New Directions is truly a special place. The team of specialized women truly take the time to get…read moreto know each individual client and prepare the best treatment plan for them. Being a part of a gender-specific program is truly a godsend. Many distractions are eliminated so the clients can focus on themselves and their recovery. The staff at NDFW are nurturing and thoughtful. Classes and activities are well thought out and enhance the recovery experience. The campus is beautiful and comforting, with a serene outdoor area for meditating and relaxing. They have all the amenities you could need. I highly recommend NDFW for any woman struggling with addiction. It's a wonderful, life-changing program!

Beautiful facilities. Care for women and for women with children facing addiction. Kind, ethical,…read morededicated staff.

Covenant Hills and the staff there changed my life…read more.. I hit my absolute rock bottom and lost everything. I needed a miracle to change my life and the direction it was heading in and God put this facility with its staff there to do just that! Intake: Ken is the one that worked with my family to really get the ball rolling and my beautiful journey started. He was nothing but kind and caring when I showed up for admission oh so broken. He made my intake experience that should have been miserable actually bearable and even a little fun which really brought a glimmer of hope to the beginning of the path. Drivers: Shoutout to the entire driver team. Riley is the one who picked me up and drove me in to in patient and gave me some really powerful words of encouragement. Joel always had me and the rest of the guys laughing and really lightened up my experience there while providing some really good wisdom as well. Darren and Sniper Jim were great drivers who conducted themselves very professional and executed any all tasks flawlessly while also bringing some laughs along the way. House Management: Man these guys were all so wonderful and such blessings to have for the day to day stuff. I want to shoutout Aaron, Andrew, Justin and Colby. Every single one of these dudes were there for me at various parts along the way and each one of them went above and beyond to help me out. These are exactly the dudes you want handling the houses when you're going through treatment! Case Managers: The entire case management team was unreal. Mike, Jeremiah and of course my case manager Matt. Mike was such a sweet and caring dude but very deep. His groups really brought some great introspective thinking. Very bright dude who is great to pull aside and run things by. Jeremiah was the man since day 0!! This dude actually took the time to give me a tour of the facility two months before I ultimately came in. He was super kind and genuine but could really bring the heat when we needed it. This is a man passionate about what he does and is in it to genuinely help turn guys lives around. Which he had a big part in doing just that for me! Matt... You're one heck of a case manager man. There were some pivotal points of my recovery where I wanted to just be done and leave but you managed to steer me in the right direction and really stand in my corner. You were nothing but phenomenal from the beginning. You were constantly proactive. Anytime I needed something you were likely already on it and if not you addressed it and got it handled immediately. From start to finish you set me up for success and I can't thank you enough for that! Pastoral Staff: Tom, Eric and Bob I love you guys and am so grateful for the ways in which you have all guided me spiritually. Each one of you are such brilliant, inspirational and strong men. God is surely looking down upon you three and so proud of the work you do in changing so many men's lives for good. Pastor Tom - There simply aren't words to describe the impact that this man has had on my life. He was there for me constantly through the highs and lows. This man would take his time to get to know each and every man personally and really support them to the max. You can see the Holy Spirit in this man and it shows in all that he does. I wouldn't be the man I am today if it wasn't for P.T. Pastor Eric was such a funny, loving and relatable guy. He always made Christian group so much fun and really knew how to make scripture so unbelievably relatable. He knew how to speak to each man's soul and really connect with them on another level (Believers or Not). Thanks for being such an integral part of my recovery! Pastor Bob is an absolutely brilliant man and a true testament of turning your life around. Bob held groups for everyone regardless of your faith or beliefs. He made everyone feel included and could answer just about everything so precisely and accurately it was absolutely astonishing. Thank you for always being there to answers my questions when I had doubts or would second guess myself or other things! ***About to hit character cap so see photos for the rest of my review.***

