Divine House is a luxury treatment center specializing in holistic treatment for chemical dependency and co-occurring mental health conditions located in San Diego County. Situated on a spacious property in the city of La Mesa – just nine miles outside of downtown San Diego – Divine House offers medical care and supervised detox from drugs and alcohol in several modalities, including individual therapy, group therapy, medication management, SMART Recovery, and 12-step, as well as short-term and long-term residential treatment (both outpatient and inpatient). Divine House's website notes that its staff of medical professionals and caregivers seeks to create "a smooth medical detox and residential treatment for patients" and an environment where they can "flourish in their journey towards better health."When asked in a poll what brought them to Divine House, the majority of former patients, as well as several family members of patients, responded that the motivating factor was dependency on alcohol. Several listed an unspecified addiction or rehabilitation, while others noted that they sought help with mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, "severe depression," and "a mental health diversion." Length of stay for these patients averaged 45 days, though others noted treatment ranging from 30 days to "over a year."Of the many reasons for seeking help with dependency issues at Divine House, nearly all respondents stated that quality of treatment was the motivating factor. A number of former patients also noted that Divine House's acceptance of insurance also weighed into their decision. Other significant factors for patients included privacy, the quality of the food and accommodations, and the amenities and recreational activities offered to patients as part of their stay at Divine House.In regard to their fellow former patients, respondents said that the "spectrum was covered socioeconomically." Ages varied from "18 and up" and "25 to 55," with most described as "working professionals" or "people getting on their feet." However, nearly all respondents said that their interaction with fellow patients was positive. "Everyone was friendly," stated one, while others wrote that the people they met at Divine House were "relatable" or "friendly and supportive." One respondent stated that the "intimate setting" afforded by Divine House "allowed for a personal experience" that let them get to know each resident. That community environment was "key to [their] recovery."The quality of food at Divine House was described with almost universal praise. "Gourmet" was offered as a description by several respondents, with others noting that the choices were not only plentiful – "good daily alternatives," wrote one respondent – but also very healthy. The facility's chefs "had amazing meals prepared on time every day," wrote another, who also noted that portions favored "as much as you wanted." Snacks, including fruits and sweets, are available at all times, and "individualized to accommodate every resident," according to one respondent. Coffee is "available 24/7."Among the meals singled out for praise were the Asian dishes, which one respondent wrote that they "always looked forward" to. Simpler fare, such as burgers and soup, also rated rave reviews, and desserts also earned high grades. "There is nothing that stands out as something I didn't like," wrote one former patient, although a couple former residents mentioned their least favorite was the tilapia.According to our poll respondents, days at Divine House are an equal balance of structure, privacy, and community. Chores are part of their daily responsibilities, but as one respondent noted, they largely hinge on "clean[ing] up after yourself (make your bed, do your laundry, etc.)." Others saw that pitching in to keep their environment in order was second nature: "I tried to help around the house as much as possible, taking out the trash, doing dishes, etc." Room arrangements are private, though others mentioned the presence of "Jack and Jill" bathrooms, which for one respondent was a positive experience: "The relationship I established with this other woman has created a bond that is invaluable to my recovery," she wrote.Religion is not a primary component of treatment. "Finding a higher power, whatever that may be," as one former patient wrote, was given more emphasis. Another noted that a non-denominational service was provided to patients via Zoom, and while more patients sought access to such services during that patient's stay, "no one would have been forced to" attend the service. A parent of a patient also commented that her daughter's religion was "handled with all respect" by the facility staff.Additionally, treatment focuses on "spiritual healing," which includes but is not focused on 12-step treatment. "No other facility" had attempted such treatment, according to one respondent, who said that this focus allowed them "the opportunity to open up and feel comfortable" speaking about their issues. Alternative methods to treatment are given equal attention by the facility staff, such as meditation and energy work, but the elements that resonated for many former clients were group discussions. Communication between therapists and residents was cited as "the best treatment," while others pointed to the "intimacy of the group" as a positive factorThe quality of treatment carried over to the help provided by the medical professionals at Divine House. One parent of a patient wrote that they couldn't "count the number of times" a doctor went "above and beyond" with their son. Others noted that the doctors "seemed as if they were prepared for just about everything health-concerned." According to general consensus, doctors and registered nurses were "always available" or "readily available at any given time."Treatment was viewed as a "fair mix between" tough love and a more permissive stance. "Not too strict to a point where you felt overwhelmed," wrote one respondent. "Tough love for those that needed it, and more permissive for those already on a good track," wrote another. Phone and computer access is "dependent on residents' needs," according to one former client, but the general consensus among former clients was that phone and internet were accessible whenever groups were not in session, while television was available in "most bedrooms" and in the main common area.Activities and amenities at Divine House are both accessible and enjoyable. Fitness classes are offered twice a week, while other avenues of exercise, from workout equipment (with a personal trainer), basketball, daily walks and swimming are always open to clients. The pool and spa are "beautiful," and clients can also participate in art, music, and yoga classes. Weekend outings are "decided upon by the residents," as one respondent wrote.When asked about whether they were able to abstain from their particular dependencies or issues after leaving Divine House, nearly all respondents answered that they are currently clean and sober. Divine House was directly cited as the reason for their status: "The process at Divine built my foundation," wrote one participant, while another said, "The Diving House is the reason I am sober today." The parent of a patient summed up their son's experience in powerful terms: "I can reasonably say that he wouldn't be sober now… without the intervention of Divine House in his life."
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