I can't really speak on the quality of the IOP or PHP programs…read more My experience just... was not what I expected at all and I had since found better sober livings (which is saying a lot, because those were still inherently stressful but I at least stayed long-term. La Jolla Recovery set the bar very low). I've been in sober living for a year now, and I am now leaving. Never any relapses, graduated a program, did all the things. I'm at least in a better place from it. La Jolla Recovery was NOT that place for me. I began in April 2025. I stayed for a total of two nights before I had to leave to go to the emergency room, back to the inpatient. I was inpatient for about two weeks before I came to La Jolla Recovery. I had recently quit cannabis and was seeking mental health treatment. At first glance, it seemed chill. I had friends who had gone here and apparently had a positive experience. The groups were decent, staff were friendly, there was available snacks, etc. They had outings at the cove, etc. However, the sober living was......... awful! I stayed at a sober living house where I was immediately prescribed medication I had not taken while inpatient, but was forced to take it. One of these medications were entirely new to me, Trazodone. There was a delay in getting my mood stabilizers, anti-psychotic, and anti-anxiety medicine. I had never taken Trazodone before, but having nothing else available to me, I took it as prescribed/was pressured into taking it by the sober living manager who organized medications. The first night, I had stayed up ALL night. I was hyper vigilant, no need for sleep, and a little paranoid. During the day, it was... okay. I didn't really know what was impacting me considering how vulnerable my mental health was and the chaotic nature of being in sober living for the first time. The second night, I took the medication again. Again, I was feeling overstimulated, overwhelmed and restless/anxious. The sober living manager gave me a 2nd one, and I felt pressured to take it/was told "it would help me calm down and sleep"; that's when the shit show began. Immediately, I started hallucinating visual shapes and became scared. The best way I could describe it was "my brain was on fire." I have a history of epilepsy in childhood, and my first thought was "Oh my god, am I going to have a seizure?" My mind began severely racing and I asked her if I could call my parents and I thought I needed to go to the hospital. Coincidentally, my aunt called during this time. She, and another house manager, told her I had gone to sleep and didn't let her talk to me. This was a lie. I sat on the sofa, feeling severely anxious and panicked. I was not aggressive, overly disruptive, anything of the sort. Everyone was in their rooms at that point, as it was time for bed. I did, however, kept asking for them to call my parents because I was afraid I was having a medical emergency (I definitely was) and asked to go to the hospital. I had never hallucinated like that EVER, I had no previous history of psychosis. Initially, she told me "I am NOT going to let you ruin this house for the other girls," meanwhile, I had gotten along with the roommates and even knew some of them from having been in recovery before. I was clean, kind, and tried my best to be considerate. I introduced myself to people, wrote a note explaining my situation, and tried to be as mindful as I could be considering I was already in a vulnerable state, having experienced a death in my family, a sexual assault, and other traumatic occurrences within the few months prior to me seeking support and help. Then, she and the other woman (a fellow house manager?) threatened to call the police and have me taken away in handcuffs. I had done NOTHING illegal; I had no substances on my person, I respected everyone's space and items, I broke no laws. Holy hell, I was there for 2 days and was trying to get acclimated to a new environment. What was the crime, having a mental health episode as a result of a new medication mishap? Eventually, I was able to get my parents on the phone. They spoke to her directly and said that if I could leave the sober living in an ambulance, they would meet me at the hospital. I waited patiently for the ambulance and went to the emergency room, where I waited all night and was placed back in inpatient in the ICU at Sharp Mesa Vista. There, I was restabilized and put in a different sober living. The aggression from the house manager, the lack of empathy, the lying, and the arbitrary difficulty to even get into communication with my support system was actually insane. She felt like a wolf in sheep's clothing; fronted as a kind and caring person, but then would switch and be quite scary once I was in crisis. I was told by one of my friends who works in recovery that she has since left/been replaced, but oh my god, I pray that they thoroughly vet their housing managers at this point if they want retention. 0/5 stars. Avoid.

