Life Center of Galax

Johnny Tsalagi _{on Google}

Apr 2nd, 2024

This program is a 401c Non profit. They allow violent criminals to come ,"get sober" as a 401c the Ceo is allowed to set his salary as high as he likes, this program gets money from the state for each criminal the let hangout there, personally I do not do drugs but I know the law well as i have several lawyers in my family. Not a good recovery center, too many drugs and violence. This is the worst recovery center in the state. If you want REAL help for addiction go anywhere but here.

lovely me _{on Google}

Feb 6th, 2024

Very nice hospital, and they have a great recovery program. Staff is nice.

Rene _{on Google}

Jan 23rd, 2024

I was a patient throughout the fall months and have remained clean and sober with the help of medical management and continued therapy. Theses services were set up for me from the program. I was a heavy user of fentanyl, other opioids, methamphetamine, cocaine, etc. I was using for over 10 years and thought there was no way I could stop and stay clean. They give you the resources and although the program can seem a bit strict compared to others, it does work. I hope this info was helpful to anyone considering this place. I wish I had went sooner. Best to all and stay safe.

Kat Donald _{on Google}

Mar 10th, 2024

My son was here for about 8 days. He contracted the Flu on Friday 2/16. He had a fever over 104 for 3 days- they gave him Tylenol. On the fourth day some other patients found him barely breathing and found a nurse, they gave him oxygen but it ran out . I had been calling because I knew he was sick and they kept saying he was fine!!! A nurse found him with an oxygen level of 55 barely clinging to life. They finally called 911 and he has been in hospitals since, he has been transferred twice and has under gone surgery and is now in kidney failure, has the flu- pneumonia and sepsis. If the center had taken care of him when his temperature reached 105.8 on Saturday and sent him to the hospital instead of waiting until Tuesday night, he would not be in this condition. They almost killed my son due to negligence. They were also supposed to be titrating him off of methadone but upped his dosage from 40 to 89 mg in less than a week. One nurse called and apologized basically saying they did not really check on him. Thank god some of the other patients there checked on him. I believe this place needs to be investigated and will make sure I do my part to make sure this does not happen to anyone else.

Matthew Biondo _{on Google}

Jan 28th, 2024

I was a patient there Ion November 2023-December 2023. I subjected to fecal matter in the shower, blood all over the bathroom which the nursing staff had to call a meeting for everyone on the campus about, fell and injured my shoulder because they would not get a rubber foot for my cane. Now they think I tore rotator cuff. I subjected to syphlis due to a roommate who I had to clean up his mess. They would not. Was told by Angie Gillespie I was going to be arrested for trespassing because I was in the building where her and I were having a meeting that day. Was told several times that same day in front of Felicia I was going to andmin discharged. That did not happen. Angie called security on me, Felica stopped that. Security ended up driving me to local urgent care so I could get my shoulder taken care of. Tony Ishom, the CEO sent me my certification and clothing after I returned home because of all the issues I had. Health department had to be called on them due the rat infestation they have. Rats were in the smoking yard. People overdosed while I was in there, two people died. Was not allowed to call911. Drug dealers were admitted and selling while in. I would not recommend this institution to anyone. Now I have attorney going after them for medical malpractice but that whole different story. PLEASE DO NOT, I REPEAT DOT GO THER OR SEND A LOVE ONE THERE. That place is horrible.Did I forget to mention that I was volunteer firefighter and EMT. And I was there for alcohol only but they wanted to put me methadone. I dont do or use drugs. Look into this institution first. My insurance is getting there money back from my stay. I was told 30 days then it tried to change to 90 after I was in. That did not happen. They wont let you talk to your insurance at all. Cant use phone untill after business hours. Some people are good and really try to help but as a whole the institution is a joke and they lie to you, especially Angie Gillespie. I had to as they say AMA, but security knew what was going on with me and they like I said drove me to the nearest clinic to get my shoulder looked at.DONT GO HERE,Pleas, for your own good. If anyone wants to know the whole story and what actually went on at gaylax, Im me on Facebook I be glad to tell you everything and the names involved. And yes by bloodwork came back negative, thank god. But I had to do it myself.