I am the mother of a child in recovery and I am confident that R & R (Road to Recovery) has to be…read morestudied and emulated as the optimal model for success in recovery. Our family has had several attempts at recovery, and by far R &R offers the most productive approach! Here are a few differences, in my opinion, between the R &R program and the offerings of the majority of well-intentioned, but poorly structured rehab solutions: 1. A long-term integrated and progressive program with a focus on the individual needs in recovery Most of the Rehab's offer 30 days stay (that is what the insurance would normally cover). After this short period, the person in the very early stage of recovery is given a referral to an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and a recommendation for a Clean and Sober Living facility. At the very best, the staff of the rehab has some general familiarity with the transitional places that they recommend, but there is hardly any follow up or coordination among rehab, IOP and Clean and Sober Living. Clean and Sober Living facilities are not well-regulated, and the chances that your loved one will wind up in the environment that is less than optimal for the recovery are actually very high. R & R, in contrast, has all the steps of the recovery accommodated under one roof, so to speak. From rehab the person transitions to an intensive IOP that is integrated with Clean and Sober Living: same general location, same team of counselors, same group of recovering men who attend the IOP together and support each other in Recovery at Clean and Sober Living. The IOP program is excellent! It is very engaging; it is based in solid research and staffed by true professionals. The transportation between IOP and Clean and Sober is provided, and the Clean and Sober facility is extremely well supervised without being oppressive. There is a sense of true camaraderie and optimism among the recovering community! 2. Medical and Therapeutic Support The medical staff at a typical rehab is composed primarily of nurses who are usually great at the initial steps of recovery that involves detox, but they are not trained in a professional support that is specific to addiction recovery. Therapy normally focuses on the behavioral aspects, and groups are commonly led by well-intentioned but barely trained individuals. The engagement of the person in recovery dwindles very quickly; groups become "same old," and half of the time in rehab is spent in lingering - "doing time." R & R offers real addiction doctors, serious professional therapists trained in several modalities. The IOP program is progressive - from intense to more relaxed, and it is timed according to the individual circumstances of the participant. IOP covers many salient aspects of recovery in a truly engaging and challenging context that is reminiscent of the best university seminars. 3. Involvement with the 12-Step Programs Most of the rehabs will take patients to the nearby AA meetings and recommend that recovering addicts continue with attending meetings past their stay in rehab. It is easier said than done. R & R takes men in recovery to the AA meetings daily and provides transportation to the meetings. If the person has a particular preference for certain meetings - they will take him there. The treatment team at R & R knows your loved one's sponsor, knows what step he is working on, supports his progress in AA. 4. Personal Accommodations R & R goes out of its way to accommodate existing personal support in recovery! They will take you to appointments when necessary, help with job search, interviews, school applications. 5. Recovery is Fun at R & R! Ryan and Dylan (two super-dedicated, high-energy, deeply caring co-founders of R & R) take groups of guys in recovery to sports events, concerts, to the beach and beyond. Ryan and Dylan bring joy back into the lives of the recovering men who have suffered so much in addiction. 6. Communication and the Safety Cloud When your loved one stays in rehab, staff and treatment team will give you updates, but once he or she transitions to IOP and Clean and Sober Living - all updates are over. As a parent or a spouse, you are left in the dark with your constant fear of relapse. I have not waited for more than 30 minutes for a response to my text message to Ruin or Dylan. You can request and schedule a phone update any time; you can get in touch with the manager at Clean and Sober Living any time. And if, God forbid, a relapse happens - all the help is right there to attend to the problem! This is such a great relief! I cannot express how happy I am that my child is recovering in this unique program! I would hope that any person suffering from addiction finds such great care!

