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)

I am an alumni. I was treated at Casa Palmera 11 years ago and it changed my life. I have nothing…read morebut good things to say about the treatment, staff, facility and program. I had failed 2 treatments prior to Casa, and had little hope left until I saw how beautiful, caring and calming the environment was. I have recommended them to people over and over again and they continue to be the place where hope and healing is found.

Truly a center for transformation, healing and reconnection to one's self. Whether you come here…read morefor treatment, have a loved one that is here, or have the pleasure of working on the team for Casa Palmera, the experience will change you for the better.

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.

I have been a residential client in sober living since February 18th at their Passiflora Ave…read more location. When I inquired from Northbound Treatment in Garden Grove of the length of stay I was told it is a minimum of three months. Now in the final phase of mental health three times a week some 211 days ago it has been nothing short of incredible! The staff in ALL are top notch because they genuinely care about your long term recovery. Don't get me wrong...YOU have to put in the work without a shadow of a doubt! But, aside from group sessions and occasional "homework" assignments it's communal living quarters where everyone collectively is there for the same reason: life long sobriety. The cast of characters I've met along the way has built a camaraderie second to none. I would HIGHLY recommend Shoreline Recovery!

My son went to Shoreline after leaving in patient rehabilitation. Shoreline provided him the…read morestructure and safe space that he needed to continue in his recovery. The staff was so helpful and encouraging. I also can't say enough about Chris Nichols and the help he gave my son. Thank you. Cherie

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

This place is a true life saver. I can not recommend it enough. The place is filled with people…read morewho really care about your sobriety and go the extra mile to support you the entire way. Even years later and still sober they are still a support system for me. It works if you work it is what they say but I say it works when you are given the tools and support this place provides. Also the food is really good as well the chef is really sweet and I would always tell her she should go on Top Chef. The staff could not be any kinder. I can still reach out and call them as I am honored to call many my friends. This place is the bedrock of my current success and I am so very grateful every day. Good luck to anyone suffering looking this place up . I wish you well and start here because the program and aftercare are worth it. You are worth it! I know I'm supposed to rate this by stars and it's not going to get 5 stars only because there would have to be more luxury but maybe it would not have worked if it was the Ritz Carlton right?

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.

I've been at the house at 1919 Sonoma Lane for almost a year now even though this place for me it's…read morejust a transition I feel at home if you're looking for a place to live that has zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol come join us I guarantee you'll feel at home just like I do very nice house very nice location very nice management to help you with all your needs and you'll feel safe secure like you belong here it's a great place for anybody who's serious about the recovery

Fairmont Park Recovery is the place that saved my life. Michael and Brent showed me a new way of…read morelife, and it all started with Love from the first day that I did my intake. The structure of the house is what I needed; I needed to be accountable for my recovery, and having a clean and safe house to live in. Thank you, Michael and Brent, for believing in me.