"In addition to receiving guidance and support related to mental health, I have gained confidence in my sense of self and my social interactions with others. I have gained the ability to be more independent in making daily decisions, learning and dealing more effectively with my anxiety, and asking for help without shame. Living with my housemates has given me a better appreciation for the relationships that grow among like-minded individuals and people with similar experiences that may not be obvious at first glance. Living at Busara has helped me to understand that the key ingredient in healing and recovery is grace." A.A. - Resident, 2022
"Busara House was my first experience at a sober home after looking at various options. I'm so glad it is where I chose to be during such a vulnerable time in my life. Dr. Chester and her team were very supportive and compassionate. This was not an environment of restrictions or parenting, but of helping me along my individual path to healing. Dr. Chester is very hands on and pays attention to every detail to ensure each patient's stay is comfortable. I really appreciated that and the open lines of communication. If ever there was something to be discussed, it was very solution oriented. I felt safe, heard, and cared for. I am grateful for this experience." J., 2022
"Dr. Chester has been very successful in creating a safe place for women to transition home. Busara is uniquely structured for every resident's needs and the structure helped my emotional and physical health." -T.H 2020
"After Busara, I feel like I am finally able to have control over my life. I'm staying organized, keeping up with my school work, and taking care of my mental and physical health. I feel put together." -C.A 2020
"Busara's House Managers and Dr. Chester really do care, even when I was difficult or had hard days. They were always ready to listen and to give feedback if I wanted it. I learned about me from them and the other residents that I was living with and that's part of being there. Now I'm on a better path." -Anonymous 2021
"My time at Busara was amazing. I was already a resident by the time various COVID-19 shelter-in-place measures began, and the support of Dr. Chester and the house managers was immense in my recovery. The DBT skills I got to practice at Busara have helped me stay regulated through hour-long customer service calls that would have ruined my week in the past. It really was like having a supportive, understanding parent to assist me in the process of growing myself back up. While my previous habit had been being hard on myself. I got even more practice listening to and examining my feelings. I was able to focus on my recovery and getting my apartment back in shape for me to move back to it. Busara was such a great transition from inpatient to life on my own again." -K.W
"I've been to a lot of places. Dr. Chester and the House Managers are not like those places. I was cared about. When I wasn't sure about me, they were. They were there to talk, listen and believed in me. I couldn't have gotten through what I needed to without them. Busara made the difference in my life." -Anonymous 2020
"I had all the right pieces. I didn't know how to put them together. Busara gave me the tools, the border and frame to fill in the rest of my puzzle, for life." -J.L Past resident 2020
"Busara is a home away from home. It's a place where you are seen and heard. There is unconditional love and support from each of the women on staff. I feel like this was a safe place for me to recover and reclaim my life. I am grateful to have found Busara and to have celebrated many milestones here with them." -D.H Resident 2020-2021
"Thank you so much for having me at Busara! I am so grateful for the caring environment that surrounded me like a warm fuzzy blanket." -M.D Resident 2020
"The Busara House was the answer to our prayers! My wife was able to recover from severe depression and anxiety after being in several mental facilities over the course of 4 to 5 months and undergoing ECT treatment that left her unable to function at home for several weeks. It was a place to get my wife back on her feet. They helped her mentally, physically and spiritually and regaining her confidence in herself. The residential home is very practical, and for me to continue to work while my wife recovered. Thank you, Dr. Chester and all of your staff." -Resident's Husband 2020
"Busara was a very welcoming environment. While the house was very nice and there was always what I liked in the fridge and pantry, the big thing for me is that the House Managers were always available and very supportive. Busara was a positive experience for me." -B.A Resident 2021-2022
Even though I was only at Busara for a short period of time, Dr. Chester and the house managers made huge impact on my transition and did everything they could to make it as seamless and comfortable as possible. There was always someone there for me if I needed anything, and they worked with me to create a personalized plan for success. I always felt safe at the house, and I felt comfortable and heard while discussing questions or concerns with Dr. Chester. The staff truly cares for us and wants to see us succeed, and they really helped me stick to my plan and maintain healthy habits. I'm extremely grateful for everything Dr. Chester and the house managers have done for me, and I highly recommend Busara to anyone looking for transitional living!" -C.T 2022
