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Oak Forest Recovery

5836 Fairview Pl Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Top 10 Rehab In Agoura Hills

About Oak Forest Recovery

Located in Agoura Hills, California, Oak Forest Recovery provides alcohol and drug rehab services and dual diagnosis treatment to men and women in a gender-specific format. They provide sober living homes and outpatient services.

The men’s house at Oak Forest Recovery is located in Agoura Hills, California. It is a sober living facility. They cater to the challenges and needs of men in recovery. It allows men to build bonds and lean on each other. They offer clinic sessions that address issues such as trauma, substance abuse and other challenges that are specific to men. The sessions are led by experienced staff. You are able to go to the gym. They have game nights and beach meetings. They have a weekly bonfire meeting. It is based on the 12 step program. Dinner is provided with yard games and live music. There is a different speaker every week

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Latest Reviews

Colin Morrison

2 months ago on Google

I ve been around many treatment centers and have actually been to three of them myself to get my life back from drug addiction. I say it all the time and I will only direct anyone. I m trying to help to Oak Forest. This is by far the absolute best treatment center there is all staffed by people that have been through it so they know what they are talking about and that they care so much about their clients. There is so much recovery that comes out of this place and I m just honored to be a part of their team. I would highly recommend anybody that wants to get their life back from addiction to make the best step they will ever make and get into Oak Forest!

Kahealani Vidinha

4 months ago on Google

My daughter, was a resident of Oak Forest Recovery. We're both Hawaii residents. She flew up there last year in mid 2023 and received detox treatments and then resided towards the fall at Oak Forest. As a praying mom and being directed by God, my daughter truly was at the right sober living home to receive an in depth living structured rehabilitation therapy. Jenna was her manager of the household there. And a stand in mom for me. She was not only very professional, competent, self assuring and efficient in her duties, but empathetic, caring, understanding and patient. Those exemplary qualities is needed to set the tone for the entire household, the techs, assistants, housekeeping, and the residents. I was regularly in touch with my daughter as well as staff to ensure her progress and well being. The place was huge, many rooms, bathrooms, and necessary spaces. They had strict schedules to adhere to, but not burdensome. Pet friendly. They were encouraged to be responsible and progress on their 12 steps. She always had meetings to go to and sometimes special guests to advance their therapy through exercises from professional counselors that included family members to get involved. Paying out of pocket was difficult, but their willingness to work with us was much appreciated. Their care and concern felt genuine. My daughter left there late Jan of 2024. So approx 5 months she was living there and returned back home to Hawaii. She's about a year and half sober. She continued meetings here in Hawaii and a couple months from returning home, she started work. Her work was also continued therapy for her and she's still working at the same place about 9 months later. As a result from the residential rehabilitative care at Oak Forest Recovery in California, which is where she spent the majority of her time at, she has demonstrated her new found confidence, clearer conscious, loving herself, loving others, forgiving herself, forgiving others. Becoming selfless, instead of her old selfish ways, and now being attentive to other peoples needs and trying to make other peoples lives better. My daughter DID a complete 180 degree turn. She now gives me money and pays for whatever she's able to pay for regarding household and vehicle expenses. Her old unhealthy relationships are discontinued. Now completely family oriented and involved with our activities. Now stronger, found her voice, genuine laughter and an excitement for life. Her desire to pray and follow God thru obedience to Him and believing in Jesus Christ as her savior has brought her to where she is now. My miracle daughter and living testimony. She'll be sharing her experiences to many others going through their addictions, that there is HOPE and Oak Forest Recovery played a big part in it. Thank you Oak Forest Jenna, Operations manager there. Love you all and thank you from the bottom of my heart, God continue to bless you all in everything you all do in helping others.Louella

James Jordan (JJ / Coach)

5 months ago on Google

First, thank you for the life I have today. I have become open about my story of recovery, in that through surgeries, loss of loved ones, and isolation in Covid... I fell victim of my traumas. Previously sober for 13 years, pain medications set me back for a few years losing my way. But you never lose that experience. Jenna, Jerry, Rj, Nick, Chris H, Chris S, Aaron, Katie, Peter, Tim, Scott, Emma, Kevin and many others. My brothers. All provided me a framework to rework the work, that self therapy, medications or rituals couldn't relieve. A safe space to work on self, meetings and community service has restored me to be a figure to many today. I am so honored, grateful and privileged for my life. Not my old life, the village they opened up for me to create a new one. Thank you Oak Forest for keeping me grounded to work on me! I will always show up for that!Love JJ

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Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

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

Outpatient

Clients receiving treatment at an outpatient rehab typically do not require hospitalization or intensive supervision and support. Outpatient addiction counseling and recovery education are often offered during the morning, evening, night, and weekend, allowing clients to tailor treatment to their own schedule. Partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs are the most time-intensive and are designed for clients who are at an increased relapse risk and/or who need more robust therapeutic support.

