I have been a patient at Aegis my whole sobriety. I have NO idea what those 1 star reviews are…read moretalking abt...but How dare any of u insult the Nurses, Staff or Counselors!!! They were there for u at ur lowest.... I reached 7yrs of Sobriety because of Aegis. I wouldn't be a patient this long, if it was how these karen's are talking abt. Yes they have rules just like any Dr's office does & the ONLY rule is to COMMUNICATE if u can't show up. That's it!! Since 2018, I have regularly gotten dosed & counseling at this location. Every Nurse, Staff Member & Counselor has worked with me & understood when I couldn't be there, when I moved, when I relapsed, when i'm sick!!! They constantly remind me that they are here for Me & they are. Bc of Aegis, I have healthy habits & coping tools. I'm almost completely off MAT program. They have been there for me when I lost sobriety, careers, through accidents & the deepest & darkest Depressions. I can't believe how ungrateful some ppl are....I get medication, counseling, friendship, family, understanding & sm support at Aegis. When I had NO ONE...I had the care & support at Aegis. NOBODY treates anyone, anyway for no reason...If ur leaving 1 star Novels here, u know damn well u didn't get ur way or u burned thru the BILLIONS of bridges they provided u!!! Stop Lying!

I'm rating this as follows: +1 star for the counseling, -1 star for the nursing staff. -1 star for…read morethe doctors. -1 star for the front desk, -1 star for knowledge in dealing with people stricken with addiction. Out of 5 stars for overall, they receive 1 star for the counseling I've received. The front desk (aside from Ed) can be decent, but the one girl looks down upon patients. The doctors, hah. Dr. Radnya is an unhappy little man who takes it out on patients. He doesn't want you to be nice to him, he will be rude in return. He looks down at us as his side gig while he steps on us, and only pays attention to us when he can impose his will and made up rules (that NEVER WORK WITH THE ADDICT MIND!) that guarantee people will leave and go elsewhere, or relapse...sadly. This place used to be crowded, but people have either relapsed because of the way they are treated here, or found a better clinic (which I will do ASAP) and moved on; very smart of them. You do not threaten the addict mind. You do not treat addicts like they are always guilty. We need positive re-enforcement, and shown that we are doing good, and until we find reasons other than this methadone garbage to gain our reason and the will to be humans again. The counselors (the few I've had) do a decent job of being a voice to talk to every few weeks, or weekly, depending on your insurance. The doctors here have no idea of the people they are treating, and do not want to. I grew up with a doctor, and they are an ego off in their own God-Mind. So if you want to feel like you are still a guilty piece of garbage, and you feel the need to keep beating yourself up because the doctor goes back on his word and makes you believe you are wrong for following another doctor's advice, come on over to Aegis. 90%guarantee you will want to go elsewhere, and the other 10% probably do not want to get better, while most of us do.

Not sure what's going on. Knocked on the door and rang the doorbell a few times with no luck. I've…read morecalled several times and left voicemails. I find it odd that no one is present. I'm trying to donate to these amazing women shoes, dress clothes, sweaters, scarves and accessories. Goodness. Please always have someone available. I enjoy donating especially for women getting back into the workforce

San Pedro has changed my life for the best Shaw house is an amazing rehab to get in touch with…read moreyourself and get back into reality with life they gave me another chance in life I am so grateful for them the staff are totally amazing and are patient and they make you feel welcome they help you with coping skills therapy anger management and so on because of them I got my life back and I'm 3 years clean thank you Shaw house love Cindy alumni. I also want to put in mental health is a really big part of this rehab. The step have to be hard on the ladies due to our ways of living on the street some of us didn't even know how to live in a home. And trying to help us as much as possible and they have succeeded with me. I want a rule breaker and they gave me a lot of chances because of them they never gave up on me I appreciate them .

My initial appointment with Dr. El Khoury was excellent. Very thorough, knowledgeable and…read moreprofessional (this was the third time in 20 years or so that I've met with him- the other times the procedure didn't take (which is not uncommon). The procedure went ok, quite painful, but everything seemed to go as planned. Later that day and for the following week, I was in extreme pain - unable to walk. I called the doctors office three times to leave a message and see if there was something wrong as this was not normal. Each time, my messages were left unanswered - no doctor to respond to my inquiries. I ended up going to Urgent Care for assistance to address the excruitating pain. When I finally was able to speak to someone, it was the front desk who provided me some advise (same that was on my handout - she was not a medical professional, so I didn't have any help in that conversation). I provided the feedback to Dr. ElKhoury- Front desk staff unprofessional, no follow-up at a very vulnerable time in the process and unfortunate. I've since found other Pain Management doctors in OC that have been much better - but I wish, pain management was more than just spinal shots and more thorough review of options.