Covenant Hills is an amazing place. My qualifier spent 90 days doing in patient treatment. Covenant…read moreHills saved his life. This is the only program that involves the families. Mr. Ed, Aaron, Andrew, Joel, Jeremiah & Pastor Tom are only a few of the staff there that are really special people who literally save lives every day. The inclusion of God and Christianity is another life saving part of this program. The men take it upon themselves to include Bible studies and pray together and for each other. The men that were in program with my qualifier are still in touch with each other and truly mean a lot to our family. The other families and ours have become part of a larger family because as Mr. Ed says, "we heal in community." The importance of including families in treatment is the one thing that other programs are missing. Treating the disease of addiction/alcoholism should include families because we too are affected by the disease. And Mr. Ed has weekly family group meetings for families with qualifiers currently in patient and alumni families. These meetings are so important because he teaches and gives families opportunities to keep connecting and learning. We, as family members are also able to share our experiences, our strengths and our hope. Through this program we have learned so much and have made it a part of our daily lives. I wrote this to Mr. Ed and I'll share a lil bit here: Doing the 3Gs and Daily Readings every morning brings so much clarity, calm & routine to our lives. Program and having the tools you gave us has really changed our lives, our marriage and our family. Thank u, Mr. Ed. Xoxo

I am ever so appreciative and grateful for OHR. Supportive staff who help you learn how to stand on…read moreyour own again. Lisa Y

If anything could go wrong, it did go wrong while I was at this facility. First, they put us in the…read morewrong houses, then they just played it off like, oh, we wanted you to be in this house all along. They never gave us information packets for when we left the facility. No recovery help, no AA meetings in our area. nothing to go to for after care. And they put somebody else's medication in my bags when we left. Tthe day before we were to leave, I asked them to start my car so that way the battery would be okay when it was time to leave, the battery was dead. So we had to wait hour or so for it, to get replaced. This place left me at the hospital all alone Because when I got there, I refused service, I did not need it.I did not need anything from OHR they didn't listen. And now I have to pay for that ambulance ride even though OHR said they would pay it. But they left me at the hospital with nobody, no contact information for them, I didn't know how to reach them.I didn't have my I d I didn't have my wallet so I just stuck there. There was a crumpled up posted note with a phone number on it when I got to the hospital. Had no idea what it was for. I was abandoned and alone crying because I had nothing to go anywhere and I had no idea where I was. I called the number a couple of times and finally got someone to give me an uber which was scary because I did not have any identification on me. And I also asked them to steam clean all the carpets because they were so gross and hang up dark drapes , so nobody could see in the room when we're changing. The bed was so uncomfortable.I had them buy me a mattress topper , just so I could get some rest. All of the staff are people that just got out of recovery.One year , two year , three years of recovery and one relapsed while I was there. What a completely horrible mistake by going to OHR

This place was amazing, both housing and facilities. Very professional, I wouldn't be where I am…read morenow if it wasn't for them. So thanks again team for everything you guys did. Much love.

Zero stars But apparently I had to put 1…read more They say ppl in recovery don't shoot their wounded. Able to change must be the exception because they absolutely do. A new client was allowed to touch and throw my possessions out of my bathroom cabinet. Obviously the exchange got heated and the next day I was discharged. Able to change only heard one side. Hers. I had been making good progress as a client of 2+ months w a total of 4 months sobriety. They took the word of a woman who had just been discharged from a mental facility over me - again - a client in good standing. My spineless therapist gave me the news and informed me that the decision was made and that I was not allowed a word in edgewise. I was told at 1pm that I had to be out a 3pm. They provided no help w regards to housing or continued medication. If I had not had the financial and friendship support, I would have been out on the street w no continued medical care. This should be illegal and actually the tenant laws of California supersede any contract you sign w a sober living or disreputable company like Able to Change. In earnest I could have stayed until I had secured housing and they would be able to do nothing about it. I could have stayed for another 30 days. Now on to my therapist. He mentioned sex repeatedly in our group sessions - Ick! AND he also maintained a really inappropriate relationship w another young client. They often exchanged txt messages outside of business hours and therapy sessions. I felt slimy just watching it. The Power dynamic alone was ever in his favor - gross. This therapist was in his late 40s and the female client was 22. Additionally one of the house managers would often forget to put our medication in the safe overnight - both dangerous and unethical. Ariel now "Ariel Gatewood," a female house manager at Able to Change would often have her fiance on the property and in her room when she assumed no clients were around. Additionally she "borrowed over $170 dollars from myself and my roommate that she has yet, and probably never will pay back. Ariel Gatewood has no business working in treatment whatsoever. She is dishonorable and she abandoned her job, stealing kitchen utensils and tinfoil in the process. She should not be allowed to continue to prey on our vulnerable demographic. Bottom line Able to change is disreputable and harmful to people with mental health and substance use disorder. Bottom Line:They shoot their wounded.

