Cliffside West LA offers a unique and nurturing environment that truly feels like home. Our two residences, the Cushdon house and the Overland house, are nestled in serene West Los Angeles neighborhoods, reflecting our commitment to creating a cozy atmosphere. With no long hallways or overcrowded spaces, residents enjoy shared meals, welcoming living areas, and a dedicated team that supports you daily.
This intimate setting enhances your care experience. Therapists work with a small group of just six patients, ensuring personalized attention, while psychiatrists are available for weekly check-ins. As your needs evolve, so too does your treatment plan, adapting to your journey.
For over two decades, this thoughtful approach has positioned Cliffside as a trusted sanctuary for individuals seeking privacy and support, including executives, athletes, musicians, veterans, LGBTQ+ adults, and professionals from all walks of life nationwide.
Recovery is a personal journey, supported by a dedicated team. Our leaders unite expertise in addiction medicine, psychiatry, clinical therapy, and nursing, ensuring they are actively involved in the daily care at Cliffside West LA. Meet the passionate individuals committed to guiding you through your healing process.
Your day-to-day care team also includes master’s-level therapists, a certified counselor case manager who leads your discharge planning, and licensed and registered nurses on site around the clock.
Dane Fisher, MA, CADC-I
COO
Both homes are proudly licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services. Room assignments are made with careful consideration of availability and clinical needs; patients using insurance have the wonderful option to enjoy a private room for their entire stay.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared fresh every day and shared around the table with your housemates. Our team accommodates dietary needs shared during admissions.
Choose a private room for more personal space or a semi-private room for shared support. Both are furnished for genuine rest.
Gym equipment on site makes it easy to build movement into your day, supporting better sleep, mood, and energy as your body heals.
Off-site excursions take you out of the house and into LA, from beach days on the coast to hikes on local trails to movie nights.
Mindfulness and movement practices are part of the weekly schedule, helping you manage stress and cravings without substances.
We proudly use the Stages of Change model as the foundation of our clinical approach, complemented by evidence-based therapies and a supportive relationship with your care team. Instead of a one-size-fits-all program, we customize your plan every week to suit your unique journey.
Our treatment integrates individual therapy, group sessions, psychiatric care, and holistic practices, effectively addressing co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma alongside substance use, fostering your path to recovery and well-being.
CBT helps you spot the thoughts and beliefs that drive substance use and replace them with more accurate, useful ones. You’ll practice concrete skills for handling triggers, cravings and high-risk situations.
DBT builds skills in four areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. It’s especially helpful when intense emotions or relationship conflict have fueled drinking or drug use.
ACT teaches you to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings instead of numbing them. From there, you clarify what matters most to you and take steps toward a life built on those values.
Whole-person care enhances your therapy experience! With your plan, you can enjoy activities like yoga, guided meditation, expressive art, exercise, and spiritual growth, all contributing to a vibrant and fulfilling journey.
Everyone’s journey is unique! Our group curriculum blends both 12-step and Refuge Recovery approaches, offering you the perfect opportunities to discover a supportive community that aligns with your values.
Trauma-informed care for veterans, active-duty service members and first responders, with discharge coordination through the VA and veteran-focused partners.
Our twice-monthly family sessions, offered both onsite and virtual, help loved ones understand addiction, rebuild trust and support your recovery at home.
Weekly alumni groups, quarterly outings like surfing and beach cleanups, and a year of free access to the Discovery365™ support app keep you connected after treatment.
Cliffside West Los Angeles is proud to be certified by The Joint Commission. This recognition means we only provide the highest standards for safety and quality to all patients who walk through our door.
Cliffside West Los Angeles is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities- CARF.
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Our two residential homes are on Los Angeles' Westside, with our main address at 10700 Cushdon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Many patients live nearby, and others travel from across the country.
Each home holds six patients. Our master's-level therapists work with no more than six patients each, so your care stays personal.
Treatment includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), plus individual and group therapy, weekly psychiatric care, and holistic practices like yoga and meditation.
Yes. We offer private and semi-private rooms, and patients using insurance can choose to secure a private room for their full stay.
Chef-prepared meals three times a day, an in-house gym, outdoor spaces, and off-site excursions such as beach days, hiking and movie nights.
Chef-prepared meals three times a day, an in-house gym, outdoor spaces, and off-site excursions such as beach days, hiking and movie nights.
Adults 18 and older, of any gender, with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder, including those with co-occurring mental health conditions.
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Our concierge admissions team is available 24/7 and responds to every message the same day.
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We check insurance benefits and walk our patients through treatment options and program preferences.
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One admissions specialist stays with our patients from the first call to admission. They'll explain what to bring and share needs with the treatment team, from dietary and mobility needs to leave-of-absence or FMLA paperwork.
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Our patients arrive to a team that already knows their needs and is ready to help them settle in comfortably.
Whether you’re seeking care for yourself or someone you love, our admissions team is here 24/7 to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and help you begin treatment as soon as you’re ready.
