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Current Resident

“My son was living in Country Living Guest Homes before I was. He told me one day “Mama, this is a very very good place. Would you come live with me up here to get your life back on track? Quit using drugs and living the bad life.” I went through many stages of my life before I finally got to move into Country Living on January 19th, 2007. They have treated me very well, and they still treat me very well. They have helped me out. Everything that used to stress me out about the real world, your bills, your homes, they have relieved the stress from me so I can concentrate on myself. I had a hard time in June of 2011 when my son got killed while living on his own in a neighboring city. They were there for me then during that hard time in my life, and they still are there for me now.

As long as they let me live here, I will continue to live at Country Living through my old age. If I was not in Country Living today, I would probably be in the state penitentiary or the graveyard because I was really living the rough life. They saved my life, and they’re still saving my life. I’ve been clean for 9 years now. They’re making me a better person from what I was. They are my family. This is my home. God Bless Country Living.”

Rick and Annette Lapas-Pender

“We were at our wit’s end trying to find a safe and supportive place for our daughter. She grew up with a supportive family, ample resources, and educational/training opportunities. However, due to her developmental and mental health issues, we found little success in helping her to become an independent young adult. Desperate to find a situation that would help her grow and keep her safe, we were referred to Country Living Group Homes in Washington, NC.

Once we toured the homes and therapeutic day services, we were confident that this program would fit our daughter’s needs. Having managed group homes in the past, I knew that the facilities operated with the correct level of competency and care. We were very impressed with the condition of the home, knowledge of the staff, the director, and the day services available.

We placed our daughter with the group home and have had a great working relationship with the staff. My daughter has had her share of ups and downs, due to her emotional instability at times. However, they have worked hard to keep her stable and successful in the program. Our working relationship with staff at every level has been excellent.

Our daughter has made progress and has learned to live with others in a cooperative manner. She still has a long way to go to be more independent and capable of making good decisions, but she is offered the necessary guidance and supervision to learn this. Because of this program, we rest at night knowing that she is happy, well managed, well supervised, and encouraged on a daily basis. We highly recommend this program to anyone seeking placement for a relative with mental illness.”

Former Resident

“As a former client of Country Living’s group home, I have transitioned to independent living. Through hard work and support from staff, I was able to do this in a year. I never thought my life could ever be so good, but with all the help I have received and support, I have managed to do this and also become an employee of Lifequest. The staff is awesome and they saved my life. They truly care about helping you achieve your ultimate goals in life.”