I want to express our deepest gratitude for the Virtual Family Program by Tim this past weekend…read more You saved our son through your Windward Way Recovery in Newport Beach and you have provided solid support for us. You provided a 2-day support program for families through Tim Arrigo CADC-II and being part of the session felt like we'd been given a year's worth of understanding and perspective in just a short time. It was truly life-saving for us--like someone throwing us a lifeline just when we needed it most. Thank you for the compassion, clarity, and hope you offered. We left feeling supported, grounded, and far less alone. What you're doing makes a profound difference, and we are so thankful. Shout out to Shaun and Tim Arrigo, CADC-II

I was really optimistic going into Windward, but all of their website photos are deceiving. Their…read moreemployee who picked me up from the airport was (allegedly) hitting a dab pen and took me to what I was told over the phone would be a "thorough intake process" was really a breathalyzer and UA. The person doing my "intake" asked me which program I was here for - I told him nobody told me and shouldn't he know?? The admissions person I spoke with over the phone said I would have "chef made meals". I was dropped off at a Vons with a $75 gift card to buy groceries for the week. As someone with a dual diagnosis, this was incredibly misleading and resulted in me not eating for 24 hours. The same admissions person said "the home i would be in would have shared rooms, but plenty of bathrooms". I arrived to the house which had 1 bathroom shared among 7 women. Sadly my time here only lasted 18 hours due to the fact that what was described to me over the phone was the exact opposite of what i walked into. Don't waste your time here. "House manager" or any WWR employee was not at the home I was assigned to when I arrived. It was 4 hours later that she showed up and was using her vape as a pointer while showing me the house rules. Not a single person here was professional or helpful - they just want your money. Bedspread on my bed was also COVERED in stains upon my arrival.

Amazing facility, great experienced leadership team and incredibly professional staff. I recommend…read morethis place regularly and am always thanked

I'm Yecsi C and I was at the townsend clean path for the past 4 months and it was a great…read moreexperience. The staff was very good and helpful with everything. The staff ( Alfonso Reyes) and the house managers were very easy going and very supportive. I would recommend this place to people.

The best place they care they show you what's best for us the classes they teach you about AA and…read morehow to be a real man

