Hear from Our Patients:
Amanda, Former Adolescent Inpatient
“I just wanted to take the time and thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything that you have done for me during my stay at C-Team. If you’re wondering how I’m doing, I’m doing GREAT. I’m in Montgomery at my own apartment. I’m very happy. Thank you so much.”
Jennifer, Former Adult Inpatient
“Thank you for your help and support while I was in the hospital. Though frustrating at the time, I only have good things to say about Hill Crest. I am continuing my treatment…and so far things are going well.”
Adolescent Patient, Higdon Hill School Student
“This is the most normal facility that I have been to out of 6 placements, this is my second time in here…I asked my social work to let me come back to Hill Crest…We basically taught ourselves at other facilities…This is the best facility I have been to.”
Megan, Former Adult Inpatient
“Thank you for your kindness and patience toward me and for everything else.”
Hear From Our Staff:
Dehryl Mason, JD, Ph.D., Psychologist:
“Education is very important to me. Here, education and training are constantly being offered to staff at all levels of responsibility. And, this network of training potential is always aimed at answering the one question: ‘How can we provide the most therapeutic experience for our patients?”
Barbara Walker, PICU Clinical Coordinator:
“The people we serve are all unique human beings who unfortunately suffer from what can be life-threatening illnesses. Therefore, it is important to interact with each person, family or group to let them know that they come first at that moment in time.”
Sharon Pearson, Director of Education/Principal:
“Working at Hill Crest for the past 12 years has allowed me to fulfill my purpose in life: to empower and educate students to their potential. I am allowed to grow and show my potential as an educator. I LOVE my job, the students and all of the people that work here. The administration, staff, doctors and all other employees are caring, encouraging and positive to the population we serve.”
Alvin Walker, Senior Mental Health Worker:
“I love variety. Every day is different and I get to interact with such varied groups and people. It means I’m always learning.”
Joyce Wiggins, Higdon School Teacher Assistant & Substitute:
“I love the patients and the people that I work with and we are family. I am able to use my skills and knowledge as well as to push myself in areas that I am unsure of. We work very hard with the children and not only have they learned from us, we learn from them. It’s a learning process, that’s why I love my job at Hill Crest.”
Mark Daniels, Higdon School Teacher:
“I look forward to coming to work each day. The more I look forward to coming to work the more reasons I find to love and appreciate something about each of my students.”
Janette Gray, Higdon School Administrative Assistant:
“I retired from the public school system to come to work at Hill Crest! It was the best move I have made in my 36 years in the educational field. I love my job. The students we serve and all of the people I work with-it’s great.”
Hear from Community Partners:
Alabama State Agency Case Worker:
“Thank you for all your hard work on this case. Hill Crest has been fantastic for [my referred patient] and your passion for the children is phenomenal. You have such a heart for helping and they are lucky to have you. I hope I get to work with you again one day.”
Administrator, Long Term Hill Crest/Higdon School Community Referral Partner
“We need Hill Crest because of our behavioral issues in our schools, we know what you all provide.”