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.

Staff was really cool and helpful. Only issues was w the sober living aspect. One of the house…read moremanagers was on a power trip and very unprofessional. Besides that this is a good place to get clean

Great program great staff. I loved it there, but I came in as a couple and they split me up when I…read morewas going to get a haircut. I was OK with that until I found out. They put them in a room with another man then I lost my shit, but Ritz was there to take me in so guys take learning experience but Ritz is the shit.

If you're looking to detox, Ritz is where you want to be. I battled opiate addiction for 7 years, 5…read moreof those on fentanyl and honestly, I was terrified of going through withdrawal. It took a friend convincing me to get help and give Ritz a shot, and honestly, it was the best decision I ever made. The staff really knows what they're doing when it comes to this disease, and they helped me finally get off fentanyl for good. Ritz is clean, cozy, and has this chill vibe that makes it easy to settle in and focus on getting better. What I loved most was how the team treated me , they actually listened, kept it real, and showed real compassion because many of them had been through the same struggles. They didn't just throw a one size fits all plan at me, they made a plan that fit meIt felt like a safe space where I could be open and vulnerable without any judgment. I met people there I never thought I'd even hang out with, but some of them turned out to be the best folks I've met. We even went on weekend outings that showed me how to have fun without drugs. Oh, and huge shoutout to Steve, the chef, seriously, the best food I've ever had.

Not the best experience, I was targeted by certain staff members and treated poorly at times. while…read moresome staff members were exceptionally helpful and supportive(Danielle, nick, Laura, Johanna, and Chantelle as well as the chef). The overall company was trying to get the most money out of my insurance as possible. I started off in the sober living facility and during Christmas time, I had covid over winter and had to take NyQuil and that was the first excuse for forcing me back into a rehab program that was not needed. My reason for being in the program in the first place was that I had 18 back to back surgeries over the past 4 years and was on opioids for a long period of time so this was a way to detox in a safe environment. There was no psychological addiction, just physical dependence to opioids. They lied about multiple addictions to medication(amphetamine addiction) that I was prescribed since childhood and used it to get more money through insurance. They also lied about an alcohol addiction, when I am medically intolerant to alcohol. When I got back to the sober living after this time I was talked about poorly among staff members and called "attention seeking" for asking for a few days off in order to visit 2 dying family members. Eventually someone in the group had consumed alcohol and told the staff which upset another client due to the unfairness and favoritism. This upset client gave me alcohol without my knowledge or consent and afterwards told the staff that I was drunk. This other client had been upset and doing things like this for 2 weeks prior to this incident. I believe he did this in order to prove a point that they will send people they dislike or with good insurance back to rehab in order to get more money. This client later confessed to me he had put alcohol in my drink without my consent and I had a reaction to the alcohol and was placed back into the rehab facility. I was put on addictive barbiturates and unnecessary medications for 2 days before my insurance denied coverage due to fraudulent services. The alcohol level was so low that there was no logical reason I needed to be there. I was then abandoned as a patient had had to find a new place to live in 2 hours or I was out on the street. Remember it's just a business. They don't actually care about you. They left another 2 of my friends on their own where one eventually fell into a coma following her abandonment. Something else they did was contact my pharmacy and told them never to fill any of my prescriptions ever from any doctor. I was no longer under their care at all. I'm a disabled person and this made it very difficult to obtain medication that I needed. This is a HIPPA violation for sure.

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

I just want to say I have been to many treatment places some of the top treatment centers like…read moreHazeldon Betty ford and several others!! I believe you can have success in treatment in a lot of places if you want it and choose to trust the process and listen to what the counselors are saying!! Which is our biggest problem we get a few weeks clean and we are back to wanting to do things our way!! I really enjoyed my time at Hollywood Hills and I believe they give everyone the tools and the knowledge to stay clean but that's just step one in a 30 day stay! They then set you up to go to a sober house and do IOP which is just as vital to your recovery!! They offer all these steps here at Hollywood hills and you see people being very successful if they can get out their own way and listen to what the staff is recommending for them!! If you do that and trust the process you will and can stay sober!! I was sober for many years after Hazeldon and am now on 6 plus months sober from Hollywood hills and there sober house in Northridge and am back home with my family enjoying life once again!! I loved Hollywood hills cause your in there with a small group it's personal the staff takes your recommendations and works hard to get you back out in the world and you start to enjoy the little things! In my 30 day stay we went to a lakers game that they brought us to and to universal studios recovery is not about punishment and hating your self it's about learning to love your self enjoy life and learn to appreciate people and things and I can say I appreciate everything the staff at Hollywood hills did for me and I would recommend it to anyone it was a great time in my life and got me back on track!! Thank you to all the staff hands down amazing!!

