Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We offer onsite detox using the latest evidence-based medications as appropriate to ease withdrawal symptoms. Our team attends to clients around the clock ensuring that this period is as safe, comfortable and effective as possible.

Yes. At Recovery Corps Health Group, we help the whole family heal from addiction. We provide regular updates to family as clinically appropriate as well as weekly family therapy to educate on the disease of addiction and help restore healthy communication.

Yes. We understand that trauma is often at the root of addiction and mental health disorders. Our clinicians are trained to work with you on identifying the underlying causes of your addiction and provide a variety of trauma-focused therapies.

Yes. Fitness is a key component of our approach to treatment, which addresses addiction and mental health issues from all angles — physical, mental and spiritual. We set aside time each day for our clients to be active and strongly encourage participation as part of a healthy recovery lifestyle.

Meals are healthy and nutritious. Each client gets a dietary assessment to determine nutrition goals, deficiencies and ways proper nutrients can support their recovery. All meals are prepared by our professional catering team to tailor meals to meet these needs.

Yes. Our staff includes experienced mental health specialists who treat the mental health disorders that often co-occur with addictions, including depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, trauma and personality disorders. therapies.

The first week of treatment is considered “unplugged,” as you settle in and begin the work of recovery. After the first week you will be allocated supervised phone time subject to approval of the treatment team.

Yes. Visitors are welcome if approved and scheduled by your primary therapist. We may also offer additional visits with young children throughout the week when clinically appropriate.

Yes. We can provide transportation to and from the airport.

Yes. We’ll help you prepare for a smooth transition back home or to an intensive outpatient/sober living facility, ensuring you have the resources in place to best succeed in recovery. If you were referred by your current therapist, we’ll work closely with them to provide a seamless continuity of care.

We have three separate private cottages at our facility. Each cottage is equip with a bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, dining room, patio and laundry, with large flat screen TVs, stocked refrigerators, fresh linens and all the comforts of home.

We have three separate private cottages, and cottage placement is decided on a case by case basis.

Silverlake is nestled in Los Angeles near Hollywood. It is called Silverlake because of the namesake lake that is less than 2 miles from your cottage.

• Comfortable, casual clothing including closed-toe or hiking shoes. Appropriate tops with ½ inch straps, and shorts or skirts may be worn with appropriate undergarments.
• Swim suit: one piece for women and board shorts for men (no exceptions).
• Exercise, recreation and hiking clothes.
• Light sweater or pullover for cool group rooms and evenings.
• Personal toiletries such as toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
• Personal medications – 35 day supply. Must be in the original prescription bottle with your name. All medications will require approval from our medical director.
• Important contact names (e.g., doctors, lawyers, family members), including addresses and telephone numbers.
• Twelve Step literature.
• A personal music device that is not Wifi-enabled, with earphones
• Musical instruments are permissible (guitars, etc.).
• Additional leisure time activities: books (subject to approval), art supplies, journal, etc.
• Personal pillow or blanket.
• You may bring dietary supplements (vitamins, minerals, etc.).  These will be approved by the medical director for personal use.
• Laptop – held by staff and signed out at approved times.
• Up to $100 cash along with a credit/debit card for the store, etc. (Will be held in our safe until meeting or outing time.) We suggest that clients not bring more than $100 in cash.
• Hair dryer.
• Laundry bag.

• Valuables such as jewelry.
•  A vehicle (parking space is limited).
•  Abusive medications (including but not limited to stimulants, pain pills or anti-anxiety medications).
•  Electronic games, TVs, DVD players, iPods, radios, walkmans, CDs.
•  Over-the-counter sleeping pills, diet pills or home remedies.
•  Weapons of any kind.
•  Personal drinks/snacks (especially if it contains caffeine).
•  Seductive or explicit clothing depicting sex, drugs, alcohol or bars.
•  Aerosol cans, shoe polish, perfume or mouthwash/aftershave containing alcohol.
•  Tank tops, short shorts or mini skirts.

Yes, we do offer exciting weekend outings when certain program commitments have been made.  Outings include a VIP Hollywood tour; an open air chauffeured excursion of celebrity homes, opulent real estate and places steeped in rich Hollywood history. Outings can also include a guided tour and lunch to the Broad Museum, The Getty Center, hikes to Griffith Park for the Hollywood Sign and  full day trips to the beach.

Though not solely 12 step based, we support our clients in attending outside AA and NA meetings, additional support groups, and provide transportation as needed.  As a team, we encourage new opportunities in your lasting sobriety, and these are just a few of the possibilities available to you.

Recovery Corps is certainly LGBT friendly but we welcome everyone who is needing help with substance/alcohol abuse. Being as small of a facility that we are (seven beds) we have the ability to tailor your specific needs to your treatment. Meaning if you are not part of the LGBT community you will be offered the opportunity to attend these groups but would not be required to do so. With that being said, Recovery Corps is a very diverse facility and will not tolerate racial or sexual discrimination of any kind. We want everyone regardless of cultural, racial, religious or sexual differences to feel safe and focus on the one thing they need to and that is RECOVERY.