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.

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

I see a psychotherapist, at this establishment. I started seeing him in mid-July. From the first…read moresession: I felt like he understood me, and where I was coming from...& to this day, still do. He is very knowledgeable in the category of behavioral sciences...& to formerly be in a type of career I was studying from June 2019-Dec. 2022? Added bonus. I am very thankful for his wisdom & patience. My medical insurance did an excellent job in finding someone like him.

Hi everyone, my name is Beth.. and I just discharged from Cornerstone of Southern California and I…read morehave to say that my experience there, from my detox residential to PHP to IOP has been such a positive influence on my drug and alcohol issue that I have battled with for many years. The whole entire staff are friendly and loving and most of all they care about their clients. I have been discharged with so much education and relapse prevention skills. And another wonderful aspect is that they have a wonderful alumni group of people that get together every last Monday of every month to celebrate all the people that have gone through their program, and they offer super fun activities, so we all can stay connected and thrive in our recovery. I give Cornerstone a 10 + review..

If my wife can give D'Amore more than 5 stars, she would give them 10 stars!…read more This is my wife's statement: "D'AMORE became a home to me by the end of my stay. The staff welcomed me with open arms. I was feeling anxious, depressed, hopeless, helpless. When I arrived the BHT team were always making sure well taken care of and feeling supported. The attending doctor evaluated me and made the necessary changes and by the first third of my stay I was feeling better than when I arrived. The nurses were fantastic, always checking on me. The supervisors made my stay feel comfortable and pleasant. What I appreciated the most was how attentive and responsive were the medical staff. They took very good care of me and I was able to learn the strategies I needed to function back at home. If you are considering D'Amore, I highly recommend their program."

Extremely disappointing experience with D'Amore Mental Health, especially for a facility that is…read moresupposed to help people seeking mental health treatment. My fiancé and I spent nearly two weeks communicating with D'Amore Mental Health, trying to get him admitted for residential treatment. From the very beginning, we were completely transparent about his medical history, including the fact that he has been prescribed Concerta for ADHD and has taken stimulant medication for approximately 10 years. At no point during our initial conversations did anyone indicate that this could prevent him from being accepted into their program. D'Amore instructed us to go through Kaiser to obtain a referral, which was an incredibly difficult, time-consuming, and emotionally exhausting process. We spent days making phone calls, navigating insurance obstacles, and advocating for the treatment he desperately needs. When we finally secured the referral, we felt an overwhelming sense of relief. We genuinely believed he was finally going to receive the help he had been actively seeking. Yesterday, we began the intake process with D'Amore and were told he could potentially be admitted as soon as 9 a.m. the following morning, pending medical and clinical approval. We were assured we would receive a call early this morning with an update. That call never came. After waiting anxiously all morning, we finally called around noon ourselves. We were told the psychiatrist had additional questions about his stimulant medication, specifically how long he had been taking it. My fiancé explained that he had been prescribed stimulants for 10 years and even expressed that he would be willing to discontinue them during treatment if necessary and medically appropriate. We were once again promised a callback. Once again, nobody called. At approximately 4 p.m., we had to reach out ourselves for an answer. Only then were we informed that D'Amore's medical team did not believe he should discontinue his prescribed stimulant medication, but they also would not accept him into treatment while taking it. So after nearly two weeks of communication, being directed through an extremely difficult insurance referral process, and being told he could potentially begin treatment the very next morning, we were ultimately turned away over a medication we had disclosed from the very beginning. I want to be clear: I understand that treatment facilities have medical criteria and that medication decisions must be made by qualified professionals. My frustration is not that they refused to make a medically inappropriate decision. My frustration is that this information was available to them from day one, yet nobody identified or communicated this potential barrier before we invested so much time, effort, and hope into their program. What makes this experience even more disappointing is how we were left afterward. We were offered no meaningful alternatives, no recommendations for other facilities, and no guidance on where someone with his treatment needs could turn. Their only suggestion was to contact Kaiser again, despite knowing how difficult that process had already been and that his Kaiser psychiatrist had previously declined our request for inpatient treatment. Seeking residential mental health treatment is not an easy decision. By the time someone reaches out to a facility like D'Amore, they may already be struggling tremendously. They are placing their trust in professionals to help them navigate an overwhelming and unfamiliar process. Instead, we spent nearly two weeks believing we were making progress toward getting him help, only to be turned away at the last minute and left to start over entirely on our own. The lack of proactive communication, transparency, follow-through, and assistance was incredibly disheartening. Having to repeatedly call a mental health treatment facility just to find out whether someone can be admitted the following morning is unacceptable, especially when that person is actively seeking help. We were genuinely hopeful about D'Amore and excited for my fiancé to begin treatment. That makes this experience all the more upsetting. I hope D'Amore takes this feedback seriously and reevaluates how it screens prospective patients, communicates potential admission barriers, and supports people when its program is not an appropriate fit. People who are actively trying to get mental health treatment deserve clear communication, compassion, and guidance--not nearly two weeks of false hope followed by silence and a dead end.

