ArtFriend

I didn't get the assessment today. Here's what happened. My appt was at 10:00 am. I was there at 9:45 am anxious as hell. Waited, waited, waited... then at 10:40 my intake guy shows up. I reminded him that he had an appt with me at 10:00 and that I was about to leave. He said nothing. No apologies. Nothing. Walks me into a room, asks for my paperwork. Reads it a little and then looks at me and says "what's your problem?" WTF? I stood up and I said "I think my problem is with you". And I walked out. He yelled after me that I only had ONE shot and if I left, they would not take me back. Again, WTF?

So I told the manager of the clinic what happened and I am waiting for someone above him to call me back. I feel very defeated. It took me a lot of energy to go and do this. Now I just want to see if I can just do this on my own again.

Hopeless1978

Hi ArtFriend! I'm so sorry that happened to you today! What is wrong with people?? How unbelievably RUDE that was of him! Here you are trying to make your life better, only to deal with that BS! I hope your day shines brighter! *hugs*

Serenidad

OMG ArtFriend! That's AWFUL!!! I am so sorry that happened to you. If you lived close to me I would seriously go there and give that person hell!

Please don't drink over him. He's not worth it! Karma will get him.

(((Big hug)))

ArtFriend

Right? Thanks a lot Hopeless... yeah, the guy was a real jerk. The clinic was calling him and they couldn't find him, so I wonder where he was during those 40 mins? Maybe HE was drinking??

ArtFriend

Thanks Serenidad. I would take you up on that!

WritingFromLife

What in the WORLD?? So sorry, Art---hope they fix it fast.

Surrender2win

I'm sorry that you had to go through that. That's just awful.
I hope you get better news today from the manager... Hang in there.

Anna

Well, I guess if they won't give you another chance, then it's time to move on.

Soberwolf

Did he actually say whats your problem ? if so reporting it is a wise move on your part do not let this deter you you done great considering well maybe not walking out but its understandable

Keep on keeping on AF

ArtFriend

Yep... that was the first thing he said to me. "What's your problem?"

Hopeless1978

Let us know what happens when someone calls you back. I'm dying to hear what they're going to say! Oh, and thank you for the laugh!! "Was HE drinking"?? lolol!! That was a good one!! :-)

doggonecarl

Please don't slam the door on an opportunity to recover. I know it was difficult to bring yourself to go to the assessment, but it reads to me like you couldn't wait to bail out of there. As if you were hyper-sensitive to all the circumstances.

You have every right to "try it on your own." You didn't give up on yourself the first time you hit a snag. Perhaps you owe this program the same chance to make it right.

So I hope you get a call back.

FreeOwl

That's a lousy and awful experience. I hope you find a way to more positive one soon!

Don't give up.

ScottFromWI

Don't give up. There are good and bad people in every profession in the world, you hit a bad one to be certain. But please don't use it as a segway to avoid seeking an assessment - that would be selling yourself short on some potentially very valuable treatment options.

brynn

Oh Art! I'm so sorry!

Is there another facility you can contact? (Sorry if you told the details for your situation and I missed it). Please don't give up and keep us updated. Keep calling them until you get a response.

Soberpotamus

Ugh, well, he sounds lovely. Lol.

I do hope they call you back, AF. But more importantly, I hope you don't allow this to get in the way of you getting into a program. Don't let this stop you.

Thepatman

I say don't give up and make an example out this sack of human feces. Escalate to his management until you turn bleu in the face if you have to.

My issue is that if this idiot keeps doing this, another client of his could jump of a bridge or something.

Rooting for you ArtFriend. I'll shut up now, my blood is boiling...

PurpleKnight

Sounds awful Art!! Hang in there, don't give up!!

ccam1973

Hang in there AF. Don't stoop to his level. Your main goal at this point is to get yourself better.

Don't let one A-Hole derail what's in your best interest. Life is full of people like that, just be glad you're not him.

We're here for you.

Soberwolf

Thats so unprofessional & im sorry that was said to you AF