To say Alo recovery helped change my life would be an understatement. Alo recovery helped save my…read morelife. After 23 years of abusing alcohol and not dealing with my depression, I decided to check myself in to Alo. From the initial phone consultation I knew I had made the right decision. They had a driver named Mike who met me at the airport and helped ease my mind and answered my many questions on the drive to Malibu. Once I got to the Alo detox house over looking the Pacific Ocean, I was put at ease by the friendly staff and councillors, ( many of whom had some experience with recovery themselves). This was an extremely emotional time for me as I realized I would be getting to the core of my problems with Alcohol and depression over the following month, but not once did I feel it unsafe to discuss any and all topics with the amazing staff, therapists and psychologists. At the next phase my lodging was in a giant mansion with all the amenities including a pool and 24 hour staff on call to help with any issues. There was an absolute dream team of chefs who made all types of delicious meals to suite any and all dietary restrictions. Can't say enough good things about how well I was fed throughout my stay. The daily programming covered a wide variety of courses and the group discussions were where I found some of the most comfort and solidified some great friendships with other clients. Jared and Evan have created an amazing thing down there in Malibu and I hope they are aware of the impact they've had on many lives, including mine. All I can say is thank you, from the bottom of my heart to all the staff, councillors, and therapists at Alo House. I just received my 3 month chip ( the longest duration of sobriety I've had in 23 years) and Im slowly getting my life back in order. If you are thinking about recovery, please do yourself a favour and reach out the the team at Alo House. You won't regret it!

Shoutout to this staff for their incredible support and coordination. Every time we get a resident…read morefrom this facility, it's clear they've received thoughtful, structured care. Great partner in the recovery community.

It may be hard to believe, but the month I spent at Summit was one of the best months of my life. I…read morefirmly believe that without the loving support of the staff and excellent clinical team, I wouldn't be alive today. Steven proved to be an indispensable source of strength and encouragement, as he is the person who gave me the courage to come to Summit. If he had not done my intake, there is no way I would have come to the program. He gave me hope and courage, while reassuring me that the experience was exactly what I needed to have a chance at a new lease on life. He was correct. The facility itself is gorgeous, and I highly suggest you do everything in your power to secure a solo room for yourself. The chef Mark makes food that is unbelievably delicious while still healthy. Suzy is the sweetest woman and so incredibly patient. She still reaches out to check on me. I can't speak highly enough of the staff, from playing frisbee and going to meetings with Kyle, to good conversation with JoJo. Oh, and Cory's cookies!!! I could go on forever. Thank you, to everyone at Summit, for saving my life and bringing so much joy into what was a dark time for me. I will forever hold you near and dear to my heart!

I spent the entire day lying in the hallway while staff walked back and forth. No one came to check…read moreon me, and no one seemed to care. This is a terrible hospital. I would not recommend it to anyone.

I can't say enough about my experience at Lost Angels Treatment Center. From the moment I arrived,…read moreit was clear that this place truly cares about long-term recovery, not just getting you through detox. The environment was clean, calm, and structured in a way that invited healing and reflection -- it didn't feel clinical or cold like other places I'd seen. The staff here are compassionate, professional, and genuinely tuned in to your individual needs. Every aspect of the program was personalized -- from group therapy and one-on-one counseling to family support sessions that helped repair relationships back home. Their dual diagnosis approach helped me address underlying mental health challenges alongside addiction, which made all the difference in my lasting progress. The luxury amenities (private suites, great food, fitness areas) were comforting, but what really stood out was the quality of care and the focus on building real life skills for sobriety. I left feeling stronger, clearer, and hopeful -- and I actually feel equipped for life beyond treatment. Highly recommend this center to anyone serious about lasting recovery.

This place is so delightful and enlightening as well as compassionate, caring, and considerate. The…read moreclients are the most important and you can truly tell that because the Clinical Director goes out of his way to make sure everything is being done with care and compassion for the client and their well being. He goes out of his way to make you feel like you matter and that you are in a safe place. This is a great place to start your journey of recovery with open arms, love and light, kindness and respect for you to be on the path of becoming the Best Enlightened version of yourself. Here you are family, nothing less, nothing more, you get treated like family because You Are Enough, You are Beautiful and You Deserve It! You will love it here, the Staff go out of the way to make you feel right at home during your journey of trudging your road to happy destiny. You just have to take the first step and the rest is you Living Your Best Life !

