Cliffside Malibu

I must preface that the reasoning I entered into Cliffside was from a “Nudge from the Judge” but it was very apparent to me and everyone else around me that I was in need of dire help. I spent 90 days at Cliffside Malibu in total. 30 days at CM2 house and 60 days at Horizon Hills (both with gorgeous views).The medical team and Dr. Stanley took amazing and thorough care of me with the proper medications and saw that I was checked on very frequently by the technicians and nurses. I was tremendously malnourished coming in and was brought back to good health by the amazing Chef’s nutritionally-balanced meals and the nurse staff that checked regularly on my vitals, medications and emotional well-being. The carefully designed daily schedule consisted of 4 groups with your housemates and certified counselors where topics such as Relapse Prevention, CBT, DBT, Conscious Recovery and Anger Management and more. Many of the techs and counselors had years of recovery under their belts and I loved having conversations with them to learn how to better deal with my addiction. I was assigned a therapist that I had the pleasure of seeing 3 times a week who will always hold a special place in my heart. My case managers were a saving grace to me as they dealt with insurance issues, court letters and aftercare. They worked as my connection to the “outside world” and I was even able to make arrangements for anything I needed. House meetings were conducted every week where management would come and listen to our needs and make sure that everything in the house was working properly and that all of our needs were being met. The staff truly care about your recovery and pour their hearts into what they do. We were able to be transported to the gym, beach and meetings almost every day of the week. I still attend the weekly Cliffside Alumni Meeting on Wednesdays where I hold a literature commitment. There is always great speakers at the Alumni meeting and I enjoy going back to a place that started to really feel like home. We had the pleasure of getting Sound Baths and Yoga once a week by the talented staff. Weekly massages were also something I looked forward to tremendously given by the highly skilled ladies. I was able to attend a church, which I still attend weekly now that I am home and really enjoy going to. I’m sure that I missed someone that I would like to thank but the staff is all exceptional. I could go on and on about the positive impact that Cliffside Malibu had on me, it truly saved my life. I made some lifelong friendships while I was there that I will cherish forever. I give it 5 stars and highly recommend anyone battling this terrible disease of addiction, there is a way out. Thank you Cliffside Malibu.

Being my first time in treatment, I had no idea what to expect. From the day I checked in thru day 40 I experienced the most caring team I could imagine. The care received was very personalized & attentive. My individual therapist Roxane was amazing. She is so genuine, kind, pragmatic, understanding & loving. It was a blessing to be able to learn from her. The housing techs (specifically Shelby & Steph) were fun, sweet & always around to help, 24/7. If you’re lucky enough to receive care from Cliffside, then hopefully you have the opportunity to get some rides from Gordon. His story & sense of humor made many dark days brighter. John, Pat, Jill, Lance, & Danny were great group leaders & always had nuggets of wisdom to share with the group. The house was always clean, the food delicious, the massages/yoga relaxing & the view was beautiful. I can’t say enough good things about the program, I am very thankful to have had the opportunity to grow here. 80 days clean today, I couldn’t have done it without Cliffside Malibu & their team.

By the time I made it through the doors of Cliffside I was knocking on death’s door, so to say I came in hot would be an understatement. That night was a blur, but what I do remember for sure was how much love, compassion, and care they gave me that evening, and for the weeks to come. My experience was a total transformation, Cliffside gave me all the tools to achieve this. Every single person there played a role, the therapist’s, facilitator’s, driver’s, maids, cooks, etc. I can’t say enough about how kind, thoughtful, and caring everyone was. My time there was a profound life changing experience, and quite frankly, Cliffside saved my life. I am forever grateful to all the staff, my house mates, and Stephanie in particular, that first night I came in you were able to magically calm me down, make me feel comfortable, and get me started on my journey.
Thank you Cliffside, I am forever connected to all you!