As a mother who has watched her son struggle with addiction for years, I can honestly say that Next Step Recovery has given me something I had almost stopped allowing myself to feel--hope. When my son moved into Next Step Recovery, I left without him. As a mother, that was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. After years of watching addiction take pieces of my son away, I honestly didn't know what the future would hold. Today, I can say something I wasn't sure I'd ever be able to say again: I have my son back. This is the first sober living home where my son has stayed for more than a few days, and I truly believe the caring and supportive people at Next Step Recovery have made a tremendous difference. From the very beginning, David, the Director of Operations, has been incredibly kind, caring, and accommodating. He has listened to me ramble, answered my questions, and never made me feel like I was a bother. As a worried parent, having someone who genuinely listens and communicates with you means more than I can explain. Chris was also wonderful from the very beginning. He met us at the house that same day to give us a tour, answered all of our questions, and was so kind and helpful throughout the process. That first experience gave us a great feeling about Next Step Recovery. The staff have continued to be caring, understanding, compassionate, and accommodating. When an issue has come up, they have been quick to communicate, listen, and work toward a resolution. The open communication has given me a tremendous sense of reassurance as a parent. The home itself is beautiful, comfortable, and welcoming, with a beautiful kitchen that truly gives it a feeling of home. I also appreciate the weekly in-house meetings and the convenient location close to grocery stores and other shopping. Recovery is a journey, and I know there may still be challenges ahead. But after years of addiction, having my son taking steps toward a healthier and better life is something I will never take for granted. I am forever grateful to Next Step Recovery, David, Chris, and the entire staff for the care and support they have given my son and our family. I left that day without my son. Today, I feel like I have my son back. And for that, I will always be grateful. read more

This place single handedly changed my life. I couldn't recommend this place more. The facility is top notch and care level is exceptional.

4 month ago, I separated from my wife after relapsing. After living in my car for a week and shopping around rooms to rent, I decided to look up sober living and landed on calling Next Step. I talked to their Director of Operations, David. Who patiently took the time to listen to me and understand my circumstance. He offered to work with me and my financial situation, and let me stay there while I worked at my job full time. They allowed me to tour the house late after work at 9pm. I ended up staying for over an hour and just talked life with one of the managers. I decided I was in the right place. The following 4 months had allowed me to focus on my sobriety, and relearn how to operate as a roommate. It truly taught me to be a sober adult again. And now I am back home with my wife in good graces. For anyone that is truly desperate for a better, sober life, and needs a place to challenge that in yourself, this place is a perfect place to do that. It's also a 5 min walk to the beach; which isn't a bad sight. Thank you, Next Step! Loren R. read more

Horrible experience!! They treated me like I was some kind of psycho when im only suffering from some recent trauma and dealing with mild depression. They took all of my belongings including my prescription medication which I needed. When I wanted to leave they were trying to hold Me there against my will. They laughed at me when I was crying and NO ONE there understood my pain. All they care about is taking your insurance money. They promised 5 star chef with good food but they fed me some cold nasty sandwich which tasted horrible. Dont ever go here! read more

I received the BEST care possible..the staff is amazing & really care about your recovery!!

Anyone looking for a Peaceful place to get sober - steer clear of this recovery home. The house is falling apart, the weeds in the front have grown so high that the neighbors stare, there was a mouse seen in the kitchen repeatedly, and when it rained it poured onto the entire upstairs hallway. I was there for over 3 months, and they put a pot to catch the water and told us we "should be grateful." The common areas in the house were constantly filthy. Crumbs all over the couch, people's trash left everywhere. Sadly, they do not care about this HB woman's Property All photos taken March 2023 read more

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I cannot say enough positive things about Next Step Recovery. My daughter is a resident while being treated for dual diagnosis mental health and alcohol abuse. She had been asked to leave a previous living situation due to her inability to follow the rules. NSR environment is structured yet compassionate, creating the perfect balance for recovery. They worked with her to meet her needs and follow the rules, all the while making her feel welcome. The staff genuinely cares about each resident's progress and provides resources, accountability, and encouragement every step of the way. They worked within my daughter's diagnosis in a compassionate, understanding way that made her feel welcome rather than outcasted. They kept me well informed of her progress and the plan to achieve success while living in their facility. If you're looking for a place that will help a loved one build a strong foundation for a sober and fulfilling life, I highly recommend NSR. read more

Overall I had a great experience at Next Step Recovery. In the beginning it was very difficult for me but the staff was very accommodating meeting my individual needs. I would recommend this facility to anyone struggling with addiction. read more

