Hi everyone, my name is Beth.. and I just discharged from Cornerstone of Southern California and I…read morehave to say that my experience there, from my detox residential to PHP to IOP has been such a positive influence on my drug and alcohol issue that I have battled with for many years. The whole entire staff are friendly and loving and most of all they care about their clients. I have been discharged with so much education and relapse prevention skills. And another wonderful aspect is that they have a wonderful alumni group of people that get together every last Monday of every month to celebrate all the people that have gone through their program, and they offer super fun activities, so we all can stay connected and thrive in our recovery. I give Cornerstone a 10 + review..

We are so happy to hear that Doctor Herring has returned to Cornerstone. Our attorney referred us…read moreto her 13 years ago. We are eternally grateful for her and Cornerstone and their Alternative sentencing program. She was there for us in our scariest moments and stood by our family through it all! She was truly a guardian angel and has helped thousands of people and their families. Dr. Herring continues to stay in contact with us and shows us nothing but genuine love and support! We LOVE her and are so grateful for her support through all the court proceedings and her heart and compassion. She has become part of our family! We'd recommend Cornerstone to anyone that needs substance abuse and mental health treatment who have legal charges.

I had a terrible experience here. The therapist that was assigned to me had good intentions but she…read morewas an amateurish narcissist. Don't recommend

My daughter was in one of their houses; Gary went above and beyond for our family. I have been in…read morehealth care for 25 , but I do not have any mental health experience. Gary took a lot of time and patience to talk to me and work with us on our journey. My daughter was in this program in April (BP) For reference So you don't have to wonder whos family it was. There were some promises made by this company about pick up and drop off, and they delivered 100% of the time. Thank you, Gary, for taking time and investing in our young Adults our community and making other successful ! God Bless

I recently found out that a family member was struggling with addiction. I was so lost and confused…read moreon where to start. Thankfully Conor at Pacific Sands was one of my first calls. He made me feel heard and understood exactly what I was going through. He gave me really great advice and knowledge on addiction. Unfortunately, we weren't able to go with them because of insurance reasons but, he was very helpful, attentive and reassuring. If pacific sands is anything like Conor than I know anyone who comes here will be in great hands.

I just want to say that Tommy the administrator that we contacted is an amazing caring person. We…read morewere lost confused and honestly scared. We had no idea what to do. Even though Pacific Sands wasn't right for our situation Tommy contacted and got us in contact with people who were. He followed up with us even though he had no reason to. I can honestly say Tommy is exactly where he needs to be doing exactly what he is doing. I can only imagine that if this is the first experience with this facility the rest has to be just as amazing. I can never in a review express how much you helped us. Thank You

Had a fabulous time. Felt like the Ritz Carlton in Beverly Hills compared to being in a psych ward…read moresuch as College Hospital Cerritos. Vibes - immaculate, food - 8/10, therapy - fun and intriguing, the setting was swanky, the psychiatrist was the only downfall bc they were nonexistent LOL that was the hardest part of my stay bc the first night you are detoxing from ALL meds, yes even prescription ones. The lovely staff who are just doing their jobs have to deal with the fallout of those of us who are used to being able to take our prescription meds without fail bc we know how to maintain our stability. Though that culture shock is very jarring. It actually helps greatly to learn what are the root causes of your pain so you can actually work towards addressing that, instead of masking it with medication, which is a true crisis in our nation currently. Anyhoo, had a great time. Truly reflected on myself and why forgiveness towards myself is such a hard thing for me to accept as well as learning to lower the standards that I set upon myself. Bc truthfully, the longest relationship any of us will ever have, is with ourself. Idk about you but I'd much rather be stuck with my best friend and not my most evil foe.

I loved my stay here staff was really cool. They made me feel heard and wanted. Jeff is a good case…read moremanager.

