this is absolutely a wonderful facility. The staff are amazing and I got to bring my dog. I actually became very good friends with one of the facility administrators. I still not only staff but people that I was there with and I am still sober.

I turned 30 this year--and it felt like my world fell apart. I lost my best friends, the trust of my family, and eventually, my grip on reality. I hit psychosis. I was paranoid, scared, and lost. One day, in desperation, I filled out a quick form online. Within minutes, Gratitude Lodge called me. The very next day, I flew out to the Chatwin House from TX. It was my first time in treatment--and I ended up spending 39 days there. I genuinely enjoyed every minute of it. Sure, it was hard at first. Doing nothing but working on yourself is no easy task--but it was exactly what I needed. The staff made the process not just bearable, but empowering. I want to give a huge shoutout to James, Ryan, Mario, Justin, Megan, Nate, Harrison, my boy Andrew, Eli, and Trinity. These incredible people helped me feel like me again. They gave me peace. They gave me hope. They believed in me--and that helped me believe in myself. My therapist, Peter, helped me face and process trauma I hadn't spoken about in seven years. Therapy has never been easy for me, but Peter made it feel safe. He listened. He guided me through the hard parts. James was always checking in, making sure I was okay and keeping my family updated. He truly was the light of the house. Chef Mike deserves his own shoutout--always whipping up delicious meals that made the days better. Ayden brought humor and always made sure we had what we needed--especially that the places we went were safe. Their care went beyond the job. They valued our lives like their own. That's something rare and amazing. The support here is undeniable and honestly jaw-dropping. I also want to thank Lisa, Alex, and Mike for leading phenomenal group sessions. I learned so much in those rooms. I loved my time at Gratitude Lodge. I was genuinely sad to leave. But I left with something I didn't have when I arrived: peace, strength, and a renewed sense of hope.

James Krier, the case manager at Gratitude Lodge, is the reason I am giving 5 stars. He goes above and beyond for every client, every day. He is changing lives for the better, one by one. Anyone who has James as a case manager is fortunate and has landed in the right place. Thank you for everything you do, James.

"My experience at Gratitude Lodge has truly been life-changing, and today I leave 41 days sober from meth. From the very beginning, I was welcomed at 1 AM by Justin on third shift--he had every reason to roll his eyes at me stumbling in at that hour, but instead he welcomed me with kindness and patience that I'll never forget. Jimmy made the admissions process smooth and reassuring, while Keith genuinely cared about my future and helped me make the transition to the Renaissance PHP program where I'll be restarting my life in Huntington Beach. And outside these walls, my amazing sponsor Danny has been a constant source of enthusiasm, encouragement, and belief in me--his energy reminds me daily that recovery can be both serious and joyful." "Cierra, the house manager, kept the house running steady while still making time to personally care for us. Tiffany, my case manager, always knew how to listen and help me find direction when I was unsure. Kayla, my therapist, gave me insights and tools that truly changed the way I see myself and my recovery. The tech team deserves their own standing ovation--Jay was approachable and real; Finn kept us laughing when we needed it most; Claire's kindness gave the house a calm center; Mitch was rock-solid reliable; Hayley's encouragement was endless; Dave shared wisdom that stuck with me; Micheala brought warmth and compassion every single day; Vinny, with his genuine heart, reminded me of my worth and showed me what authenticity really looks like (the world needs more Vinnys, no doubt); Ayden stayed down-to-earth and easy to connect with; Cody was endlessly patient; Bryan (the new guy) jumped right in with a great attitude; Kevin, the weekend driver, made even car rides feel safe and cared for; and Harrison brought positivity and stability no matter what was going on." "Gratitude Lodge gave me sobriety, hope, laughter, and a family of people I will never forget. With the support of this team--and my sponsor Danny cheering me on with his unstoppable enthusiasm--I am walking forward with strength, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose."

Gratitude Lodge was an amazing detox. The care and empathy the staff has here is off the charts. They have a quality medicine system that will help you with withdrawals. Good structure to bring you back to a normal life. I want to thank James, Taija, Mario, Andrew, Justin, Nate, Trinity, Eric, and Megan for their kindness, gentleness and willingness to help and serve. Thank you God and gratitude lodge.