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Van Ness Recovery House

FAQs

This means that we primarily serve LGBTQI+ people however not exclusively.  We aim to meet each person where they are on their journey to be the best authentic version of themselves.  We help to support people to the healthcare that is most reflective of the care they are looking for on their journey. 
Please contact Van Ness Recovery House for an intake over the phone or in-person to determine if we (V Recovery House) are a good fit for your needs.  If everything seems good we will either ask you to come in (same day) or possibly the next if that works better.
 
Van Ness Recovery House is located in Hollywood – Beachwood the street the house is located on goes directly to the “Hollywood Sign”.
We are in a very nice Hollywood neighborhood just blocks from Hollywood blvd.
Yes, we incorporate the 12 Step recovery process into our structured, multi-diagnosed capable therapeutic setting.  For us we feel strongly that the 12 Step process works for people – we also employ a variety of other evidence-based practices to approach your treatment from every angle.
Van Ness Recovery House does not offer detox services however we can refer a person to detox if that is what is needed.
We offer services in English and Spanish and can make accommodations for other languages as needed.
We offer individualized treatment and each person has an assessment and their initial treatment plan constructed – the average length of treatment at Van Ness Recovery House is 6 and ½ months.  For some treatment is longer and for others maybe bit shorter.  Each person when completing treatment is eligible for Van Ness Recovery House sober living or Recovery Bridge Housing. Where you are able to stay for a year after completing Van Ness Recovery House treatment – you will also have the ability to get out-patient treatment.
No!  You have chosen to come to treatment and to focus on your recovery from drugs and/or alcohol.  We firmly believe that we have enough phones for you to make any and all phone calls needed while you are in treatment.  Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are just not needed.  We will allow you to get sober support phone numbers you might have on your phone. 
No. Smoking, vaping, and the use of e-cigarettes are not permitted while in the Van Ness Recovery House program. We understand that many residents enter treatment with a history of nicotine use. We offer a smoking cessation program to support individuals in reducing or quitting safely. This program provides guidance, tools, and encouragement to help residents navigate nicotine withdrawal as part of their overall recovery journey.