If you asked me a month ago, I would’ve told you Altruism Counseling was the best program around, hands down. I truly believed in it. But coming back recently showed me a completely different side. They put someone in a leadership role who was portrayed as having three years of sobriety, but in reality only had three months. Her name is Shaylin Floyd, and there’s public proof of her arrests on arrest.org. She has been arrested almost every year for the past decade, with the most recent being May 2025 for possession of fentanyl and child endangerment. They even went around to all three houses telling clients they were lovers. Now you tell me — is that professional? Instead of handling my situation the right way, they literally put me out on the side of the road at 10 PM. I was told, “let’s talk, let’s take a ride,” with no warning I was being discharged. My belongings — over $300 worth — were left for clients to pack, and a bunch of it ended up stolen. When I brought this up, the response I got was, “what do you want me to do about it?” That’s not recovery. That’s not support. That’s harm. ⚠️ If you value your recovery or your loved one’s recovery, do not send them to Altruism Counseling.

I'm personally grateful for this program. I have been struggling with addiction for as long as I can remember. All the ladies in this program are amazing. I have up most respect Dede she is an amazing person. She has some of the nicest sober living houses I have ever seen.

There have been salacious rumors being posted from people who are vindictive and hateful so I wanted to set the record straight. Shaylin’s Floyd’s life is being blasted all over the internet by some very petty women. Shaylin was arrested in January not march for various charges which were all dismissed. She has been nothing but an asset to our staff members. She teaches class in a way that gets you excited about recovery because she is excited about it. These people got let go from this program for various reasons and have decided to lash out. AA is supposed to be about forgiveness not petty slander because they did things to dishonor the program. One of these women was so obsessed with Shaylin and Dede that it was borderline psychotic and for some strange reason thought she was staff. She would actually say this to new clients! This is the true story. Take it or leave, but they have all helped me immensely.

I am new to this program and because of false statements and manipulation by a certain client, we have not been able to focus on recovery 100 % because Dede and Shaylin have had to make sure that the lives that they are responsible for are protected. This they have done quickly and efficiently. Now we can resume why we are here. I am personally hurt by this client because she told bold face lies and even went as far as telling me she was basically a house manager when she was the same as me. I started seeing through some of it when her obsession with the owner Dede became quite alarming. To the client that got discharged, shame on you for your lies and manipulation and chaos. If I were new to recovery, you would have been the reason I relapsed. You don't play with people's lives. I'm just thankful that Dede and Shaylin understand addiction and the harm that you caused and worked efficiently and quickly to put a stop to you and any further harm you could have caused. As a recovering fellow addict I don't wish any bad on.you. I truly hope you get the help that you need. Unfortunately, I don't think our program is equipped to handle you and you may need a "Higher level of Care.'

Such a great place! A great IOP program and sober living. They have helped me so much!

Altruism is amazing and the owner is too, DeDe is amazing and is all about saving souls and bettering them for a life of healing and peace, she is humble, resilient, caring and works hard at making sure if you need a bed to start your journey you will have one!

Dede cares alot about the experiences the clients have , going out of her way to pick them up and making sure they have nice comfortable homes to live in. In just a short time she has been able to open 2 new houses , in addition to the original : chloes house . A new office is in the works for the classes to be better as well. There have been many success stories through her counseling services. She truly does want what is best for these clients ....

I really enjoy this program