La Ventana Treatment Programs

2021 was a banner year for removing the stigma surrounding mental health. As Olympic athletes, celebrities, and other public figures came forward and shared their mental/emotional well-being this greatly helped to reduce the stigma surrounding asking for help. And, as acceptance grows so do the number of people seeking health a recent poll shows 25% of Americans have made New Year’s Resolutions to improve their mental health. The good news is there is help at La Ven...tana we get it. We are excited to see the stigma of asking for help reduced and at the same time are excited to see other positive trends in treating and sustaining our mental health becoming available. Here are just a few trends you can take advantage of 1) Trauma-Informed Care 61% of adults have experienced at least one trauma a. We offer Trauma Informed Care to our clients visit our website to learn more 2) Social Media - Setting Healthy Boundaries a. Limit screen time, unfollow people who trigger you, don’t read comments 3) Telehealth a. We offer virtual telehealth for clients who cannot attend in person contact our Admissions Specialists to learn more Keep watching our Facebook and Instagram feeds for more exciting programs and therapies in this New Year. Let’s get healthy together! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #menshealth #anxiety #depression #womenshealth #suicideprevention #mentalillness #itsokaynottobeokay #selfcare #teenhealth #youarenotalone #anxietyawareness #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma See more

According to a nationwide study of college students and Dr. Laurie Santos, professor of Psychology @ Yale University and creator of the most popular course in Yale's history... "Psychology and the Good Life"...teens are not prepared to manage their mental health while in college. If you are preparing your teen for college, make sure you focus on their mental health. And, if you think your teen might need help then reach out to a professional. Call one of our Admissions Specialist, they will be happy to guide you to find the right program for your teen. Mental health requires preparation!! #teenmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #love #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters #motivation #depression #health #mindfulness #wellness #healing #loveyourself

Our program gives your teen an incredible opportunity to grow mentally and create healthy relationships with other teens their age that are experiencing similar mental health concerns. At La Ventana, we emphasize the importance of the teen’s family system and will engage families in both family therapy as well as a multi-family group each week that gives parents/guardians the opportunity to meet other families and discuss ways to better help support their teen. At our Thousan...d Oaks Teen Intensive Outpatient center, we provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for all teens regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender-identity, etc. We hope you consider giving your teen this opportunity to better themselves and create a strong foundation for future success. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #love #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters #motivation #depression #health #mindfulness #wellness #healing #loveyourself #therapy #mentalillness #teenmentalhealth See more

Recognizing Mental Health Concerns in Teens 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14 and 75% by age 24. The nuances of a person struggling with mental health concerns are often unrecognized by early care providers, family, and community members. Here’s a brief list of some of the signs you can look for: Avoiding friends and social life Losing interests in activities Sleeping disturbances... Not able to sit still or focus Bouncing between moods Self-harm Engaging in risky behavior Smoking, taking drugs, or drinking If you need guidance in helping your teen navigate their mental health, please call to speak with one of our Admissions Specialists. We can help! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #love #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters #motivation #depression #health #mindfulness #wellness #healing #loveyourself #therapy #mentalillness See more

Humans of La Ventana This is a new series where we will feature client’s stories of course it is with their permission and all identifying information has been removed - other than that stories are unedited. Our Humans of La Ventana features are shared with a deep respect for each individual’s journey and love for the trust they placed in us to be a part of their healing. We begin with a story from our Substance Use Residential Program My experience here at La Ventana was... something I could not have ever imagined. I came here still not sure if I was ready to stop drugs and not long after I walked through these doors that completely changed. I saw a complete new light and it was amazing. My mindset completely changed, the staff here helped me relax and feel at peace with myself again for the first time ever remembered. Everything I was here just got better and better, I actually finally felt at home for the first time in a long time and it helped me everyday to get better. I am sure you will find or already have that the staff here is amazing, if not for them I could not have made it through this so well. All I can say is that this place changed my life and I could not be happier, accept for the fact I truly didn’t want to leave because it was so wonderful. As you have seen through my writing that my handwriting is not perfect and either is my spelling, but that’s the thing, none of us are perfect but if we give it our all and believe in our selves, gradually you can make it better. The staff here trully became family, and I love them all and I will never forget the beautiful La Ventana I hope what I said you have gotten something from it and I hope the best in your recovery. #addiction #recovery #mentalhealth #addictionrecovery #sober #sobriety #soberlife #depression #recoveryispossible #anxiety #alcoholism #wedorecover #drugs #addictionawareness #addict #drugaddiction #soberliving #addicted #aa #onedayatatime #alcoholicsanonymous #rehab

