California Drug Rehab

I spent 7 weeks at WRRC for treatment. I never thought when I entered treatment at Wellness Retreat Recovery Center that it would have such a tremendous impact on my life. I am a completely new person compared to who I entered as.

The time I spent here was filled with loads of new information and tools that helped me in my recovery. From the moment I entered, the staff treated me with great care and respect. They are kind, and always there to listen. Without their help I would never have reached the point I am at now. I was sad to leave WRRC, but I was thoroughly prepared to take the next step. For WRRC I will be forever grateful.

This is a truly special place with some of the most loving and phenomenal humans on the planet.  Listen to the staff.  Please.  They know what they are doing.  Even if everything in you feels defiant and defensive, please just do what they say anyways.  They have nothing but your best interest in mind.  Plus, you have nothing to lose and a beautiful, amazing life to gain.

With all my love thank you, to each and every one of the WRRC staff.  You were all an unexpected gift.

Great staff, great experience. WRRC definitely makes sure you are comfortable. Every room has a balcony and the amenities are awesome. I was looking for a dual diagnosis rehabilitation center for quite some time and WRRC met all my needs. They have a great caring staff and only accept a handful of clients at a time to ensure that everyone gets the attention they need. They are flexible, have a great program, aftercare program, and they are affordable. This was a definite retreat. Just an absolute wonderful experience. If you are looking for a place for yourself or a loved one, this is it. I’d even go as far as to say WRRC is hands down the best rehab you are going to find in the Bay Area, maybe even Northern California.

I would like to start off by saying coming to WRRC has been the best decision I have ever made.  It has been so life changing and staff is so supportive and warm-hearted and very professional.  I would definitely recommend this treatment to others in need of help.  I am very grateful for everything WRRC has done for me.

The team does a great job making sure you are always cared for and supported.  The staff took great care of me and helped me obtain the tools I needed to stay healthy and abstinent from drugs and alcohol.  They made it a great place for discovery and helped me go through this journey a more safe and happy person! Thank you all so much!!

I stayed at the Wellness Retreat Recovery Center for 60 days for gaming and marijuana addiction, and had an excellent experience. The staff was great, truly caring about each client’s well-being, and I didn’t feel like just another number passing through. Of course, the fact that they only treat up to 6 patients at a time allows for this one-on-one feel, but beyond that you can tell they really care about people and helping those with addictions recover. The bottom line is they are experienced, passionate, and the house is super nice. I toured several treatment centers before deciding on WRRC and this was the only one with such a small client base which really allows for customization of treatment to the individual. I would definitely recommend this treatment center to anybody struggling with addiction.

Honestly, seriously, trust me, you’re in a safe place, around good people and you will feel good, refreshed and loved.  This was a wonderful experience for me.  Best decision I’ve ever made.

Know that you’re in the right place amongst people who care and who you will soon call friends.  My situation took a nosedive and after just 30 days at WRRC with the caring support and fun I feel stronger and better about the road ahead than I have in years.  No matter if you’re new to the recovery process or just needing a recharge and refocus, rest assured the help you get here is the tops.

People here are the best and always go above and beyond to help…Let them…

I could not leave this facility without sharing about the love and care I received at WRRC.  I have struggled with addiction for over 12 years and have been to my fair share of treatment facilities. I was very scared and overall helpless when I walked through the doors of WRRC.  As soon as I arrived, I was welcomed and instantly felt at home.  The staff quickly felt like family… It’s so important for people to feel loved and accepted when they first enter treatment, and WRRC makes you feel just that and more.