I had an amazing experience at The Villa and can't recommend this treatment center enough. From the…read moremoment I (nervously) walked in, I could tell that the staff genuinely cared about what I was going thru and wanted me to get well. They made me instantly feel welcomed and comfortable, and throughout my stay I grew even more appreciative for the compassion and skill level of the staff. Their approach is very holistic and expands far beyond just the 12 steps. We learned meditation, breathing exercises, yoga, acupuncture, among many other things. The therapists are the best I've ever spoken with. I had 2 assigned to me including a trauma therapist who helped me work through issues I had never really spoken about with anyone before, helping connect my childhood trauma with my substance abuse issues, and giving me the tools to deal with it. The house is very spacious and comfortable with a giant pool and hot tub, and we had time to relax and match movies and hang out. I laughed a lot with the other clients and had more fun than I ever would have imagined in rehab and made new friends that I've continued to stay friends with after leaving. Beyond just getting clean, the Villa gave me the breakthroughs and tools I needed to stay sober and taught me how to enjoy life, laugh, and have fun without needing alcohol and for that I'm forever grateful. I checked out of the Villa a completely different person, ready to take on the world. Don't think twice about going here if you're in need of help!

I can't say enough about the Villa Treatment Center. This is the review you want to read, as I have…read moreworked in the industry for years and was also a client of The Villa. The Villa is THE place to go. I have people from all walks of life, from friends, family, friends of friends, come to me and ask where their loved one should go and The Villa is the ONLY place I can say with 100% confidence in recommending. The Villa's staff have all of the, and the best of the credentials and the owners couldn't be nicer, more involved, and were easy and available to talk to throughout the entire experience. Even after your stay is completed. They ACTUALLY CARE. Every other place that I know or have worked with has some sort of monetary incentive, but the Villa is only recovery center in the COUNTY that genuinely wants to help people get sober and have amazing futures. From the moment you pick up the phone, you are part of the family...even when you graduate. I would say 95% of the programs in LA and maybe even the entire state of California are at least somewhat corrupt and only looking to make money. It's shocking what happens in this industry, especially when it's supposed to be saving lives. I can HONESTLY and PROUDLY say that the Villa is in the other 5% and I couldn't be more honored that I went there and I am so happy, relieved, and reassured that I have a place I can recommend to my loved ones. I am excited for the future of this disease because the Villa exists and that I can recommend it in full confidence. They save lives and are family for life. Please feel free to leave me a message and I would be happy to call and answer any questions. Thank you, with everything that I have. The Villa, you are my family for life. Love, Kate

First NONE of the photos on here are of Oceanside Malibu except for the last one; the dark dingy…read morelooking one. How this place is still in business is beyond me. This place is nothing more than a trap house staffed by individuals that look like they're still in their active meth addiction. Either that or they don't offer their staff dental health benefits because half of them are missing teeth, and look like they just arrived from the nearest homeless shelter. It's dingy, the common areas are carpeted, it's dark, and filthy. Their idea of a 'luxury' private room with king size bed was adjoining two queen size beds together. And they couldn't even do that properly as there was nothing keeping them attached. Therefore you can fall right down the middle. Pathetic. One staff member not only used expletives like a pirate but also managed to call me a Masshole (cause I'm from Massachusetts), only to then give me tips on how to tell good meth from bad meth! Having driven 6 hours to this dump I thought it best to spend the night since it was already dark outside. But first thing in the morning bright and early I was out of there. Though they didn't make it easy. They begged me to please stay even offering to walk my dogs (I brought with me) on my behalf and even take them to the dog park multiple times a day. There I was thinking to myself, 'I don't trust you with MY well-being much less my dogs well-being'! And so I left and hightailed it back to my home. I didn't think a place like this could exist in Malibu, but what this taught me is that even in Malibu one has to do their due diligence in researching a facility. I have since then heard from other individuals that this is a 'body broker' type of place. If you don't know what a 'body broker' is, Google it. Essentially it's when they pay (in one form or another) for someone to get high/use so they can bring them in and charge their health insurance. Alternatively it can also manifest as specifically seeking those in active addiction (regardless of their wanting to get sober or not) and paying/convincing them (one way or another) to come in; and as you may have already guessed: charge their health insurance. It is because of places like Oceanside Malibu that the recovery industry needs to be much more stringently regulated. A place like this dump should not be legally allowed to exist.

