How do I even begin to express my thanks to all of you? It was just over a month ago that I was lost in a dark place with no idea where to turn for help. Thanks to the love and support of my family I was relocated to a bright light in Pasadena. I no longer have to wander in the wilderness aimlessly, instead I've been given another opportunity to fulfill God's plan for my life. I am forever indebted to all of you at ASAP.

To Art: Thank you for answering your phone when my fiancée called for help. Thank you for taking the time to intervene and walk her through the process that led me to ASAP. Thank you for opening a wonderful home and welcoming me in. If I can ever give something back to the program that means so much to me please don't ever hesitate in calling me. I will do anything for you brother. I love you.

To Wayne: Thank you for all of our office discussions and the wisdom you shared with me. I could relate to so much of what you had to say. The passion you have in your job is truly heartfelt. I knew the first time I saw your license plate I knew I'd like you. Breaking news for you though.........you're now His 2nd favorite. Ha ha. I love you.

To Greg: Thank you for being the person who most challenged me to be a better man. You were not only the counselor that God knew that I needed, you were the big brother that pushed me to go the extra mile. The time and effort you take in all you do has influenced me greatly. I already miss talking to you brother. You always put things in the proper perspective for me. Thank you for caring enough for me to tell me the truth. I love you.

To Jay: Thank you for taking me to Bakersfield and waiting there with me. The humor that you shared with me on a daily basis was truly therapeutic. You have a joy for life that is contagious. I still have a hard time understanding why you woke us up so early that one day to clean. Couldn't you see we were tired? Thank you for your true friendship. I love you.

To Kenneth: Thank you for helping me to find a men's stag meeting. I was truly sick of all the speaker meetings we went to. Thanks for going out of your way to take me with you. So much of what we would share in our discussions really hit home with me. I really felt we shared so much in common. Your love of country music will forever trip me out
though. I love you.

To Pete: Thank you for your breakfasts in the morning and your challenging devotionals. You always seemed to have a knack for making the morning time productive. Thanks for the ride to Van Nuys and the one on one time we shared while everyone else was snoozing in the
morning. I love you.

To Sheryl: Thank you for being Sheryl. You truly have one of the kindest and loving hearts I have ever been privileged to know. I never knew until meeting you how many similarities there are in Native American faith and Christianity. Every time we pulled one of those
cards it truly spoke to me. You are a gem of a lady. I love you.

To Amy: Thank you for being selfless in your service to ASAP. Without you we would never have made it to all the meetings we made it to. I still loved picking on you and giving you a bad time though. Your cry of "three minutes" and "STEPHANIE" are forever ingrained within my mind. As I told you before, thank you for the example of how this program
truly works, I love you.

To Lee: RIP. Thank you for sleeping through the night so no rules needed to be followed. Late night TV was always fun on your shift. Ha ha.

Let me finish by saying that you all are a rag tag bunch of individuals that makes a Holy team. You truly represent what God can do with a group of people that were once broken if humility reigns supreme.

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, thanks to ASAP.

K Gregory - Fresno, Ca.

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What ASAP gave me was my life back. Through individual counseling and support from fellow addicts, I was able to better understand the many sides of my drug addiction. The staff showed me the way to heal my mind, body & spirit. This Treatment Center made my recovery an enjoyable experience. A.S.A.P. saved my life.
Tony – Recovering Drug Addict

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Everyday, at some point I thank God for A.S.A.P. I honestly do not think I could have gotten clean anywhere else. Being here taught me so much. The people and the counselors here changed my life. Greg, for his wisdom and knowledge, Arthur for his kindness, and Stella for her understanding. I made a whole new family here not with just the clients, but with the staff as well. I was on a path of destruction and now I’m on the path of recovery. I can’t put into words my gratitude towards A.S.A.P. and how thankful I am to have been able to find recovery from my active addiction in such a special place.

A. Harper – Pasadena, Ca

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ASAP did what my girlfriend, my parents and the courts couldn’t do. They got me sober. My only regret is that I couldn’t stay longer. But I made life long friends and I know I have a caring support group who will always be there for me.

C. Shepherd – Baldwin Park, Ca.

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I have been in (and walked out of) so many rehabs it’s a joke. But my last run was a bad one and I knew I had to get help. I called A.S.A.P. in the middle of the night and without hesitation someone was on their way to get me. I have made several attempts to get sober, but that thing called “life” kept kicking me in the rear and I’d always relapse. I eventually lost everything. My wife was done with me, my son was afraid of me and my job let me go. I didn’t know it, but I still had insurance. Without a penny to my name, these guys took me in and got me clean. This program works. It was individualized for my needs. They knew what worked for me. They just didn’t run me through a program like a car wash. Now my wife took me back. My son doesn’t lock his door when I’m home and I got another job better than the one that let me go. God Bless you guys.

M. Tuscano – North Hollywood, Ca.

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Thank you, thank you, thank you! You guys changed my life. Until I went to ASAP I was a slave to alcoholism. I was trapped in a cycle of addiction and didn’t even know it. ASAP taught me how to break that cycle and get my life back on track. Thanks to you I regained custody of my children and they get to have a new and improved mom! All of you showed how much you cared. I can’t believe how supportive everyone was. Even my housemates would stay up with me when I was crying (I used to do that a lot I know). You guys taught me to stand up for myself and stop being so darn co-dependent. I will forever be grateful, Wayne, Arthur (I know you’re not a counselor you’re just a friend) and especially Greg. By the way, my family says “hi.” Me and the kids will see you at the next barbecue.

A Sanchez – Burbank, Ca.

This was a God Shot. I had legal problems and went to rehab to get out of going to jail. I was at another place, but I had to leave. There were too many people there and I felt ignored. This place is small, but took me in with no money upfront. None. Nada. They let me focus on getting better while they worried about collecting from the insurance company. They even took me all the way to San Luis Obisbo for my court date and spoke to the judge on my behalf. Not only am I a free man, but I’m a better man. They helped me find a job and still call me to see how I’m doing. If I didn’t go to ASAP I don’t know where I’d be. That’s why I call stumbling across them a God Shot.

K Green – San Luis Obisbo, Ca.

I thought I could beat meth and alcohol on my own. I was wrong. My wife left with my son. They were my world and I thought I’d never get them back. But when they did the family group, things started to change. She began understanding what I was going through and what she could do to help. The structure at ASAP helped me get focused for the first time in my life. Thanks for everything.

P Hammond – Montebello, Ca.

PS – I’m coaching my son’s baseball team and we’re undefeated. I’ll email a picture of Joey hitting his first home run.

Dear Wayne and April,

For twenty years I lived in a fog. Now I can see clearly. I got my contractor’s license now and business is good. I used to have a really bad temper. Every little thing would set me off. But now I remember what you taught me. Geez, I can’t believe I used to be that guy. I’m glad he’s gone. Thank you for the one on one attention and the late night cookies. And thank you for making it fun. You already know this wasn’t my first program, but it was the best. The hikes, the gym and I was never a yoga guy, but my father got me a yoga dvd and I still do it at home. I’m looking good and feeling great. If there is anything I can do for you to repay the favor, all you have to do is call. You saved my life.

A Spooner – Sherman Oaks, Ca.