Medically Reviewed by Dr. Gina Rossetti, Medical Director Last reviewed: August 2026
Addiction treatment at Ojai Recovery is a stepped program for adults with alcohol or drug dependency, delivered at one licensed facility in Oak View, Ventura County. Care starts with a medical and clinical assessment, then places you at the level you actually need: medically supervised detox, residential treatment, our partial hospitalization program, or outpatient care. Co-occurring mental health conditions are treated alongside substance use, not after it.
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Treatment begins with an assessment that determines your level of care. If withdrawal carries medical risk, you start in medically supervised detox. If you need round-the-clock structure without acute withdrawal risk, you start in residential. If you are stable enough to live at home or step down from a higher level, you move into partial hospitalization or outpatient care.
Every plan is built for one person rather than assembled from a template. Across all levels, care includes individual and group therapy, co-occurring mental health support, substance-use education, relapse-prevention planning, family participation options, and experiential and wellness activities.
The program is built on the Social Model of Recovery, which means the community you live and work alongside is treated as part of the clinical picture rather than a side effect of the setting.
Selecting the right treatment center is one of the most important decisions for individuals and families. At Ojai Recovery, quality care is backed by official recognition. Our facility is licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services, ensuring compliance with strict standards for safety, medical oversight, and program quality. This licensing provides peace of mind, ensuring that every client receives care from a trusted provider.
The setting also plays a decisive role in recovery. Nestled in the Ojai Valley’s Oak View community, our center offers a unique blend of privacy and accessibility. Surrounded by natural beauty, clients can focus on healing without the distractions of their everyday environment. Many people find that the peaceful atmosphere, combined with professional support, makes it easier to commit to the recovery process.
Ojai Recovery is designed to be a small, supportive environment where clients are never treated like numbers. With 24/7 care, our experienced staff provides constant monitoring and reassurance, helping residents feel safe throughout treatment. To make access as simple as possible, we accept most private insurance plans, reducing financial barriers. For individuals searching for a compassionate and reliable place to heal, Ojai Recovery is more than a facility; it is an Addiction Treatment center Ojai community members can truly rely on.
| Level of care | Setting | Typical length | Who it fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medically supervised detox | On-site, 24/7 clinical support | Typically several days | Withdrawal that carries medical risk |
| Residential treatment | Live-in, 24/7 | 30, 60, or 90 days | Needs full-time structure and stabilization |
| Partial hospitalization | Day program | Set by clinical assessment | Intensive clinical need without live-in care |
| Outpatient treatment | Scheduled sessions | Set by clinical assessment | Stable enough to live at home, stepping down or starting here |
| Aftercare and alumni support | Ongoing | Ongoing | Protecting progress after formal treatment ends |
The first step toward recovery often begins with detoxification, where the body clears itself of drugs or alcohol. Attempting this process alone can be risky, as withdrawal symptoms from substances like alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines can be not only uncomfortable but potentially dangerous. At Ojai Recovery, our detox program is designed to make this transition safe, structured, and as comfortable as possible.
Clients are supported by medical professionals who provide round-the-clock supervision. Continuous monitoring ensures that health and safety remain the top priority throughout the detoxification process. When appropriate, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is used to ease withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and stabilize clients physically and emotionally. By addressing discomfort, we help individuals focus on their recovery rather than the pain of withdrawal.
Our detox services cover a wide range of substances, including alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, prescription drugs, and polysubstance use. Each case is treated individually, with care plans tailored to the client’s unique history and needs.
Importantly, detox is not treated as a stand-alone step. Once the initial stage of treatment is complete, clients move seamlessly into ongoing residential care. This smooth transition helps preserve momentum and reduces the risk of relapse during this vulnerable period. At Ojai Recovery, detox is more than a medical process; it is the foundation for long-term healing and the gateway to building a healthier, more stable future.
After detox, many clients benefit from continuing care in a structured, supportive setting. Ojai Recovery’s residential treatment program provides exactly that: a safe place where individuals can focus entirely on recovery while receiving professional and emotional support around the clock.
In residential care, days follow a balanced schedule that encourages stability. Clients participate in individual counseling sessions, group therapy, and evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). These sessions help clients identify the root causes of their addiction, develop healthy coping skills, and build stronger connections with others on the same journey.
Holistic practices are also integrated into daily life. Activities like yoga, mindfulness meditation, sound baths, and expressive art therapy allow clients to heal on multiple levels: body, mind, and spirit. The calming natural environment of Ojai Valley enhances this process, giving residents space to reflect and rebuild.
Living in a supportive community is another cornerstone of residential care. Ojai Recovery encourages clients to engage with peers in recovery, creating bonds that reinforce accountability and mutual encouragement. For many, these connections last well beyond treatment and become an essential source of strength in long-term sobriety.
As a comprehensive Addiction Treatment center Ojai residents can depend on, Ojai Recovery’s residential program blends clinical excellence, holistic healing, and a caring peer environment to create the foundation for lifelong recovery.
For many people struggling with addiction, mental health challenges play a significant role. Conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and bipolar disorder often occur alongside substance use, making recovery more complex. Without addressing both issues together, relapse becomes far more likely.
Ojai Recovery specializes in dual diagnosis treatment, where mental health and addiction are treated at the same time. Each client receives a thorough psychiatric evaluation, and when appropriate, medication management is included to stabilize mood and reduce symptoms. Therapy sessions are designed to explore the connection between mental health and substance use, giving clients the tools to manage both challenges effectively.
Evidence-based therapies such as CBT and DBT are combined with trauma-informed care to help clients understand their triggers and develop healthier responses. By treating mental health and addiction together, Ojai Recovery provides a stronger foundation for long-term stability and wellness.
