SERENITY LODGE

Crest Park, California

10 ACRE RANCH

Riverside, California

Located on 22 acres in a serene mountain setting, Serenity

The drug and alcohol residential rehab

Lodge is a unique substance abuse treatment center for men.

program at 10 Acre Ranch offers a warm,

Medically assisted and adept at dual diagnosis treatment,

cheerful and homelike atmosphere, in

all medical, psychological and therapeutic care is provided

which men can experience a sober and

onsite. The Serenity Lodge treatment team and the majority

drug-free lifestyle. The Southern Cali-

of its staff have recovered from alcohol and addiction them-

fornia drug rehab is small (six beds) by

selves, helping to understand individual struggles on a per-

design, according to Executive Director

sonal level. The 12-step, amenity-rich program features pri-

Keith Goshay, so they can accommodate

vate rooms, complete with televisions and queen-size beds,

residents’ therapeutic needs, encourage

a heated pool, computer lab, professional recording studio,

fellowship and relationship building. Pro-

1,500-square-foot-gym with a relaxing sauna.

gram benefits include: pre-program detox assistance, disease education and didactic therapy, individual and group therapy sessions, meditation and spir-

AJ’S AMETHYST HOUSE

itual growth, physical fitness and soft-

San Jacinto, California

ball teams, recreational activities and

AJ Truax, executive director of AJ’s Amethyst House, and her

outings, nutritious meal preparation, life

husband Bernard L. Truax, have enormous love and compassion

skills lessons, anger management ther-

for women facing the challenge of addiction. Collectively, they

apy and 12-step program guidance and

have been sober for nearly 60 years and have come to realize re-

aftercare participation (AA, NA, CA).

covery is a lifetime journey of hard work. AJ and Bernie want to be a beacon of light to women to lead them on their path to recovery. The program is founded on a spiritual based, 12-step, 12-traditions model that focuses on the individual personality and emotional needs of the addict–not just the addictions. They provide a safe

NEW START DETOX

Santa Ana, California

and healthy environment for those committed to recovery and

The professional staff at New Start De-

ready for their new beginning, their new life of sobriety. The house

tox fully understands the hesitation and

rests on the simple, yet powerful motto: “When you are ready, we

confusion that accompanies an initial con-

are here to help.”

tact for help. Detox starts with an assessment by the clinical staff to determine the level of physical and psychological with-

SAFE HARBOR

drawal. Treatment and time spent in de-

Costa Mesa, California

tox depends on several factors, including

Velvet Mangan, founder and CEO

types of drugs or alcohol, how much, cli-

of Safe Harbor Treatment Centers, is a

HOPE BY THE SEA

ent’s age, environment and length of time

San Juan Capistrano, California

transformational activist in the recovery

involved. If needed, medications, which

Hope by the Sea’s Christian

community, focusing her efforts on the

are strictly controlled, are provided and

treatment center provides com-

healing and well-being of young wom-

tapered down with treatment. Safety, se-

passionate, faith-based addic-

en. Located in the heart of sunny Costa

curity and comfort are provided, with the

tion programs for clients battling

Mesa, California, Safe Harbor offers three

facility boasting Tempur-Pedic beds and

substance abuse and other ad-

distinct residential inpatient programs,

private chefs to cater to cravings and diets.

dictions. In addition to receiving

each of which are dedicated to providing

The medical team, therapists and counsel-

comprehensive,

cutting-edge

women with an environment where they

ors at New Start Detox are committed to

treatment and Christian coun-

can heal the mind, body and spirit. The

helping the client.

seling, clients will begin to see

center provides an all-inclusive, integra-

themselves - and their addiction

tive program to support women through

- through the eyes of Christ.

their own healing process.

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