"Busara House was my first experience at a sober home after looking at various options. I'm so glad it is where I chose to be during such a vulnerable time in my life. Dr. Chester and her team were very supportive and compassionate. This was not an environment of restrictions or parenting, but of helping me along my individual path to healing. Dr. Chester is very hands on and pays attention to every detail to ensure each patient's stay is comfortable. I really appreciated that and the open lines of communication. If ever there was something to be discussed, it was very solution oriented. I felt safe, heard, and cared for. I am grateful for this experience." J., 2022
"Dr. Chester has been very successful in creating a safe place for women to transition home. Busara is uniquely structured for every resident's needs and the structure helped my emotional and physical health." -T.H 2020
"After Busara, I feel like I am finally able to have control over my life. I'm staying organized, keeping up with my school work, and taking care of my mental and physical health. I feel put together." -C.A 2020
"Busara's House Managers and Dr. Chester really do care, even when I was difficult or had hard days. They were always ready to listen and to give feedback if I wanted it. I learned about me from them and the other residents that I was living with and that's part of being there. Now I'm on a better path." -Anonymous 2021
"My time at Busara was amazing. I was already a resident by the time various COVID-19 shelter-in-place measures began, and the support of Dr. Chester and the house managers was immense in my recovery. The DBT skills I got to practice at Busara have helped me stay regulated through hour-long customer service calls that would have ruined my week in the past. It really was like having a supportive, understanding parent to assist me in the process of growing myself back up. While my previous habit had been being hard on myself. I got even more practice listening to and examining my feelings. I was able to focus on my recovery and getting my apartment back in shape for me to move back to it. Busara was such a great transition from inpatient to life on my own again." -K.W
"I've been to a lot of places. Dr. Chester and the House Managers are not like those places. I was cared about. When I wasn't sure about me, they were. They were there to talk, listen and believed in me. I couldn't have gotten through what I needed to without them. Busara made the difference in my life." -Anonymous 2020
"I had all the right pieces. I didn't know how to put them together. Busara gave me the tools, the border and frame to fill in the rest of my puzzle, for life." -J.L Past resident 2020
"Busara is a home away from home. It's a place where you are seen and heard. There is unconditional love and support from each of the women on staff. I feel like this was a safe place for me to recover and reclaim my life. I am grateful to have found Busara and to have celebrated many milestones here with them." -D.H Resident 2020-2021
"Thank you so much for having me at Busara! I am so grateful for the caring environment that surrounded me like a warm fuzzy blanket." -M.D Resident 2020
"The Busara House was the answer to our prayers! My wife was able to recover from severe depression and anxiety after being in several mental facilities over the course of 4 to 5 months and undergoing ECT treatment that left her unable to function at home for several weeks. It was a place to get my wife back on her feet. They helped her mentally, physically and spiritually and regaining her confidence in herself. The residential home is very practical, and for me to continue to work while my wife recovered. Thank you, Dr. Chester and all of your staff." -Resident's Husband 2020
"Busara was a very welcoming environment. While the house was very nice and there was always what I liked in the fridge and pantry, the big thing for me is that the House Managers were always available and very supportive. Busara was a positive experience for me." -B.A Resident 2021-2022
Even though I was only at Busara for a short period of time, Dr. Chester and the house managers made huge impact on my transition and did everything they could to make it as seamless and comfortable as possible. There was always someone there for me if I needed anything, and they worked with me to create a personalized plan for success. I always felt safe at the house, and I felt comfortable and heard while discussing questions or concerns with Dr. Chester. The staff truly cares for us and wants to see us succeed, and they really helped me stick to my plan and maintain healthy habits. I'm extremely grateful for everything Dr. Chester and the house managers have done for me, and I highly recommend Busara to anyone looking for transitional living!" -C.T 2022