Abe and his foundation Austin Turning Point is the most respectable sober living group I have ever had the pleasure of living with and I would recommend his houses to anyone who is willing to go to any lengths to save their own life. Abe understands the meaning of trust, fellowship, leadership and respect and these are the same things that were instilled in me as I began to grow up in his house.
Abe brought to me a secure, clean place for me to develop and mature into a man. He taught me how to be respectful of myself and others as well as independent so I am able to live on my own now. With his guidance I am building strong relationships with family and friends again that I never thought was possible. His houses allowed me a secure foundation to call home and earn that job I wanted. Through the fellowship in the house I was able to learn about myself and know that now, anything is possible.
Thanks Abe
Alphonso L.
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We have had many opportunities to meet and interact with Marc D. while our grandson/ nephew was at the sober house. On numerous occasions Marc has exhibited a firm but caring structure that a recovering alcoholic needs. It is tricky to foster a clean living, supportive environment with clear expectations without creating dependency on the part of the client. Substituting one dependency for another type of dependency would not be conducive to Lynn’s progress. Marc seems to understand this and has continually demonstrated his belief that Lynn can maintain sobriety even though Lynn had been an alcoholic for many years.
The first time we met Marc, we knew Lynn would be in good hands. Lynn doesn’t even remember since he had just come out of detox, but Mr. Marc met us at a Starbuck’s in northeast Austin. He was very non-judgemental, caring, and directed his comments/ questions at Lynn which set the stage for Lynn to take responsibility for his life. Marc understood Lynn’s trembling hands and what Lynn was going through. I felt as if we had been rescued by a god of sorts because we really didn’t know what we were doing or where Lynn’s future was going. We really needed help and Marc was there with the answers and direction!
During Lynn’s stay at the sober house, Marc was readily available to all family members. He usually answered his phone calls at any hour of the day, and if couldn’t , he returned our calls immediately. He responded to our fears as Lynn was “getting sober” and definitely reassured us. (It can be quite a trying time for family members, too!)
While Lynn is no longer at the sober house (but 90 days sober!), Marc and Lynn continue to communicate regarding Lynn’s plans, situations and asperations. Marc continues to give him a ride to AA meetings and checks on him periodically. He obviously really cares about young people and goes way beyond the call of duty to make sure they stay straight and sober. Lynn appreciates this on going support. We appreciate Marc!
Sincerely,
Lee L.
Kelly L.
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I am so glad that I found Austin Turning Point after leaving inpatient treatment. If I had not become a part of their community of recovery, I know that I would have continued to struggle on my own. Abe Hernandez has built a well-deserved reputation of dedicating his life to helping others. I saw this first handedly while living at ATP. He constantly went above and beyond to ensure that everyone around him had what they needed for success. He doesn’t just talk about recovery- he really lives it, and his excitement and positive lifestyle are contagious. My family and I are proud to have found a lifelong friend in Abe, and I am happy to be counted as an alumnus of Austin Turning Point.”
Jacob F
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Abe,
I just wanted to take some time to share with you how much we appreciate you and your staff’s support for our son, Travis, in his transition on the path of recovery. Your facility offered an environment that provided a network of support that Travis felt comfortable functioning within, and made his transition successful with no relapse to date….just one day at a time.
Your house manager, Mark, especially made Travis feel connected and supported in his sobriety and accountability. Mark seemed to be always available and open to honest discussion with Travis and others in the house on every issue. My wife and I cannot thank you enough for providing our son with the necessary support to make transition from La Hacienda intensive care to a more real world scenario, with necessary structure and support.
Thank you so much, and please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance to you or your staff in the future.
Sincerely,
Bryan & Desiree P
