It's taken me months to write this review. How can I possibly put into words the gratitude I feel…read morefor Apex recovery? However, in this season of Thanksgiving, I find it's the perfect time to share my family's experience.  With the help and support of Apex, my husband once again has control of his life and his health, my children have their father, and I have my best friend. They literally saved his life from the grasp of his alcohol addiction. When the best Kaiser could offer was a mental health facility for my husband to detox {try to imagine a strip search, outside privileges offered only 2X a day for 30 minutes- and that's in a cloud of cigarette smoke-and people pacing the hallways screaming obscenities at all hours of the night} he was begging to come home after just 6 hours in. That is absolutely NO way for anyone truly seeking help to get it.  I realized pretty quickly that because our Healthcare system is so broken, we would have to find an alternative for my husband to actually begin to heal. Enter Aily Nguyen and the Apex team.  Honestly, Aily is an earth angel and was the balm that my sad, helpless, confused soul needed to get me through one of the most difficult trials of my life.  Her team literally rescued him from the "hospital" where he was and brought him to the beautiful sanctuary that is Apex. There he would find a private home with a pool, a chef that came daily with fresh gourmet meals, yoga, meditation and multiple therapy sessions each day.  Here, in this safe haven, is where my husband could recover, work, heal and ultimately be reborn. 11/27 marks 4 months since our journey began.  I'm happy to report that my husband remains committed to his sobriety, after 5 weeks of inpatient care and 10 weeks of IOP (intensive outpatient program). He has forgiven himself, and has been gifted the knowledge, the tools and the self awareness to stay the course.  Apex was instrumental in getting him to this point, and our family is eternally grateful for the entire organization.  If you are looking for help with your addiction, Apex will rise above and beyond all expectations.  If you want to be treated like a whole human being that deserves special care and attention throughout your recovery, look no further. If you'd like to have a place that still calls and texts just to check in months after you leave.... try Apex. Thank you, Apex. We have our husband, father, son, brother, uncle and best friend back and we recognize the pivotal role you've played in his road to recovery.

Apex was able to help me at the lowest point in my life. I have a substance abuse disorder. The…read morestaff absolutely wants to be there, which I have seen places that are just there for a paycheck. Coming from a military background that in healthcare they just do the bare minimum, Apex excels in my book. The doctor they are partnered with understood and met my needs. 10/10 would recommend.

5 stars is selling the staff short they are 10 out 10 they have made it clear the care and don't…read morejudge they have all been in my shoes and they live by example. From the director down they know and live what they are share. That being said it wasn't all rainbows and lollipops in the beginning issues came up personality conflict, skaters, a narcissist, sprinkle a little bigotry and toss in some good of fashion drama and that describes every addict I have ever meet. "Hurt people, hurt people" The Way Back isn't that run of the mill treatment facility it is a home and the staff treat you like family. They are caring and fair. Not stupid or nieve you can't get on over on them. You get out what you put it. If you want help and are willing to put in the work they are all in on giving the space and support you will need to get it right. I'll say this if you are looking to just get the legal system off your back and you are not ready to change don't take a bed in this house you can take up space somewhere else there is a waitlist and t People who need and want it it's ok not to be ready when your are circle back they will have open arms ready for you

Oh man. Where to start.... I truly believed this was a life…read morechanging program. But after realizing over a period of time that they are nowhere near what I thought, I'm updating the experience. (Although I still don't believe the previous review about sage and still think he was covering his actions) They allow people to drink and when asked say "we know who's doing what" nonchalantly. That's pretty wild. They allow people to stay in the program even when they are found with drugs AND high. They will only allow someone to stay if they can sweep it under the rug. If it's a big show and cops or any other public incident they will make you leave and discharge you and threaten to get you in trouble. I genuinely had SUCH high hopes. But they don't treat patients/clients equally. They allow counselors to break HIPAA, twist peoples words, and talk about personal things that shouldn't be discussed in a work or professional environment. Adult topics specifically to clients families. Inappropriate! They don't even give warnings or tell you that you might be kicked out for something that is beyond your control. They expect you to just know. They allow families to come by and drop off clothes, supplies, etc but then they'll suddenly switch up and say you could be bringing drugs and use that as a final reason to discharge you. They allow weapons on the property (or just don't pay attention when someone brings a weapon, either way NEGLIGENCE) to the extent that people get injured. When told about a relapse, they literally can and do just sweep it right under the rug. And then since they don't document things like that if they choose not to, the director basically calls you a liar. Fortunately I documented every single incident and issue. Crazy. 3 of the counselors are great. But higher ups and the other half of the staff need to figure out what consistency, fairness, and professionalism in a healthcare setting means. If you come here, you could probably get away with just about anything as long as they can pretend it didn't happen I am not only filing a grievance, but reporting them to CDPH, DMHC, DOI, DHCS. Especially the last one (department of healthcare services).

I cannot say enough good things about the case manager (Aurora Galicia) who helped care for my…read moremother during her stay at the SNF (Kearney Mesa Convalescence). From the very beginning, Aurora was compassionate, responsible, patient, and incredibly attentive to every detail of my mother's care and recovery plan. What stood out most was how helpful and proactive she was. She always took the time to explain options clearly, answer our questions, and make sure our family felt informed and supported during a stressful time. She never made us feel rushed and consistently went above and beyond to advocate for what was best for my mother. Her communication was excellent, and it was obvious that she genuinely cared about the well-being of the patients and their families. Having someone so organized, knowledgeable, and kind made a huge difference in our experience. I'm truly grateful for her professionalism, empathy, and dedication. She brought comfort and peace of mind to our family when we needed it most. Thank you for treating my mother with such dignity, care, and respect.

