Showing posts with label Sober Living Los Angeles. Show all posts
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Monday, March 31, 2014

How a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center Can Help Fight Addiction By Matt Brindisi

When someone is going through drug addiction as well as depression, it can be quite a convincing disaster if they don’t get the help that they need. They will deteriorate psychologically, physically, mentally and spiritually. Both depression and drug addiction has its own symptoms that get in the way of someone’s capability to efficiently function as normally as possible. The person not only is affected by both symptoms of the illnesses, but also each symptom interacts with the other causing the situation to appear worse than it already is. Due to the extent of the illness through its interaction, the person may have relapses after going through treatment at dual diagnosis treatment centers because of the challenges it brings. The illnesses might aggravate each other and because of that, it is more than likely that the person will experience relapse. There are occasions when the overlapping of these symptoms cause the diagnosis to be difficult because it is masked by the appearance of something else or the therapist did not know or see it coming. This is why a therapist has to have all the facts when the person enters the dual diagnosis treatment centers. Without the right information, the therapist is not able to administer the correct treatment plan and one of those addictions will go unnoticed or untreated. A doctor or well trained psychiatrist will be able to diagnose any mental problems that the addict may be having. It is significant that if you believe that a person that you are acquainted with has problems with drug or alcohol addiction and is also showing symptoms of mental illness, then the person needs to be appropriately assessed, reviewed and treated. To know the signs and symptoms to look for in someone who is abusing alcohol or drugs, you should enlist these features: • Sudden changes in their normal work pattern, low attendance in school, low grades, undisciplined, and disorganized • Angry outburst and bad temper tantrums • Isolation • Don’t want to take responsibility for actions • Bad hygiene and appearance • Change in personality and attitude • Influenced by friends and drug addicts • Borrowing cash • Stealing and lying The symptoms and signs of mental illness to look for in a friend or family member are: • Hallucination • Bipolar disorder • Anxiety • Depression • Eating disorders • Schizophrenia You should be aware that the signs of mental illness in a drug addict vary when it comes to a person who is suffering only from mental illness. Dual diagnosis treatment centers have proven that there are other issues that arise from having two types of addictions. The person will have problems with the family as well as personal problems in relationships. They will be socially withdrawn from the public. Financial issues will arise as well as employment problems. Behavior and attitude will change. Some people will end up being homeless and in need of medical services. Professionals at many dual diagnosis treatment centers have realized that most people end up in their situation because of various reasons that sometimes cannot be explained.

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(This originally appeared in the Volume 17, Issue 2 edition of Steps For Recovery)

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ACTIVE SOLUTIONS TREATMENT & RECOVERY CENTERS New adult out-patient program located in Encino seeking several staff positions. FT/PT. Higher Degree/Licensure encouraged. If in recovery, 3 years clean/sober preferred. Contact: M. Goldie @ activesolutionscenters@gmail.com

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(1) AAA Independence COED SOBER LIVING 350 for 1st month or 110 week. second month top bunk is $400 or $110 wk, bottom bunk $450 all at once or by the week is $125 a week 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 Baths Computer, wifi, close to Metrolink, Buses, 5 AA meetings nearby on site manager call STEVEN D. @ 818-564-1186 add: www.stevenbiltz.com for pictures MOVE IN TODAY!

(3)”BEST PRICE IN TOWN MOVE IN SPECIAL” FREE ONE week of 1st month. $375 Moves you in! 2nd change sober living “One Man Helping Another” Locations: Canoga Park, North Hollywood , Van Nuys. Call: John (818) 590-0111.

12 STEP SOBER LIVING Beautiful home for women with Children for one year. Mothers have own room with children (2 max) Under 7 years of age. Family-style Living. Meetings every night. $450 contribution – call 310-390-0800

12 STEP SOBRIETY CENTRAL MEN’S SOBER LIVING One of the few “Quality” mellow homes. Centrally located in Van Nuys on busline. Premium cable, DSL & more! 550 monthly, 150 weekly. Call Joey 818-326-6499. www.sobrieitycentral- soberliving.net.

