Chabad’s primary care program combines innovative clinical services with an intensive therapeutic curriculum that is designed to address the full spectrum of the client’s needs. Because each client entering treatment has specific issues that are unique to their circumstances, the treatment plan created between the client, their therapist, and the treatment team, is specifically tailored to ensure that the needs of that individual are met.
The treatment objectives during primary care are geared at addressing the issues that emerge during early recovery. Client services include individual therapy, group therapy, 12 Step participation, as well as family and couples counseling. As treatment progresses and the client’s awareness of their underlying issues increases, focus shifts from primary, acute-care to aftercare, with an emphasis placed upon honing the tools that will be necessary to foster ongoing sobriety outside of the residential environment.
ABOUT CHABAD RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER FOR MEN
Located on Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile, Chabad Residential Treatment Center for Men is one of 540 (37.8%) treatment facilities in the state to provide residential substance abuse treatment. This program is specifically for men ages 18 and up. The center’s multi-staged program is non-sectarian, but it does draw from the traditional values of the Jewish Torah. Chabad does not employ any medical staff, therefore individuals who require detox or treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders should seek care elsewhere.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Chabad uses a four-stage program to treat addiction. Stage one is a period of self-exploration: clients work with an individual therapist to better understand the problems underlying their addiction. In stage two, clients are introduced to the 12-Steps – incorporated into 78.3% of California substance abuse center programming – and begin to build and strengthen their network of peers, friends, and family members.
In stage three, clients are given more freedom and encouraged to focus on improving family dynamics and utilize their newfound problem-solving skills. In stage four, clients focus on transition by developing a plan for re-entering society, securing employment or pursuing educational opportunities, and solidifying communication and life skills.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
According to its website, Chabad employs a team of highly experienced clinicians. The center offers a 1:1 staff-to-client ratio. In fact, 98.3% of substance abuse treatment centers in California have continuing education requirements for professional staff. To date, 13 former clients and facility staff have provided feedback to Best-rehabs.com.
Staff level of training and experience: 4/5 stars
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The residential facility, which includes some private bedrooms, can house up to 40 men at a time, allowing for many more clients than the average residential treatment facility that only accommodates 18 clients at a time. As part of their treatment, clients have access to a state-of-the-art gym, acupuncture sessions, and weekly outings to the beach or park. Kosher meals and Sabbath services are provided for those who wish to participate in the program’s spiritual components. The 13 alumni and staff members polled at the time of this writing were pleased with facility accommodations.
The facility is clean and well maintained: 4.3/5 stars
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
When asked how likely they were to recommend the facility to others, the 11 alumni polled by Best-rehabs.com to date were extremely satisfied.
I would recommend this facility to a friend or family member who was considering treatment: 4.6/5
“It fosters recovery and limits pampering making a great environment for true recovery,” E.B. reported to Best-rehabs.com. While all evaluated categories received above average ratings, the program’s family participation and the facility’s affordability received the highest ratings.
Family/loved ones are able to participate in treatment through facility programming: 4.5/5 stars
Treatment is affordable and/or payment plans, scholarships, or financial assistance are available: 4.4/5 stars
“The facility was great,” J.F. wrote in a representative review. Former client A.C. noted, “It’s a great facility and the religious aspect doesn’t overshadow the recovery!” Alumni were also generally satisfied with the staff’s level of training and experience: “Good counsellors, solid meetings,” one anonymous alum wrote. More than one alumni also described the staff as “caring” and specifically noted this as a facility strength.
Additionally, alumni were impressed with the program’s exercise and leisure options, but expressed less satisfaction with the program’s holistic offerings, which received the lowest rating overall.
This facility offers excellent leisure, exercise, and extracurricular options: 4.1/5 stars
The facility has high quality holistic offerings: 3.7/5 stars
The center’s food was the most common complaint among surveyed alumni. “Food options were poor,” J.L.P. wrote in a representative review.
On Google at the time of this writing, this facility received nothing but praise, earning five out of five total stars from 17 reviewers to date. The staff and program alike were equally credited as life-saving, and M.L. wrote, “They have a great facility and a very knowledge staff” in a representative response.
WHAT STAFF SAY
The two staff members polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing shared opposing views of the facility and its offerings. One staff member indicated that they would not recommend the facility to others and provided below average ratings for most evaluated categories, including the program’s treatment effectiveness (two stars), holistic offerings, family participation, ability to treat co-occurring disorders, and counseling options (all just one star).
On the other hand, employee B.A., when asked how likely they were to recommend the facility to others, provided a five-star rating. “Run like family. to nice. one of the best rehab i been in,” B.A. wrote. This individual gave five-star ratings across the board, for holistic offerings, family participation, counseling options, 12-step counseling, ability to treat co-occurring disorders, cleanliness, and affordability.
FINANCING
One month of treatment costs $5,400, and one day of treatment is priced at $1,800. The facility accepts private insurance, like 53.4% of other facilities in the state, and some financial aid is available to those who qualify.