There were a few good nurses there. I apologize to them because, sometimes these things make it…read moreseem guilty by association. With that said... office staff make things hard. Nurses seem overwhelmed. And, I have yet to have my mother's dentures replaced as they list them due to their negligence.

I've been staying here on my own accord/self pay for 3 months and it's really a great place. Some…read moreof the rules are a little tight (well really just their overnight policy sucks..) but it's overall a really pleasant place, run by good people. Clean, well priced and I especially liked how easy it was to be admitted and move in. Ive stayed in 4 sober houses the last the last 18mo and this is the only one I will recommend!

My family is very happy with the service provided by the entire staff at Amaya Springs. The LVN's ,…read morekitchen staff, physical therapists, etc. were all so kind, caring, attentive, and truly went above & beyond to ensure my dad had a pleasant experience during the 3 weeks he was there. The staff exceeded my expectations and did a great job creating a comfortable environment for my dad. Thank you to the staff for your service!

Oh everything can improve! I called the state in these folks and as retaliation for this they…read moreaccused my son of inappropriately touching me. There was so much going on here in this facility and the director of nursing and the head honcho, Trevor were not interested in any complaints! I, at the time was 52 years old and within all of my faculties. I was there for rehabilitation of a broken arm and trouble walking. The director of nursing was disrespectful and when asked to not come to my room anymore she continued to do so. This continued until I called the state again and she finally stopped after 8 months of being there and 3 phone calls to the county! They had a cat there that risked the hallways and threw up in the rooms and was in and out regardless of the fact that I'm severely allergic and I let the. Know this! Is wake up to the cat sitting in my window seal in my room starring at me. Again. I had to call the state to have that addressed because they did nothing about it until they were penalized for it. It was a horrible experience to be there. If your family is not with you in the facility you will be mistreated, I promise!!

My first day at Boardwalk Recovery was January 20th, 2020. I learned about Boardwalk during my…read moretime at a residential treatment facility I resided in for my first 30 days of sobriety. I knew I would need a program that offered extended treatment for the years of addiction, depression, and abuse I had done to my mind and body. I was a broken person coming into Boardwalk. My blackout drinking had graduated over a decade ago to a benzo and opiate addiction. I had a heroin overdose where I was found by a significant other and saved by EMTs who administered Narcan. I ended up spending four days in the hospital. I dealt with depression and anxiety by self medicating, which in turn was exacerbated by my drug and alcohol use. My addiction had me trapped in a mindset that my life was over and I could not become a productive person again. I had tried to get sober through suboxone maintenance, psychiatry, and outside counseling but nothing worked. Boardwalk met the criteria I was looking for in a program that specializes in dual diagnosis treatment. They have psychologists on staff that helped me get to the root cause of the reasons I used by applying DBT and psychotherapy towards my individual issues. Counselors on staff are incredibly knowledgeable in their field of expertise and went out of their way to help me when I was struggling. I had regular individual sessions assigned to a counselor for the entirety of my time at Boardwalk and he was a crucial part of my early recovery. The time afforded to me at Boardwalk allowed me to process trauma and insecurity I had buried through a lifetime of addiction. Through their PHP and IOP programs they were able to gradually lower my level of care as my progress continued. I was able to overcome this defeated mindset through various forms of mindfulness techniques, meditation, and a hard but ultimately rewarding introspective look at myself. I was also introduced to a fellowship of men that I continue to talk to on a daily basis. Some of the most memorable parts of my time at Boardwalk involved the friendships I made that still exist to this day, as well as the bonding and camaraderie that took place. We lifted each other up knowing that we were in this battle together. On Fridays we would take trips to the beach and hike in the mountains. These activities had some of the most amazing views I have ever seen. I have over 9 months sober now and without taking the leap out here to be a part of Boardwalk Recovery I don't know where my life would be currently. I recommend Boardwalk to anyone that is battling addiction. The resources and tools at their disposal are second to none and they take a true interest in your recovery as many who work here from the administration to the staff are also recovered addicts and alcoholics.

Best men's program in San Diego! The staff here are incredible, housing is a couple blocks away…read morefrom the beach in the best recovery community. The guys that go through here are passionate about their recovery and it's been amazing to watch the transformation in these men. I would definitely recommend this program to any man who is looking to get into a solid place with support, great therapy, and amazing community.

While this program is LGBTQ friendly, it is not disability friendly. There are too many stairs, and…read morediscriminatory policies on which physical disabilities are acceptable and which are not. Akua is more suited for those with higher behavioral support and cognitive support needs. Those with less support needs in those two areas have more difficulty adapting to an environment, not geared for their abilities. Those with higher behavioral needs and cognitive support needs are given preference over those who do not appear to be struggling as much with behavior or understanding. however, everyone who is in a mental health residential or a drug alcohol residential needs more support than the average bear not just those without obvious needs. That being said, the food is great and tailored to any dietary needs. Roy is amazing! He was a major bright spot for me. He helped me finally get heard by physical doctors after 20 years of trying. It was administration that made the decision that my physical support needs were too high.

Work with a purpose. Healthy,Wholesome Food…read more Passion for food, compassion for clients.