Drug Rehab Centers in Malibu, California

I late 1999, after many unsuccessful treatment stays in other facilities, I walked through the front door at Promises, Malibu a very sick and hopeless man, but I left a new person. The clinicians, techs and administrators were courteous, helpful and empathetic from my first day. Therefore, for their helping hands I will always be thankful!

After 8 years almost clean and sober, Promises is still like a second home to me when I go to visit. I will always be so grateful for the amazing care I received there. They have a great Alumni program that enables people to stay connected. I have made lifelong friends through my stays at " the rock".

My experience at promises was one i will never forget. I have tried to get clean and sober many times before and never have i entered a program as educational and supportive as promises. I was able to surround myself with loving caring staff members that walked me through detox comfortably and were there 24 hours a day for the following process of uncovering and dealing with the underlying issues that helped fuel my disease. i was able to attend twelve step meetings daily and begin meeting and getting to know people in the program in several different areas of los angeles and malibu. The facility was top notch and staff was more than accommodating to each individuals' needs. I enjoyed the different educational groups along with the intense personal and family work that was done at my pace. I appreciated their ability to create a program unique to mine and my families needs. i experienced treatment in a different way than i ever had before. I am grateful for the opportunity to receive the tools necessary to not only maintain sobriety but to live a life happier than i ever thought possible. After finishing my time in the first phase of residential i decided to stay for extended care program which was a great transition tool for me with the continued support of the facility and staff. Before leaving treatment my treatment team helped me put together a detailed discharge plan that helped me transition back into the world with ease. They helped me find different places to live, different doctors to see, and all of my daily plans were set before i even stepped out the gate. I appreciate all of the time dedicated by each and every person i came into contact with. I know i cant do this alone and Promises makes sure that i never have to ever again. They have shown me a new way to live clean and sober. I would send anyone i love and care about to promises because i know that they would be well taken care of and given the tools and opportunities necessary to save their lives. I can now walk through life a different way and for that i am eternally grateful.

My adult son had been in two prior outpatient rehabs. When insurance covered his treatment at Cliffside, I was initially skeptical of such a luxury experience with weekly massages, sound baths, acupuncture, cleaning and laundry service, fresh, organic cooked meals, outings, yoga, trips to the gym and spectacular views. It seemed more like a vacation I thought. But, it turned out to be just what my son needed. With these experiences and the small ratio of clients:providers, he was able to finally open up and start addressing the pain he had been numbing with substances. Tanya, his case manager, helped him with his needs and setting him up with outpatient care. Roxan, his therapist, was a tremendous help to him. Family sessions are available and the nurses and tech staff also offered great support. Patients have to option to be taken to AA, Smart Start, and NA meetings as well. My son didn't want to leave! My only suggestion would be to have online family meetings available in the evenings/after work hours. I am very grateful for the care my son received.

Words cannot begin to express my gratitude to Cliffside Malibu for Saving and Changing my life forever. They have/had so much more to offer than other places and programs that I have gone to. This time it has really stuck for me. My life is free and reset. The houses make you feel like your at home. The staff is great! Most are in active recovery themselves and some were actually prior clients themselves. That stood out alot to me and gave me comfort and hope. That feeling that someone who I didn't know, really cared about me. Everything was clean, worry free and the good was excellent. I am so glad I STARTED my recovery from addiction's at Cliffside Malibu Ca.. Matt J. from Kansas City, Mo.

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I am a former employee and current contractor at Milestones Ranch Malibu, having been Clinical Director in the past and presently working as a group therapist. But more to the point, I am a huge fan of Milestones. Owned and operated by the incredibly caring and talented social worker Denise Klein and her daughter Savannah Ganje, Milestones has provided in-depth assistance to clients and families for the past 20 plus years.I have seen hundreds of clients benefit from the various evidence-based modalities utilized by the Milestones clinical staff including dynamic and CBT therapy, hypnotherapy, group therapy, addiction counseling and EMDR as well as adjunct services including psychiatry, sound bath, music therapy, and more.In addition to myself, there are other long-time staff members including Celeste Racicot, Ron Borczon, and Joey Tabbanella. It s always a positive sign when staff members sign on for the long haul it shows that they love the family atmosphere, the good vibes, the sense of helping people in a program that is all about integrity, warmth and expert care.Employees are supervised and trained by Denise, Savannah, Celeste and Amber to ensure that meals are prepared on time, paychecks delivered on time and that the facility sparkles and shines. Milestones is a fantastic training ground for those interested in working in the fields of psychology and/or recovery. I often say that after a stint at Milestones, every employee is ready to run their own rehab center! Employees who are dedicated, hardworking and client-centered flourish in the Milestones milieu.But what makes Milestones stand out, and why I continue on with this amazing program is notwithstanding the clinical knowledge and practice, or the amenities, food, and cozy rooms - is the setting. It s a small facility, designed purposely to be intimate so as to give clients individualized attention on a beautiful Malibu ranch. Milestones is unique.Oh, one last thing. Milestones is the kind of place where if you call admissions and they think you are not a fit for them or that there is a program more suited to your needs, they will never try to sell you or convince you to come to Milestones but instead give you referrals to other well-respected and effective programs. Now that s integrity!

