A Step in the Right Direction offers substance abuse disorder treatment programs for co-ed, mixed age groups. Our treatment options include assessment, intervention, individualized care plans, outpatient, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, chemical dependency treatment, life and coping skills, addiction education, anger management, individual and group therapy, 12-Step meetings, and luxury transitional living.
ABOUT A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Located in the suburban San Fernando Valley, north of Los Angeles, A Step In The Right Direction is a private facility that provides treatment for men and women struggling with addiction or a dual diagnosis, including treatment for PTSD and eating disorders. Our services consist of outpatient-based detox (which is offered at just 15.1 percent of facilities in California), as well as a range of outpatient programs and gender-separate, sober living facilities.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
At A Step In The Right Direction, we utilize evidence-based practices and 12-step principles in our treatment approach. Clients who need to detox will follow a tailored medical program and will also be encouraged to enroll in an outpatient program to increase the likelihood of maintaining sobriety.
Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers the most intensive level of outpatient treatment, with 25 to 30 hours a week of programming, while our intensive outpatient program (IOP) meets three to five times per week. We also offer a less intensive once-per-week outpatient program designed as a step-down from the IOP.
Our programs consist of individual and group therapy (including evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT), addiction education, life skills workshops, and 12-step meetings. We also encourage families and friends to participate in treatment and join self-help groups and 12-step meetings.
Additionally, we provide services such as education and job planning assistance, interaction with a sober coach, and transportation to meetings and other recovery-oriented activities.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
At A Step In The Right Direction, our staff-to-client ratio is 1:2. Our treatment team includes psychologists, psychiatrists, and master’s-level therapists. We ensure that our staff has the necessary training and experience to provide quality care.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
We offer two sober living houses – one for women and one for men – with a total of 30 beds available. Both facilities are spacious family homes that offer private or shared bedrooms, as well as the option to bring a pet. The women’s house features an outdoor pool, and both facilities have outdoor space, TVs, and WiFi. We encourage fellowship and peer-based community activities through weekly dinners, morning meditations, regular house meetings, and recreational activities.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Of the eight reviews submitted to Best-rehabs.com to date, three were positive and five were negative. Positive reviewers highlighted their extended stays in the homes and their ability to maintain sobriety during that time. They praised the hardworking and attentive staff, the program’s efficacy, and the quality of the homes. Negative reviewers, on the other hand, expressed concerns about unprofessional behavior and criticized various aspects of the facility. It is important to note that A Step in the Right Direction has mixed reviews on secondary sites, with average ratings of 4.4 stars on Facebook, 3.7 stars on Google, and 3.9 stars on Yelp.
FINANCING
A Step in the Right Direction accepts numerous private insurance plans, similar to over 53 percent of rehabs in the State of California. The exact cost of treatment is not currently available, but the affordability of our services was rated four out of five stars by an alum polled by Best-rehabs.com.