Mental Health Clinic-Passaic

I took my child there for services and ended up getting treated myself as well. When I got to be so ill that I couldn't consistently hold down a job, they put me in contact with a day program that gradually strengthened me through work shops, individual and group therapy sessions. That particular organization, Friendship House, got me ready to get back into the workforce by placing me in short term work assignments. The last placement in 2004 is where I remain today. I've never had such a long work history anywhere else. The Mental Health Clinic of Passaic also connected me with legal services after I was continually denied Social Security benefits and helped me get them. When another legal issue occurred I was helped again by being connected with a second organization. Again, the problem was resolved. I've had family and individual therapy at the Lexington Avenue location as well as regular visits with Dr. Extraordinaire, Pamela Y. Williams. I'd go to her sometimes with absolutely no intentions of elaborating on my issues. I'd find myself dishing about everything I didn't want to talk about. In later conversations she'd refer to issues and situations that I honestly didn't recall ever revealing to her. It's not like she would sit there with a pad and pen and scribble down everything I was saying. She is just that good a listener. And she's intuitive. Her experience, expertise and skill is evidenced by her efficiency. And you can tell that she's one who cares about her patients. You don't have to believe me. Just look at the walls in her office covered by appreciative notes and drawings from the best character judges on Earth - children. Finally, I consider myself a success story. I will always have a mental illness before Kingdom Come. But that I am no longer in the fetal position and working everyday for the same company for the past 11 years is a testament to the wonderful work done at The Mental Health Clinic of Passaic.