I was attending a program in connections with NextStep. Another house manager and some women I lived with went to this same program. Upon leaving to a detox, my things were left behind. When I returned to claim my things, nearly all my prized possessions were missing. Bags, pants, shirts, furniture even! The most expensive items were gifts. All missing. I come to find out people had been discussing how blatantly they stole my items. The house manager condoned this behavior and have continued to ignore my messages about obtaining the rest of my items. Beyond that my stay was tragic. Having had several conversations with both house managers about how I feel I'm walking on egg shells around them, only to be told that's just her personality, several people say the same thing and I'm simply too sensitive. Overall my needs weren't met, the care wasn't there, there was no care when it came to the clients. Which I understand, they work, they're not our friends. However, it was very, very clear we weren't friends. That is, aside from her one friend that was a client at the same time as me who was then hired on to the same house as her. These two have ended up condoning such tragic behavior from all the clients. All the women in the house using and remaining. It was a poor experience all around. Not a healthy sober environment for anyone. read more

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My motive moving into sober living was to heal and break through my struggles with trusting others. Do not move here if you want to set yourself free from that. I was not provided feeling heard, seen or understood. As a trauma survivor, it was all unfortunate feeling as neglected as I did. I am only writing this because I care tremendously about others sobriety and recovery. read more

I absolutely loved my time @ next step recovery. Honestly if I would have take the other option at the time I wouldn't be 10 months sober today. I wasn't in a program when I came to them, I was cash pay, but the accountability & structure was exactly what I needed @ 3 months sober, freshly out of treatment. & next step kind of saved my life. read more

Next step has been instrumental in my recovery and had provided a healing and compassionate environment. My house manager Bailey is so welcoming and professional and is amazing at her job. 10 stars read more

someone stole $1500+ worth of my stuff and they don't even care to investigate it. beds were uncomfy and the rooms were cramped asf. the detox house is probably one of the worst detoxes i've ever been to aswell. stay clear of this place, for your own sobriety's sake. read more

Next Step recovery has been nothing but a blessing in my life. It has been a vital asset in my journey in early recovery. Nothing but support and compassion from staff and clients. The senior Director (David) will go up and beyond to make sure you are safe and all needs are met, truly amazing amazing people. Very clean, organized and safe environment. I would highly recommend to anybody starting their journey in recovery. 10/10 's!!!!!! read more

This is a long YELP, but an easy read with a lot of pertinent information if you are considering living here or sending your daughter here. I've lived here at Ñext Step for 3 months. It has been a good experience. The house is kept clean by tenants. Staff members are extremely encouraging. They are examples of how to use the tools and resources that are at my fingertips; local meetings, the ocean, effective communication, exercise, artistic expression etc.... There is an influx of girls and various personalities, but this is life! Principles before personalities. Right? We are all addicts for Gods sake! Progress is the goal here, not perfection. The staff are good examples. This experience has given me the opportunity to develop patience and application of the 12 steps. There is a variety of all walks of life coming in and moving on in this house. Sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly! This fosters learning who you like or need to avoid for your own sanity. Selection of managers has been great in the few months that I have lived here. The facility gave me the opportunity to find my Rhythm, as I got back on my feet. The curfew rules are a bit strict, but guide us in developing a regimen of good self care. Sleep is critical in allowing our bodies to heal. After all, we've done some damage to our bodies from drinking or abusing chemicals! Next Step provided the opportunity for me to re-establish my Arcadian rhythm. If there are roomate issues or room preferences, they work with you. Thank you! Accommodations include: comfortable beds, a personal safe, flatscreens in every room, a shared fridge, large washer, dryer and dishwasher, bikes, kayaks, pool, jaquizzi, pool table, a cool library, Uber's as a group to local meetings, overnight visits with family or friends with permissionntimate AA meetings and panels here at the house. A lot of good laughs about sobriety happen at this crazy - fun place. The nature of sober living is kaotic, but so is life, once you stand on your own 2 feet. Next step is like going to college to get prepared for real life out in the world. Structured disciplined in a sober living is a great start, as a fresh sober alcoholic. The tougher they are on us... the better we are once we leave. There is a method to this madness. As I depart successfully, I simply want to say Thank you Next Step for assisting me in transitioning back into society. I plan to lovingly conquer the world now that I am reentering the world as a sober lady. God Bless and if your down to grow.... simply take the NEXT STEP! Sophia A read more

Houses on 808 and 810 California street are very clean and close to the beach. The house director and management made me feel taken care of. They made sure I was doing what I needed to do and helped advocate for me in tandem with myself. Thanks for the help. read more

If the walls could speak they would have nothing but amazing things to say about this place!! Great staff, great ownership & amazing people all around!! Thank you for all that you do!! read more

Hands down the best place I've ever been. They have helped me so much , to stay on the path of recovery! All the house managers are amazing. I've been to 30 plus sober livings and iops. This is by far the most helpful one I've been to. read more

Next step recovery is an amazing place. Where people get a second chance at life.

