Saturday, November 28, 2009
People put to the task
Mike is getting desperate, He is putting people to the task of hacking this blog site. I have "inside" info and it has proved valuable info. Since then I have reported Mike"s attempts to Google, and his IP traffic is being monitored. Hacking a website is a CRIMMINAL offense. But mike of course thinks he above the law. This man is a very, very sick person " belive me I know" I cant understand why he is still in business. Here is an example of his nature, the so-called soup or chili he serves may contain "DOG FOOD" seriously I have seen it, and he laughs about it. Dont eat the food at the meetings is all I can say. He dosent even qualify as a human being "he is that disturbed". All I can say is that EVERYONE that has experienced abuse at his hands needs to start a petition at every AA meeting place in Orange County. Conner Ranch is not rehab, its a tourture facillity. HE NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN!!!!
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Blog Author, I think you might be very interested in what I have to say. I was going to send you my email in a comment, but feared it would be published before you reviewed it and I would be recognized. If I see that this isn't published right away, I'll send the address and info.
Forgive me if I've sent this twice... I would like to chat with you privately via email or other non-public means. I worked for Mike for an EXTREMELY short time and quickly understood why he couldn't maintain a quality staff. Aside from being the most egregiously unprofessional man I've ever had the misfortune to meet, he doesn't pay his employees and strictly depends on unfortunates with nowhere else to go to staff these so called "Recovery Centers". Not news to you, right? What MIGHT be news to you, is that I have DOCUMENTED numerous instances of drug diversion, practicing medicine without a license,etc and have been contacted by the state to discuss this and was mentioned in your blog already (hint). I've held back on responding for reasons that I can share with you later, but I'm strongly motivated to see Mike lose his Detox license. He has NO business treating people; however, all the complaints about him being "nuts" won't amount to much with the licensure board. Defrauding insurance, physicians, pharmacies, distributing drugs and the above issues WILL. Will you write to me at meanjosephine@gmail.com? I'll let you know who I am and I'm fairly certain you will find me quite credible. I'm NOT concerned with who you are, rest assured. I simply wish to join the effort to end this farce in Orange County.
I was helping my friend with trying to find her a good recovery home when I came across this website. I admire what you guys are doing here by warningothers of this evil man's wrongdoing. I have also browsing on interventionamerica.com earlier. I have copied and pasted editor's review below. It looks like it is about the same guy you guys are talking about here(Review on Connor Ranch/Mike Nielsen):
Editor's Review
THIS FACILITY OPERATES UNDER 10 DIFFERENT NAMES. PLEASE SEE LIST OF NAMES BELOW:
Seashore(a.k.a. Connor Ranch) Drug Rehab in Huntington Beach CA is the worst Drug rehab program we have aver worked with. The owner of the treatment center name is Mike Nielson and is the rudest, cockiest, most unprofessional person we have ever worked with. His attitude is characteristic are similar of a person that is currently using drugs. He has an attitude of "holier than thou" and seems to be more interested in getting his ego stroked or money than anything else. We have received rumors of inappropriate behavior by staff and undisciplined activities by residents. We have not confirmed any of these allegations but based on our personal experiance with this facility it would not be a surprise if the allegations where substantiated. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS FACILITY TO ANYONE, AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON.
Cost is $8,500 per month for Substance abuse, $13,500 with Detox. DO NOT BE PERSUADED BY THE LOW COST OF THIS FACILITY. EVEN THOUGH THE PRICE IS LOW, IT IS NOT WORTH THE SMALL REDUCTION IN COST. PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUSTION WHEN DEALING WITH MIKE NIELSON AND ANY OF HIS HOMES.
They have several websites:
http://www.seashoredrugrehab.com
http://www.shorebreakdrugrehab.com
http://www.interventionorangecounty.com
http://www.connorranch.org
http://www.peoplehelpingalcoholics.com
http://www.surfcitydrugrehabilitation.com
This Review on Connor Ranch is copied from Intervention America's website. Another riminder to anyone who is lucky enough to visit this site before checking themselvesm their loved ones, to Connor Ranch.Here's a direct link to the review below:
http://soberliving.interventionamerica.org/listing.cfm?Drug_Rehab_ID=12595
Editor's Review
THIS FACILITY OPERATES UNDER 10 DIFFERENT NAMES. PLEASE SEE LIST OF NAMES BELOW:
Seashore(a.k.a. Connor Ranch) Drug Rehab in Huntington Beach CA is the worst Drug rehab program we have aver worked with. The owner of the treatment center name is Mike Nielson and is the rudest, cockiest, most unprofessional person we have ever worked with. His attitude is characteristic are similar of a person that is currently using drugs. He has an attitude of "holier than thou" and seems to be more interested in getting his ego stroked or money than anything else. We have received rumors of inappropriate behavior by staff and undisciplined activities by residents. We have not confirmed any of these allegations but based on our personal experiance with this facility it would not be a surprise if the allegations where substantiated. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS FACILITY TO ANYONE, AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON.