Aside from being scared of new surroundings, my fear was mostly about the detox.  Alcohol withdraw is one of the worst detoxes, and can be fatal should someone not get the proper care and attention.  Immediately entering WRRC I was quickly seen by Amanda the nurse.  My physical needs were promptly evaluated and I was prescribed medication to make me feel as comfortable as possible through detox.  I was checked on constantly!  The staff truly cared about my well-being and only wanted me to feel better.
After completing my 5th day of detox, I felt well enough to participate in groups, outside gym, yoga, acupuncture, outside meetings and much more.  I was most excited to finally get my appetite back because of how amazing the meals were!  Saying the private chefs accommodate your food requests is putting it mildly.  They go above and beyond!  Being a vegetarian, my diet is rather particular.  The executive chef sat down with me and went through all foods to understand exactly what I liked and disliked.  Every meal was phenomenal!  The best part for me was how all of us, including staff, sat down like a family and ate the meals together.  Sounds intimidating right?  Well it wasn’t!  I’ve never laughed so hard as I did at some of our sit-down meals.  We were all family.  No judgment and nothing but acceptance.

At the end of the day, all you need is family. Thank you WRRC… I owe you so much and will be back every Wednesday for the alumni groups and dinner!!

My sister was in treatment here and it by far exceeded our expectations. My sister has been to treatment in the past and they have not come even close to the individualized treatment she received at WRRC. My sister needed a lot of therapy for childhood trauma and they bent over backward getting her the treatment she needed. She has a case manager to assist in day to day treatment and aftercare planning, an in-house licensed LMFT who provided several private therapy sessions each week.  WRRC also found an outside therapist that specializes in the trauma that my sister experienced to work with her while she was in treatment at WRRC.  The staff really educated her and our family about underlying factors and we realized she would need to deal with her trauma issues if she wanted to remain sober. The family component is excellent!! Our family always wanted to be included in her treatment at the 12 other centers she attended but we were never engaged satisfactorily until her stay at WRRC. This has made all the difference!! The staff there is amazing! From the COO Tiffany, to the counselors and therapists, to the Client Care Director, Amanda, the staff is absolutely wonderful!!  My sister continues to grow and progress and I can’t even begin to thank WRRRC’s staff for what they accomplished with her and for our family.

As I walked through the front door of WRRC I was experiencing a wide range of emotions: anxiety, fear, confusion, anger, sadness to name a few. First things first- my anxiety about the detox process quickly disappeared.  The staff and medical support are very professional and know what they are doing.  Personally, I appreciated that I was given enough medication to make me comfortable and sleep well.  I was not over-medicated nor was I uncomfortable. It took me a few hours just to get oriented to the layout of this beautiful home, but I soon realized that the real beauty of this place is the staff. There was something very special about how we as guests in this home were treated.  The staff treat you with the respect and care that one would give to a dear friend or relative. Sure, there are rules that to follow, but they do not in any way seem punitive.  In short, this is a unique place and I pray that they are able to keep it this way. Given the small population of clients here, the counseling and group sessions can quickly get down to serious issues we want to deal with.  I have been to other facilities where half of the group sessions were consumed by 15 people just “checking in”.  I normally hold my emotions in, but at WRRC I felt comfortable wearing my emotions and I let the tears flow in private therapy but also in groups. The small group environment here also allowed clients to get to know each other at a more meaningful level more quickly.  We are ready to support each other in our efforts and in the outside world to live a rich, healthy, happy, sober future. Have gratitude, and meanwhile be thankful you found Wellness Retreat Recovery Center.

I had the best experience of my life here at WRRC. Everyone here helped enhance my treatment experience. It was certainly a pleasure to be a client here- it was tailor-made to fit my needs. I am so grateful for this experience and will apply everything I’ve learned.  WRRC cared about of all my needs from nutritional to personal-training/ yoga and more.  I experienced freedom to customize my treatment and that made it really relevant and exciting compared to the other program I attended in the past.  WRRC is life-changing.  I felt the love from start to finish.

