📍 33171 Paseo Cerveza, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Reviewers frequently praised the facility's caring and dedicated staff, with some crediting the program, including its Christian-based options, with saving their lives. However, others criticized the accommodations as dirty and outdated, the food as poor quality, and the reliance on recently sober individuals as staff members. There were also complaints regarding a lack of communication, inadequate aftercare planning, and discrepancies between the facility's advertised services and the actual experience.
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| Treatment types | Substance Abuse Treatment, Detox Services |
| Program types | Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient Services |
| Services | Residential Treatment, Behavioral Disorder Treatment, Dual-Diagnosis Treatment, Detox Services, Sober Living Home, Outpatient Services, Day School |
| Setting | Private/Secluded, Luxury, Beach Community, Residential Neighborhood, Executive |
| Gender | None |
| Insurance accepted | Private Insurance |
| Financing | Available |
<p><strong>ABOUT HOPE BY THE SEA</strong></p> <p>Based in Southern California, Hope by the Sea offers <strong>residential substance abuse treatment for adult men and women and young adults</strong>. The facility also offers treatment for individuals with <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>. Programs are <strong>30, 60, and 90 days</strong>, after which <strong>outpatient services and/or sober living houses</strong> are available as <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare options</a>. A <strong>detox unit</strong> is located on-site.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The <strong>detox program</strong> is the first phase for some clients at Hope by the Sea and typically lasts <strong>three to seven days</strong>. In the <strong>residential treatment program</strong>, there are two main tracks — a standard one grounded in <strong>12-step principles</strong> from a purely spiritual perspective, and another that’s Christian-based. The standard full service option combines 12-step work with individual and group cognitive counseling. The <strong>Christian drug rehab program</strong>, called Celebrate Hope, includes daily devotionals, religious counseling, and bible study groups. </p> <p>Individuals seeking alternative recovery may opt for a <strong>non-12-step holistic approach</strong> called Complete Harmony. Hope Academy is the center’s <strong>young adult addiction treatment program</strong>.</p> <p>All residents attend process groups, which utilize a variety of modalities including <strong>cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, psychodrama, life skills, and relapse prevention</strong>. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings are held on-site each evening.</p> <p>A <strong>three-day weekend family program</strong> integrates multi-family group therapy sessions with addiction education. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Hope by the Sea's treatment team includes a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, marriage and family therapist, physician assistants, registered nurses, drug and alcohol counselors, transitional counselors, and addiction medicine specialist.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Men and women live in separate residences, and there is a special house for young adults. Accommodations are <strong>fairly upscale</strong>, with spacious kitchens, comfortable living and dining quarters, and outdoor areas with <strong>swimming pools and tennis courts</strong>. Healthy meals are prepared by chefs and served in the treatment center or individual homes.</p> <p>Most residents share bedrooms with one or two others; however for an additional fee, <strong>clients can upgrade to an executive residence</strong>, which offers private bedrooms and Jacuzzi bathrooms. The executive house also includes maid and laundry services, while the standard homes require residents to share housekeeping chores.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Alumni provided <strong>mostly positive reviews</strong> of Hope by the Sea. The eight polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing would strongly recommend this facility, as evidenced by the average of 4.1 out of five stars they awarded this metric. They gave the same 4.1-star rating to the staff's level of training and experience, counseling options, and cleanliness of the facility. They rated the center’s <strong>family participation the highest</strong> with 4.3 stars and holistic offerings the lowest with 3.6 stars. Other notable metrics are the staff's level of training and experience, counseling options, and facility cleanliness, which all received an average rating of 4.1 stars.</p> <p>Although one negative reviewer commented that the staff didn’t care about clients, most alumni provided <strong>positive feedback about the staff</strong>. “Overall I think it was great,” an alum wrote: “The people there made me feel special and they really helped me get over my problems.” Another, who rated treatment effectiveness a perfect five stars, considered Hope by the Sea: “Perhaps the most important experience of my life.”</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>To date, nine loved ones surveyed by Rehabs.com provided <strong>mostly positive reviews.</strong> On average, they awarded 4.5 out of five stars about recommending Hope by the Sea. They rated the staff’s level of experience and training the highest with 4.7 stars. “They have a dedicated team of trained professionals they do individualized treatment programs,” a loved one wrote. Family participation and cleanliness were also rated highly by friends and family, both metrics receiving an average rating of 4.7 stars. </p> <p>Some credited the center with saving their loved one’s life: “Hope By the Sea saved my sons life! I am so thankful for all the wonderful people who helped him in his journey to recovery.” However, one reviewer noted their loved one relapsed and they couldn’t afford more treatment.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>Five staff members surveyed by Rehabs.com to date provided <strong>positive feedback</strong> about Hope by the Sea. On average, they gave perfect five stars for a number of categories, including recommending the center, counseling options, and holistic offerings. “The staff at Hope by the Sea are very dedicated to their clients and strive to provide the best treatment for them,” a staff member wrote. The staffers rated the facility's holistic offerings and family participation policies the highest, awarding the metrics an average 4.8 star ratings.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to the facility’s website, Hope by the Sea <strong>accepts some preferred provider organization</strong> (PPO) insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare.</p>
— Sherry Adler · 2017-12-11 08:18:25 PST
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