It’s really hard to wrap up into words the gift Lindsay has given our family. We were paralyzed when we called her, we had no idea how to take the first step. She walked us through every step with the utmost care and was so generous with her time and energy. No question was too big or small. She was urgent but very thorough and was with us every step of the way. We never once felt an ounce of judgement and she gained our trust quickly by being raw and honest, telling us what we needed to hear no matter how hard it was to hear it. She was truthful but never hurtful and her compassion was never soaked in pity. Her experience and history gives her so much credibility, wisdom and tact when discussing such difficult topics. Lindsay put us at ease during the hardest moment of our lives and we couldn’t be more grateful. There is now way we could have navigated these waters without her. For what it is worth this is a text we got from our family member as they were walking into a treatment facility “I love you guys so much and thank you for connecting us with Lindsay. I feel like God stepped in with Divine intervention the way things have fallen into place.” We prayed for this day for years. Thank you for giving us hope.
-Kylie, Client
“Lindsay has been a Godsend in my life, the voice of reason when everything around me felt like it was caving in. My oldest son has struggled with addiction for the last 10 years. Lindsay held my hand from afar through some of the most terrifying times in my life before my son made it into a treatment center. There were times that I didn’t think he would survive long enough to make it there. Lindsay helped me create healthy and loving boundaries. She is knowledgable on how to navigate the legal system and has first-hand knowledge of addiction. Not only was she my lifeline through the process, she deeply cares and is highly skilled in intervention from beginning to end. I am forever grateful for her support, guidance, impact and love that she shares with this world.”
-Anita, Client
Do not know what I would have done without Lindsay’s guidance. I knew I had to do something to help my niece but had no clue where to begin. I have a friend that had recommended Eden Intervention and I made the call. Best decision I have ever made. I had an hour conversation with Lindsay and Andre, and I learned so much in that hour. From that point on, Lindsay and I were in constant communication about what type of therapy my niece needed and where she would receive the best treatment possible. Lindsay is knowledgeable, compassionate, thorough and driven. She does not leave any stone unturned. We’ve been working together since December, are still in contact and she’s become a very important person and spiritual guide in my niece’s life. I know that my niece has a much greater chance of success because of the caring, consistent support she has received from Lindsay. Thank you so much for all you have done and continue to do. May God bless you and continue to be by your side as you guide so many through their recovery.
-Mirtha, Client
“We had reached a point with my sister and her addiction where we were extremely concerned with the health and safety of her and her children. Everything was out of control and we didn't know what to do, and we did not have the resources to do it on our own. That's when we heard about Lindsay and all the work she has done to help families work through situations such as these. As soon as I had my first conversation with Lindsay, I started to feel more hope than I had in years that we might actually be able to help my sister. Lindsay walked us through the intervention process and answered all of our questions thoroughly and with expert knowledge. She made herself available for us whenever we needed her, and offered so much wonderful guidance and reassurance. I kept calling her our "family manager" because she kept us on track and moving in the right direction, no matter how difficult it was at times. She is compassionate and understanding while simultaneously firm and strong, which is exactly what we needed. Now, our sister is safe and finally receiving the treatment she so desperately needs. We literally could not have done this without Lindsay. That is not hyperbolic at all. There is no way we could have accomplished this without her. We owe Lindsay so much and are so blessed that she came into our lives, and thanks to her our family can finally start healing.”
-Sarah, Client
“Lindsay was very instrumental in my husband getting the help that he needed and my family finding restoration. My husband was on one of his many drinking binges and I was desperate to force a change. Lindsay stepped in and gave me guidance that quickly led my husband into asking for help. Before meeting with Lindsay, I struggled with the idea of setting boundaries. She gave me step-by-step instructions that I could understand and apply. She stayed by my side through the entire process, counseled me and helped me stick to the boundaries that I set. I am forever grateful for Lindsay and her understanding of addiction. She had the wisdom and resources that we needed to get us on the path to freedom from addiction and restoration of our family.”
-Hannah, Client
It’s hard to put into words how much Lindsay and Andre helped me and my family navigate my brothers mental health treatment. I was niave and thought I could find the perfect treatment center and place for him, but quickly learned after wasting thousands of dollars that if a place has good marketing, they can con you into thinking that is the best place for them. After realizing this, I contacted Lindsay and Andre and they worked for hours on end with me and my family to help us transfer him to a better center that they personally had worked with prior. They do not recommend anywhere that they have not been to or worked with personally. They coached us on enabling vs being supportive and continue to hold our hands through this journey. They get the job done efficiently and are huge advocates for everyone they help and work with. I truly do not know where we would be if we had not contacted them and asked for help. I’ve learned that It’s extremely vital to have experienced people like this help you along the way and I wish I would have realized this sooner. Navigating these things on your own with no prior knowledge is impossible. I will be referring them to everyone I know who experiences anything with mental health/ addiction. They are some of the most knowledgeable people I’ve ever met and they are fully committed to helping with every we single detail of the process. Me and my family would continue be lost without their help.