Approaching a subject as heavy as trauma and addiction, making a choice on where to go can be a bit daunting. I was assured by people close to me that work in that field that Milestones Ranch was the perfect place for me. Upon arrival I knew this to be true. The team of people Denise Klein (owner) and her daughter Savanah have assembled is incredible. From the therapists to the techs to even the house cleaning personnel allows for an environment of safety and vulnerability. My experience there was truly life changing. Even after leaving I still benefit from the feeling I am part of a family that supported me through one of the most difficult things I ve ever had to do. I appreciate the wellness checks from everyone checking on my progress and reminders that I can always count on the people of this amazing place . Would also be remiss to not mention the location is beautiful Tucked away in the hills of Malibu above Zuma Beach. Was able to find a peace and tranquility I have needed for a long time. I miss being there everyday. But they provided me with tools to be more equipped to walk through any situation s and have agency in my life again. Thank you thank you thank you to Denise and the entire staffWith love and gratitude of course :)

Milestones absolutely saved my life! When I came there, every single relationship in my life was broken. I was completely lost and caught in a terrible cycle of self-destruction.The love and care that I received from the team at Milestones turned that around for me in 2 short months.The owners, administrators, therapists & group facilitators & the amazing team of techs, care so deeply about helping people and have carefully crafted a program that makes that help accessible to anyone.Even though I was in such a dark place when I arrived there, I wasn't particularly open to the help. I felt that I was being punished by my family and was incredibly resistant to the idea that any part of it was supposed to be helpful or healing for me.Within a couple of days, my view point on that completely changed. The location is beautiful, the people are wonderful and comforting, so I couldn't help but relax and let the light in.They helped me repair relationships in my life that were so badly damaged that I thought they were ruined forever.Two years later, I'm in a better place than I've ever been with all of those people. I'm able to spend as much time with my daughter as I want. I've got a good job doing what I love and have been living in my own place for the last year. My life has turned around in every way and I owe that all to Milestones.If you, or anyone you love, is in distress and struggling with addiction and mental health issues, Milestones is hands down the #1 place to bring them to heal and reclaim their life.

I spent two months at Serenity Malibu last summer, and I experienced nothing but the most caring, compassionate care and treatment for my alcoholism and depression. It will be one year next week and I'm in a new sober relationship and optimistic about the future. Highly recommended!

Writing a review of a rehab center is not something I ever thought I'd be doing. However, when a family member was in need of treatment, my family and I were fortunate to have been able to turn to the team at Serenity.The staff took tremendous care of my relative's needs, as well as the needs of our family. Dr. Shilati and her fantastic staff made us feel comfortable with the process and guided us every step of the way. We are forever grateful for their assistance at one of the hardest moments in our lives.

OMGOSH! Serenity Malibu literally saved my life!! I looked at a lot of treatment centers before choosing this one then i made the call a very nice man named Bruce answered the phone..he asked me a few ???'s about my resources then promised to call me back he promptly called me back after calling my insurance co. and told me i was "good to go" I was such a "hot mess"..addicted to alcohol, opiates and alcohol..and ambien to sleep I was a walking time bomb..things weren't working for me any more..i was isolated using night and day..i bought my airline ticket one way and went straight to L.A there was a gentleman at the gate waiting to transport me the 45 min. drive to the house..it was a very nice car, and driver..when i got to the house all the staff knew my name..and welcomed me with open arms..after a little paperwork i went to my "new house"..i went to serenity house it was like a movie star would live in..big and lovely lots of comfort foods, 24 hour care takers, a house keeper, a pool and hot tub too..its total luxury i met a few new house mates..they taught me "the ropes" quickly..i was fearful that my detox would be uncomfortable..i meet the first nite with the doctor..he gave me meds. that i took for a few weeks to get me thru the "tough times"..I was very comfortable i got my schedule..and started my healing from the get go I went on beach walks, went to the movies,got my nails done, like "normal life", not a hospital setting!I had acupuncture, cranial sacral ,massage, yoga, and spiritual healing( very powerful stuff)! I learned a new way of life..and EVERYONE well just about everyone there is in recovery also..I had the BEST month of my life..I dealt (thru therapists )with all my issues i was walking around with in my gut..I was able to learn what drove me to use and not feel my feelings..for once I feel free..This facility does offer 12 step programs if you are interested..and another program( Smart recovery) if you're not..for my recovery i find it is necessary to be in a 12 step program..today I'm 40 days SOBER..I can't say enough about Serenity/Seasons (their sister house)..I am home now..miss the gourmet meals, the good friends I made, and ALL the support i had while there..I have an exit plan in my pocket that is a guide how to live on the "outside" for me..they helped me fill up my "tool box"now I'm in charge of continuing what I've learned..my relationship with my family has been healing..I got another chance in life..at age 55 I felt beat down and tired of my 30+years of using..I feel blessed and willing..its not a "piece of cake" out here back in the "real world" but I'm living life on "life's terms" one day at a time..I would HIGHLY recommend Serenity/Seasons..Thank you to all the staff that taught me how to get outta my "rut"..I feel love in my heart..thanks to you all from the bottom of my heart..So give Bruce a call today..if you are "sick in tired,of being sick and tired"..he will tell you straight up what it takes to get there..I feel blessed that my insurance co. Aetna paid most of my stay..some of my peers paid theirs outta pocket..just ask yourself what is my life worth ?? I give this Luxury healing "resort"5*****..Thank you for reading this..and remember "Nothing changes, if nothing changes"!! Tracy jones Anchorage Alaska.