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) support a client's sustained sobriety as they exit detox or step down from an inpatient program. IOPs are also designed for clients who are at an elevated risk of relapse. Intensive outpatient treatment typically requires clients to engage in a minimum of nine hours of therapy per week, but clients may receive up to 20 therapeutic hours weekly. IOP treatment modalities often combine psychotherapy, recovery-focused life skills training, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Aftercare Support

Rehab aftercare programs offer clients in addiction recovery a robust continuum of care after clients have completed active treatment. These services address recovery as a life-long process and are designed to evolve with clients' changing needs. Clients may partner with their case managers and/or addiction recovery team to identify the rehab aftercare services that are right for them. They may receive career counseling, housing assistance, peer coaching, 12 step program induction, among many other services.

12-Step

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).

Sober Living Homes

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.

Intervention Services

When an individual is in denial about their substance use disorder, their loved ones may organize a drug intervention in California. This effort involves gently but assertively confronting the individual about their substance use and sharing how it has affected those who care about them. A professional interventionist may also attend this gathering. Their expertise with intervention services can prove helpful in guiding the conversation to a positive result.

24-Hour Clinical Care

During the first phase of recovery – detox – it is crucial to have 24-hour clinical care in California. This care provides constant monitoring in order to ensure your safely and comfort as you progress through the withdrawal process for drug or alcohol addiction. Licensed professionals prescribe medications to treat withdrawal symptoms and provide frequent monitoring to ensure your safely as addictive toxins leave your system.

Medically Assisted Detox

When addicted, quitting your drug of choice suddenly can be dangerous. That's why experts agree a medically assisted detox is the safest way to remove addictive substances from the body. Usually done in an inpatient setting, your vitals signs and overall well being are consistently monitored and rechecked in order to keep you safe and ensure the detox is successful.

Programs

Adult Program

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 Adult Program

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

Cognitive behavioral therapy in California is a method that therapists often use for the effective treatment of substance use disorders. It is based on the principle that substance abuse stems from unhelpful ways of thinking and patterns of behavior, which can be changed by helping the individual learn better ways of coping.

During group therapy, men and women learn to express their emotions openly in a non judgmental setting. This helps you process your feelings and reduces feelings of social isolation that are often associated with addiction.

Individual therapy for drug addiction includes a customized treatment plan that considers your history and life circumstances. During your therapy sessions, the therapist helps you uncover underlying issues and triggers for addictive behavior that support a holistic approach to recovery.

For clients who are struggling with ambivalence toward change, motivational interviewing in California can help strengthen their commitment to change. Using a conversational method, the therapist helps you explore your motivations and empowers you to make the changes you desire.

Trauma therapy is a structured approach used by therapists to help you heal from a past traumatic event. Your therapist works with you to identify the traumatic memory and process the information so you experience emotional healing and a sense of safety and stability.

The goal of couples therapy in California is to strengthen the couple's relationship. The therapist may take one or more approaches to counseling which may include the Gottman method, emotionally focused therapy, behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic couple's therapy.

Family therapy offers a platform for members to have an open dialogue about the challenges that addiction has placed on the family unit. Through guided sessions, therapists can help families develop healthy communication skills and address unresolved issues. By working together toward a common goal, they help to support their loved one's sobriety.

While in rehab treatment, you may work on developing various life skills to help you in long term recovery. These may include resilience, interpersonal skills, and self awareness. The focus will be on developing healthy habits for self care and relationships so you have the skills you need to manage day to day life.

Amenities

Residential Setting
Private Rooms

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Rj Elizarraz

Founder & CEO

Patrick Lockwood, LCP

COO

Robert Rymowicz

Psychiatrist

Marissa Shiffer, LMFT

Clinical Director

Debra Thomas, LMFT

Therapist

Amy Van Daele, AMFT

Family Specialist

Jerry Spates

Outreach & Family Support

Jenna Foster

Director of Admissions and Business Development

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

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Contact Information

(888) 597-6257

Website

5836 Fairview Pl
Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Get Help Now - 310-810-3958

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Reviews of Oak Forest Recovery

4.8/5 (90 reviews)

Google Reviews

4.8 (90 reviews)