Grateful to have 6 mos of sobriety. After years of alcoholism and drug use…read more I have tried many treatment centers and sober livings in my past. I truly believe in my heart it's about care and true concern for the patients. Being treated like family, having fun in sobriety, a solid foundation, I find is key for me. I am so grateful to be a part of the family here at Hollywood Hills Recovery. I am very grateful for everything they've have done for my life.

I will recommend this place to everyone!…read more The staff is great! They cater to your needs to hear you out they let you be you at the same time you recover.a Now I'm on my real journey... Is better on the clean side of life start your journey with these people I will recommend them highly!!

At the time, I wasn't ready to accept the help offered by the owner, the staff, and the facility as…read morea whole. I left against medical advice, thinking I knew better. Years later, I came to realize they were right--and I deeply regret the way I acted. Despite that, I cannot recommend this place enough. It's the place that got me sober--and it's the place that continues to keep me sober.

Breathe has undergone new changes with it's new management. All the staff are nice and friendly…read more They seek takings care of their clients through their quality of care. They have range of help with cross addiction. Many forms of programs and support from counseling to therapy. Don't get me started with their Hot Tub and Gym!

If you care about anyone suffering from addiction, DO NOT SEND THEM TO BREATHE. This is a…read moreclient-based treatment center, which means MONEY is ALL they care about. You say you'll stay for 30, they say you need to stay for 60. While the longer you remain in a CREDIBLE patient-based (usually under the care of a hospital with doctor overseeing the program) the greater chance of staying sober, BUT if you stay 60, they push for 90. God forbid you announce after 17 days that you will be leaving in 30, the staff becomes very passive aggressive and vascillates between trying to threaten clients with relapse and ignoring them altogether. The staff has ZERO accreditations other than being in recovery themselves. HIPPA and privacy is completely ignored, and have no medical background whatsoever. They do not treat the clients with any compassion or respect, unless you/your family has money. There were three people out of 65 who were solely there for alcohol (no cross-addiction). They were handed The Big Book and that was it. Those with eating disorders, methamphetamine, or pill addictions had separate groups for counseling daily. Those three never had any sessions where they were able to discuss their addiction or were given any help. The entire group went to AA speaker meetings 7 days a week, but never got delve into their own issues. Kathleen made a point to dress down the entire group over unhappy staff and actually said, "We DO NOT CARE how you got here. We don't care about your past. Stop whining and listen to your counselors, they have heard every lie and excuse coming out of you and know you better than you know yourself!" Sobriety 101, addiction is a symptom of the problem that brought them to rehab. There was absolutely no communication with family members, which is essential as it is a family disease. One person who completed their treatment after 90 days, was back the very next day as they relapsed that night. They had something called Family Week, that only those who had been at the facility for at least 90 days MIGHT be able to attend, but it was months away. Family members were encouraged to take an entire week off of work and pay for a week's stay at a hotel where they held it. Some of these people's loved ones spent every last dime to keep them there and could not take off work for a day, let alone an entire week. Kathleen's "special talent" is to single out a client and proceed to rip them apart in front of their peers (and was said to do this at Family Week repeatedly over the course of the week). Nothing she said was in the vein of healing. It was 45 minutes of verbal abuse that left people completely traumatized. MacKenzie Phillips wasn't an active member of the program, she just wandered the halls, if she was there at all. Breathe has a lot of glossy pictures and empty promises (equine therapy...there was none, a swimming pool...clients were not allowed to use it, trips to the beach...nope, too much liability). The founder bought up all but two houses on a street in Laurel Canyon (you do the math) and it looks great on their website, but that's it. It is NOT a safe place to heal. ***Bottom line, if you or someone needs help with addiction, please find a PATIENT-BASED rehab facility, that encourages family participation through visitation and group therapy. The counselors should hold degrees in psychology, drug and addiction counseling, etc and have done clinical hours during their studies. Places that show you pictures of what looks like a 5-star resort with promises of gourmet food, a spa-like atmosphere, and an easy process do not have their client's best interest at heart. As with any facility, you need to do your due diligence, ask questions, and review their qualifications. If I can educate just one person on what to look for and what to avoid, so that they can help a loved one or themselves acheive sobriety in a safe and healthy environment, then I will consider writing this incredibly worthwhile.

This place saved my life. The staff is awesome. They are caring and professional. After completing…read moremy program I still communicate with them. If you have a loved one battling addiction send them here. They are the best.

California wellness retreat did not just plan to see to me they planted a whole garden of Life. It…read morecleansed my soul and I'm well on my way to recovery nothing can stop me now they are what I call a true family I love you Vic and everyone else there.