Do not go here do not let your loved ones go here. Brian in…read moreadmissions told me he was signing me up for a 30 day dual diagnosis program. After being there 6 days I was told I have to do 30 in detox then I move to mental health house and do 30 there. He knew very well I had only 30 days. The house on their website that's all beautiful on the beach, only holds 6 clients. And the detox house is nasty old rundown apartments with old couches, no table to eat at, nothing on the walls. Just like a frat house. Everyone just sits in their rooms watches tv and eats junk food. Brian from admissions showed up when I became angry that he lied to me about my time there, and he started trying to convince me that doing the program their way was what was right for me. I left and it really screwed me up to have been lied to and shoved into the wrong program just so they could make money They are taking advantage of people with mental illness and people with substance abuse issues by signing them up for programs that do not meet their needs.

Full days of care for 2nd phase recovery, weekly one-on-one meetings with a counselor, outings…read moreincluding an MMA, the gorgeous beach, and several hiking areas throughout the San Diego region. My one complaint is the housing, which some assistants can get really finnicky over. Otherwise, the people in the organization were largely levelheaded and helpful. If you need the help, and you're covered for it, I highly recommend it.

As a professional in the behavioral health field, I have a great deal of respect for the work being…read moredone at Boardwalk. Their team is professional, compassionate, and truly committed to providing quality care. Boardwalk is absolutely a program I would feel confident referring a loved one to, and I highly recommend them.

Thanks to Soledad House, I am a different, healthy, happy version of myself. From group therapy,…read moreindividual therapy, sober living, activities, meetings and support, I am a strong confident woman. Every level of support I received from Admin, therapists, house manager, day managers and BHT helped me to reach my full potential. I highly recommend this program to anyone who is looking to change their life.

This program isn't for everyone that's for sure, I'll keep it simple, I stayed there one week. I…read morewas forced to go to church, forced to wake up at 5:45 on Saturdays for a mandatory 7am meeting. Devotional every morning at 8am (I'm hearing about god before I even get a sip of coffee) rents so over priced for a place that makes you supply all of your own food. Plus there's never enough time to cook a nutritional meal. The therapists are wonderful, the housing is pretty. It's a very strict program you can't have a job for at LEAST a month can't have your car for 2! I've also been waiting for the main manager lauren, to compensate me for the girls in the house taking most of my food when I transferred sober livings. All in all I'd explore your options thoroughly before picking Soledad. I'd recommend healthy life recovery or la jolla recovery (I'm there now and know for a fact it's a wonderful program)

My mom was there for almost 1 month . I had visited many other rehab/ nursing facilities before…read moreselecting this place . I can say , the most clean , bright , polite staff, friendly environment, high level of taking care of the patients and cooperative people I saw was here. Other places either messy hallways and rooms, very bad smell everywhere, dark rooms , patients' sad face ( i guess they felt what i was seeing) . Short story: we brought my mom from the hospital while she couldn't even lift her hand to hold the spoon , and after one month we left that place while my mom already was missing the staff , she walking on her feet.

When we arrived, Monica, one of the CNAs, came to greet my parent. (I give her a gold batch). A…read morenurse with an accent came by later to do paperwork and she was patient (though we wished she would greet us when we crossed paths in the hallways...as with the other staff). Most of the nurses and CNAs seemed nice, however, the feeling of being ignored was my parent's daily struggles. I understand that they have a lot of patients to take care of, but sometimes, when I was there, I could see some truth in it. The office people who take care of the business side was my frustration. Only if they would return my calls and keep me updated on the progress of my requests, I would've given the facility another star. Overall, the facility was constantly being kept clean, 70% of the staff were friendly and the care provided for my parent was acceptable, and I do appreciate what they do for all the patients.