Jill Laggis

3 days ago

I cant say enough about how wonderful the staff, and the residents at Oakforest have been in contributing to my son’s well being . We are extremely GRATEFUL to have found Oakforest, and to see our son currently THRIVING there . The loving, caring, supportive environment that both the staff and residents provide , has made, and is continuing to make a huge positive impact on our sons life . Thankyou to all at Oakforest!!!❤️

Lisa Dowdy

We have had experience with a number of other treatment programs, and Oak Forest is an absolute stand-out. Everyone involved is caring, committed, and talented. Jenna, Director of Admissions, was heroic in her efforts to facilitate our son's entry into the program. Beyond that, she helped us find supporting programs and care on evenings, weekends, and even while traveling, even though these efforts did not directly benefit Oak Forest; she helped because she cares deeply about the people in her care. Dr. Lockwood's Thursday Family Education Night Zoom sessions are a gift, bringing loved ones together to benefit from his expertise and each other's experiences and support. He and Amy, a family therapist, are truly gifted in working with their clients. And Nick, the residential manager, is one of the most compassionate, insightful, and committed people I've ever met. He has provided unwavering support for my son's recovery and our family during some of our darkest moments. He has gone above and beyond in so many ways. He truly is a godsend. Of course, no program can guarantee a sustained recovery, but Oak Forest has provided our son with the best possible chance.

anthony misicka

4 days ago

Oak Forest is simply amazing. If you or somebody you love is seeking to achieve sobriety, this is the place to go. But Oak Forest isn't just a place, it's a group of people that all care about you and want to see you thrive. At Oak Forest you will not only receive the time to get sober, you will also acquire the drive and tools to maintain a life of sobriety moving forward.

Lindsey Scott

After nearly a decade of cycling through various treatment programs, I arrived at Oak Forest feeling completely broken. Each previous facility I attended seemed to focus on just one element of recovery—whether it was trauma work, relapse prevention, or psychoeducation on addiction. What they all overlooked was helping me rebuild the basic life skills that had deteriorated over ten years of substance use. Many “luxury” high-end rehabs feel more like a vacation than real preparation for living a sober life. At Oak Forest, I wasn’t just learning how to stay sober, I was actively living it while in treatment. The program’s daily expectations, from chores to commitments, helped me begin to rewire my brain. I was reestablishing essential habits and learning how to show up. The structure here was the missing piece in all my previous attempts. Today, I am two years sober, and I’m not alone. Many of the people I went through the program with are also still sober, and the strong, thriving alumni network is proof that Oak Forest works. I would recommend this program to anyone looking for real, lasting recovery. It provides everything that other treatment centers often miss.

Walter Dean

Deena Tvinnereim

I would absolutely not recommend OakForest to anyone. For men, they have two facilities, the compound and the men’s sober living. At the compound, they continually have structural issues, such as no running water for showering, toilet, etc. Additionally, the men’s house, which is billed as a sober living, they routinely drop of people who are high or drunk, and tell the people who are paying rent there to watch them bc it will “be of service” to the next sick and suffering alcoholic. Clients paying for sober living are not equipped to handle medical detox. I have started my complaint with the department of health services in the state - and sent inquiries about what licensure they actually have…. It appears they bill themselves as an “outpatient facility,” but that is not what the compound actually is, nor do I see adequate licensing for that. The owner, RJ will promise x,y,z to get someone into the compound or sober house, but then not follow through on 50% or more of what he promised…. Beware of this place. They also repeatedly violated HIPAA and would tell me of other patients’ issues at the compound by name. Very unprofessional. I know it’s hard to find a legitimate, ethical place, but this place is not it.

Chris Schatzman

1 month ago

If you want to be treated like a child they set rules yet they don’t have the staff to manage the quantity of clients they take in and it’s ok for the staff to leave people alone but god forbid you want to go on a walk. They do everything to keep you in their unrealistic little bubble and tell you your gona die if you don’t want to continue with their program. All they truly care about is body brokering and collecting their 5 grand a day from insurance yet they can’t even take you on a paid outing or even a hike. They just want you to be a slave to oak forest.

2 months ago

I’ve been around many treatment centers and have actually been to three of them myself to get my life back from drug addiction. I say it all the time and I will only direct anyone. I’m trying to help to Oak Forest. This is by far the absolute best treatment center there is all staffed by people that have been through it so they know what they are talking about and that they care so much about their clients. There is so much recovery that comes out of this place and I’m just honored to be a part of their team. I would highly recommend anybody that wants to get their life back from addiction to make the best step they will ever make and get into Oak Forest!