Fantastic everything!! Dr. El Khoury is the best pain mgmt…read moredoctor there is. And still he truly honestly cares about and for his patients.

I came in the other day and all the staff were really nice. Dr. Alba was very kind and helpful. I…read morewill be coming back here again.

Receptionist was polite and checked us in right away. Dr. Alba is amazing! She attended to my…read moremother and was thorough in her examination and my mom's needed treatment. The office manager (Mariana I believe) was helpful and very kind in explaining their office procedures. While the wait can be long depending on time of arrival, it's no different than other clinics or urgent cares. Overall our experience was good!

Best Treatment out there! I immediately felt welcomed and a since of community. Thank you for…read moreeverything you done to help me along my journey in life.

From the owner: Coastwise Recovery Center is a family-owned outpatient addiction treatment program built for San…read morePedro and the South Bay. We offer Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Aftercare for adults working through drug and alcohol addiction, often alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, or PTSD. Our clinical approach blends evidence-based therapy (CBT, DBT, ACT) with a family systems lens and a foundation in 12-step principles. We are trauma-informed and equipped to treat co-occurring mental health conditions. Group and individual therapy is paired with holistic care including sound healing, meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and art therapy. We also run two specialty programs you will not find at most outpatient providers in the area: an Aviation Professionals track for pilots, air traffic controllers, and crew navigating FAA and HIMS pathways, and a Family Care program for the loved ones impacted by a family member's addiction. All clinicians are licensed therapists or certified alcohol and drug counselors with at least 10 years in addiction and mental health. DHCS Certified. Free 15-minute consultations available.

AMAZING service and genuine care. ALL the staff here are super nice and awesome and I am very…read moregrateful for their healing powers :) :) :P They cover all bases: medication, therapy, social work, activities, sports, music, group, sobriety, but most of all they GENUINELY care :D -JE

Hello, My name is Jacqueline, and I was recently discharged…read morefrom Del Amo Hospital on July 4 at approximately 06:00. I was hospitalized for postpartum depression and placed on a 51/50 hold. Initially, I was terrified and didn't know what to expect. As a nursing mother, I had many concerns about being separated from my baby and maintaining my milk supply. Fortunately, many members of the staff helped make a very difficult experience more manageable. I would especially like to recognize Raymona, Shirley (with piercings), Jocelyn, Deborah, Diego and Ryan. They were kind, attentive, compassionate, and professional. They treated me with dignity and empathy during one of the most vulnerable moments of my life. Other staff members were also kind, and I wish I remembered all of their names so I could acknowledge them as well. For the most part, the rooms and common areas were kept clean, and I felt that patients were generally treated with respect and listened to. Unfortunately, I also experienced a very frightening and traumatic interaction with Nurse Tatiana. On my first night at the hospital, she withheld my breast pump despite my repeatedly explaining that, as a breastfeeding mother, I needed to pump every three to four hours to avoid pain, engorgement, and potential complications. I first requested my breast pump around 19:30. but was not given access to it until approximately 23:00, despite making multiple requests and returning to the nurses' station several times. During that time, my left breast became severely engorged, I was leaking breast milk, and I was in significant physical pain and emotional distress. I cried in the hallway because I felt helpless. Rather than showing compassion, Nurse Tatiana approached me, stood only a few inches from my face, and repeatedly asked in an aggressive tone, "Why are you crying? What have I done to you?" Her demeanor was intimidating and made me feel frightened. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence, this interaction was especially triggering and left me feeling unsafe. Fortunately, three other staff members intervened on my behalf and insisted that I receive my breast pump. I am grateful for their advocacy. When I later asked Nurse Tatiana for her name, she refused to identify herself and was not wearing a name badge. After asking several times without receiving an answer, a kind Asian nurse with her hair in a bun provided me with Tatiana's name and explained how to file a grievance. I submitted a written grievance before my discharge. I respectfully ask that this incident be thoroughly reviewed. Please, look at the cameras and verify what I am telling you is true with other staff members. I believe Nurse Tatiana would benefit from additional training in trauma-informed care, compassionate communication, and the unique needs of postpartum and breastfeeding patients. Patients admitted to psychiatric facilities are among the most vulnerable members of our community, and they deserve to be treated with patience, dignity, and respect. Before becoming a stay-at-home mother, I worked for seven years as an immigration case manager serving vulnerable populations, including individuals with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and those with extensive criminal histories. Regardless of a person's background or circumstances, I always believed every individual deserved to be treated with respect, professionalism, and compassion. That same standard should be upheld in a behavioral health setting. I also noticed that on my belongings inventory, Tatiana wrote the word "chonis" instead of "underwear." While this may seem minor, I found it unprofessional and inconsistent with the level of professionalism patients should expect. Thank you for taking the time to read my concerns. I appreciate the many staff members who cared for me with kindness, and I hope my experience can help improve the care provided to future patients, especially postpartum mothers who are already navigating an incredibly vulnerable time in their lives. Sincerely, Jacqueline

