Ojai Recovery is a licensed residential and medical detox program in Oak View, serving adults across Ventura County. Medical detox runs under physician oversight, and inpatient residential treatment follows in a small, community-based setting at 158 Rockaway Rd.
Detox and residential care are both delivered on site. Ojai is Joint Commission accredited, DHCS licensed (#560086BP), and LegitScript certified.
Ojai is in-network with select private carriers, and also works with private insurance and self-pay clients. Network status and benefit levels vary by plan, so the fastest way to get a real answer about your coverage is to verify your insurance. If you would rather understand the process first, here is how admissions works.
Medical detox is clinician-monitored withdrawal management, used when stopping a substance carries medical risk. It’s the first step for most people entering treatment here.
Detox at Ojai runs under physician oversight. Our Medical Director, Dr. Gina Rossetti, MD, leads the medical side, and a clinical team provides support through the hardest days. Your symptoms are monitored throughout, and your plan is adjusted as your presentation changes.
Withdrawal from alcohol and from benzodiazepines can be medically serious, which is why detox here happens in a licensed setting rather than at home. You can read more about our approach to medically supervised detox and about medical supervision and safety across our programs.
Most people move directly from detox into residential treatment, so there’s no gap to arrange and no second admission to manage.
Residential treatment gives you 24-hour care, daily therapy, and a place to live while you rebuild routines. It’s the right level of care when you need consistent support and housing stability, not just weekly appointments.
Our program is small and community-based. Days are structured around individual therapy, group work, and practical recovery skills, with time built in for rest and for the setting itself. Oak View sits in the Ojai Valley near Lake Casitas, and the quiet matters more than people expect.
There’s a shape to the day rather than a rigid timetable, and it’s built to be sustainable rather than punishing.
Residential treatment at Ojai typically lasts 30 to 90 days.
Length of stay is determined clinically and reviewed throughout your admission rather than fixed at intake. What moves it: which substances are involved, whether co-occurring mental health conditions need treating alongside, how withdrawal goes, and how your progress develops. Nobody will quote you a discharge date on day one, because an honest answer isn’t available yet.
| Medical detox | Residential treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Clinician-monitored withdrawal management | 24-hour residential care with daily therapy |
| Delivered on site | Yes | Yes |
| Oversight | Physician-led, with 24/7 monitoring of vitals and symptoms | Clinical team, trauma-informed programming, psychiatric care as indicated |
| Typical length | Determined clinically, based on substance and symptoms | Typically 30 to 90 days, reviewed throughout |
| Who it’s for | Anyone whose withdrawal carries medical risk | Anyone needing consistent care and housing stability after stabilization |
| What comes next | Step into residential treatment | Step down to outpatient care, coordinated through referral |
Ojai Recovery’s residential programs are poised to provide the best substance abuse services for people struggling with drug and alcohol problems. Medication assisted treatment, care management, and holistic recovery services are just a few things our facility offers. We include evidence-backed methods for individual treatment, such as:
Ojai Recovery offers medically supervised detox with 24/7 monitoring, then residential treatment integrating trauma-informed therapy, holistic modalities, and aftercare planning to address addiction's physical and psychological roots.
Ojai Recovery treats drug addiction (opioids, stimulants, prescription, polysubstance) through medically supervised detox with 24/7 monitoring and tapering, followed by residential treatment addressing trauma, co-occurring conditions, and relapse prevention.
Ojai Recovery treats polysubstance addiction through medically supervised detox with 24/7 monitoring and personalized therapy to manage complex, overlapping withdrawal symptoms and health risks from multiple substance use.
We admit adults whose clinical needs match this level of care. That generally means:
Alcohol, opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, cannabis, prescription medications, or several at once. We treat the physical dependence and what sits underneath it.
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, or bipolar disorder alongside substance use. Both are treated at the same time by the same team.
Relapse is common and it isn't disqualifying. If a prior program didn't hold, we want to understand why before building your plan.
Work, relationships, or basic functioning breaking down under the weight of use — even where the substance history looks moderate on paper.
Substance use that began as a way to cope with loss or exhaustion, and became the problem itself.
Beyond our staff, the environment itself is designed to support nervous system regulation and emotional stability.
Unlike traditional facilities that isolate clients in small groups, our campus hosts dozens of residents in a communal, peer-driven environment. You’ll form meaningful connections, learn from others, and rediscover your sense of belonging.
Set in the Ojai Valley’s breathtaking foothills, our setting is more than beautiful, it’s intentional. Daily access to fresh air, trails, gardens, and open skies helps clients ground, reflect, and reconnect with the present moment.
We believe recovery should feel alive, not institutional. Our program includes outings, creative arts, movement, and real-life experiences that reignite joy and purpose. It’s not just about avoiding relapse, it’s about learning how to live again.
Our therapists are licensed, experienced, and deeply compassionate. We use evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma recovery frameworks to support deep emotional healing, without shame or judgment.
Too many programs treat mental health and addiction separately. We don’t. Our integrated care model addresses both simultaneously, because that’s how real healing happens.
We support individuals facing substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health challenges, relapse struggles, and emotional hardships such as grief, burnout, or loss of purpose. Our care is personalized to meet each person’s unique needs.
Start the day grounded with gentle practices that calm the mind and energize the body.
Personalized care to address emotional, mental, and recovery needs in a safe space.
Share and grow through guided conversations that build connection and resilience.