Asking for help is difficult, especially for men. Asking for help with addiction and mental health even more so. Many men find asking so difficult that they believe it’s easier to just continue living a desperate life than to reach out. We make it easier with a team of Admissions Specialists who have years of experience in treatment and recovery we get it and we get you. Our Detox Team alone has over 200 years of collective recovery/detox experience. We understand the ...trauma of the cycle of addiction and the downward spiral of untreated mental health. We will meet you where you are at and explain your options, provide a plan, and answer any questions. Contact one of our Admissions Specialists today you will be met with empathy and respect. #addiction #recovery #mentalhealth #addictionrecovery #sober #sobriety #soberlife #depression #recoveryispossible #anxiety #alcoholism #wedorecover #drugs #addictionawareness #addict #drugaddiction #soberliving #addicted #aa #onedayatatime #alcoholicsanonymous #rehab #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #menshealth #anxiety #depression #mensmentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention #mentalillness #itsokaynottobeokay #selfcare #mentalhealthwarrior #recovery #mensmentalhealthmatters #men #youarenotalone #anxietyawareness #mentalhealthsupport #suicide #selflove #boyscrytoo #endthestigma #healing See more

La Ventana’s substance use treatment programs are equipped and staffed to treat addictive disorders regardless of their severities, the chemicals involved, or the root causes responsible for the addictive disorders. Our trained staff will assess each client and create an individualized health care plan for the client. For clients with severe addictive disorders, we offer residential treatment centers (RTC) to provide safe and supportive detox. And, for clients transitionin...g back into society, we offer partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and gender-specific supportive living houses. We also conduct intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for clients with mild symptoms and for clients seeking a stepping-stone between PHP and their normal lives. Call us ... we can help! #addiction #recovery #mentalhealth #addictionrecovery #sober #sobriety #soberlife #depression #recoveryispossible #anxiety #alcoholism #wedorecover #drugs #addictionawareness #addict #drugaddiction #soberliving #addicted #aa #onedayatatime #alcoholicsanonymous #rehab See more

If you or a male loved one needs help with their mental health we can help. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental illness affects both men and women, but the prevalence of mental illnesses in men is often lower than womenprobably because men are less likely to ask for help. Not receiving the help they need might be one of the reasons men are more likely to die by suicide than women. Recognizing the signs that you or someone you love may have a menta...l disorder is the first step toward getting treatment. The earlier that treatment begins, the more effective it can be. If you or a male loved one in your life is experiencing any of the following warning signs, contact one of our Admissions Specialists we are here to help. Anger, irritability, or aggressiveness Noticeable changes in mood, energy level, or appetite Engaging in high-risk activities Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much Difficulty concentrating, feeling restless, or on edge Increased worry or feeling stressed Becoming withdrawn and losing interest in socializing Misuse of alcohol and/or drugs Obsessive thinking or compulsive behavior #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #menshealth #anxiety #depression #mensmentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention #mentalillness #itsokaynottobeokay #selfcare #mentalhealthwarrior #recovery #mensmentalhealthmatters #men #youarenotalone #anxietyawareness #mentalhealthsupport #suicide #selflove #boyscrytoo #endthestigma #healing See more

We all strive to be our authentic selves and live authentic lives. However, for some people in the LGBTQIA2+ community just trying to live that life is dangerous, scary, and sometimes it takes a mental/emotional toll. If you have or are suffering from trauma, depression, or any other mental/emotional health challenges... we can help. Call us - we are here for you.

Members of the LGBTQIA2+ Community are more than twice as likely as heterosexual adults to experience a mental health condition. Transgender individuals are nearly four times as likely as cisgender individuals to experience a mental health condition. At La Ventana we understand the unique trauma that many in the LGBTQIA2+ community have experienced. Our gender fluid residential treatment program welcomes all with open arms, a safe luxurious environment and a team of compassionate professionals who understand your journey. If you or a loved one have experienced gender related trauma and need help, call one of our Admissions Specialists, who will help with your next steps to mental/emotional wellness. #LGBTQMentalHealth #LGBTQ #MentalHealth #Pride #TransHealthCare #YourMentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthAwareness

La Ventana is proud to serve the LGBTQIA2+ community and we are especially proud to offer one of the only LGBTQIA2+ Mental Health Residential Wellness Programs in the country. Located in a luxurious home in Thousand Oaks, CA our clients are in a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. This is a place where they can openly share their unique traumas and other mental health issues with others who understand their experience. A one-of-a-kind refuge where they will find professionals who are compassionate and offer the treatment they need and deserve.