This place is a complete scam! Please look into places that will actually help you some of the…read morestaff can be very friendly but they are not certified or their newly recovered themselves And Bill your insurance for things that never happened and theses groups that were being ran by people who are not not license they will say whatever it takes to get you in to facility when it comes down to it it's all just a scam and Dave is full of does insurance scams... I got no help here I thought this place was a good choice after my friend had recommended this place but when it came down to it I knew it was the worst decision and should've trusted my got feeling gone to a better detox/treatment just do your homework before coming here or any treatment facility they will say tell you what you wanna here to get here!........ And to the dude Floyd please don't make me laugh yes this is the right place and Dave is a creep !! And I did get better and the help i needed so please don't try to Charm your self and make this place look good And your staff hits on women when they are most vulnerable

Bright Paths Recovery stands out as a high-quality addiction treatment center in Los Angeles with a…read morestrong reputation for compassionate, individualized care. Their team is professional, responsive, and clearly focused on helping people feel supported throughout the treatment process. The program takes a thoughtful approach to recovery, with an emphasis on addressing each person's unique needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model. The environment is comfortable, private, and designed to help clients focus fully on healing and building a strong foundation for long-term recovery. For individuals or families searching for reputable detox and residential treatment in Los Angeles, Bright Paths Recovery is absolutely worth considering.

4 months later the billing department is saying I owe money when nothing was ever explained to me…read moreupfront. No transparency on pricing.

My expectations for a quality experience to help set the stage for building, healthy habits that I…read morecould fall back on once I was on my own was met with a high standard. The nutrition needs were met with quality food prepared at a high-level that taught me to appreciate good food, and fostered a desire to continue feeding my body, and respecting my body by limiting processed foods and high sugar items that only serve to retrigger the reward pathway. The next most important reason I chose 1Method was for their commitment to an exercise program that was built into the weekly schedule that included the guidance of a professional trainer who worked with me to build new habits that have stayed with me. I have stayed sober since August 25 of 2019 . I am grateful to live at the beach where I ride my bike every day and prepare healthy, real foods for myself and my family, because those things helped me build new habits that were foundational to my long term success. I will complete my bachelors degree in December of this year and plan to enter the graduate program in January. It's never too late to make a new start and transform your life.

This was a great place that actually really changed my life. Now, the place is not great…read more... and good luck getting in...used to be able to get into the facility within a day. Now, they take in Veterans and the wait list is about 2 weeks long. I am a female Veteran and that's what I was told. I came to 1 Method 2 years ago and it was no where near as inaccessible or mean as Shannon was (admissions lady) Was to me, even though I am just trying to get a friend in crisis into their facility. Sanctuary treatment is a great place. I would recommend them. They're a little further north, but they're a way better treatment center, as far as availability and care

My time at Journey Hillside has been the most beneficial experience I may have had in my life. Upon…read morearriving here I've gained more understanding about myself which will help me to progress and fulfill my every want and need moving forward. I'm very grateful for the clinical team here and I would recommend this place to anyone really looking to change their life for the better. Thank you Journey Hillside Tarzana!

To have been able to receive treatment at Journey Hillside was a blessing from God. The staff to…read moreclient ratio is terrific. They are excellent. It is extremely clear that they desire to step into your life and help set you up for success on your sobriety journey. The facility was amazing, and the food is delicious. In my 30 days there I never had a bad meal. The counseling and guidance I received was tailored to meet my specific needs. I am so thankful that I was able to come to Journey Hillside. I would recommend it to anyone looking to make a change their life.