I had a family member recently stay here for mental health issues. Brandon and Mrs. Vicky were very accommodating and frequently every time I interacted with them throughout my family members stay. I really appreciate the quality of care they received as it made a significant difference in their mental state. read more

I learned a lot about my mental health at Jackson House. A few staff members really stood out to make this program an exceptional experience. Brandon and Rita were the MHTs who spent their time talking to the clients making the discussions relevant and relatable to everyone. Whenever Brandon was working he made sure to interact with each client and made sure to meet the needs of each client. Whenever Brandon and Rita were working they made us feel comfortable and safe. The nursing staff was extremely knowledgeable and made themselves always available to every client. They were always around to meet the clients needs. Thank you so much for making my experience the best that it could be! If I ever need help with my mental health in the future I would definitely return to Jackson House in La Mesa, CA. read more

I came to JH La Mesa looking bad. I left renewed. The staff has amazing dedicated workers. Brandon has a relaxed personality that calms me. Nurse Vicki is a nurse and a counselor. Ms. Rita is so amazing I wished I could bring her home with me. Belinda my counselor gave me hope for my future. Thank you Jackson House for starting my mental health journey on a good note. read more

If you are in a mental health crisis and need help I highly recommend Jackson House. I went to the one in La Mesa and it turned my life around. I loved all the staff and miss them. Thank you to everyone at Jackson House for helping me get through my crisis and saving me. If you come to Jackson house give yourself 3 days to adjust and put all your effort into healing I promise you won't regret it. read more

I stayed at Jackson house for 21 days and I have nothing but great things to say! The staff are incredible, willing to help you every step of the way! They are kind and upbeat, and the house is kept clean. The psychiatrist, and the camaraderie from my peers really helped me with my anxiety and depression. I feel happy and confident to complete my goals outside of the house. I slept great, the showers are nice, and the food is delicious. If I needed another tune-up, Jackson House would be my first choice! read more

Do not come to Jackson House in Temecula, CA if you value your mental health and you are trying to find a safe place to heal. After over an hour of being there I was left crying alone in my room, struggling with suicide ideations. The building was full of problems and major water damage with signs saying, "DANGER! MICROBIAL HAZARD!". On my first night (10/29/21), they did not stop construction until 1 in the morning. The construction work caused the power to go on and off throughout the night, causing the bright beaming lights above our heads to turn on and off throughout the night. When asking Dylan about the groups for the day and expressing my confusion about the consistency of the schedule, he said that I was "having a bitch fit" to my peers as soon as I walked away, who of course told me about it. Later in passing, I walked past Dylan without a word, and he said, "I don't know what your problem is," as he walked out onto the patio where he knew I wouldn't follow him due to the constant cigarette smoke. I was there voluntarily to learn skills from the variety of groups that they advertised but some of the patients tried to "shush," me when I realized it was past the posted group start time saying, "Don't remind them, you're new here, so you don't know that we usually just watch music videos at this time." Confirming that the posted schedule is never properly followed even though Dylan kept making excuses like, "Well, today is just an exception." The women's bathroom was a complete hazard, and the men's restroom was even worse. The showers had no hot water or water pressure, so we couldn't even clean ourselves properly. Many patients skip showering due to the horrific conditions even though on the daily schedule it says, "HYGEINE/SHOWERS ARE MANDATORY EVERY MORNING OR NIGHT" and it was stated we can only shower at either 8 in the morning or 8 in the evening. Yet, I saw one female patient shower in the middle of the day, even though that was against the stated policy, and no one batted an eye. The facility doesn't provide shower shoes for the patients, creating a perfect place for foot fungus and other types of viruses to thrive as these infections can easily spread from one person's feet to the floor of the shower then onto another's foot. The toilets wouldn't flush all the way, causing a backup of feces and menstrual blood lingering in the toilet bowls. Many of the female patients brought this up during our morning conversation, and one of the interns stated that she wouldn't even want to stay here under these hazardous conditions. One female described the putrid smell of the bathroom as, "it smells like something died in there." On the website under prohibited items it said, "razor blades OF ANY KIND." When I saw razors in the nurse's station and other patients with them, I asked the nurse about the rule, and they acted like they had no idea of any such rule. Many of the patients expressed to me that they can use razors and even taken them in the showers with them without any supervision. Jackson House is an absolute scam, and it is appalling to me that this place is allowed to exist, let alone advertise as a place for people to come and heal. This Residential Treatment Center is a complete joke, and I sincerely hope they get shut down before a resident is severely harmed or killed. I was there less than 24 hours, and this all happened over the span of ONE day. *SEE PHOTOS FOR FULL STORY* read more