We do not heal in isolation we heal in community. All of our Residential Programs - Mental Health and Recovery - create healing communities. These communities are formed by strangers from all walks of life who have one thing in common a desire to heal and become whole again, or maybe for the first time. We are here to meet you where you are at and welcome you into our community. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters #depression #health #wellness #healing #loveyourself #therapy #mentalillness #addiction #recovery #addictionrecovery #sober #sobriety #soberlife #recoveryispossible #alcoholism #drugs #wedorecover #soberliving #aa #addictionawareness #onedayatatime #alcoholicsanonymous #rehab #soberaf #healing

Our Residential Mental Health Wellness programs incorporate elements of nature into all landscaping... as well as quiet places for reflection. Our waterfalls, walking paths and inviting outdoor spaces are all created with the intention of healing the whole person through nature’s soothing effects. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters #depression #wellness #life #healing #loveyourself #therapy #meditation #mentalillness

Don’t ever give up. There is help and support available no matter what your struggle may be. Call us. 800-560-8518

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La Ventana Treatment Programs specializes in treating the mental health of victims of sexual assault. Call our confidential admissions line for a free assessment: 800-560-8518 #lvchooserecovery

First we stayed sober because we have to...then we stay sober because we are willing to...then we stay sober because we want to. #LVChooseRecovery

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6 people walked into LG from different backgrounds, different counties and states, different demographics, different ideals..... worked on similar struggles, shared fears, tears, and co created this amazing canvas collage #MentalHealthMatters #MoreSimiliaritesThanDifferences #ArtProcess #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #lvchooserecovery

Today and every day we remember and honor those we lost. We renew our commitment everyday to help all find recovery who need it.

Join us! Spotlight SoCal - https://mailchi.mp/laventanatreatme/join-us-spotlight-socal

Lead Clinician Sam Pow, LCSW rocks his Pride Planets From top to bottom on his shirt and fancy matching mask each planet represents the following: Lesbian... LGBTQIA + Trans Pan Lesbian Asexual Gender Queer #MHRTC #LGBTQIA+ #ChooseRecovery #WelcomeToOurRainbowCommunity

Save the Date! La Ventana Treatment Programs presents: Spotlight SoCal: Grief and Loss, Reimagined by Brittany Specht, MS, AMFT... Register today!

You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. -Martin Luther King Jr. Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King by reflecting on his legacy and keeping the message alive.

Did you miss Spotlight SoCal on February 17? Listen to Sam's presentation "Starting the Conversation" here https://youtu.be/OKb3U3TrF_o

Some beautiful inspirational art created at our Mental Health Residential Programs H.O.P.E. Hold On, Pain Ends

"Learning from MIstakes" performed by our amazing clients in the La Ventana Music Lab

So much to be grateful for! Never too old to explore. Enjoying the sea anemones and the tide pools. Sobriety feels so good!

A merry time.....

Detox Substance Use RTC - https://mailchi.mp//detox-and-addiction-treatment-at-la-ve

Happy holidays from your friends at La Ventana - https://mailchi.mp//happy-holidays-from-your-friends-at-la

Fresh sweet oranges from our trees in our Women’s Mental Health Residential She who plants a tree, plants a hope...

Our chef made us an afternoon treat. Homemade chocolate chip cookies ... a sweet sense of comfort and taste of home.

Your self talk matters!

Celebrating #Halloween2020!

Congrats to Carrie Massi, our Program Manager! 17 years Clean and Sober! (Sweet puppy Jerry by her side)

Music in Recovery is La Ventana’s music recording program. This is a Freestyle original jam by our clients and a peek at the Music Lab Be sure to check out our Soundcloud account: Https://soundcloud.com/user-182238464 LV Music

Greetings from La Ventana! - https://mailchi.mp/laventanatreat/greetings-from-la-ventana

At La Ventana, we know that traumatic events in a women’s lifetime can result in serious consequences, such as mental illness and substance abuse. To address the needs of these individuals, La Ventana offers a residential mental health facility for women: Briar House. Check out the virtual tour here https://laventanatreatment.com/womens-mental-health-reside/

A sneak peek at The Music Lab

Dinner is served! Compliments to our amazing Chef

Meet Jeremy... https://laventanatreatment.com/la-ventana-addiction-depres/

The Music Lab is setting the tone with a beautiful classical melody, Andency, performed by our very own clients in the Music in Recovery program. #MusicInRecovery #LVChooseRecovery

There are moments when all anxiety and stated toil are becalmed in the infinite leisure and repose of nature.