My experience at barnlife has been optimal to my healing experience. Matt's program offers a…read moreholistic approach to mental health. This program is about giving a safe community to practice functional living and social integration. Carl is the case manager and has always assisted me in keeping the I's dotted and T's crossed. Hannah has given me the necessary push to look in to both my mental, spiritual, and physical health. Joe and Maan are solid therapist I've had the pleasure of working with. Kristen and Matt's groups are enlightening and engaging. Darren's soundbaths and yoga are great. Thank you Barnlife for giving me what I need to participate in my own recovery.

As an addendum to my previous review, I have now been receiving ongoing treatments of red light…read moretherapy, as well as scraping treatments, from Hannah, to treat my inflammation as well as throat issues. I am continuing to feel progressively better. Hannah is a highly trained professional who is knowledgeable, intuitive, as well as compassionate. I'm so grateful to her for the highly healing work she's been doing. Highly recommended, and thanks to Barn Life for this wonderful opportunity to be a client of Hannah's!

I think it is kinda crazy that some guy named Richard came up to us at a park and asked if we were…read morein recovery after saying we were, he was HIGHLY encouraging tell us to go out & relapse...Just to get business. It thinks it is absolutely ridiculous that someone in treatment would try to do something like that....just to increase their client load but it's all about $$$$$$. Instead of truly being a source of safety for those seeking help! PATHETIC & RIDICULOUS COMPANY! SHAME ON YOU RICHARD!!!!

I'll start by saying that some of the staff were outstanding. And, just like anywhere, some of the…read morestaff were inadequate and ineffective and just going through the motions. Some of the group facilitators were very well-liked and effective and engaging while others brought negative emotions and lack of excitement from the very reading of the group agenda in the morning. After sending pictures of the front and back of my insurance card, I was assured that my insurance would cover my stay. HCBTS sent an Uber to pick me up and brought me to Newport Beach to the, "Platinum Sands House," which had potential but was badly neglected. The carpet from the living room up the stairs and at the top was badly stained, the kitchen was badly outdated, the bathtub in my room had no shower head on the end of the pipe, the garage door didn't lock, and two of us had our e-bikes stolen, the front fence was embarrassing with missing pickets as the house is at the corner of 32nd and Balboa, a very heavy traffic area and traffic light where people stop and observe. My bed sheets and pillow cases had blood stains, and I have pictures of it all. This was very clearly just a place to house insurance paychecks while they go to groups every day at another building. There was no money put into the house to make it the least bit nice in a very long time. Very substandard for private insurance rehab housing, two blocks away from the beach, or not. But the kicker? After being at Hotel California by the Sea for three weeks, I was called into an office by the head of the group facilitators and told that my insurance company had called and said that this facility was out of network and that I was not covered to be there. I was told to vacate the premises in 24 hours. I was horrified because I was woefully unprepared to leave, had no money to get a plane ticket across the country where I was from and had nowhere to stay. I was told, "We don't want to, "Street you," (But, unfortunately, you have to go). I was looking at being in a shelter with homeless people or being on the streets of California 2700 miles away from home. This was the most unprofessional thing I've ever experienced in my life, and it was so profound because they were dealing with a human life-my life. It was clear at that moment that the movie Body Brokers was very real and the recovery industry is just a business. There are certainly people in the industry who genuinely care, but they have no choice but to work for cutthroat monsters who are millionaires and have a bottom line that must be met with bodies in beds on a constant rotation. Fresh meat is the key, and relapse is almost congratulated. In my three weeks there, there was one fentanyl overdose and two relapses in one of the houses. Certain clients are allowed to overstay their needed treatment time as long as there isn't a new patient needing a bed at a higher level of care which, of course, brings in more money per day or, per, "Unit," which is how insurance companies dole out authorizations. If you're thinking about rehab, I really don't have any advice because they all play the same games and all use the same tired lines to get you there such as, "We got you.. Don't worry.." The people who are incharge of getting admissions to agree to come are very well trained and coached in the proper lines to use to disarm any hesitation you may have and allay any fears or doubts you may have. This was only my second rehab, and I saw enough in this time to realize very clearly what goes on after spending time on the phone with my insurance company and hearing the cold tone used by the administrator in delivering the devastating news that the entire thing was a mistake and I was on the losing end of it. She said they weren't happy about, "Having to eat the cost of my entire stay," and to that I say GOOD! These rehabs have entire departments to deal with verifying insurance, yet they badly botched my approval for care and didn't catch it until I had been there three weeks and was just beginning to get the root of my issue. Rehab is about money, and you have to be your own advocate because nobody at these facilities is looking out for you. Even if they are a kind-hearted person and really want to help you out, their hands are tied by the almighty dollar and the people who demand a fresh crop of bodies in beds constantly to keep the money flowing. And it was told to us repeatedly by case workers that the length of your stay is completely dependent upon how creative the case workers are in their weekly assessments of your progress and condition. If they like you, they'll work their magic. If you demand anything of them or give any kind of push back, they'll make sure your stay is short. Watch Body Brokers, and you'll understand. It's definitely one of those experiences where hard-working people can start to think, "Dang, I'm in the wrong racket... I need to get in on this grift."