Cost is $8,500 per month for Substance abuse, $13,500 with Detox. DO NOT BE PERSUADED BY THE LOW COST OF THIS FACILITY. EVEN THOUGH THE PRICE IS LOW, IT IS NOT WORTH THE SMALL REDUCTION IN COST. PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUSTION WHEN DEALING WITH MIKE NIELSON AND ANY OF HIS HOMES.
They have several websites:
http://www.seashoredrugrehab.com
http://www.shorebreakdrugrehab.com
http://www.interventionorangecounty.com
http://www.connorranch.org
http://www.peoplehelpingalcoholics.com
http://www.surfcitydrugrehabilitation.com
PLEASE REDIRECT ANYONE YOU KNOW WHO IS CONSIDERING THIS REHAB TO THIS SITE! DON'T LET MIKE NIELSEN TAKE ALCOHOLICS AND ADDICTS NOT ONLY FOR THEIR MONEY, but FOR EVERYTHING THEY LOVE ABOUT RECOVERY AND LIFE IN GENERAL!!!
hey Sober Guy. It's me OC PRINCESS.I think I submitted 2 postings and they are the same but a little different, Please post the second one only cuz it has a better message I believe and is written better. Thanks
--Orange county princess
Number of clients at Connor Ranch is decreasing. Thank God! Maybe people are finally starting to see some of the common differences between successful drug-treatment programs and Connor Ranch
Here are some that I have witnessed:
Connor ranch will use hardcore addictive benzodiazapines(Xanax, Valium, Klonopin)
and even more habit-forming opioids and keep you on them as long as possible, which will only substitute one drug addiction for another. This delusion of relief is only temporary and relapse is guaranteed shortly after. I do not know a single success story,honestly, not a single client that left connor ranch and hasn't had a relapse shortly after. PRETTY SCARY!
Effective recovery center on the other hand would try to wind you off habit-forming meds as quickly as possible.
Effective rehab=Light drug treatment+Effective, well-thought-through therapy by educated addictionologists and other professionals, trained on substance-abuse.Also, life-coaching and routines that help addicts aquire neccessary skills for coping with stress, depression, and be prepared for everyday's life struggles after they leave recovery center
Connor Ranch rehab=drugs substituted with drugs, meetings that do not require participation,and environment that doesn't provide alcoholics and addicts with appropriate life skills and coping skills
CONNOR RANCH DOESN'T CONTAIN ANY SOLUTION, nor provides addicts with tools that help them learn to live their life in a solution.
you are so right about the evil mike --Ive known and worked for him for six years and recently quit he already has several lawsuits pending mostly for sexual harrasment --seems likely seeing he has sexual criminal past --also he does treat his employees like crapwith threats of fake charges if you dont do what he says recently we were raided by the state because of all the complaints --everybody ran and hid like cockroaches --but i stood and took all the questions --believe me when i tell you that having to work and live in those conditions was not very pleasant --the state discharged me from parole probation and prop 36 --the state did the right thing --ive worked rehab six years --Ive quit as of december 08 if you or anybody else wants the dirt on mike Ive got it Im the only employee that hasnt had any complaints filed --in fact im the onlyone that has gotten praise form clients and the state signed soberdude
hey soberguy how can i help bring down mike --i dont work for him anymore im off parole and i have a lot of useful info more than anybody else --he has degraded me harrased me and now he wants me to mess up woodrow for posting a blog about me --Im a great person who finally got off parole and got away from the evil mike --had to get a new phone when i quit so he woulnt harrass me --lets talk to see how we can help each other help others by shutting down mikes evil empire do not publish this on the site because he'll know im helping you --i still talk to him because he thinks im his buddy -little does he know --a week before i quit he disrespected my grandmother and grandfather in public Ive vowed to get even with him --ive got legal friends that will help contact me at yachtdiver@gmail.com this is real JAMES MITCHELL 714 262 3719 it is so real i gave you my email and my knew phone number we can talk anytime you want the onlyreason im doing this is because he has hurt so many people and he just doesnt care please take this serious i really can help --i get calls from the clients i have trully helped ever the years --and they ask me how he can treat people the way he does --i explain to them the truth about everything and they are simpathethic --i own my own business now --stiil go to meetings once and a while to keep mike in check --i hope he goes away soon so that the people who need help find it and not him signed sincerly soberdude scubaguy
Mike Nielsen is the most disgusting human being on the planet. I should know, I lived at Connor Ranch in Huntington Beach and Midway City for six months! He should be brought up on charges for so many things I cannot even count! His love of money and not the suffering addict is DISGUSTING! He is a fake recovering addict as I have seen him take clients xanax and valium prescriptions with my own eyes and I have heard from close sources that he still uses and drinks on the weekends. His entire website about his rehab is a lie. It is not a luxury facility. It is a couple of dive houses with his sober living possibly not even being up to codes. He is a sexual harasser and predator of any attractive woman who are all in early recovery and vulnerable at his rehab, especially at the beginning of their stay. He lost Peggy, the best counselor I have ever had, because of his money grubbing and illegal behaviors. He lost Sam, the most awesome Manager because of his selfishness and he lost Brian, the best worker and cook because of his power tripping. Be warned: I STAYED WITH THE PROGRAM FOR SIX MONTHS AND NEVER RECEIVED A DIPLOMA OR ANY LEGAL PROOF OF COMPLETION! If you are smart you will go anywhere but Connor Ranch for treatment! One great recommendation in CA...Go to Serenity Knolls in Forest Knolls, CA. EXCELLENT PROGRAM.