Wellness Retreat Recovery Center helped me want to live, which for someone battling addiction and mental health issues, is a hard thing to do.  This place becomes your home away from home while the staff become your new family.  They teach you all the necessary skills to get sober, stay sober, and fight for it.  For me, I really benefited from their duel diagnosis approach because they taught me skills to help manage my addiction and mental health issues.  When I first got to WRRC I was a literal mess.  By the time I left WRRC however, I was a normal teenager again.  I had new skills, a great support system, and everything I needed to be successful.  You know you’re in a great place when you get sad when you transition out!  I never thought I would say I have happy memories at rehab but I do. I think the best part of this program is the people who run it.  They have such a deep level of care for their clients you can’t help but feel beyond loved, which is crucial in recovery.  I can’t thank WRRC enough for all they did. I would recommend this place to anyone who is struggling because it is a lifesaver.  It helped save my life.  Thank you WRRC for everything you did!  I will be forever grateful.

As a treatment professional, I’ve worked with every inpatient treatment center in this area and I can confidently say that Wellness Retreat is head and shoulders above the rest. It’s very clear that the staff here truly cares for their clients and goes above and beyond in what one typically sees of a treatment facility. I would highly recommend Wellness Retreat to anyone struggling with substance abuse.

When I first admitted to WRRC I was an anxious mess.  I was super scared and worried, and it was really obvious even though I was trying to hide it. I have social anxiety so something like this was really hard for me to handle.  However, all the fears I had soon slipped away.  I soon realized that this place wasn’t like a hospital and the staff weren’t distant from you- in fact it was the complete opposite.  From the start the staff here was absolutely amazing.  As I opened up more and got to know them I found out that they were even more awesome!  They really make you feel like you’re a part of the family and that they all care deeply about you. Trust me on that.  The people here have helped me through a lot of problems.  They do the little things like ask about you, sit with you at dinner, show genuine care, etc.

I honestly don’t think I could have gone to a better treatment facility.  They helped me realize that I can beat my mental health problems and addictions.  If you have chosen to admit to treatment at WRRC, my best advice is just to be honest because you’ll have really good care. You’ll be a part of the family. Welcome!

This was the best I could have done. You have nothing to fear: the staff is well-vetted, warm, caring and focused on your total well-being!  You’ll know it from the moment you meet everyone here.  It’s a beautiful atmosphere. You’re in a great place and your recovery will be peaceful and loving.

I have never been someone who yelps about my experience anywhere, but after receiving the love and care I did at Wellness Retreat; I couldn’t not share about it. I have struggled with addiction for over 12 years and have been to my fair share of treatment facilities. I was very scared and overall helpless when I walked threw the doors of WRRC.  As soon as I arrived, I was welcomed and instantly felt at home.  The staff quickly felt like family… It’s so important for people to feel loved and accepted when they first enter treatment, and WRRC makes you feel just that and more.  Aside from being scared of new surroundings, my fear lied mostly in the detox I would soon be going to face.  Alcohol withdraw is one of the worst detoxes, and can be fatal should someone not get the proper care and attention.  Immediately entering WRRC I was quickly seen by Amanda the nurse.  Amanda and the nurse practitioner Carolaine worked together in properly evaluating me and prescribing medication to make me feel as comfortable as possible through detox.  I was checked on constantly!  The staff truly cared about my well being and only wanted me to feel better.
After completing my 5 day necessary detox, I was able to participate in groups, outside gym, yoga, acupuncture, outside meetings and much more.  I was most excited to finally get my appetite back because of how amazing the meals were!  Saying the private chief accommodates your food request is putting it mildly.  They go above and beyond!  Being a vegetarian, my diet is rather particular.  The chief sat down with me and went through all foods to understand exactly what I liked and disliked.  Every meal was phenomenal!  The best part is all of us, including staff sits down like a family and eats together.  Sounds intimidating right?  Well it wasn’t!  I’ve never laughed so hard as I did at some of our sit down meals.  We were all family.  No judgment and nothing but acceptance.  At the end of the day, all you need is family,  Thankyou WRRC… I owe you so much and will be back every Wednesday for the alumni groups and dinner!!