Dylan and Ryan who run R & R are so amazing!!! My husband…read moreand I are so thankful for their program. Our son is a totally different person that we haven't seen in years. Our son has been to eight different rehabs from the age of 14 through 23 and place is the first place that he has liked and he totally got transformed by the program they offer. As parents, we were so tired and worn out from years of seeing our son suffer, this place is such a blessing. Ryan, Dylan and all the staff were so kind and we are grateful they took a chance with our son. We highly recommend this place! Kindly, Michelle

I'm from Indiana, and after completing inpatient treatment, I continued my recovery through…read moreRenaissance Recovery's PHP and sober living. My experience has truly been life-changing. The way this program is run is exceptional, and the environment is peaceful, welcoming, and supportive. This place has become incredibly comforting to me, and the care I've received is unlike anything I've experienced before. Everyone here, from the staff to the other clients, has been incredibly kind. I can honestly say that I haven't had a single negative experience with anyone during my entire time here. They allow you to be yourself, meet you where you are, and support you as you grow in the ways that are right for you. I especially want to thank my case manager, AJ, who has supported me throughout this entire process. AJ's guidance, patience, and dedication have meant so much to me. I also want to give a special shout-out to my house manager, Colleen, for helping make the sober-living house feel safe, comfortable, and welcoming. I'm equally grateful for my housemates. I won't mention them by name out of respect for their privacy, but each of them has contributed to making this experience so meaningful and comforting. This experience has helped me build healthier habits, understand myself more deeply, and grow tremendously in my recovery. I know recovery requires continued effort, but I'm leaving with a stronger foundation and so much gratitude for everyone who has been part of my journey. Renaissance has made a lasting difference in my life, and I will always be thankful for my time here.

My experience at Renaissance Recovery has been truly life-changing! The amazing staff, genuine…read morecompassion, and exceptional care have left an everlasting impression on my heart. I am beyond grateful for the support, encouragement, and services I received. Renaissance Recovery will always hold a special place in my heart. Highly recommend!

Took me three days to talk to my father that was staying at this rehab, as your worrying. Their…read morephone system is terrible. That's unbelievable in the year 2025 when he was there. The care was ok but trying to contact someone staying there is terrible! Needs to improve!

I was admitted to SeaCliff on 8/25/17 after spending a week in New Start Detox in Santa Ana, Ca. I…read morewas scared. I had overdosed on heroin on 8/17/17 and an angel sent me to New Start telling me that I would go for detox and then to a longer term facility where I would be safe and taught how to get my life back together without the use of drugs and alcohol. When my detox discharged me and brought me to SeaCliff I was so terrified. I was angry, I had so much self hate, I had no self worth and I felt hopeless. The staff immediately assured me that those feelings were temporary and that it would get better. It did. I met the owner, Daryll, that day. He had an open door policy. Daryll ended up being like an Uncle to me. From day 1 he let me know that I was important and he believed in me. Then I met my counselor Dave. Dave was another one, he had been through hell and back like myself so we related. With those 2, the therapist, the support staff and the 12 step fellowship, I began to grow into a woman who stopped hating myself and everyone else. I actually started recognizing my worth, I learned boundaries, I learn how to have relationships with my family and friends, I learned how to help others, they gave me the freedom to get a sponsor and go out and work those 12 steps like my life depended on it because it did and then get my own sponsee and help her, and now I have 9 months free from active addiction. I graduated from the program at Seacliff and now I live on my own, just 4 miles away. The team helped me make a plan so that I'm close by because my blood family lives on the East Coast. My Seacliff family is just a quick ride away and I stay close to them, my meetings are right down the road, my sponsor is right down the road, Daryl and Dave are just a phone call away as well as the support staff. Although I graduated they are still here for me just like they were when I was in their facility. Just because you graduate doesn't mean you have to leave their family. That facility literally saved my life. They taught me how to live again. They had simple rules that I respected, they took me to meetings everyday, I attended their groups everyday, they had fun events for us, I had never been in a treatment center which had such a family setting that taught me so much about living free from active addiction at the same time. Every time I had a bad day I would run into Dave's office or Darryl's office and when I would make mountains out of mole hills they would say we can get through this this is not the end of the world and they would handle the problem. Words can't express my gratitude nor explain the benefits I've reaped from SeaCliff Treatment Center. I've been to MANY rehabs but not like this. I've been to the fanciest, I've been to the institutionalized ones... this place is the best because I nevet felt like I was actually cared about like I was here. I had the freedom to go out and adult, get my sponsor and get busy with the program after my SeaCliff Responsiblities were handled for the day. I would never go anywhere else after being here... There are so many other amazing staff members at SeaCliff and so many awesome things that go on there and I am blessed that I get yo go there and be an example for the new clients and show them that it works. God willing I never have to go to treatment again as a client. I could keep writing for days about this place! If you follow the program and the rules that SeaCliff has and get a sponsorand work the 12 steps then you can live this amazing life that I have found too!!!! Thank you guys for being super loving and caring and expecting nothing in return but respect and hard work. Another perk was that it's 3 blocks from the beach.

