every person affiliated with PQ was professional and caring. It is clean, well-staffed and safe. Without hesitation, I highly recommend this program. It changed the course of our child's life as well as that of our family. If you are considering sending your child here then go ahead and do it. They are in good hands.
Anne M
Pacific Quest was an excellent experience for our son. His therapist was fabulous, he connected with a lot of staff members, and really had a "restart" experience. A year later, he still speaks with great fondness of his PQ time and the things he learned and experienced.
Annie H
My family and I are so very grateful to the Pacific Quest program and team! They saved our family and definitely saved our son. Thanks to the extremely healthy and nurturing PQ program we have become a healthy and loving family once again. I can't say enough positive things about the program, the staff, the philosophy and the results. I highly recommend PQ to families in crisis. Thank you!!!
Kira E
PQ is a fantastic place for a struggling teen to find their way. Personal growth is never an easy journey but these folks are on spot and experienced in what they do.
Bob D
Pacific Quest is an Amazing Program! I am a mother of two boys who went through the program. It Saved Their Lives! I would recommend this to other families who are in need of emotional or counseling support. My boys are on the road to success and we are forever grateful!
Lauren A
We have the opportunity to work with the parents whose students have gone through the program and transitioned into long-term care. The parents consistently share that the experience at PQ was significant and enriching not only for their young person but the parents and ultimately the entire family. They feel supported and included throughout the experience and appreciate both the concepts as well as the practical tools they can practice and continue to use.
Barbara Cass
Our son had a very positive and transformative experience at Pacific Quest last summer. The staff was very skilled and professional and helped him get on his way to a healthy and postitive future!
Leigh O
The transformation our son experienced at Pacific Quest was profound and lasting. Their unique integration of Horticulture therapy into a comprehensive therapeutic program focusing on reflection, personal responsibility, and family dynamics, combined with the unwavering support of compassionate professionals makes Pacific Quest exceptional among programs for challenged adolescents. Because of Pacific Quest, our son will have a chance for the healthy, meaningful life he deserves.
Carolyn H
Our family had what I would call a "complete" experience at Pacific Quest. Our daughter's whole being was nourished by this beautiful tropical environment filled with the beauty and teachings of the plants and the highly qualified and compassionate staff. The challenging work that both she and her father and I underwent was well worth all the soul searching, the hours of writing and self reflection and the transformed daughter we embraced at the end of her stay at PQ. I cannot recommend this experience enough for a teenager living in these chaotic and trouble times.
Debra G
Our daughter went to Pacific Quest (PQ) in the spring of 2018. She suffered from depression and anxiety. Regular therapy at home was not enough and we heard about PQ. We were very reluctant to send her away from home. However, the staff made us feel better about the decision. Now, we know it was the best decision we could have made. It changed her life! The healthy living made a huge difference. The on-going therapy with Andrew Vispo (who was absolutely fantastic) helped her immensely and helped us. We will be forever grateful to PQ, Andrew and the rest of the staff.
Kerrie H
Dr. Konik had a huge impact on our child. After our daughter spent years in therapy, he was the first person to figure out the best method to communicate with her and get results. We developed a great rapport with him and believe that his observations and insight were spot on. His passion for his work and his compassion for our daughter was evident. Dr. Konik rocks!!
George F
Pacific Quest is an Amazing Program! I am a mother of two boys who went through the program. It Saved Their Lives! I would recommend this to other families who are in need of emotional or counseling support. My boys are on the road to success and we are forever grateful!
Lauren Artigas
PacificQuest saved my son... He is a happy, healthy, employed teen getting ready to apply to college! We could not be happier.
Amber M
Transformative and life-saving are just two of the many positive adjectives that describe our family’s experience with PQ. If your child is in need, and you are fortunate enough to be able to send your child, just do it.
A Miller
Pacific Quest took a scared, anxious, depressed girl and started her on the road to being a more confident young adult. I would recommend it to any parent who has a child in need of help.The program is remarkably well organized from admissions, through therapy, through communication with the parents. Our daughter will never escape the issues that impact her but Pacific Quest gave her the tools to understand who she is and how to more effectively advocate for herself and communicate with others. We are deeply indebted to the caring staff and therapists for the wonderful work they did with our daughter.
Edmund H
Our family had a great experience with Pacific Quest. Everyone we interacted with starting with the admission team all the way to discharge was professional and caring. We felt our child was safe, we’ll fed and cared for. The holistic approach to both nutrition and medicine was very unique and impressive. Our therapist was insightful, kind and challenged us. We learned a lot as parents, and our child grew and healed substantially through this experience. I highly recommend PQ!
Maria B
My daughter’s experience at Pacific Quest was instrumental in helping her decide to change the trajectory of her life. The program gave her the space, the experiences and the tools for her to embark on the road to healing. Additionally, PQ assisted our family in understanding our daughter and our family dynamics. Highly recommended.
Martha W
We cannot recommend PQ enough. Our son was in a terrible place with anxiety, depression and seriously risky social behaviors. He had attempted suicide several times and we were really at the end of our rope keeping him safe ourselves. Our educational consultant strongly recommended PQ for him and it was the absolute perfect fit for him. The quality of care and therapy he received there were beyond what we could have asked for. His therapists were loving and kind and we knew he was safe there 100% of the time. PQ was a perfect fit for our son and we are so grateful for this place!!
Aimee C
Pacific Quest was a game changer for our family. The program is unique and incredibly intelligent. They were responsive and truly cared about the health and well-being of our family. We have grown tremendously as a result and our daughter continues to thrive.
Amy S
My family and I are so very grateful to the Pacific Quest program and team! They saved our family and definitely saved our son. Thanks to the extremely healthy and nurturing PQ program we have become a healthy and loving family once again. I can't say enough positive things about the program, the staff, the philosophy and the results. I highly recommend PQ to families in crisis. Thank you!!!
Kira A
PQ is a fantastic place for a struggling teen to find their way. Personal growth is never an easy journey but these folks are on spot and experienced in what they do.
Rob D
Surveys
Outstanding communication, trust, and a service-focused approach are central to our mission. We measure our success in these and other areas through satisfaction surveys that families complete at various points throughout the treatment process. These results inform staff and systems development and are central to a mental healthcare experience that exceeds expectations. Here are just a few of the outcomes of those surveys with well over 1000 responses:
Overall satisfaction with communication during my child’s arrival and acclimation
Therapist seemed to understand my child and his/her issues
I learned more about my child (feelings, motivations, what drives behaviors) throughout PQ
My child learned more about him/herself throughout experience at PQ
YO-Q OUTCOMES
Throughout the treatment process, students and families complete a series of nationally standardized questionnaires called the Youth Outcome Questionnaire (OQ/YOQ). Results are gathered at admission, discharge, and specific points post-discharge. At the individual level, this data better equips the treatment team to craft interventions/treatment approaches to meet students’ needs. The meta-data empowers the Pacific Quest development team to evaluate treatment efficacy longitudinally and enhance programming.
Pacific Quest is nationally recognized as a Gold Status designated research program by the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) and the University of New Hampshire. To date, well over 1,000 Pacific Quest students and families have participated in this study. We are committed to this research and remain dedicated to using the data to deliver the most comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for every family.
Clinical Cutoff
The standardized cutoff score is established to differentiate between the level of distress/symptoms in a community sample and two clinical samples in the normative group. Scores below the cutoff are most similar to the community sample and scores above the cutoff are most similar to inpatient samples.