-Allison, Client
“Lindsay was very instrumental in my husband getting the help that he needed and my family finding restoration. My husband was on one of his many drinking binges and I was desperate to force a change. Lindsay stepped in and gave me guidance that quickly led my husband into asking for help. Before meeting with Lindsay, I struggled with the idea of setting boundaries. She gave me step-by-step instructions that I could understand and apply. She stayed by my side through the entire process, counseled me and helped me stick to the boundaries that I set. I am forever grateful for Lindsay and her understanding of addiction. She had the wisdom and resources that we needed to get us on the path to freedom from addiction and restoration of our family.”
-Hannah, Client
I can honestly say that without Lindsay and Andre's guidance I wouldn't have even known where to start when trying to find help for my daughter. Not only did I not know how to choose a facility, I also didn't know how to convince my daughter to accept the help I was offering. Lindsay and Andre guided me every step of the way from how to approach my daughter with this choice to what facility to engage. Their knowledge of and relationships with different facilities across the country enabled them to find the best places for my daughter and provided me with choices - that included working within the confines of insurance. Of course, finding the right place for your loved one is just the start. Lindsay and Andre have followed up with counseling for me so that I know how to respond to various situations and how to set boundaries and stick to them. It's a long journey, but this team can help smooth the path.
-Beth, Client
After months of calls and emails to numerous programs across Canada and being declined for the perfect storm (meth addiction, severe brain injury from a near fatal accident and bipolar) , I was feeling so alone in my fight to save my family member. My family member spent 9 weeks in hospital following an accident and they discharged my loved one with so many drugs after me pleading with them about the addiction , they still discharged us with all the medication. Then repeatedly let down by our mental health and medical system my family member relapsed. I didn’t know where they went or how they were doing for weeks. Following this my family member spent 35 days in a faith based program that didn’t understand or accommodate for his need to rest due to sever fatigue from brain injury and meth withdrawals. They were not equipped due to being a start up and this ended in a 2nd relapse. Finally I got the call! My loved one wanted recovery and help. We started the detox at home alone and for 7 days it was hard but I was determined to do things better this time and not rely on our failed medical system and government. I sat down and googled again and stumbled upon an article that mentioned Andre Viel. This lead me to his book “the recovery lifestyle” , our saving grace.
I messaged Andre through Facebook with no expectations and he immediately responded letting me know he received my message and would reach out. AND suggested I do something kind for myself because family take the biggest hit during this time. I knew from this response I found someone who could help or guide me. Andre made the time to call and we spoke for almost an hour. His ability to listen, understand and validate made me very emotional. For the first time in a year, I felt seen. I had hope , very guarded hope but hope yet again. Andre made suggestions and collaborated with his network and I took some and implemented into our daily routine. He followed up with me and has been so accessible. If he didn’t have the information or the answer he was honest about it and sought the answer. My family member is 30 days clean and when I say clean I mean truly clean. The recovery lifestyle is my go to and I refer to it daily.Andre’s passion, commitment and integrity have made him our angel on earth.
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My heart is full and my prayers have been answered.
Warmest thanks,
S…
“Lindsay has been a pillar of hope in my own life as well as my family’s. Because of her experience, her voice was the only one I was able to hear and listen to in my own personal times of crisis. She was there for my mom when she had no idea how to keep me above water anymore. I was on death’s door step and she fought tooth and nail to provide me the treatment I needed to maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle. Before meeting Lindsay, I didn’t think such a life was even possible. She taught me how to be compassionate towards myself as well as hold myself accountable for the choices I made in my addiction. Gratitude is an understatement for the impact she has had on the relationship I now hold with my family and the healing I have attained. I have been to 7 different treatment facilities (some of them multiple times) and none of them taught me the lessons that Lindsay did. Right hand to God, I would not be here breathing today without her”.
-Zach, Client
Good afternoon to my fav people. Firstly thank you so much for your continued support and guidance . I don’t know what we would have done with out you. Secondly I have great news. I took our daughter to dinner last night and afterward called her father and both of us showed a united front and explained this amazing opportunity to her to go to rehab next week. First she kind of blew up and felt cornered and pressured, but I must say I am very impressed with how her father took over and calmed her and convinced her in the end. For it to be HER choice and for her to be committed to it. It says a lot about your integrity and honesty and the real belief about helping people that you suggested we do it ourselves instead of aligning our goal to hire you even though greed rules the world these days , I am forever grateful that the world has still people like you in it . Brings back the faith in humanity . God bless you. Thank you so so much.
-Afarin, Client