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I've waited almost a month since leaving Jackson House to do a review because I really wanted to make sure the tools that I received were beneficial in my complicated environment. The answer is absolutely YES!! If there was enough space I could speak on their behalf in a forum for sure. The staff was well knowledges in their profession and very nice and easy to talk with. I loved how the groups were engaging and truly made you dig deep into what you may be going through and the structured tools and handouts to take home have proved useful to reflect on. I strongly recommend this place regardless of your age, gender or struggles you may be having. Super clean facility with home made food made it truly feel like home. The director and top medical staff immediately addressed any concerns or anxieties one may have with compassion. I loved it and if I ever feel I need it again I would definitely return here!! Thank you so much Jackson House! I look forward to seeing you continue to rise to the top for quality services and community support! You guys rock! Deanna Yarborough-Valenzuela read more

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Our loved one needed a soft landing after Mesa Vista Hospital, and Jackson House provided just that. Best of all, they helped with a great discharge plan that has worked out very well. All staff were professional, understanding, and compassionate. An excellent facility. read more

I came to Jackson House from a mental health unit at Alvarado Hospital. I later went to the Lighthouse for both addiction and mental health disorders. The remarkable thing about Jackson House is that it felt like home. Unlike the hospitals and the inpatient rehabilitation centers I have visited, Jackson House was like a home away from home. The staff there are mostly friendly--let's face it, no place is perfect; however, the great people there are absolutely inspiring and caring. I learned just as much at this facility than I did in "so called" professional rehab centers. The intimate environment and interaction among staff, therapists, and other individuals going through trying times as well was perfect for my needs at that time of my recovery. In addition, there are outings, time I could leave on my own or with family for a few hours, movie night, games, a free gym pass for a week, cooking fresh food for meals, smoking breaks, and computer and cell phone access. I was truly lucky to have had such a healing place in my path to recovery. I am now a sponsor with AA, sober for six months, and have a completely changed life. I am back with my family, have returned to work, and am involved in my community again. I owe a large part of this transformation to Jackson House and its staff. I will be forever grateful. Thank you, John Lippert read more

My son recently spent about 3 weeks at Jackson House and they were wonderful. He entered the program in a state of psychosis and they realized this quickly and transferred him out to higher level of care. After he was stabilized, he returned to Jackson House to finish their program. They did an amazing job and arranged for an out patient program for him when he was finished there. We'd like to thank EVERYONE at this facility. We are hopeful for the first time in months. read more

This place is amazing! I was in crisis and the only place I thought about was Jackson house since I've been there before. I came mentally unstable and with a substance abuse problem. I left feeling so much better about myself and life, even smiling from ear to ear. The whole staff made me feel like I was home. It is amazing how they changed my point of view in such a short time. Everyone in the staff is kind and helpful, and if they don't know they find someone that does. They helped me find a sober living house and a PHP program. Thank you Jackson House for doing an outstanding job! read more

My experience at Jackson House La Mesa was first class. I was there for 3 weeks and learned a lot, participated in 80% of the groups, had 1:1 individual therapy, art therapy, CBT, DBT and more! I found most everyone to be kind and professional, remembering that not everyone is created equal. I feel much better coming out than going in. I made some friends, had a lot of laughs, some crying, but always felt safe. I'm so grateful that Jackson House exists. I came from the hospital to home for a week and then into the house. I am grateful they had a bed for me and would definitely would recommend it. Experiences are in part formed based on the clients. Sometimes it may not be a great mix and other times terrific - my experience was the latter. read more

The Jackson House is a mental health crisis center. When our family member was in crisis, they took him in immediately and offered him a quiet, caring, safe place to begin the path to recovery. Within a few days, they found a suitable program for him, handled all the paperwork, and made arrangements for transportation. They accept many different insurance companies. The staff were all knowledgeable, calm, helpful, kind. I really can't say enough good things about our experience here. read more