I am so grateful for my time at OCR. I started my time there quite broken, but over time I was…read morefortified by the community of others in the course with me, as well as by some of the exceptional staff. My healing there was jumpstarted by having Katie as my case manager, and by the groups that she facilitated that brought up very important discussions that other facilitators did not. I got to talk with my peers about things that I thought i carried alone for my whole life. Katie encouraged me to share my story when i had been so hesitant before, and the response i got from others in the program was profound and very helpful. My time in Katie's office and in her facilitated sessions were a tremendous help to me and i will miss going back so badly. My therapist Leah was absolutely wonderful - she also encouraged me to share my story and was wonderfully supportive through my time at OCR. I also very much enjoyed the sessions that she facilitated. She helped me with some impossibly difficult events currently happening in my life and showed deep care and concern and willingness to help. Anthony was also very kind and caring, when he had no obligation to be. One thing left me wanting though. We were regularly asked for feedback from OCR as to what we'd like to see changed and i never saw OCR take any of our responses to heart. The Women's Group session hosted by Jenna was one of my favorite parts of the week (she is amazing). I regularly asked to have women's group more than once a week. So did many of the women in session with me. Never happened. Multiple patients and i also asked for time to break off into smaller discussion groups, as the "lecture" classes can get tedious. We benefited so much more from more intimidate discussion. I voiced this at least twice when asked directly what i'd like to see changed, and the others in the session agreed that they'd like to see those changes, and nothing ever came of it.

Poorly run. Place stinks of smoke and mildew. Staff were generally unfriendly. They will admit…read moreanyone into this program which is clearly meant to treat drug addiction, even if you are not using drugs or have a completely unrelated issue. 12 step model treatment where 30 people crammed into a room where most of the clients are sleeping and consistently going in and out of the room during the group. Unorganized.

My experience at Zen Recovery Path was life changing. It provided an environment and infrastructure…read morethat allowed me to shed my addictions and learn to trust myself. The staff is gentle and compassionate, the daily activities range from Qi Gong, music therapy, lessons in eastern medicine, art therapy and art processing, mens group/women's group, meditation and more. On top of that, you get private therapy, weekly massages (I highly recommend these as they are optional) and you can request EMDR therapy which helped me heal a whole range of traumas I had collected over a lifetime. I enjoyed Reiki sessions, occasional field trips to buddhist temples, art museums, and nature hikes, and enjoyed jamming in the barn on the piano (there are drums and guitars as well). They set you up in sober living as well, which is a great environment to make friends and get used to life without substance. It took a while for me to find the bliss, the first month was rough, as I was so anxious and stressed out without substances to escape reality. But as I learned to cope, I began to flourish. I have great respect for the staff, especially Mat, the CEO and founder, who is present daily and leads many great classes on a range of subjects. Some of my favorites were a review of "Game's People Play" and an in-depth look at Transactional Analysis, as well as exploring the "Hero's Journey". I was hesitant to go at first but after seeing my friend flourishing from his experience, I decided to give it a try. I planned on staying for 30 days but ended up enjoying a 4 month stay at Zen. I would recommend this place to friends, family, and anyone who wants to heal themselves from the self harm that comes with substance use. If you decide to go, be patient with yourself and the program for the first few days. It's very difficult to enter sobriety and to enter a new environment with strangers. Eventually you will begin to get to know people and you will get accustomed to how the program operates. Zen gives you breathing room, it can be laissez-faire at times, allowing you to keep your phone and offering freedom to explore the area. You are given consistent substance tests which keep you accountable. I hope anyone considering Zen will give it a try. I also suggest going the extra mile and taking advantage of the various extra services they offer. Good luck!

My experience at barnlife has been optimal to my healing experience. Matt's program offers a…read moreholistic approach to mental health. This program is about giving a safe community to practice functional living and social integration. Carl is the case manager and has always assisted me in keeping the I's dotted and T's crossed. Hannah has given me the necessary push to look in to both my mental, spiritual, and physical health. Joe and Maan are solid therapist I've had the pleasure of working with. Kristen and Matt's groups are enlightening and engaging. Darren's soundbaths and yoga are great. Thank you Barnlife for giving me what I need to participate in my own recovery.

Akua mind and Body was such an amazing experience! The staff go above and beyond for you, making…read moresure all your needs are met. They even picked me up and dropped me off everyday! I don't know what I liked the most the yoga, the acupuncture, or the sound baths... This place exceeded all my expectations!

AKUA became my support and lifeline at a time in my life that I needed it most desperately. Great…read moreprogram and facility. Kind, knowledgeable and skilled staff who truly cared about their work and their clients. My case manager, Candace, had a way of making it all feel a lot less overwhelming. The director, Richard, made it feel, from day 1, that I was where I was supposed to be. And my therapist, Gabby, gave me space, and the safety to explore the healing that I needed, without shame or guilt.

I have spoken at length with Chris who is in charge for my therapy. He's a fun guy, likes music and…read morelots of the things that have been helpful for me.

Poorly structured program claimed to be in network/ covered by my Anthem PPO but was not…read more Therapists canceled group often, spent most of my time on a couch watching tv. Very little access to the psychiatris, who we met with via zoom.