I went there absolutely a shell of a man. Living in a tent and strung out on drugs. I went to…read moreFred Brown, completed the program, stayed in sober living, got a job saved money, got a car, my own place, and now I'm sober almost two years... if ur struggling with drugs n alcohol- or even homeless for that matter, try Fred Brown. They'll help IF U LET THEM. The staff is professional and friendly. The help is life changing. The homes are IMMACULATE. Oh... and the food???fugghetabbatit

I'm so grateful to be here and start my next chapter of my life the counselors are amazing…read moreespecially John Farrage he has helped me with so many things as well as getting my very first job , angel piper is an amazing case manager and helps me with all my needs and Cory is the best facilitator there is he brings good energy everytime

Debbie from Transformations Care helped my family during the process of onboarding and recovery. I…read moretruly do not know where we would be without her. She saved my brother's life and our family/friends' lives in turn! (We wouldn't know what to do without my brother) While my friend and I were trying to help find a place for my brother, Debbie was trying to help even though we didn't think he had the correct insurance for Transformations Care. Debbie helped my friend for countless hours and eventually they were able to figure out insurance to get my brother to Transformations. The fact that she was helping my friend even though we didn't think we could get my brother to Transformations, truly shows that this place has the best of intentions. Debbie wants to help people in need get to the road to recovery! She made the road to recovery so much easier than it could have been. She made my brother feel welcome, normal, and loved. Debbie reassured me and my family consistently by sending us photos of her and my brother. Recovery is hard - Debbie made it easier for him and I am forever grateful. I HIGHLY recommend Transformations Care as a family member (I can't fully endorse it as a patient, but my brother has nothing but great things to say about the owners, Michelle in outpatient, and Debbie!) Thank you for saving my brothers life, I appreciate you!

I don't know where to begin. It's not easy to admit having fallen off the wagon when, in my mind, I…read morewas doing so well.. until life happened. I was referred to TCI and knew I needed to go, but didn't want to go. That all changed once I got there. TCI changed my life and forced me to look in a mirror and get comfortable with being uncomfortable and face the parts of me that have been anchoring me from true freedom and inner peace. The program they run is rigourous and caused some serious brain pain, but I was able to break through parts of me that have I've been hiding for most of my life. Each person has their own style of doing things and contributed different things that I needed to receive while I was there, and to me, it was the perfect staff. From crying, to laughing, to being vulnerable and feeling comfortable enough to dig deep and share things with perfect strangers that I've never shared with anyone else; I've never felt more safe, heard, and just allowed to be myself without judgement. Instead I was met with compassion, understanding, and comfort. I don't trust people easily, and I trust every person at TCI with my life, because they not only changed my life, they saved my life. If I name one person in this review, I'm going to have to name all of them (that's a long list), but I was able to go home with the tools I know will help me manage my recovery on a daily basis, and because of that, my fears have lost power over me. I'm eternally grateful to each and every staff member at TCI. Thank you for your kindness, love and care (and for the brain pain experienced from being forced to be honest with myself). I am eternally grateful. This is the place to go if you want to experience true freedom from self. When I feel some sort of way, all I have to do is remember the advice and suggestions and feedback I received during my time at TCI, and I know there's hope that I will be ok. I also know that it's ok to not be ok, but it doesn't have to stay that way.. a lesson that has changed my life in just a short period of time. I have much love for them all, and they will be in my heart forever.

I can attest to this doctor - he is very patient - he is very busy - he is quite good at getting to…read morethe root of your pain - yes, the wait is long (2 hours usually) but well worth the wait - take water with you to stay hydrated - he does have a restroom for patients waiting - you have to be specific with your symptons/pain that you feel and he usally knows what medication to prescribe - make sure you take the medication as prescribed and you will be back to normal Translation in Spanish: Puedo dar fe de la calidad de este médico: es muy paciente y tiene mucho trabajo, pero es excelente para encontrar la raíz del dolor. Sí, la espera es larga (normalmente dos horas), pero realmente vale la pena; lleva agua para mantenerte hidratado (hay baño para los pacientes que esperan). Debes ser específico al describir tus síntomas o el dolor que sientes, y él suele saber qué medicamento recetar. Asegúrate de tomar la medicación tal como te la indique y volverás a estar bien. JUST BE PATIENT!

Someone I know spoke very highly about this doctor. He is very wise and affordable. The wait may…read morebe long, but worth it.