Innovative Malibu Luxury Drug Rehab

Rise in Malibu, was the perfect solution for me. It was the delicate balance/mix of tough love and empathy in a non-judgmental forum that sets Rise apart. My relationships with the staff members became as equally important and intertwined as my relationships with the other members of the house. This unique mix created a safe and supportive environment that was so important and needed as I prepared to pick myself up from “my bottom”. As reluctant as I was to leave such a formative place I knew I was leaving with supportive relationships, renewed strength, and a skill set that if applied correctly will last me a lifetime in every aspect of my life. Thank you, Rise in Malibu!

Rise Malibu was one of the best experiences of my life even more than just for addiction and recovery! The facility felt like I was living in my own home! The staff was the best I have ever been around! They are family now! The program part of Rise was very helpful for me and exactly what I needed to get me back to the man I want to be! Thank you is what you say to people who hold the door open for you, but saying thank you to Rise is not enough because this place gave me back my life and gave me a life worth living for!!  I’m forever grateful for Rise!

This place was a Godsend. Dr. Mark and the staff are professional, caring, and made my family member's time there an amazing experience. The facility and grounds are the best I've seen. A true island in the storm of addiction recovery. Highly recommend.

Coming to rise was a life-changing experience. This was my first time at an inpatient program and it couldn't have gone better. Dr. Mark, the staff onsite (Sherri, Kimmy, Kendall, Itachi (David/Dave), Jeff, Billy, Shane, and Andrea), and even the chef (Alma) created an incredibly comforting environment and you can tell they personally care about your recovery. I left Rise in Malibu with not only a new outlook on my life and ability to overcome my addiction but also with great memories with the staff and other clients. The beautiful house in Malibu overlooking the Pacific wasn't half bad either.

I chose Rise in Malibu to help me overcome a 24-year addiction. Dr. Mark and staff helped me learn the tools I needed to address not only this situation but others in my life. I felt like I was with family during my stay at Rise in Malibu. My Room was comfortable, I had a beautiful ocean view. The Chefs were excellent, and really listened to what I liked to eat. On the weekends they allowed us to go out and experience the world, as sober individuals(with staff).. which allowed me to gain confidence. I have made lifelong friends during my stay. This was a positive experience I will always remember.

I would say that I came in here with the feeling of complete hopelessness and completely broken, almost as if I was on island alone. I have attempted to get sober before and have been to many different treatment programs and I have gotten more from my experience here than I could have ever imagined to be possible, with the support and intimate nature with the other clients here, the staff and the intensive therapy with the clinical team. I felt that I was able to have enough time to process all my hardships and it has been a freeing experience for me. I was able to drop the backpack of pain I’ve been carrying for years and I have a new outlook on life, and I don’t feel trapped or enslaved to my alcoholism. I have been introduced to a solution such as meetings and therapy. Rise in Malibu has put me back together piece by piece, I feel like a miracle within myself has occurred and I have a new sense of hope for my life and future. Rise in Malibu showed me my strength and through the support and encouragement from staff and clinical team I have found myself; with this improved version of myself I feel hopeful and ready to live a fulfilling life.

I have been to other high-end treatment centers and they simply do not compare to Rise in Malibu. While the grounds, house, rooms, food, and amenities are fantastic, this is not a "spa". The program is very rigorous and individual therapy sessions and groups are intensive. I was exhausted at week's end - in a good way. Others claim to get at the root causes of your addiction, but Rise actually "walks the walk". Through my work/time with the professionals at Rise, I feel as though I have finally broken through and truly understand the root causes of my addiction. From the Lead Therapist/Clinical Director, Owner, and Staff, the team at Rise is exceptional. If you are considering a high end, rigorous program for you or a loved one,  I would highly recommend Rise in Malibu.

Thank you Rise! This is a wonderful facility for helping with addiction and self-realization. The staff is just great. Compassionate and warm and they truly care about you. The regime is intense Monday-Friday but also very rewarding. The weekends are fun as they do take you shopping and on excursions. The Whale watching was a blast! So you do get breaks. I learned so much about myself and the reasons for my addiction. They also helped me to deal with the death of my sister 3 years ago that started my downward spiral. I can finally let go of her and start living again as she would have wanted me to. I have never felt so fit, strong, and sure about my future and my health. I was given a gift that I will spend the rest of my life repaying by being the best I can be. If you have addictions and really want help, give Rise a chance as you will not regret it. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful, the rooms very lux, the view of the ocean gorgeous and the food prepared by chefs are amazing! Chef Michael thanks for all the blueberry treats! Especially the scones! Thank you all for giving me back my zest for life and living! I will never forget you!

Rise in Malibu changed my life. The staff, the doctors and the facility is top-notch. I was an addict in desperate need of help and I graduated from Rise with the tools and confidence to take on my sobriety and live a positive, happy and fulfilled life.