I am so grateful for my time at OCR. I started my time there quite broken, but over time I was…read morefortified by the community of others in the course with me, as well as by some of the exceptional staff. My healing there was jumpstarted by having Katie as my case manager, and by the groups that she facilitated that brought up very important discussions that other facilitators did not. I got to talk with my peers about things that I thought i carried alone for my whole life. Katie encouraged me to share my story when i had been so hesitant before, and the response i got from others in the program was profound and very helpful. My time in Katie's office and in her facilitated sessions were a tremendous help to me and i will miss going back so badly. My therapist Leah was absolutely wonderful - she also encouraged me to share my story and was wonderfully supportive through my time at OCR. I also very much enjoyed the sessions that she facilitated. She helped me with some impossibly difficult events currently happening in my life and showed deep care and concern and willingness to help. Anthony was also very kind and caring, when he had no obligation to be. One thing left me wanting though. We were regularly asked for feedback from OCR as to what we'd like to see changed and i never saw OCR take any of our responses to heart. The Women's Group session hosted by Jenna was one of my favorite parts of the week (she is amazing). I regularly asked to have women's group more than once a week. So did many of the women in session with me. Never happened. Multiple patients and i also asked for time to break off into smaller discussion groups, as the "lecture" classes can get tedious. We benefited so much more from more intimidate discussion. I voiced this at least twice when asked directly what i'd like to see changed, and the others in the session agreed that they'd like to see those changes, and nothing ever came of it.

Poorly run. Place stinks of smoke and mildew. Staff were generally unfriendly. They will admit…read moreanyone into this program which is clearly meant to treat drug addiction, even if you are not using drugs or have a completely unrelated issue. 12 step model treatment where 30 people crammed into a room where most of the clients are sleeping and consistently going in and out of the room during the group. Unorganized.

TLDR: This is the best rehab center I have ever been a client of in terms of housing, food,…read morecleanliness, variety of group topics, therapists, and clientele relationship. A staff of the sweetest, most caring people, who never once make you feel like just a body to be moved through the system. In the full review, I write about a specific event in which Akua went above and beyond expectations to take care of me, proving that they truly do not treat clients as just bodies to be profited off of. Any of my friends that tell me they are struggling I will be sending here. If you are shopping around for options, it doesn't get much better than this. FULL REVIEW: Wow. What a Godsend of a program. I really cannot believe how lucky I was to find this place when I did. I was in a pretty rough spot; I knew I needed to go back in for treatment and I felt hopeless because every rehab I was calling around to in OC no longer accepted my insurance (great stuff, America). Finally Akua comes up in my never-ending search. They are one of two rehabs left in OC that still take my insurance. Even still, I am hesitant to commit because the last place I was at ended up being a nightmare (terrible food, uncomfortable beds, a therapist that was incredibly dismissive and apathetic, staff forgetting to take people to important doctors meetings, the list goes on). I call Akua, they tell me that they have their groups focusing on trauma-processing, personalized therapy, emotional support, and they dabble in less traditional therapeutic practices like yoga, & sound baths. SOLD! Come get me NOW! I was in the substance abuse side. The groups were diverse, legitimately helpful, not all straight out of the AA book; a program where the intention was to dissect, understand, and get to the emotional root of why we as people can't seem to drink or use drugs like a normal person can, not just straight "drugs are bad don't do them" D.A.R.E. propaganda. This difference in approach was absolutely critical for someone like me. The house was clean, the food was great, like actually great not just rehab-great, they took us out on different outings, went to the movie theaters twice, barbecued every weekend, legitimately enjoyed myself, and made some friends I hope to keep for life. The staff was so lovely, I want to specifically give shoutouts to Amber (love you girl miss you!!!), Mel, Clarice (if you're reading this, I hope the lambs have stopped screaming), Justin, and Garret, I looked forward to hanging out with them everyday. They all work so so so hard, they've got a lot more daily tasks as day-time techs than I have seen at any other treatment center, and they still would find the time to get to know us and tolerate our buffoonery. If you're an insomniac like me, you'll get to meet the nighttime tech Holly, a total vibe & a hard worker who was helping keep the place nice and clean all on his own volition. My therapist Paul was fantastic. My case manager Robbie is the coolest guy and helped me to get into a sober-living house and set me up in a program where a non-profit would help pay 2/3 of my rent so long as I was in Akua's outpatient program, DEFINITELY take advantage of this yall. Now there's one extra specific detail I want to recount because it proves to me just how different this place is from other treatment centers. When I left residential, I was slated to go to a certain sober living I will not be naming, and when I showed up they had me do a UA test, and the detox medications were still showing up in my system (a very normal thing to happen). I am immediately accused by this man of being high, I try to tell him to talk to my case manager who will show him my lab test results proving that my numbers have been steadily going down since I detoxed. He basically refuses and tells me to kick rocks. I call my case manager in tears, and he immediately sends the head of IOP to come and grab me. Akua let me stay an extra two days in residential, completely out of their own pocket, while finding me another sober-living to move into. I could not believe it. Any other program would NEVER have gone to this length to ensure I was safe, especially since they are losing money doing this. I will never fully be able to express how grateful I am for this. I was in Akua's outpatient program for a total of 4 months. This program helped to establish some structure and routine within my life while getting reintroduced to society (gross) and planning next-steps career wise. Richard, the head of IOP, is incredible, I would sometimes skip out on my therapy sessions to make sure that I got to listen to his groups. Karen, Gabby, Jolene, and Q are all fantastic and very deeply-caring, they lead great groups as well. My case manager Candace is one of the most lovely people ever, and she always kept me in check and called me on my BS. I have run out of words Yelp will let me write, and I want to keep going! I love this program! Akua made me a better man!

