Because Connection Doesn’t End at Our Campus

Outside 12-Step Meetings

At Ojai Recovery, we integrate 12-step meetings into treatment to help clients build lasting support beyond our walls connecting them to a wider recovery community and a shared path of healing.

Let’s Take the First Step Together!

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This place has changed my life! I never envisioned having an awakening until I came to this place. It is the best place in Ventura County. They have the most amazing staff who go out of their way to be there for you I personally Experienced so much love from them.. Extra bonus best food ever!

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As a parent, I am so grateful to Ojai Recovery. My son they did help when I was almost desperate. He’s just hit one year sober and is doing great.

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Beautiful property! Staff is absolutely amazing and will help anyway they can!! A++

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What impressed me most was how they treated recovery as more than just quitting. It wasn’t all about rules or restrictions — it was about rebuilding your whole self. I left feeling stronger and, honestly, like I had a second shot.

Experiences and Activities in Ojai

Frequently Asked Questions

No, participation is optional, but clients are encouraged to attend for added support.
Outside meetings connect clients with real-world recovery networks beyond staff-led treatment groups.
Yes, staff or peers often accompany clients, ensuring comfort and guidance during introductions.
Clients are free to adapt, focusing on connection, accountability, and shared experiences instead.
They provide accountability, fellowship, and encouragement to sustain sobriety and personal growth.

Why We Integrate Outside Meetings Into Treatment

12-step programs have helped millions of people find connection, accountability, and hope in recovery. We incorporate these meetings for several key reasons.
No one should face these struggles in isolation. If you recognize yourself in these patterns, caring support is available. Speak with a specialist today to explore safe and effective steps toward recovery.

Building Connection Beyond Treatment

Why Outside 12-Step Meetings Matter

Recovery thrives in community. By stepping into outside meetings, clients gain real-world support that continues beyond our program. These meetings offer:

Guided Support for Lasting Impact

Attending outside meetings during treatment ensures clients feel prepared and supported. Our team provides:

Integrating Meetings Into Recovery Work

Outside 12-step experiences are not isolated; they become part of holistic healing. Clients benefit through:

What Clients Experience

When clients begin participating in outside meetings, they often describe:

Why Ojai Recovery Is Ideal for Complex Cases

At Ojai Recovery, we guide clients to outside meetings in ways that feel.

Supportive

Clients attend alongside staff or peers, with preparation beforehand and reflection afterward.

Voluntary

We introduce clients to 12-step work with openness and respect for individual beliefs.

Intentional

Meetings are chosen for relevance, safety, and alignment with each client’s stage of recovery.

Integrative

Insights from meetings can be processed in therapy sessions to deepen understanding and application.

A Day at Ojai Recovery

A Place to Breathe, Heal, and Grow

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.

Your days here may begin with a walk along the shore of Casitas Lake, where the sunlight dances on the water and the air feels fresh with possibility. You might spend your afternoons hiking shaded trails that wind through the hills, journaling on a sunlit porch, or simply listening to the sounds of nature, a bird’s call, a rustling leaf, the soft hum of the wind.

Your Complete Wellness Matters

We look at your whole health picture – mind, body, and spirit. Along with therapy, we offer yoga, meditation, nutrition guidance, and life skills training. These tools help you build a strong foundation for lasting recovery.