Where do I begin? When there are so many special things about Rise, to talk about. When asked by my sweet and smart Kimmi, “ What was my most useful part of the Rise program?" It was a tough decision, but I valued the EMDR sessions with April the most. It allowed me to dig really deep inside myself and recognize the root cause and contributors to my addition. Dr. Mark was instrumental in my recovery and Hands down the coolest therapist on this planet. During my 30 day journey.......  I discovered and learned so much about my addiction and what triggered me to consume large quantities of alcohol and the tools I required in order to cope with it during my aftercare plan. The owners Patrick and Ron were very hands-on and truly care about your recovery. As of today I’m 41 days sober and feeling stronger every day. The facility and accommodations are top “shelf” lol pun intended. But that’s just the cherry on top and reward for the intense regiment of sessions and reprogramming of my own outlook on my alcoholism. I feel really blessed and honored to have met so many wonderful people at RISE Malibu. I can honestly say that they saved my relationship, my family and my life. I will forever remember my extended family and life long friends at RISE. If you are ready to quit your addiction, I highly recommend this program.

I look back at my experience at Rise in February 2019 and have come to realize that it truly changed and saved my life. I have six months in sobriety currently with a bright outlook and I am grateful to Rise and the Staff. Rise Staff treats its clients with dignity and compassion, and to be honest, are fun to be around. The daily activates are rigorously designed to address the root cause of clients' addiction and to develop a plan for long term sobriety after leaving Rise, which from a personal perspective has been a difference maker. The daily meals, location and accommodations are the best, and for those interested in physical exercise, Rise has a gym membership to a local club which I found to be a key piece of my recovery. For those who choose to participate in AA, NA or spiritual therapy, Rise is very accommodative but does not push any sort of agenda. If you are in need of treatment I cannot imagine a more serene, effective and comfortable experience to begin your journey in long term sobriety.

I landed at Rise in Malibu after alarming and disappointing intake experiences at two other treatment facilities in California. If you're reading these reviews, it's possible that you're experiencing uncertainty and skepticism about the claimed quality of the many "luxury" treatment facilities in the Malibu and Southern CA region. I certainly found myself frantically trying to sort through the bullshit, while also balancing financial considerations and treatment needs. My alcoholism is driven by traumatic experiences, both current and prior. Therefore, I was in need of a recovery center that could address both my substance dependency AND the underlying drivers of my unhealthy behavior. Rise in Malibu far exceeded my expectations of what a dual-diagnosis facility could offer. I think that they're arguably the exemplar program for dual-diagnosis treatment, offering 1:1 psychotherapy treatments 4x a week in addition to group sessions and holistic treatments. I greatly benefited from EMDR sessions with April and will continue to pursue this therapeutic approach at home. April is a brilliant practitioner that guided me through major breakthroughs in PTSD therapy within a short amount of time. Dr. Mark is a kind, responsive, and talented clinical director. The staff and case managers at Rise allowed me to feel safe, cared for, challenged, and loved. This place became my home, an important haven for me during a deeply painful period in my life. I feel forever indebted to Ron for taking an hour to chat with me over a weekend when I was frantically calling treatment centers, and for getting me to Rise when I landed at a place in Malibu that was an awful fit. Rise in Malibu is well worth of the out-of-pocket investment I made in addition to my insurance coverage. The robust treatment program gave me the tools and support I need to do the hard work of mitigating the suffering that addiction caused in my life and the lives of those I love.

For me, it was seamless getting to Rise starting with Ron and talking to him multiple times before coming, to getting off my flight and being picked up by Sharie and walking through the door and being introduced to everyone. The doctors and nurses were helpful and listened and attended to how I was feeling. The chefs are fantastic and there are always plenty of options. The one on one therapy 3 times a week, the other individuals like the EMDR were extremely helpful. The holistic peace of the program was important to me and it was fantastic. The group sessions were informative and the other peers in the house when in groups, contributed and were involved. Everyone was great, accommodating, kind, listened to my needs and went out of their way to meet them. I didn't know what to expect coming to treatment and this was my first experience and it exceeded my expectations. I honestly feel that everyone should come to Rise in Malibu, learn about yourself, meet cool people and have a fun experience.

Overall, Rise has been an amazing experience for me. I have gotten everything I wanted out of this program, and it has been the most comfortable experience I could have asked for. The staff is amazing, the clients are well-vetted, and I haven't met someone I don't get along with here. The food is incredible and it’s an impeccable house with an amazing view and amenities. I would highly recommend Rise to anyone seeking treatment because it’s the best you can get in my opinion.

Thank you to Rise in Malibu for a compassionate nonjudgmental atmosphere of growth and rehabilitation. I appreciate the creative nutritional meals provided by your chefs and the healing aspects of the grounds surrounding your facility. I have gained a plethora of coping skills and will approach the next 40 years of my life with expectations of sobriety and success. I appreciate the care you have taken to find the most talented staff in Southern California.