THIS PLACE IS SO SPECIAL!!!! Really & Truly!!!…read more From the staff (Case worker Jeremiah, Counselor Jeremiah, and Ed) to the Pastors (Tom & Eric that come in and encourage the men). The staff here really care, love and invest all they have, from their heart, to minds, and souls to this program and the men treated here. They have 2 Tracks (Traditional AA & Christian) and both are amazing in their own ways. My husband has been to a handful of programs and never have they had such an impact on him mentally, emotionally, and spiritually as Covenant Hills has. God's presence is truly here in this place! His love, comfort and strength is seen and felt throughout each meeting, each staff member and truly in and through these men who put their all in this program, because really these men coming in really only have one last shot at sobriety. This disease is truly life or death. Covenant Hills goes above and beyond basic treatment. They encourage the men to dig deep within themselves, and get to the root of the problem. And not just treating the addict or alcoholic on a surface level but deeper treatment and doing the steps. They focus on relapse, and recovery and why they are so important. And unlike any other program I have visited my husband at, they involve the family in their treatment, and in their recovery. Helping us cope in the right ways, through faith, counseling, healing and in understanding why and how we can affect or contribute to their sobriety in healthy ways vs unhealthy ways. They teach us how to be a good supporter and not co-dependents that enable and continue to allow behavior or manipulation to occur but how to set healthy boundaries that will ensure our loved ones to be successful this time in their sobriety and for the rest of their life. My husband was blessed with a Scholarship for 60 days. They also take insurance which is great for all of the people that really need the help, as well as a being in a safe, positive, yet disciplined, loving, caring and structured environment. During those 60 days, he met brothers that I know he will stay friends for the rest of their lives. They really went deep, shared their pasts , hopes, dreams, faith. hurts, weaknesses, struggles and their hearts with one another. This has been such a truly special experience for my husband because he had isolated himself and felt alone in his addiction/alcoholism for so many years, too many which broke my heart. But here, by divine intervention, these men connected and found strength, peace, hope, love and a special brotherhood that only God could've orchestrated. A real support system while they all journey together in sobriety. A Special thank you to Jeremiah, his case worker. Thank you for your wisdom, guidance, encouragement, brotherly love and counsel, my husbands life has been forever changed because of your obedience to God's call and the purpose he has placed on your life to give back with all you have to these men. God Bless You! And another Special Thank you, to Jeremiah, his counselor. Thank you for your Godly counsel and care for God's wayward sons and their families. Thank you for your patience and for listening to not just my husband, but for listening and counseling me as well. He has placed you there with that Pastor's heart of service, love and care for such a time as this. We appreciate you so much. God Bless you! And last but not least, Ed their teacher, advisor, and counselor. Thank you for your passion, your wisdom, your love and care for the men in this program and for their families. You truly help the helpless, those struggling that have finally come to the end of themselves and need your support, discipline, encouragement and your voice of love and hope to help them make it through this journey successfully. You help equip them and us with the tools necessary, with the faith absolutely necessary, and the will to get through this together as a family unit. I really can't say enough good things about Covenant Hills. I am just so Thankful & Grateful for this program and the staff. God Bless you all!!!!

I want to leave a review because navigating the medical system can be extremely difficult…read more I've been at this place to treat Anxiety / Depression & learn healthy coping mechanisms through therapy here. I will say this, so far, it's going extremely well. The staff at my house is helpful and caring. They really go out of their way to make the people here feel comfortable & that in itself is truly appreciated, Esp bc I had serious fear and doubt about coming here at all. I've been pleasantly surprised at the level of care by the house staff. In particular.. April, Ivan, Tammy & Sutter have been a huge source of help in my treatment. I can talk to them about anything ( & I have had multiple meltdowns) & always receive a supporting conversation leaving me feeling very positive about the experience regardless of how uncomfortable I may be, feeling my feelings. Theo whom is my case manager is exceptional at his job. He is kind and very resourceful in all the aspects I ask of him. Like helping me with SDI, Doctor appointments and special requests- great listener and easy to talk to which is highly appreciated Brian my therapist is incredible at what he does. He is so well balanced calm and smart! I'm learning great EDMR & DBT Skills which have been a life saving tool in this process. Not using cannabis as a crutch was very difficult at first, I've used this for anxiety for a decade - Brian has truly helped me regulate my intense emotions through great breath work and other tools , Like EDMR Therapy . The counselors are lovely friendly and attentive , I truly have no complaints , I'm extremely committed to my healing so knowing these professionals care is very nice. I can really only speak from the mental health program which has been fantastic for me.. I put in a request to extend my stay because of the positive impact this is having for me. I attribute that to the people who work here completely. This review is from my personal experience. It has been a breath of fresh air for me. If you are struggling I would recommend trying this .

Fed cold sandwiches for 1 week strain. Toilets clogged and smelly. Clinical team good. Facility bid…read moreand broken. Wait till they make improvements not recommended.