12 STEP SOBER LIVING FOR MEN SUNLAND Beautiful clean house, structured, includes everything except the bulk of your food. Near all, $125 wk. Call Lisa/Joel 818.445.9901

(19) LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH BAY AREA: Progress House sober living environments: Accommodations ranging from semi-private to dormitory style. Flexible payment schedules are available. www.progresshouse.com or Call (310) 543-1212.

A SAFE PLACE: MENS LUXURY SOBER LIVING at an affordable price. Sherman Oaks, CA. Each room has private bathroom, full size beds and flat screen TV. Food included. Please see our ad on page 9. (818) 590-4886, www.ASafePlaceToLive.com.

A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION: Luxurious Women’s sober living home located in beautiful Northridge. All amenities. 8 bedroom 6 bathroom, large back yard, swimming pool, BBQ, computer w/wireless internet throughout house, free local & long distance phone, large gourmet kitchen, big screen TV & pool table. We get involved with all 12 step functions as enjoying is part of our recovery. L i n d a ( 8 1 8 ) 7 2 0 - 7 0 7 5 . V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e www.ASt e p I n T h eRi g h tDi r e c t i o n . c om.

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A WORK IN PROGRESS: Quality Sober living for Women. Great Neighborhood in Chatsworth. Comfortable Settings in a Home Environment. Call Now Get First Week FREE. Call Liz Sanchez (818) 633-1719.

ANGELS WAY SOBER LIVING FOR MEN & WOMEN : Centrally located near PCC College, Buses and the Metro in Pasadena, CA. We offer wireless internet, computer room w/printer, cable t.v., phone w/unlimted long distance, washer/dryer. Call (626)808-3488.

BASSET HOUSE: SOBER LIVING FOR MEN IN N.Hollywood. Laundry, Satellite TV, Central Air & more. Call Beverly (818)271-0809 -.$125.00 a week.

BALBOA HORIZONS ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES FOR WOMEN: Holistic Extended Care. with activities such as yoga, massage therapy, beach volleyball, biking and more. Our integrated social interventions include group therapy, individual therapies as well as a core 12 step approach to recovery. Treatment Center for Women who are serious about staying sober. (866) 316-4012, (949) 675-3406.

BIG BEAR “THE COTTAGES for men and the new “Temple House” for women is a sober living facility committed to providing a safe, clean and healthy sober environment for men and women in all phases of recovery from alcoholism and/or drug addiction. The beautiful housing is walking distance to lake, meetings and employment. We offer TV, internet, BBQ, free washer/dryer, horse shoes, weight lifting and all mountain outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, skiing and snowboarding. 350/month or 100/wk. www.sober.com/sites/thecottages.aspx. Call: Jim: 909-725-7540 or Ron: 562-537-0548

BIRD’S NEST SOBER LIVING: Homes in Van Nuys, Reseda & Canoga Park, Sober Living For Men, Approved by Courts, Probation & Parole Offices, 1-2-3 & 4 Man Rooms (some w/private baths), No bunk beds, No overcrowding, No Deposit Required, No Contracts to Sign, Free Phone & Laundry, Big Screen TV w/cable, Pool, Jacuzzi, B.B.Q.’s, $490 Per Month, $130 Per Week. (818) 993-5115 ask for Bird or Mike.

BONNIE’S HOUSE provides co-ed sober living at an affordable price, only $450 a month. A comfortable and safe environment located near shopping and transportation in the North Hills/GranadaHills area. Cable TV, air conditioning and much more. Joe B (818) 903-2484 or Call manager (818) 497-0970.

BURBANK MEN’S SOBER LIVING 2 MAN ROOMS. No deposit. Clean house/Nice neighborhood near Burbank Group. Laundry facilities, utilities and cable included. $150.00 weekly. Call today 818-445-9901.

BURBANK: THE VALLEY LODGE. Southern California’s oldest men’s Sober Living Home. Conveniently located in a safe neighborhood. Bed and Meals $125. per week. (818) 843-9270.

BYRAM HOUSE, Men’s Sober Independent Living Located in North Glendale. We accept Dually-Diagnosed Clients. Low Rates, Large Rooms, Close to Meetings, One Blk from shopping &major buses. Call: (818) 265-1262 - Leave message with best time to call.