I came to Next Step Recovery about a year ago! Next Step has really saved my life. The staff works around the clock to ensure all clients are safe, and cared for. The owner, COO, and director of operations are great as well. They are constantly working to make sure all of the houses have everything they need and that the clients have the clinical attention and care that they deserve. This is truly the only sober living I would recommend to anyone in the SoCal area!! read more

Next step Recovery is one of the few legitimate sober livings in Orange County. As a Case Manager I refer a lot of clients there because I know they will be well taken care of. There is 24 hour supervision, round the clock counseling and a zero tolerance policy. I can only assume that the poor reviews were written by former clients that were asked to leave and are bitter. If it were for myself or a loved one, I would send them to Next Step. It's a great place if you really want to get sober. If not, there are plenty of flop house sober livings around. read more

IAM so grateful for next step recovery for providing me with a safe a structured environment to work on my self David and josh at the house on California have really gone out of there way to make sure that IAM taken care of I recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a sober living read more

I currently live in one of the women's houses and I have never felt more safe and at home anywhere. Next Step has been such a blessing in my recovery and truly supports and loves you through the good times and the hard times in sobriety. I have never felt better in my recovery and Next Step plays a huge role in that. I have so much gratitude for Next Step, and a special thank you to the Director of Operations for the women's houses Katie Harmsen who devotes so much time, energy, and love into helping each of us woman in our recovery. read more

I lived at the next step sober living for a year. I'm so grateful to have had such an amazing house and housemates and staff to help me grow through one if the most chaotic times of my life. The first year of sobriety is hard enough and I can say to have a safe place to come home to is super important. Katie was amazing and all the other staff that helped me throuigh my journey. read more

**O waited to post this so I had time to really reflect on the actions taken that night I love the sober living I'm at now and I'm not bitter but not only is this SL ILLEGALLY overcrowded the HM act unethically and you are not treated properly!!! As much as it pains me this is my personal experience with them and well it may be a longish read if you are really considering living here or having your daughter live here you really should know what your moving into! Good luck on your journey I will miss the girls I became close to but this needed to be known:( my experience a couple weeks ago I was kicked out in the middle of the night when I got back from an AA meeting with other clients, Completely Sober! I've lived and worked in treatment for awhile now and never have I come across a situation as unprofessional and aggressive toward a client from STAFF of all things. It deeply saddens me to have to write this review. I was staying at the house referred to as ROUNDHILL I was there for about a month with 14 other girls all under the same roof! To say the house was overcrowded would be a understatement. Us girls were literally on top of each other due to the bunk beds they have in the rooms there. Never have I seen bunk beds in a sober living. There is absolutely no privacy and no breathing room. That is why it is also illegal to have 15 beds to a house the MAXIMUM for the state of California is 8 and Next Step can get shut down any day for, So not only is the number of other clients illegal it is also a very uncomfortable situation for all. Which shows it is only about money for them. Too many personalities under one roof can be extremely stressful and filled with drama which is something we should hope to avoid at home in early sobriety and not only is the "gossip" and mood swings and aggressive behavior coming from the clients unfortunately is also coming from the staff. This makes for an extremely uncomfortable place to go home to and you are left feeling unsafe. The beginning of my stay was not terrible the staff was polite and the house was not full at the time. Later when the "home" was filling the staff I believe had a lot of personal issues going on and that effected the way we were treated. It also led to them talking negatively about the girls in the house to other clients. A new weekend manager was hired named Jill with barely any sobriety started treating clients like inmates and the twin sisters just started to hide away in the room or snap on us. The night I was THROWN OUT of the house I had asked if the conversation about my early curfew thay they had put in place for being only 3 minutes late would be finished Sarah(HM) told me I was lying and I was lucky to even get to be there long story short I said "okay well I would have left to another sober living if I had known and would probably do so tomorrow" since I had been being put on all these crazy restrictions for too long which were becoming harmful to my sobriety not helpful then I began to get up to go pack and they all took their turns by saying get out Jill said okay then get out leave already I said to her you're going to be great at working in treatment with that attitude we'll leaving the room the all started screaming to me it said in your contract you have to get along with us so now your kicked out Suz one of the HM yelled to get the f**k out (it was 10:30 pm) luckily I had a car so the thirty minutes I was given to pack and go I had at least a way and wasn't on the street. Luckily I did not relapse over it but that is the reason I am writing this review. I really don't like having to negatively speak about people but if this happened to me it could happen to another girl that may end up crashing drunk or overdosing from going through such a awful experience. We all deserve to feel safe in our sober environment and to feel supported not kicked to a curb on the middle of the night. read more