Healthy Life Recovery gave me something I didn't know I needed: time, safety, and a real chance to…read morerebuild my life. I was here for over a year and I can honestly say this program provided me with the tools and resources to save my life. One of the things that sets Healthy Life apart is that it's a year-long program. That year gives you enough time to rebuild a solid foundation, whether you choose to use it or not. So many other programs don't offer that opportunity. Healthy Life does, and that extra time is what helped me get steady in my sobriety. Another thing I can't say enough about is the staff. There is always someone you can reach out to, day or night, and they will respond. I've had moments where I was struggling or a friend was in need, and staff always showed up. That kind of care and compassion isn't something you find just anywhere. The BHT's were a huge part of my journey here. On my hardest days, they met me with patience, encouragement, and even humor. They knew how to show up for me in ways that lifted my spirit and reminded me I wasn't alone. Some of my toughest moments turned into turning points because of the support they gave. The groups taught me things I still carry with me, the therapists genuinely cared, and most of the staff are in recovery themselves. That in and of itself gave me so much hope, because I could see people who had been where I was and made it through. I never felt alone here. Bonnie, the clinical director, guided me with wisdom and compassion that kept me grounded through some of my toughest days. James, who keeps the operations side running so smoothly, is the heart and engine of this place--his work doesn't always get the spotlight, but it absolutely shapes the experience here. And Keith and Ryan, the founders, are not like other owners. They built this place from the heart, and it shows. They don't just sit behind the scenes--they're present, they care, and they make sure every single person who comes through here is treated with dignity. I never once felt like I was just a number or an insurance policy. I felt like a human being who mattered, and that kind of leadership is rare. Healthy Life became my San Diego family. From the day I arrived with my dog Apollo, who was welcomed like family too, I knew I had found a home. That sense of belonging has only grown stronger. Even after graduating, I'm still connected through the alumni group, which keeps me accountable and plugged into a community of people who want the same thing: to stay sober and live better lives. Today, I am over two years sober, something I never thought was possible. When I first came here, I was hesitant, unsure if this was the right step or if I could even make it work. If you have a loved one struggling with addiction or if you're reading this and you feel the same way--I've been where you are. All I can say is: take the chance. This program gave me a life I didn't think I'd ever have, and I'm living proof that it's worth it. Healthy Life Recovery gave me the foundation, the guidance, and the love I needed to get here, and for that I will always be forever grateful.

This was the best experience I could have ever imagined. I've been in recovery since being in HLR…read more They have an amazing recovery team, and such an amazing program. I had a few bumps being here but overall I couldn't have asked for anything better. If I were ever to have any issues again I'd be so greatful to go here again. I can't say enough good things about their program. I traveled from AZ to be there and I'm so thankful I went. Ryan, from the bottom of my heart- I appreciate you working with me despite the things we ran into. Thank you to all of the amazing staff who helped me through my journey. I wouldn't be where I am today without you all. -Kayla

Great home and location. Everything is new and clean. The staff at Mission Sober Living want the…read morebest for the men in recovery that are living there. One Day at a Time.

This sober living home is beautifully furnished, and has a zen like feel. There is a large outdoor…read morefire pit with ample seating for groups, along with quiet meditation areas creating an overall atmosphere of tranquility. The home is located within quick walking distance to public transportation which provides occupants the ability to work outside the home without driving. I absolutely recommend this sober living home to anyone looking for a sober living environment!

My 90 year old father spent 20 days rehabing at Point Loma Convalescent Hospital. I was there…read morealmost every day during that period and sometimes several times. The staff is caring and knowledgeable including the nurses and doctors. I was able to speak with the nurses as often as I needed. The doctors did call me to provide updates when requested. One big plus is that the doctors are associated with Scripps so they can and do communicate with the doctors from Scripps. This proved to be very advantageous since my father came to PLCH from Scripps Memorial in La Jolla. The rooms, common areas and hallways were kept clean. I did have a couple of issues with administrative matters otherwise I would have given them 5 stars.

This place is not good ! The nurses have no idea what the hell is going on and the LVNS are just as…read moreclueless! I recorded a video of MY grandma pressing the call button and they came exactly 35 mins later ..... she needed pain medicine. They don't know how to take care of people with a catheter or any serious medical problems. I could go on but this place is already embarrassing as it is. I hope state comes down on a random day and sees how bad and under trained staff is