CHANDLER LODGE A MEN’S CLEAN & SOBER LIVING Community since 1960. 11455 Chandler Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601. 818-766-4534 www.chandlerlodge.org.

COME HOME TO CROSSROADS: 12-Step Recovery Home Clean & Safe , Freshly Painted, Near all Major Transportation, Central Air/Heat, Brand new beds, Fresh new linens & pillows, Computer, Access, hd TV& DVD Begin your new life at Crossroads. Call Renato (818) 429-9467 or (818) 708-7565 Winnetka, California 91306.

COMMUNITY SOBER LIVING UPSCALE SAN FERNANDO Valley Resource and Referral Service Sober Family Housing. Co-Ed, Children & Couples Welcome, $500-900/Monthly. Heated Pool, Steam Room/Sauna Basketball & Tennis Courts, Semi-Private Rooms, Single Beds, Quality Fresh Meals, Wireless Hi-Speed Internet, State of the Art Computers, Free Long Distance, Cable in Every Room with All Movies, Court Appearances Included. Free Attorney Consultation, DCFS, All Courts, Prop 36. Parole Approved Musicians/Lawyers Assistance Funding Authorized. Probation, 12 Step AA/NA/CA Meetings On Site Fun Sober Act ivi t ies. Helpline (818) 893-4365. www.CommunitySoberLiving.org.

GLENDALE ADVENTIST ALCOHOL & DRUG SERVICES: provides acute and sub-acute detoxification, residential treatment and outpatient services for individuals with dependencies. Outpatient group therapy, multi-family therapy, couples counseling & codependency group. State licensed/certified & accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Call (818)242-3116. www. g l e n d a l e a d v e n t i s t . c om

H.O.W. HOUSE: A structured sober living home for men in a quiet residential Whittier neighborhood. Comfortable 2 man rooms. Close to public transportation and two shopping malls.$550 per month.www.howhouse.org. Call (562) 777-1222.

IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR RECOVERY SO ARE WE: Progress House management cares about your road in recovery. Flexible payment schedules are available. www.progresshouse.com or Call (310) 543-1212.

JOYFUL SOLUTION Coed structured sober living. Cottage style individual homes 4 people per house brand new beds two people per room. Complete kitchens. Cable ready. Wireless High-speed internet access. Laundry facilities, basic utilities included. Near transportation, and colleges and universities and AA meetings. Addiction Therapists referrals, meditation and 12 step meetings onsite. Onsite drug and alcohol testing. Substance abuse and relapse prevention. 24/7 staff available. Restaurants and shopping close by. Parking available. Must be serious and committed to your recovery. Nice area of Long Beach close to hospitals and substance Abuse treatment centers. $700.00 per month and up. Private rooms available, private houses available. Fees varied. Call manager at 562-500-5151.


LIVE IN A BEAUTIFUL STATE OF THE ART: Victorian stylehouse minutes from Downtown LA. 100% drug/alcohol free environment. Fees start at $425 a month and include a fully stocked kitchen, cable TV, laundry room, and basic utilities. Close to Metro/MTA. Phone/cable ready rooms. Computer lab,Wheelchair Accessible, Supportive services-24 hr staff, 12 step house meetings. Letters for court and probation officers, etc. provided. Call the number below and ask for the manager. Phone: (213) 383-8890, Fax: (213) 383-8808, Email:thathouse@peopleinprogress.org

MAGNOLIA PLACE SOBER LIVING: Safe and Structured Sober Living for Women, Beautiful & Serene. 12 Step Meetings, Meditation, Family Night, Peer & House Meetings, All Amenities, Wholesome & Nutritious Meals Included, Management on Premises, Qualified & Caring Staff, Random Alcohol/Drug Testing, Centrally Located, A/C, Satellite TV, Internet, Phone & Voice Mail, Laundry Facilities. $1650. per month. Call: Jamie A. Foley, CADC II (310) 903-3630, Los Angeles, CA. www.magnoliaplacesoberliving.com.

MEN’S SOBER LIVING: Progress House: Highgrove Facility, 2 men to a room. Torrance Hollywood Riviera area. Minutes to the beach. www.progresshouse.com or Call (310) 543-1212.