Most people arrive with one of a few clinical pictures. Each has its own withdrawal profile, its own medical risk, and its own treatment path.
Chronic drinking, binge drinking, or self-medicating with alcohol often masks deeper emotional pain. We offer medical detox and trauma-informed therapy to help clients safely stop drinking, and rediscover life without it.
Stopping benzodiazepines suddenly can be dangerous. Our program manages the taper under medical supervision, with clinical support for the anxiety and sleep problems that often sit underneath the dependency.
Cocaine use tends to escalate in cycles, with the crash driving the next use. Treatment focuses on breaking that pattern, stabilizing mood, and rebuilding the routines cocaine pushed aside.
Fentanyl dependency builds quickly and withdrawal is difficult to get through alone. Our medically supervised detox manages that safely, with continued care to protect the stability you gain.
Cannabis dependency is easy to dismiss and hard to stop when motivation, sleep, and mood have shifted around it. Treatment here takes it seriously, without judgment.
Long-term methamphetamine use takes a heavy toll on thinking, sleep, and mood, and recovery is not fast. Care here combines residential structure with treatment for the mental health effects.
From heroin to fentanyl to prescription painkillers, opioid addiction requires careful detox, medication-assisted care when appropriate, and strong emotional support to address the trauma that often drives use.
Whether painkillers, benzos, or ADHD medications, prescription drug misuse can quickly spiral into dependence. We treat this with clinical precision and deep compassion, focusing on both physical detox and emotional healing.
For those who feel emotionally dependent on cannabis, our program offers clarity, structure, and the chance to reconnect with purpose and energy beyond the haze.
Cocaine, methamphetamine, and amphetamines can take a major toll on mental and emotional health. Our program helps clients rebuild from the psychological and neurological impact of long-term stimulant use.
For those facing both substance use and mental health challenges (like depression, anxiety, trauma, or bipolar disorder), we offer fully integrated care with licensed professionals who understand both sides of the story.
Ojai Recovery treats adults from Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and the Los Angeles County edge.
This program fits you if you need medically supervised withdrawal management, if you need residential structure to stabilize, if you are stepping down from a higher level of care, or if substance use sits alongside depression, anxiety, or trauma and both need treatment at once.
It is not a fit if you need pediatric or adolescent care, or if you need acute hospital-level medical or psychiatric care rather than licensed residential and withdrawal-management treatment.
A dual diagnosis means a mental health condition alongside substance use. Treating both in the same plan is standard here rather than an add-on, because treating one and deferring the other tends to undo the work.
Assessment covers mood, anxiety, and trauma symptoms as well as substance use. Where medication is clinically indicated, medication management runs under our Medical Director.
This isn’t about fixing you. It’s about finding you. The curious, joyful, connected version of yourself that still exists beneath the pain. At Ojai Recovery, we help you rediscover that self, and create a life you actually want to live.
Ojai Recovery is in-network with Medi-Cal and with select private carriers, and we also accept private insurance and self-pay. Network status and benefit levels vary by plan, which is why we run a free, confidential benefits check before admission rather than quoting coverage in advance.
The benefits check confirms whether your plan is in network, identifies what your insurer requires before admission, and gives you a clear picture of what your plan covers. We do not promise coverage or cost before that check is complete.
Ojai Recovery 158 Rockaway Rd Oak View, CA 93022 (805) 273-8798
Our addiction recovery programs are designed to help you slow down, focus inward, and find balance. In the heart of Ojai’s natural beauty, you’ll experience an environment that nurtures both mind and body, with gentle mountain breezes, open skies, and quiet moments that remind you how good life can feel.
We serve adults across Ventura County, including Ojai, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Port Hueneme, Moorpark, and Oak Park; Santa Barbara County, including Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, and Summerland; and the western edge of Los Angeles County, including Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, and Chatsworth.
Our medical and support staff are present around the clock, with 24/7 monitoring of vital signs and withdrawal symptoms. We do not outsource your safety.
Care is led by a Medical Director with a background in addiction medicine and a Clinical Director who is a licensed clinical social worker. You can see who they are before you call.
Joint Commission accreditation, a California DHCS license (#560086BP), and LegitScript certification.
In-network with Medi-Cal, plus private insurance and self-pay. A smaller, community-based program that does not gate care by how you are paying for it.
A small facility near Lake Casitas with private bedrooms, built around the Social Model of Recovery and holistic programming rather than an institutional schedule.
Ojai Recovery is in-network with Medi-Cal and with select private carriers, and we accept private insurance and self-pay. Network status and benefit levels vary by plan. We run a free, confidential benefits check before admission so you know what your specific plan covers rather than working from a general answer.
Yes. Medically supervised detox is available on-site with 24/7 clinical support under our Medical Director. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be medically serious, which is why clinical screening and physician supervision determine whether supervised detox, a taper, or a higher level of care is appropriate. Ask admissions for a detox evaluation.
Medically supervised detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and outpatient care, followed by aftercare and alumni support. Detox typically takes several days. Residential runs 30, 60, or 90 days. Partial hospitalization and outpatient lengths are set by your clinical assessment.
Yes. Depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms are assessed at intake and treated in the same plan as the substance use. Ask for a dual diagnosis evaluation during intake so those needs are built in from the start rather than added later.
Same-day admission is possible when it is clinically appropriate. It starts with a confidential call for clinical screening and a benefits check. Call (805) 273-8798 at any hour to find out where you stand.
Photo ID, your insurance card, current medications in their original containers, and comfortable clothing. Leave valuables at home. Ask admissions for the current list before you travel, since it can change.
No. Choosing the level of care is the assessment’s job, not yours. The call establishes what is going on medically and clinically, and the recommendation follows from that.