I am the mother of a child in recovery and I am confident that R & R (Road to Recovery) has to be…read morestudied and emulated as the optimal model for success in recovery. Our family has had several attempts at recovery, and by far R &R offers the most productive approach! Here are a few differences, in my opinion, between the R &R program and the offerings of the majority of well-intentioned, but poorly structured rehab solutions: 1. A long-term integrated and progressive program with a focus on the individual needs in recovery Most of the Rehab's offer 30 days stay (that is what the insurance would normally cover). After this short period, the person in the very early stage of recovery is given a referral to an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and a recommendation for a Clean and Sober Living facility. At the very best, the staff of the rehab has some general familiarity with the transitional places that they recommend, but there is hardly any follow up or coordination among rehab, IOP and Clean and Sober Living. Clean and Sober Living facilities are not well-regulated, and the chances that your loved one will wind up in the environment that is less than optimal for the recovery are actually very high. R & R, in contrast, has all the steps of the recovery accommodated under one roof, so to speak. From rehab the person transitions to an intensive IOP that is integrated with Clean and Sober Living: same general location, same team of counselors, same group of recovering men who attend the IOP together and support each other in Recovery at Clean and Sober Living. The IOP program is excellent! It is very engaging; it is based in solid research and staffed by true professionals. The transportation between IOP and Clean and Sober is provided, and the Clean and Sober facility is extremely well supervised without being oppressive. There is a sense of true camaraderie and optimism among the recovering community! 2. Medical and Therapeutic Support The medical staff at a typical rehab is composed primarily of nurses who are usually great at the initial steps of recovery that involves detox, but they are not trained in a professional support that is specific to addiction recovery. Therapy normally focuses on the behavioral aspects, and groups are commonly led by well-intentioned but barely trained individuals. The engagement of the person in recovery dwindles very quickly; groups become "same old," and half of the time in rehab is spent in lingering - "doing time." R & R offers real addiction doctors, serious professional therapists trained in several modalities. The IOP program is progressive - from intense to more relaxed, and it is timed according to the individual circumstances of the participant. IOP covers many salient aspects of recovery in a truly engaging and challenging context that is reminiscent of the best university seminars. 3. Involvement with the 12-Step Programs Most of the rehabs will take patients to the nearby AA meetings and recommend that recovering addicts continue with attending meetings past their stay in rehab. It is easier said than done. R & R takes men in recovery to the AA meetings daily and provides transportation to the meetings. If the person has a particular preference for certain meetings - they will take him there. The treatment team at R & R knows your loved one's sponsor, knows what step he is working on, supports his progress in AA. 4. Personal Accommodations R & R goes out of its way to accommodate existing personal support in recovery! They will take you to appointments when necessary, help with job search, interviews, school applications. 5. Recovery is Fun at R & R! Ryan and Dylan (two super-dedicated, high-energy, deeply caring co-founders of R & R) take groups of guys in recovery to sports events, concerts, to the beach and beyond. Ryan and Dylan bring joy back into the lives of the recovering men who have suffered so much in addiction. 6. Communication and the Safety Cloud When your loved one stays in rehab, staff and treatment team will give you updates, but once he or she transitions to IOP and Clean and Sober Living - all updates are over. As a parent or a spouse, you are left in the dark with your constant fear of relapse. I have not waited for more than 30 minutes for a response to my text message to Ruin or Dylan. You can request and schedule a phone update any time; you can get in touch with the manager at Clean and Sober Living any time. And if, God forbid, a relapse happens - all the help is right there to attend to the problem! This is such a great relief! I cannot express how happy I am that my child is recovering in this unique program! I would hope that any person suffering from addiction finds such great care!