Next step really cares for its clients. It's the first sober living iv been to were the staff/house managers actually encourage and care for you . It's really set me up to be the woman I am today. Onsite supervision and local meetings that are within walking distances. Plus the beach is right outside the door! I'd recommend this place to family and friends read more

I was picked up from my treatment center in Long Beach in May by a Manager from Next Step Recovery and brought straight over to an amazing house in Huntington Beach. I'm 37 and this is my first time in recovery and in a "sober living house". I had no idea what to expect, coming over with only my clothes and a toothbrush. The guys in my house welcomed me which was soooo nice and a huge relief off my shoulders. The house manager even personally drove me to a Target store and offered me a gift card so I could buy some food and essentials that I really needed since I didn't have my car with me, very thoughtful. That made me feel like I was right where I was supposed to be; especially with food, security and a bed to sleep in (which are all big, full sized beds with pillows and a down comforter..!!). Nice closest space and a window in my room fir fresh air, plus a cool view on the 3rd story balcony....!!!!!! The kitchen is upper class and we have a freeken BBQ outside to cook steaks on. Next Step has been such a positive light in my life and such a huge aid in my sobriety. We go to meetings together and there's Next Step functions like volleyball at the beach(which is a short walk away) and most recently a huge Thanksgiving dinner prepared by a chef fir those that weren't able to make it home fir the holiday. That says a lot and just shows how much this place cares about their residents. Personally, this was my first sober Thanksgiving and I can't be more thankful and grateful to Next Step and the guys here for being in and a part of my life. read more

This company is simply amazing, its helped me in so many ways! The owner is one of the most generous people I have ever met. I have nothing but good things to say about this place and what it has done for my life! read more

All about the money. Staff is beyond rude. House managers are all dry, and are doing steroids while passionately advocating steroid use to young adults. The guy jason that manages the houses told me to call the cops when someone stole a bunch of my shit and hung up on me. 4 people per bedroom, some are tiny, and the house managers sleep in the garage(I'm not kidding). They hide this by only allowing one person in front of the house to smoke at a time, and u are only allowed to access the house from the alley in the back or else you get "written up". They ask 1500 a month while pile driving your insurance. It honestly might be illegal how many people they put into one room. My entire stay almost the whole house was getting loaded off dangerous designer drugs.(house managers are oblivious and dont care) I cannot recommend this place to anyone unless u want them to OD and learn insurance fraud. Every five star comment above was made by employees. I would give a negative review if i could. There are a ton of better programs to choose from that care about you, and provide much more comfortable living space. Just take a walkthrough before u decide. read more

Next Step Recovery was recommended to me from my treatment center, and has done an amazing job with collaborating with my outpatient care IOP and treatment team. I have been treated with respect, love, and kindness throughout my stay, and when I struggled, was offered support and encouragement. The house that I am staying in is amazing, well kept, and a pleasure to come home to. The staff/house managers are all in recovery, and maintain both professional and personal respect for all clients. Next Step has been an integral part of my transition phase throughout this recovery process! ! read more

I have worked with this company closely with recommending my clients to stay there for sober living. They provide a safe and surprisingly luxurious sober living environment with around the clock staff, around the clock surveillance cameras for my clients safety and clinical support with daily and weekly updates on clients. With all of this, it's no wonder they have a high success rate. I would give 6 stars if I could. read more

I have had the absolute best case scenario with Next Step. The home I am in is very nice and it is kept clean and tidy by everyone. The energy stays positive which is hugely impacted by Next Step staff. I am very grateful for our house managers Jennavev, Dee, Lexia and Director of Operations Katie. They have all been so supportive and made me feel right at home. read more

Next Step Recovery Sober Living has been and is a HUGE part of my journey. I couldn't tell you if I would still be sober without the help from NEXT step in providing me the tools I needed in order to build a foundation. The support staff is full of love and care and never have made me feel like a chore or annoyance. Even with all the clients Next Steps CEO knows me personally and knows my story. I highly recommend this house as well as their other homes. They have taught me a way to live sober. The goal in Next Step would be to make me into a self sufficient woman which I am well on my way with their help and guidance. I am forever in debt! read more

Next Step seems to be all about money. I was told insurance would cover then when my son was on the way there was told I had to put $1500 on my charge. There were 5 guys to a small bedroom and 21 guys in the house. It seemed very crowded for that price. The worst part of it was that my son got several things stolen and they did nothing about it each time. I would not recommend. read more

Nextstep has been a huge part of my recovery. I couldn't have asked for a better place to live after treatment. I've made so many great friends, and the staff has been so helpful. Thank you Nextstep! read more