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Joey F. Success Story

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Joey F.'s Testimonial for Design for Recovery

Before moving to Los Angeles, Joey’s life was unmanageable, and he found himself struggling with depression and unhappiness, despite not being an inherently depressed person. His addiction to oxycontin, consuming anywhere from 200 to 500 milligrams a day, had taken a toll on his mental health and financial well-being. Realizing he needed help, Joey made the life-changing decision to come to LA for treatment.

Initially, Joey was unsure if Design for Recovery was the right fit for him. However, within a week or two, it became clear that the structure, rules, and sense of brotherhood provided by the sober living home were exactly what he needed. The comfort and sense of belonging he experienced at Design for Recovery were unlike anything he had felt before, and it brought him back to his roots.

Although Joey had initially planned to stay for only a month or two, he ended up staying for seven or eight months. During this time, he began to embrace the morals, values, and routines instilled in him by the program. The support and guidance he received at Design for Recovery played a significant role in shaping his journey to sobriety.

Today, Joey is thriving in his newfound sobriety. He has a job that he loves, helping people on a daily basis in a way that he enjoys and appreciates. He maintains close friendships with the people he met at Design for Recovery, considering them his best friends to this day.

Looking back, Joey realizes that when he was using oxycontin, his only concern was ensuring that he had enough drugs to get through the day and maintaining an appearance of being okay. However, he now recognizes that mentally, he was far from fine. Joey credits Design for Recovery with a huge portion of the responsibility for where he is today and is immensely grateful for the support and guidance he received during his time there.

Joey’s story is a testament to the transformative power of a supportive and structured sober living environment. Through his experience at Design for Recovery, he was able to break free from the chains of addiction, rediscover his sense of purpose, and build a fulfilling life in sobriety.

Stories of Hope & Healing

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Can't say enough good things about Design. I went from being a lifeless junkie without one singular dollar in my pocket to having 2.5 years sober, being at the same job for over a year for the first time, buying my first car, evolving in a way I could never possibly foresee back then. This company is one of the last left in LA that still does great things, and has consistent success stories even to this day. Love everyone here.

Evan

As a treatment professional, engaging with quality, ethical places ranks top for ensuring patient success and long term community change. Design is top of the list for all these. Grateful for the staff who helped countless recover, and for the positive impact on the community.

Daniel Lathrop

My son went through a couple of different rehab programs. On his third attempt, he went from rehab to sober living at design for recovery. I cannot express the gratitude and the absolute phenomenal job. I was so very afraid I was going to lose him.

Channing Johnston

We are having a great experience with Design for Recovery. The counselors and therapists are well trained and responsive to the direction necessary for our son to thrive. The facilities are very nice and comfortable for a person in recovery.

Rue Matthiessen

I've been a client here for over 18 months and this program has been stellar. They have done nothing but support me and guide me in the right direction. The staff and program managers are the best, the house is very comfortable (I am at the Mar Vista location) and they really care about you and your recovery.

Victor Herrera

This sober living environment offers a structured and supportive setting conducive to early recovery. The emphasis on evidence-based practices, coupled with a strong peer support network, fosters accountability and promotes positive behavioral changes.

Mia Fiorino

I've been through my fair share of recovery centers, but happy to say this one seemed to work the best. The staff and the people I met here made my time better and gave me an understanding that life on the other side ain't too bad. Something clicked, and I thank this place for helping me feel comfortable in my own skin.

Jacob Kurtzeborn-Sowell

Was reluctant to come to a sober living at first but am happy I chose this one. The house managers and clients made me feel welcomed and comfortable to open up to others. I've been here for about 5 months now and have been able to get my life back together and build a community around sobriety. Very thankful for both house managers Josh and Matt as they hold me accountable and make sure I am always taking steps in the right direction. They genuinely care about the clients well being and I've seen them go over the top to help people.

Max Weinberg

Design for recovery helped me get my life back. I didn't think it was possible for someone like me to find recovery and with the help from Design I have a life today that I never thought would be possible. I highly recommend them, from their clean facility and very helpful staff.

Nick Pomerantz

I first came into the house in January 2023 with the hope of finding a new direction with my life and that's exactly what I found. With the guidance and structure of the house I was able to find accountability and responsibility for my actions.

Hunter Johnston

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