Nourishing food enjoyed together to support both physical health and fellowship.
Engage in hands-on activities that promote healing, creativity, and self-discovery.
Moments of quiet to recharge, connect with self, and prepare for the next day.
Before you arrive: a confidential phone conversation with admissions covering your substance use, medical history, and anything that makes you unsafe right now. This is also where insurance gets verified.
The full medical intake assessment, plus orientation to the daily schedule, the staff, and how the house works. If detox is needed, monitoring starts immediately.
Stabilization is the whole job. Vitals and withdrawal symptoms are monitored around the clock, medications are adjusted as needed, and nobody expects deep therapeutic work from you yet.
You and your care team build an individualized treatment plan, a psychiatric assessment happens if it's indicated, and you begin the regular rhythm of individual and group sessions. Family involvement gets scheduled if you want it.
Your plan is reviewed as you go, not set once. Aftercare planning starts well before discharge rather than in the final days.
Ojai is in-network with select private carriers, and also works with private insurance and self-pay. Network status and benefit levels vary by plan and by employer group, so a benefits check is the only way to get a real number rather than a guess. The carriers we work with are listed in the FAQs below.
Coverage and authorization requirements vary by carrier and by plan, which is exactly what a benefits check confirms.
Payment arrangements are available in some circumstances. To find out what your plan actually covers, verify your insurance or call and we’ll check it with you on the phone.
| Residential Treatment | Outpatient Treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| Living Situation | Safe, healing-focused environment away from home | Continue living at home |
| Time Commitment | Full immersion for deep transformation, typically 30-90 days | Scheduled sessions, usually a few hours per week |
| Support Availability | 24/7 access to compassionate care teams and immediate crisis support | Support during scheduled appointments only |
| Treatment Intensity | Comprehensive, multi-layered approach with daily therapeutic activities | Focused sessions with longer intervals between treatment |
| Structure | Thoughtfully designed daily routine that builds healthy habits | Flexible schedule that works around your daily life |
| Environment | Protected sanctuary completely free from triggers and stressors | Remain in your usual environment with ongoing triggers |
| Peer Support | Vibrant recovery community with constant connection and encouragement | Limited peer interaction, mainly during group sessions |
| Cost | Investment in comprehensive 24/7 care, housing, and holistic services | More affordable, typically covered better by insurance |
| Best For | Those ready for powerful change, serious conditions, or needing extra support | Mild to moderate conditions with strong home support system |
| Daily Life Impact | Dedicated time to focus entirely on your healing journey | Maintain work, school, and family commitments |
| Medical Supervision | Continuous expert medical monitoring and responsive medication management | Periodic check-ins with medical providers |
| Privacy | Supportive community living with peers who understand your journey | Complete privacy in your own home |
Choosing residential treatment is a courageous step toward wellness, and it comes with some wonderful advantages that can make all the difference in your recovery journey:
Ojai Recovery 158 Rockaway Rd Oak View, CA 93022 (805) 273-8798, 24/7
Oak View sits in the Ojai Valley on CA-33, about four miles south of Ojai and roughly twenty minutes inland from Ventura. Most people driving from Ventura, Oxnard, or Thousand Oaks reach us via US-101 to the CA-33 exit north.
We serve adults across Ventura County, including Ojai, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Moorpark, Oak Park, and Port Hueneme, along with Santa Barbara County and the western edge of Los Angeles County.
When residential treatment ends, your team builds an aftercare plan before discharge. Step-down outpatient care and alumni support help with the transition back into daily life.
Residential treatment typically lasts 30 to 90 days. Length of stay is determined clinically and reviewed throughout your admission rather than set at intake, based on which substances are involved, whether co-occurring conditions need treating, and how your progress develops.
The terms are often used interchangeably. Both mean living at the facility while receiving daily treatment. In practice, “inpatient” sometimes implies a hospital setting with acute medical care, while residential treatment happens in a home-like environment with clinical staffing. Ojai is a licensed residential program with on-site medical detox, not a hospital.
Yes. Ojai works with select private carriers and self-pay clients. Network status and benefit levels vary by plan, so verify your insurance and admissions will confirm what your specific plan covers.
Ojai is in-network with select private carriers. Plans named on our insurance page include Aetna, Beacon Health Options, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Humana, Magellan, Tricare, and UnitedHealthcare. Network status varies by plan and employer group, so a benefits check is the only reliable answer.
Same-day admission is often possible once benefits are verified and medical triage clears. Admissions answers 24/7 at (805) 273-8798. Timing depends on clinical need and availability, so call early in the day when you can.
Yes. Medical detox runs under physician oversight, with Medical Director Dr. Gina Rossetti, MD leading the medical side. You receive a full medical intake assessment, and vital signs and withdrawal symptoms are monitored 24/7 by staff on site.
Not without your written consent in most circumstances. Substance use treatment records carry federal protection under 42 CFR Part 2 in addition to HIPAA. Calling to ask questions does not create a treatment record. Court orders and probation requirements follow different rules, so mention those on your first call.
Yes. Co-occurring behavioral health conditions are treated alongside substance use rather than sequentially, with psychiatric evaluation and medication management where clinically indicated. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma histories are common presentations here.
Comfortable clothing, any current medications in their original containers, your ID and insurance card, and a few personal items that matter to you. What to pack for rehab has the full list, and admissions will confirm specifics before you arrive.