I was enrolled in the In-Person Outpatient Program at Akua - Newport Beach. I feel that I received…read moresuperior care from this experience and was able to thrive in a community with a true sense of belonging. You have to be willing to put the work in to the program to get results. Quincy facilitated my intake and although the questions were difficult in subject matter, he was supportive and friendly. Richard was a thorough and friendly guide and kept me accountable throughout the process. Karen was attentive, accommodating, and invested in my journey of treatment. Candace was not directly a part of my care team but always checked-in and brought a positive energy to the treatment center. Gaby led groups with warmth and created a comfortable environment to share thoughts and feelings. Rylee led groups that were challenging with high reward. Jolene led groups that were relatable and created a commonality within the group. Claire led groups that were insightful. Claire was a part of my care team and she helped me through identifying my patterns and working through coping skills. Within the walls of Akua, I felt safe and a sense of purpose. I believe in this treatment center and program and wish everyone knew that this is a beacon of hope for recovery.

I was here for IOP. I had a variety of issues, ranging from family mental health crises during…read moreCOVID, to severe unresolved childhood trauma. The staff and fellow patients were awesome. I feel like I am transformed. My main regret is that I did not seek the mental health treatment that I needed, decades ago.

This is one of the best places to receive care for mental health treatment in all of the Southern…read moreCalifornia area. I can say this from personal and professional experience. The facility is clean, neat, ornate, and comfortable and it feels like a place that you can be safe and heal. The owner is a Doctorate Level Psychotherapist who prides herself on maintaining a population that is based on the number of patients that is based on the patient needs and not most admitting as many patients as possible. This is a far cry from the stories/reviews/horror stories of places with revolving door of clients never really receiving care that gets to the core of the issue. It's places like this, that Break the Stigma of Treatment and help clients really discover how to cope with life successfully and to use skills effectively and return to a meaningful life once again. It's apparent that her business model is one founded on clinical excellence, data driven treatment, and reliant on patient success rather than a revolving door of unwell patients stuck in a cyclical process of unsuccessful treatment. If you personally want to heal or know someone who I'd serious; this is where you go. You'll never regret investing in quality care when it has the ability to improve your quality of life beyond what you may have conceived as an actual possibility.... That's why it's called Redeemed Mental Health

This program is truly incredible. Amber in admissions is so awesome and thorough. Chey is also…read moregreat. Her groups are wonderful and Erika is the best of the best. I have been doing this program for two months now -- during one of the most difficult times of my life; and with almost 6 years sober, I knew I needed to find a supportive community to ensure I take care of my mental health and protect my recovery. The groups are really helpful and the individual therapy is some of the best I've ever had! I totally recommend Compassion!!!!

The psychiatrist was horrendous. Terrible quality of care. Confusing structure and unprofessional…read morecommunication. Josh don't lie to me. I was texting you directly when I did intake to this program. I still recount stories to my clinicians today. They are horrified about by how I was treated by this clinic. This organization is shady and needs to be investigated.

I called and Pramod was the name of the attendant on the addiction hotline and he was the best…read morehelp . So kind and helpful when forwarding me to what i needed to do next With a list of places that could help ..

Awesome environment very conducive to recovery. Everyone( clients and staff) are very welcoming…read moreand they care!! Highly recommended and if I could give 100 stars, I would