Silver Lining Recovery

Kelly is an amazing, very supportive admissions director. She doe’s everything she can to understand the individual needs of the client, insurance, and even the support animal the clients might bring with them.

The therapist and support staff have been wonderful. I also have enjoyed the peer groups and extra support.

I’m updating my review from previous. After communicating with silver linings and discussing my success since I chose to leave their facility due to my own personal decisions they have been open and willing to helping me clear up an issue I’m having with the dmv about an accident issue of identity theft, and even offered to extend possible employment opportunities since I’m now certified as an addiction counselor! I’ve now reached 13 months of sobriety and if it wasn’t for silver linings and all of their care and understanding I wouldn’t be where I am today!

Silver Lining is a great place for mental heath and substance use disorder treatment. I’ve been here for both. Silver Lining is unique and stands tall in the industry because every single person from staff to clinicians to ownership all genuinely care and make the time to show they care. Everyone is competent, knowledgeable, and supportive beyond what I ever could have expected. Programming is thoughtful, informative, and very engaging. There is much more thought into treating the root cause than the symptom. I don’t know where I would be without Silver Lining. Today I’m able to be a productive and sober member of society. I’ve found self worth, compassion for myself and others. I’ve never felt more comfortable or at home in a treatment center (and I’ve been to a few…). I would especially highlight Corey, Susan, and Barmak. With each of them I have found something new and worthwhile in myself. 10/10 would highly recommend!

Silver linings has been life changing for me. The support and real care they give is unmatched. I can say without any doubt that the people that make up this community have a calling to serve and support those of us trying to heal and find a new way of life. I was suppose to only be with silver linings for two months, but my healing and building a foundation called for more time; they held me up the whole way. At Silver linings i’ve been able to grow spiritually, physically, in my mind and find a purpose. Today im over five months clean from drugs and alcohol, I have a career that feeds my energy, and a community of people that help me stay driven and accountable. I encourage anyone struggling with their mental health or addiction to reach out to this team, it was the best decision I’ve ever made. I regret not doing it sooner. Dive in head first and give it your all, day by day, it compounds and pays in dividends.

I would not recommend this treatment center to anyone seeking genuine mental health support. I was a client for three months, and my experience was marked by poor leadership, questionable ethics, and a lack of genuine concern for client well-being. One client, whose high-tier insurance clearly benefited the center financially, was allowed to repeatedly create a hostile and unsafe environment. Despite ongoing issues, staff failed to intervene appropriately, and several clients ultimately left because of the situation. The favoritism shown toward this individual was obvious and deeply discouraging. While a few staff members were compassionate and committed, most group sessions were lackluster and lacked meaningful structure. Higher-level staff, in particular, often came across as rude, dismissive, and disconnected from the realities clients were facing. It was difficult to feel supported in an environment where leadership prioritized financial stability over client care. The sober living arrangement the center partnered with was equally concerning. Clients were crammed into overcrowded rooms with little regard for privacy or comfort. House managers were unprofessional and failed to address bullying or interpersonal issues among residents. The director of the sober living, Bailey, was consistently rude, lacked empathy, and made it very clear that client welfare was not a priority. This partnership reflects poorly on the treatment center and should be reevaluated for the sake of future clients. I was told my rent at the sober living would be covered while I searched for employment, with no payments due until April 1st. I left prior to that date due to the unaffordable rent and ongoing issues, yet I continue to receive demands for $500—despite being told I would not owe anything during that time. Overall, this treatment center appears more focused on preserving its financial footing than supporting meaningful recovery. I sincerely hope they take accountability and make real changes—for the safety and well-being of future clients.

Silver Linings Treatment Center: A Life-Changing Experience Silver Linings is a place that truly helped me when I had nowhere else to turn. After exhausting my treatment options, I was fortunate enough to be welcomed by Barmak, who graciously took me in despite being at the tail end of my treatment commitment. Previously, I had been in San Diego for most of my treatment, but when I transitioned to the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) level of care, I was moved to a new housing environment. Unfortunately, the living conditions were subpar—unclean utensils and an overall unpleasant atmosphere. I quickly realized that I had two choices: return home or find a better place to complete my final month of treatment. That's when Barmak stepped in and turned everything around. From the moment I spoke with him, I could feel his genuine concern and commitment to my well-being. He reassured me that the Silver Linings program would not have the same issues with living conditions that I had experienced. Upon my arrival at the new program, I was greeted personally by Barmak at the Uber drop-off. He walked me in, immediately making me feel at ease and comfortable—a huge relief, especially since I was moving an hour and a half away to an entirely new county, far from my East Coast home. The transition from one program to another was seamless. Once I arrived at the sober living home, I was profoundly grateful to have a clean, comfortable space to sleep, shower, and cook. My mood shifted almost instantly. I felt centered and refocused—something I hadn't experienced in quite some time. Over the course of four years, I’ve been to treatment twice and have experienced five different centers. I’ve often found myself in a leadership role among clients, which has allowed me to observe the operations and quality of care at each facility. Based on my experiences, I can honestly say that Barmak is one of the best program directors in the state of California—and arguably the entire country. Silver Linings, under his leadership, is a place where recovery thrives. What sets Silver Linings apart is the genuine care and commitment Barmak has for every client. It's clear that he deeply wants to help those who walk through the doors, and that passion ripples through to everyone on the staff. The team consistently provides support, no matter the challenges. I never once saw a staff member too busy to help, despite the heavy workload and demanding clients. They remained calm, collected, and always available—whether it was to address a concern or just offer a listening ear. In my experience, many treatment centers are more focused on profits than on people. At Silver Linings, it's the opposite: the priority is always your recovery, and you can feel that every day. Thank you, Barmak, and the entire Silver Linings team. Your dedication has made a profound difference in my life, and I will forever be grateful.

My experience here has been great. They do a great job of providing nice living situations, have good therapists, doctors, house managers and hold you accountable to stay sober and care a lot. That is just my experience with the house managers and staff. Solid people