Mike Nielsen is the most disgusting human being on the planet. I should know, I lived at Connor Ranch in Huntington Beach and Midway City for six months! He should be brought up on charges for so many things I cannot even count! His love of money and not the suffering addict is DISGUSTING! He is a fake recovering addict as I have seen him take clients xanax and valium prescriptions with my own eyes and I have heard from close sources that he still uses and drinks on the weekends. His entire website about his rehab is a lie. It is not a luxury facility. It is a couple of dive houses with his sober living possibly not even being up to codes. He is a sexual harasser and predator of any attractive woman who are all in early recovery and vulnerable at his rehab, especially at the beginning of their stay. He lost Peggy, the best counselor I have ever had, because of his money grubbing and illegal behaviors. He lost Sam, the most awesome Manager because of his selfishness and he lost Brian, the best worker and cook because of his power tripping. Be warned: I STAYED WITH THE PROGRAM FOR SIX MONTHS AND NEVER RECEIVED A DIPLOMA OR ANY LEGAL PROOF OF COMPLETION! If you are smart you will go anywhere but Connor Ranch for treatment! One great recommendation in CA...Go to Serenity Knolls in Forest Knolls, CA. EXCELLENT PROGRAM.
Apparantley, this facility doesn't care if patients become "involved" with one another. My boyfriend went there, ended our relationship over the phone, then tells me how he met someone in rehab, and they are sleeping together (both patients)!
I've never heard of a treatment facility that condones romantic relationships amongst the patients. That's just setting someone up for relapse if you ask me.
YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT calikittie@live.com. I can prove to you that I have taken my experience from Conner Ranch and am testifying in the Department of Alcohol and drug program Court case against him to close him down. PLEASE contact me ASAP
Thanks
Personally as a client for 4 months, it just seems like a bunch of pissed of people on here that are exaggerating the stories. He doesnt let people stay on valium very long and he doesnt give hard core meds to anyone. Yeah, he is a crazy guy but just about everything on this site is extreme exaggeration. I dont work for the guy, maybe he changed...who knows. My experience has been great and he's helped me quite a bit. Still sober and plan to stay that way.
I have experienced ALL OF THE ABOVE
and then some! however, I think its Proactive to gain "proof" such as photo's of expired licenses...
Parents being Proactive and researching the director, researching the "staff" researching all of the facilities... Making unannounced visits etc...
If you inundate the "system" that controls "Rehab Centers" you will get a response. The problem is this; Michael is used to kids, or dope heads, addicts etc... also he's from the "streets" so he's a survivor who knows how to get what he needs to survive, and that includes... psychologically speaking he's still in the "homeless" mentality ( every Man for himself). I am not making excuses, just trying to rationalise, so that when you do make a concerted effort instead of thinly veiled threats of suits etc... you will know what and who and how to deal with him.
There are a plethora of things....
#1. who's dispensing Meds?
#2.Are they an RN? are they Medically Liable?
#3. how are the patients treated? ( detox)
one cocktail does not fit all; if discomfort is expressed is it addressed?
Last but not least...PAY BY CREDIT CARD! that way you can dispute the charges... if you get kicked out...
also demand a copy of any and all documents you signed!
Thats a bit all for now...But I was a witness, and choose to not be a victim.
How frickin sad is this to read all these posts/replies and there is still a possibility that somebody will actually PAY that much money to send their child to Mike's "luxury" resort....where there are supermodels! Puhleeze. There's got to be something that can be done. I was only there for ONE MONTH and witnessed all of the above. F@cking disgust.
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