4 months ago

My daughter, was a resident of Oak Forest Recovery. We're both Hawaii residents. She flew up there last year in mid 2023 and received detox treatments and then resided towards the fall at Oak Forest. As a praying mom and being directed by God, my daughter truly was at the right sober living home to receive an in depth living structured rehabilitation therapy. Jenna was her manager of the household there. And a stand in mom for me. She was not only very professional, competent, self assuring and efficient in her duties, but empathetic, caring, understanding and patient. Those exemplary qualities is needed to set the tone for the entire household, the techs, assistants, housekeeping, and the residents. I was regularly in touch with my daughter as well as staff to ensure her progress and well being. The place was huge, many rooms, bathrooms, and necessary spaces. They had strict schedules to adhere to, but not burdensome. Pet friendly. They were encouraged to be responsible and progress on their 12 steps. She always had meetings to go to and sometimes special guests to advance their therapy through exercises from professional counselors that included family members to get involved. Paying out of pocket was difficult, but their willingness to work with us was much appreciated. Their care and concern felt genuine. My daughter left there late Jan of 2024. So approx 5 months she was living there and returned back home to Hawaii. She's about a year and half sober. She continued meetings here in Hawaii and a couple months from returning home, she started work. Her work was also continued therapy for her and she's still working at the same place about 9 months later. As a result from the residential rehabilitative care at Oak Forest Recovery in California, which is where she spent the majority of her time at, she has demonstrated her new found confidence, clearer conscious, loving herself, loving others, forgiving herself, forgiving others. Becoming selfless, instead of her old selfish ways, and now being attentive to other peoples needs and trying to make other peoples lives better. My daughter DID a complete 180 degree turn. She now gives me money and pays for whatever she's able to pay for regarding household and vehicle expenses. Her old unhealthy relationships are discontinued. Now completely family oriented and involved with our activities. Now stronger, found her voice, genuine laughter and an excitement for life. Her desire to pray and follow God thru obedience to Him and believing in Jesus Christ as her savior has brought her to where she is now. My miracle daughter and living testimony. She'll be sharing her experiences to many others going through their addictions, that there is HOPE and Oak Forest Recovery played a big part in it. Thank you Oak Forest Jenna, Operations manager there. 🙏 Love you all and thank you from the bottom of my heart, God continue to bless you all in everything you all do in helping others. Louella

5 months ago

alyssa chambers

It’s very typical to see vindictive reviews written about rehabs or any other facility that falls under the treatment umbrella but have some very serious and genuine concerns about Oak Forest Recovery, first off they deleted my original review which contained no slander, it was a simple account of issues I encountered during my time as a client. I’ll start this off by saying that the program is sold as a structured sober living. I think it’s widely understood that a sober living is a step down program intended to prepare people in early stages of sobriety for real life. Oak forest failed at this almost in totality. Client’s were made to stay in the house most of the time and it would typically be about six months before clients could get back to a somewhat normal life routine. I would absolutely advocate for this as a form of risk management however there was nothing planned during the days. Clients would wake up go to the gym and a morning meeting and after that, they were on their own. Relapse is extremely regular at Oak Forest and clients would leave get high for a few days and come back with the only punishment being phone restriction for a short amount of time. I watched a couple guys go out, do meth or heroine or whatever the DOC may have been and come back with absolutely no repercussions. The house is extremely filthy. Next to my bed there was tissues with “male fluids” on then caked/glued to the wall. An older client had told me they’d been there for at least a year. When I complained about them I was told to clean it myself. There was plenty of clients getting in the house and staff made no efforts to intervene. I understand places like this will inevitably have problems but there was such a strong understanding within the community that Oak Forest wasn’t very concerned with the well-being of clients. I personally also experienced what the other two one star reviews mentioned about staff lying to loved ones. Nick Crowley in particular would be on the phone with my mom, dad or therapist and would lie to tell them, saying that I wasn’t around or I was unavailable to talk, and the craziest part was I was overhearing these conversations. I was absolutely available and free to take the call. Because my family was having conversations about me leaving Oak Forest they wanted to minimize communication between me and my family so as not to loose money. To be completely honest if I did not feel passionately about this program not doing things correctly I would not take my time to write a lengthy review such as this. In all fairness I’ve seen Oak Forest be extremely helpful to some people, however I believe this to be the same people who had destroyed their lives to a point of radical desperation. I believe with determination these types had exhibited that they could absolutely be successful anywhere. Although Oak forest could be extremely helpful to some people I urge addicts and their families to check out other programs first, LA county an neighboring counties have so many phenomenal, extremely supportive programs that all around better programs and are also a lot cheaper.

Ben Carvalho

6 months ago

wonderful experience, beautiful location and some of the best people you will ever meet. truly felt like I had discovered a community that would help change my life.

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