This house belongs to My favorite show of grace and Frankie house.

I have had three major depressive episodes in my life. Each episode was four to eight years apart. I run a large company in the Midwest and when the Beach House was recommend to me I must admit I was skeptical to say the least. The mere fact that this was also a treatment center for addiction gave me cause for pause. When I arrived at The Beach House I was at my lowest point in 12 years. The absolute miracles that occurred over my 30 days in program for depression and anxiety can not be described in this review. The total commitment to the healing process of body mind and spirit are beyond compare. Kimberly, Charlie, Art and Emily have built a team of professionals that are client focused and are invested in healing. The Beach House changed my life. Because of people like Morgan and Wendy who equipped me with a tool box full of tools for daily self care and a broad understanding of the biochemical aspects of depression and anxiety, I believe that major episodes are in my past. Every caregiver in The Beach House was committed to my recovery from Chris ride from the airport, to Jesse s wit to Adam s three mile runs. I will never forget my time with you. If every 51 year old man had an opportunity to come take a month and work on themselves with this team, the world would be a better place. God Bless you all.

Last year a client of mine had hit a very low point & I posted for help on a Facebook page related to treatment centers. I already knew a lot of places were not suitable for this specific situation. The owner saw my post & put three people on our case immediately. They even had someone go pick up my client's car all the way out in Hollywood & stored his car in a garage for us while he stayed on Broad Beach. You will not find a nicer place/nicer people anywhere in Malibu.

My adult son had been in two prior outpatient rehabs. When insurance covered his treatment at Cliffside, I was initially skeptical of such a luxury experience with weekly massages, sound baths, acupuncture, cleaning and laundry service, fresh, organic cooked meals, outings, yoga, trips to the gym and spectacular views. It seemed more like a vacation I thought. But, it turned out to be just what my son needed. With these experiences and the small ratio of clients:providers, he was able to finally open up and start addressing the pain he had been numbing with substances. Tanya, his case manager, helped him with his needs and setting him up with outpatient care. Roxan, his therapist, was a tremendous help to him. Family sessions are available and the nurses and tech staff also offered great support. Patients have to option to be taken to AA, Smart Start, and NA meetings as well. My son didn't want to leave! My only suggestion would be to have online family meetings available in the evenings/after work hours. I am very grateful for the care my son received.

Words cannot begin to express my gratitude to Cliffside Malibu for Saving and Changing my life forever. They have/had so much more to offer than other places and programs that I have gone to. This time it has really stuck for me. My life is free and reset. The houses make you feel like your at home. The staff is great! Most are in active recovery themselves and some were actually prior clients themselves. That stood out alot to me and gave me comfort and hope. That feeling that someone who I didn't know, really cared about me. Everything was clean, worry free and the good was excellent. I am so glad I STARTED my recovery from addiction's at Cliffside Malibu Ca.. Matt J. from Kansas City, Mo.

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Soba Recovery has saved the life of two family members who are now on a path to family knowledgeable recovery. Soba has given these two precious family members a new vision, a new light, along with the tools that lead to a productive healthy and happy life path! Forever grateful to Soba, and most important forever grateful to Chase, Admissions Coordinator. Chase is kind, patient, and understanding, as he is not hesitant to share his very own story with others. He now lovingly passes on his gift of helping others in a way that makes one feel as if he is part of your family, and always there. He walks the walk with you. Thank You Greg Hanley, Thank You Chase!!!!! Thank You Soba!