Dylan and Ryan who run R & R are so amazing!!! My husband…read moreand I are so thankful for their program. Our son is a totally different person that we haven't seen in years. Our son has been to eight different rehabs from the age of 14 through 23 and place is the first place that he has liked and he totally got transformed by the program they offer. As parents, we were so tired and worn out from years of seeing our son suffer, this place is such a blessing. Ryan, Dylan and all the staff were so kind and we are grateful they took a chance with our son. We highly recommend this place! Kindly, Michelle

I started coming here for treatments a few years ago. I always start first with Light stim bed and…read moreface shield 40 minutes FDA-cleared MultiWave® LED light therapy delivered in a full-body bed. Stimulates nitric oxide production, supports skin, sleep, and cellular repair. Then I saw Ivette for couple treatments for muscle pain and she used the Thor Laser -A clinical-grade photobiomodulation laser system used worldwide in elite sports, surgical recovery, and pain management. Penetrates deeper than LED for targeted tissue work. And NuEnerChi - A bioenergetic device that delivers a sequence of frequency and light patterns designed to support circulation, recovery, and energetic balance. And my last treatment was 20 minutes in the CVAC Pod- A patented pressure-cycling pod that simulates the effects of high-altitude training without breaking a sweat. After these treatments my muscle pain and energy is restored. I sleep better after every treatment I had.

An absolute gem. I'm…read moreso grateful to have found this state-of-the-art center, because it's not just about wellness trends or fancy tools. Ascent is something else entirely. They offer real insight into what's going on in your body at a cellular level... and they've poured so much intention into every detail, from the therapies to the people to the energy of the space itself. Whether you're looking to support your recovery, boost energy, reverse signs of aging, or just feel better in your body, this place has everything you didn't even know you needed... and at the highest quality. You walk in and feel seen, supported, and educated. I felt like new after my last visit

When I came to Lido Wellness's Center I was very scared and didn't think it would be possible for…read moreme to return to a normal, functioning life. I was very resistant even though I was desperate to get help. I have to say they did a miracle. They had to push me every step, and they did with kindness, patience, and knowledge. I felt like a new, happy person when I left, and with a strong supporting team at home, I continue to heal rapidly. I am forever thankful to everyone at Lids Wellness center, you helped me to get my life back. Thank you

Attentive to individual needs, knowledgeable, competent, and, perhaps most important; compassionate…read moreand empathetic! I came in lost, damaged, desperate and feeling quite hopeless. During the course of my treatment with Lido Wellness they helped me define and understand the core issues and then address each of them with specific methods and tools to manage them constructively. I know myself now and understand how to navigate life's complexities effectively and with a positive outlook. Thanks Lido! Love you guys!!

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.

I give this place 5 stars primarily for the owner, Rich. He truly cares about EVERY person that…read morecomes to his program. He's responsive, funny and a genuinely kind human. The detox house is nice but the only person who would cook for the clients was Rich. The Behavioral Health technicians are all very caring. You can tell that they want us to get better. Great place if you are looking for a loved one.

Will never stop loving this place! The only rehab center I have found that truly cares. You're not…read morejust another number here. The staff here genuinely care about everyone that comes in and I'm grateful at the opportunity I had if receiving that help here. Highly recommend

Blue Coast! Newport, CA a place you can't forget. A Foxhole of unity and brotherhood. I thank you…read moreall for your dedication in helping me with my addiction(s). My experience is installed in me with every teaching, learning, and tool you all have provided me in my journey of recovery. Blue Coast don't give up on You, they believe in YOU! I miss you all very much. My Brotherhood and Family! (Kody, Andy, Travis, Mark, Klymer, Christian, Nurse, Counselors and Staff)

Blue Coast stands out above all else. With staff who understand and care about their clients, they…read moremake treatment exciting. If you or your family member are struggling do not hesitate to contact Blue Coast Behavioral Health.