Hillside Retreat Detox Center

This facility is the best! They have all the ingredients for a successful recovery.

I came into hillside a broken mess – I crawled in as a wasted, grey caterpillar, and Hillside was my chrysalis – I left as a bright butterfly. Mundane tasks were put aside (an awesome chef and maid service) so with the help of the staff, the other clients, the daily scheduled activities, therapists, outings, etc., I was able to concentrate on myself, my issues, and my recovery. I have to say I miss it, and would be happy to spend another month in this beautiful house with these beautiful people! A big thank you to Melody, Kyle and the entire crew for assisting me to morph into my old self – I left there singing their praises and singing out loud with joy in my heart, having faced myself and remembered how to love myself again. I cannot say enough about the experience and how, with a little hard work, I was transformed and found the playful child was still there inside.

Hillside did everything they could to help our daughter who was reluctant to seek help. Zach’s diligent follow up sealed the deal and our daughter finally sought the help she needed. They were communicative with us the entire time with our daughters permission and really listened to understand why treatment hadnt worked before. Her therapist, Dr Whitfield, understood and their recommendations have really helped her with cravings and staying on track. Shes currently visiting us and her behaviors have really improved. We’re grateful and hopef for the first time in a long time. Thank you, Hillside and Team.

Getting sober is difficult, annoying, uncomfortable and at times can seem unbearable. Rehabs have real people with real problems, trying to endure and overcome all of life's challenges; this includes workers and even board directors. Hillside has some of the best people and programs to ease the pain of overcoming addiction. I give them 5 stars for my experience with them. Side note: The chef is incredible!

Great place and the staff are amazing. They really care.

God knew exactly what he was doing when he sent me to Hillside. Each member of this team played a role in my recovery, from the techs making me laugh, (Lowry and Justin aka Soup), I don’t know all the titles, but I’ll just say Nikobe went above and beyond for each and everyone. Mel was amazing and talked me off the ledge more than once. Kyle’s infectious positivity and beautiful personality made me smile. My therapist was amazing and made me feel heard and seen for the first time , honestly in my life, Dr. Whitfield deserves an award for dealing with me. Linda, my favorite nurse, always listened to my nonsense and made me laugh. This place saved me and changed the trajectory of my life. They truly care and are passionate about what they do. I am so incredibly grateful to this place and this team. I wish I could give more stars!!!! ❤️

The best part of my stay was the staff as well as the group of amazing people who shared the same quest to get help and acquire the knowledge and tools to teach us how to live a life free from our addictions. The nurses, counselors, doctors, and techs were outstanding. Most importantly, they all exhibit compassion and provide an environment that feels safe, fun and conducive to learning. The house is very nice with a huge beautiful backyard with a view. I loved the balconies attached to the rooms facing the back of the house. Most of the outside speakers who visited were also great. The food was great with a variety of options at each meal. I had a wonderful experience during a very difficult time and highly recommend Hillside Retreat.

Committing to a treatment center of any kind at any time happens at the most challenging times of anyone's life. Expecting that any treatment center be a panacea for all that ails you and your addiction(s) wouldn't be reasonable, especially from the addict's viewpoint. Hillside is obviously a business that needs to ensure they're meeting their bottom line, so confirming insurance or payment methods only makes sense. But to me, that didn't come across as the priority once I was there. There has been a lot of thought and effort put in the facility and the program. Addicts/alcoholics are a hard group to please, so any treatment center will be a challenge for someone in recovery. A person sort of gets out what they put into a rehab experience. But what you can expect: 1. A clean facility with great views 2. A super friendly staff who are always willing to take time and listen 3. Some great group sessions that are so educational you can never forget them (Mike) 4. Prepared meals. When you arrive at rehab you haven't been preparing decent meals! 5. Offsite AA and NA meetings in LA 6. Offsite activities. I went hiking, hollywood tour 7. A solid medical detox with time to rest 8. As much or as little comradare as you want with other people going through similar life challenges 9. An alumni group that meets online (I forgot to get the sign in) As I said, there probably isn't a perfect facility for us in recovery, and I have no intention of needing to shop around again, but if I have a friend or loved one who needed one I'd tell them to see if they can check in to Hillside and get better. Best use of my (Blue Cross) money I've spent in a while. Special thanks to all the support staff - Alex, Corey, Nacobe (I'm going for a walk), Anthony, Lowry, Alex, Jade, Jennifer, Kennedy, Justin, Linda, Chef Joe, Suzanne, Melody and doctors McVay and Whitfield