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Covenant Hills – Women’s Transitional

33865 Robles street
Dana Point, CA 92629
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About Covenant Hills – Women’s Transitional

Covenant Hills is a Christian addiction recovery center serving Orange County. They have been helping Californians recover from substance use disorders for over 30 years. They have a transitional care program that supports clients to step from residential programs back to their community.

This program is offered in Dana Point, California and is available to women. The home is in a suburban area near the Pacific Coast Highway and looks just like any other house in the neighborhood.

Transitional Living in Dana Point

Transitional Care at Covenant Hills is for graduates of their residential program who are now enrolled in their intensive outpatient program.You’ll get a safe and nurturing living environment where you can take the skills and education you gained during your treatment and put them into action.

Transitional housing is designed to bridge the gap so that you can smoothly move to independent sober living and succeed.

I like that all residents are working towards a common goal of sustained erecovery. You’ll have oversight from trained professionals that will also provide you with support.

I like that the location of this home gives residents easy access to many resources in the Orange County community. In addition to your treatment, you’ll have access to many holistic activities and programs that are conducive to sobriety.

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Latest Reviews

Michelle Schuilenburg
3 months ago on Google
5
I cannot say enough positive things about Ann Marie, my caseworker during my time at Covenant Hills. She consistently went above and beyond in ways that truly changed my experience and my life. Ann Marie was compassionate, patient, and incredibly dedicated, always making sure I felt heard, supported, and respected. Even on the days when I struggled the most, she never gave up on me. She took extra time to check in, helped me navigate resources, advocated for my needs, and held me accountable with kindness and honesty. She believed in my recovery even when I had moments of doubt. Ann Marie’s commitment was not just professional—it was deeply human. She treated me like a person, not a case number, and that made all the difference. I am truly grateful for her guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support. She is an incredible asset to any treatment center and an absolute gift to those seeking recovery.
nathaniel lentz
3 months ago on Google
5
A great program they flew me in from alaska to get me the help I needed. They offer a great Christian track side my case manger jherimiah was outstanding when everything at home fell apart he was quick to layout my options and find the best possible answer for my situation the other case mangers and staff go above and beyond
Rebekah Cook Jarrell
3 months ago on Google
1
DO NOT utilize this facility! After spending three months at Covenant Hills, this is why: The head of the CH is Heather who is in charge of clinical. She was my personal therapist. In the 3 months I spent at Covenant Hills, I had 3 therapy sessions with her,which included one that was EMDR.I’ve been in therapy throughout my entire life and please believe me when I tell you that this woman has no idea what she is doing.Particularly in the area of EMDR. The other therapist at the facility has less than 2 years of sobriety;I’m not certain whether she has the proper certifications and qualifications. The head of operations is Denna, who oversees daily facility and staff operations.She is the epitome of a catty “mean girl” and allows that mentality to run rampant amongst staff members . She plays favorites,manipulates,lies,sparks fear into clients by making false allegations and, at times, engages in embarrassing punitive behaviors towards clients. The bulk of the staff have less than two years sobriety Unsafe living conditions-the residential house is located in an area of unsavory characters. Doors aren’t locked and there are no cameras. They admit clients who are inappropriate for treatment there including clients who are behaviorally challenged-one locked herself in the bathroom and was screaming about killing people there.The staff in charge didn’t escalate the matter. Instead she requested other clients to keep it a secret and refused to involve police. Another client was admitted who had significant physical limitations. This particular client also used a nurse’s aid on a daily basis to complete tasks at home. Covenant Hills admitted her to a facility where the entire kitchen area, including storage of food as well as the dining room are located on an upper level. In another situation, a client‘s boyfriend was actively stalking both the residential and transitional houses, and the police were never called or made aware of the situation.Additionally,there is fraternization that goes on amongst female clients there,as well as drug use. The food that the “chef” provides is disgusting and frankly undercooked.The vegetables/potatoes are absolutely raw and inedible.Diet requests are not provided for everyone. In terms of the transitional facility,much is broken in the house, including the upstairs shower and the upstairs electrical outlets.This $2 million house is treated like an absolute dump.The house managers do nothing to keep the place clean or organized.Chores are never enforced.Fridges had an immense amount of rotten and expired food. One freezer in particular was frozen over with icicles. The garage is very unkempt.There are piles and piles of old, dirty, musty laundry from previous clients, a disgusting old couch, as well as as many items that are being kept for patients who left either a very long time ago or for the staff members themselves. Lastly, in my opinion, two of the main offenders of Covenant Hills are Anne-Marie who is a case manager and Nicole, the “spiritual advisor”. Nicole behaved in a grotesque way towards my family members and myself during family day. So much so that my family members did not want to ever engage in a family day again. She was rude and very unkind. Please keep in mind that this is supposedly a Christian facility but none of the staff members actually behave in a Christian manner. She is a complete charlatan. Anne-Marie is one for the record books. She engages in extremely inappropriate behavior with clients. At one point, she actually climbed into bed with a clients to cuddle her. At another point, she entered the bathroom while a client was showering and proceeded to scream and threaten her while she was naked (video evidence). I must be fair in this appraisal,not everyone at Covenant Hills is poorly behaved.Kathy who runs a grief group is fantastic,Emma who provides two walks a week is adorable and Darren the driver for the company is a treat. See more details on yelp
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Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Inpatient rehab provides intensive treatment for clients exiting detox, those in early recovery, and those at an elevated risk of relapse. Unlike outpatient drug rehab, clients receiving inpatient care reside at the facility for the duration of the program. The length of stay may range from two weeks to 18 months or more, depending on the client's needs and the program's design. Inpatient treatment typically involves extensive addiction education and recovery-focused life skills training.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

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33865 Robles street
Dana Point CA, 92629

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