Had some questions and Josh answered the phone and was patient and able to assist with any…read morequestions or concerns I had. Great customer service from Josh.

Beachview is by far the best treatment center that I know of, Dylan is an amazing human being the…read moreworld needs more Dylans !!!! This is the only treatment center that my son has ever gone to that he actually wanted to stay at. Dylan and his staff have shown my son so much love and have given him the tools to stay sober. My son has also never worked on his core issues until he went to Beachview, no other treatment center has ever cared enough about him to even help him figure out what those issues were. I will be forever grateful to Dylan and all of his staff. I love them so so much.

I give this place 5 stars primarily for the owner, Rich. He truly cares about EVERY person that…read morecomes to his program. He's responsive, funny and a genuinely kind human. The detox house is nice but the only person who would cook for the clients was Rich. The Behavioral Health technicians are all very caring. You can tell that they want us to get better. Great place if you are looking for a loved one.

Will never stop loving this place! The only rehab center I have found that truly cares. You're not…read morejust another number here. The staff here genuinely care about everyone that comes in and I'm grateful at the opportunity I had if receiving that help here. Highly recommend

Hotel staff was beyond incredible. I am forever thankful for the help they gave me in my treatment…read more The staff is mainly also in recovery, which helped me relate to them. I could tell they truly care about the clients.

I think it is kinda crazy that some guy named Richard came up to us at a park and asked if we were…read morein recovery after saying we were, he was HIGHLY encouraging tell us to go out & relapse...Just to get business. It thinks it is absolutely ridiculous that someone in treatment would try to do something like that....just to increase their client load but it's all about $$$$$$. Instead of truly being a source of safety for those seeking help! PATHETIC & RIDICULOUS COMPANY! SHAME ON YOU RICHARD!!!!

This review is pre the tragic loss of Tarek Greiss and the loss of Jesuel the greatest The Rapist I…read morehave ever worked with on my way to long-term recovery. The staff is amazing and I will always remember how much each of them played a huge role in saving my life and incuragin business owner in the Recovery Industry

After drinking for 20+ years I had reached a point that alcohol was destroying me, and impacting…read moreevery aspect of my life in a negative way. Thankfully I made the choice to enter treatment after realizing I could not fight and defeat the disease of alcoholism alone. Beginnings Treatment Center was my first experience in any type of treatment. Early on I felt completely overwhelmed, I was naive and unaware of the complexity of this disease and the amount of work it would require of me; but the staff at Beginnings tactfully presented the steps of recovery in a way that was encouraging, positive and manageable. The staff was not only very supportive and knowledgable but many were former addicts that could relate to my past and what I was currently experiencing. I found this to be extremely beneficial. I felt at ease when sharing my situation with the Beginnings Treatment staff. My questions or concerns were always met with actionable and genuine responses based on actually experiences--- no theories or speculation involved here. After completing my second week in treatment I truly felt like I was part of a family with both staff and clients. I began to notice improvement, both mentally and physically. I no longer felt confused or overwhelmed --- experiencing the feeling of true progress gave me hope and motivation to take all I could from Beginnings Treatment. I will be 90 days sober next week (more time in over 20 years!) and although I know there is still work to be done, the experience and knowledge I gained at Beginnings Treatment helped me build a foundation that is invaluable for my future growth. Thank you all! Love ya guys.

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.

As an addendum to my previous review, I have now been receiving ongoing treatments of red light…read moretherapy, as well as scraping treatments, from Hannah, to treat my inflammation as well as throat issues. I am continuing to feel progressively better. Hannah is a highly trained professional who is knowledgeable, intuitive, as well as compassionate. I'm so grateful to her for the highly healing work she's been doing. Highly recommended, and thanks to Barn Life for this wonderful opportunity to be a client of Hannah's!