NELROSE HOUSE: Gorgeous brand-new sober living house just blocks away from Venice beach, 8 women capacity. Supportive staff on site daily. Contact Mary (310) 313-6448.

New Vistas Sober Living in Mar Vista. We are a co-ed,12 step based, structured sober living at an affordable $1000 per month for a luxurious home with semi private rooms. A newly remodeled kitchen, large flat screen TV, beautiful fenced in furnished deck with a separate patio and fireplace, Wi-fi access, washer and dryer. Our goal is to help residents heal physically emotionally and spiritually with in house 12 step AA weekly meetings, UA testing, and on site managers. Visit us on the web at www.newvistasoberling.com. Please contact us at 310-391-6100 or call Julia Gindi CCDC 310-801-8586

OXFORD HOUSE SOBER LIVING FOR MEN & WOMEN: Single or double occupancy, full kitchen, on site free laundry, phone, cable TV. Near stores, shopping, public transportation & 12-step meetings. Located in Private Pasadena neighborhood. Single occupancy $700, Double $650 per month. Call Daniel (626) 216- 0979.

PRIMARY PURPOSE SUBSTANCE-FREE LIVING: Separate men and women’s homes. Van Nuys, Valley Glen and new location for men in North Hollywood (Cri-Help neighborhood). Close to meetings and transportation (orange and red lines). Clean,cozy, and well maintained. Come visit us! (818) 612-1439 Website:www.primarypurposehomes.com.

RECOVERY ZONE (North Hills & Van Nuys) Quality SoberLiving For Men. Cable TV, online computers, gym, food, legalhelp and more. Call toll free 1-866-RU ZONED.

RUTH’S HOUSE SAFE SOBER ENVIRONMENT: Supportseight residents. House is clean and ready for move in with newbeds. Serious inquiries contact Lisa at (818) 317-8417 or Tamar(310) 936-8172.

SERENE CENTER LONG BEACH–TRANSITIONAL SOBERLIVING: 38 bed transitional sober living community for adultmales located 1/2 mile for the beach and 1 mile south of downtownLong Beach. A new facility with first class accommodationsand amenities including a gymnasium, learning center, computerlab, high-speed internet access, meditation garden, communitycenter and more. Only two men per shared bathroom. Soberliving is adjacent to outpatient counseling office.Facility is staffed24 hours a day. Must be referred by an addiction professional orsponsor. $700/month sober living, $1350/month transitional livingwith counseling. www.serenecenter.com. Telephone(866)973-7364.

S O B E R L I V I N G F O R M E N SATICOY House Near Burbank, North Hollywood, Studios andTransportation. Single and Multiple Rooms open, $500 to$650. Under New Management with Recovery in Mind – JOHNNY B., Substance Testing, HouseMeetings, Internet, HD TV, free phone, & laundry onsite. Sun Valley, California (818) 983-1830

SOBER LIVING FOR WOMEN BEDS AVAILABLE. $110/week.Provide own food. Vesper House, 6301 Cahuenga Blvd. NorthHollywood, CA. Call Charlotte at (818) 769-3057. Charlottea1956@yahoo.com

SOLUTIONS FOR WOMEN. Beautiful home in North Hills. Freecable, washer/dryer & phone (long distance). $600/month.Call Eddie Jones (818) 317-6947 – 8842 Woodley Ave, North Hills, CA 91343

THE HOPE HOUSE FOR WOMEN, a clean and sober live-infacility in Reseda since 1989, will help you build a 12 step supportsystem you can use your entire life. Call (818)-882-6923.

Vision House, Redondo Beach. NEW safe, clean women’s sober living near the beach. Large double & private rooms. Internet, Large yard, Laundry, near 12 Step Meetings, buses. 310.963.8186

WOMEN’S SOBER LIVING PROGRESS HOUSE: Lilly HouseFacility, female sober living. Very spacious with large bedroomsand baths. www.progresshouse.com or Call (310) 543-1212.

WOMEN FOR SOBRIETY CENTER INC: Is a centrally locatedSober Living House providing a safe & supportive environmentfor women and women with children at affordable prices. 12-steps of recovery, some single rooms available. Call us at (323)733-4481 or (323) 842-9966.