Gratitude Lodge - Long Beach

Oceanside Healing Environment

The center offers residential substance use and mental health treatment in a calm, coastal setting. The program combines evidence-based care with a home-like environment, featuring private rooms, fresh air, and ocean access nearby. The small census ensures maximum individual attention. Clients share meals prepared by a chef, participate in daily therapy, and enjoy recreational activities such as yoga, hiking, and beach walks. The center’s pet-friendly policy allows clients to bring their animals with them to treatment. Transportation support is provided to help clients throughout the greater Los Angeles area access care.

Medically Supported Detox and 24/7 Residential Treatment

Medical detoxification involves around-the-clock clinical supervision and medications for addiction treatment (MAT) when needed to reduce withdrawal discomfort and ease cravings. The detox team works to stabilize each client safely until they are ready to transition into residential care. In this environment, individuals begin therapy, practice daily routines, and build coping strategies with professional support. The focus is not only on physical stabilization but also on creating an emotional foundation for ongoing recovery.

Trauma-Informed Therapy and Recreational Group Activities

Clients engage in trauma-informed individual, group, and family therapy, mindfulness training, and relapse prevention workshops. Experiential therapies — such as art, music, surfing, and animal-assisted therapy — help clients process emotions and enjoy daily life while focusing on their recovery. Clients also participate in activities including kayaking, volunteering, movie nights, shopping, and restaurant visits. Stress management groups are offered to teach practical techniques to handle triggers.

Alumni and Continuing Care Program

The alumni program is designed to keep clients connected long after residential treatment ends. Graduates are invited to join a recovery community that meets regularly for beach outings, group hikes, volunteer events, and sober social gatherings. Alumni also have access to ongoing mentorship from peers and counselors who understand the challenges of early recovery. Career placement support when needed, as well as continued counseling, help former clients rebuild stability in work and family life. The center is part of District Behavioral Health, which operates sister facilities across California and in Florida. Locations specialize in inpatient and outpatient care for substance use and mental health. Based on individual needs and preferences, clients can be referred to continuing care within the network.

Client Reviews

Clients consistently describe Gratitude Lodge as a compassionate and structured environment for recovery. Many highlight the professionalism and empathy of the staff, the clean and comfortable living spaces, and the supportive sense of community.

• Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Reviewers repeatedly praise team members for their kindness and dedication to each client’s success. “They really cared about me and helped me find hope again.”
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Many reviews mention transformative experiences, crediting Gratitude Lodge with helping them build strong foundations for long-term sobriety. “This place gave me tools for sobriety and hope for my future.”
• Facility & Environment (85% positive): Clients describe the homes as peaceful and well-maintained, with healthy meals and a warm atmosphere. Several mention that activities such as yoga and art therapy made recovery feel more approachable. “It felt like a second home where I could truly heal.”
• Support & Community (90% positive): A recurring theme is the strong peer connection and sense of belonging. “I made lifelong friends here who still check in on me.”
• Access & Process: Clients note that the admissions team is responsive and caring, often accommodating urgent or unique needs, such as allowing pets or providing transportation. “They called me back within minutes and had a place ready for me and my cat.”