William Temple House

These people wears masks for the public. The staff are not who they claim to be on their website. I know, I worked there for a blessedly short time. The exec director is totally disengaged and absent — mentally and physically. The fiscal ‘manager’ has extraordinary control issues, always extremely angry and paranoid. The work atmosphere is oppressive and the fund raising director enjoyed pitting people against each other to watch the drama; he also never raised any money. Social Services staff are kind… but often seemed as if they’re hanging on by a thread. I was so happy and relieved to be offered another job. Really.

I have been trying to seek counseling services at William Temple House for over a month now… I began having anxiety attacks and was told to contact them by my Dr. I called and called and no one called me back. Then I finally got through to a receptionist who kindly sent me an application for counseling in the mail. I filled it out and sent it back in and never heard back from anyone… I called and called and finally got through to the counseling director who said she left me a message?!
I went in for an intake interview and it was horrid… I am already a mess, depressed, anxious and scared and I left there feeling WORSE. It was not supportive and I felt attacked and judged. I did not feel like I was in a place where I was going to get help which is sad because the mission statement is Lifting Spirits, Restoring Hope!!! I felt destroyed.
Its not easy talking about issues and concerns with a stranger but its even harder to be told that if you are «really» having attacks you will need to manage it with medication when I said on my application I was looking for alternative methods… I felt as if I was being discouraged to even get counseling and when I told her I was getting anxious she just sat and watched… I guess I should of brought her popcorn…
I was told someone would contact me to set up sessions but I am not sure when that will happen… It was harsh and now I sit here wondering where to turn?