Milestones Ranch Malibu

Integrated Dual Diagnosis Care

Milestones Ranch Malibu provides specialized residential treatment for individuals facing both substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Its signature Milestones Method integrates evidence-based therapies with holistic practices such as yoga, music, and art therapy. This approach treats the whole person, emotional, physical, and psychological, through coordinated care that supports long-term healing and transformation.

A Restorative Malibu Setting

Nestled within the 200-acre Calamigos Ranch, the facility offers a tranquil escape surrounded by lakes, waterfalls, gardens, and mountain views. The natural setting supports mindfulness and recovery, helping clients reconnect with themselves and their environment. Amenities such as gourmet dining, a modern fitness center, pickleball courts, and a pool enhance comfort and well-being throughout the recovery process.

Collaborative and Family-Inclusive Approach

Milestones emphasizes connection and support throughout treatment. Clients participate in frequent individual sessions and group therapies focused on emotional growth and interpersonal healing. Family therapy and educational programs invite loved ones into the process, helping to repair relationships and establish a foundation for ongoing recovery beyond treatment.

Experiential and Life Skills Programs

Therapy at Milestones extends beyond the traditional model through experiential programming. Clients engage in outdoor and creative activities, from hiking and art workshops to community service and life skills training, that help build confidence, social awareness, and purpose. These experiences promote self-efficacy and prepare individuals to thrive in daily life after treatment.

Client Reviews

Clients consistently describe Milestones Ranch Malibu as a deeply compassionate and transformative program that blends clinical expertise with genuine care. Most reviewers highlight the empathy of the staff, the serene mountain setting, and long-term recovery success.

• Staff & Care Experience (90% positive): Many clients credit the staff for providing exceptional, heartfelt care that continues long after treatment.
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (85% positive): Numerous alumni report lasting sobriety and personal growth. Some mention sustained recovery for years following treatment. “Milestones saved my life… there is truly love and magic and miracles on the ranch.”
• Facility & Environment (70% positive): The Malibu ranch setting is widely praised for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere, offering a calm space for recovery. A few reviewers, however, felt the facility was less “luxurious” than expected given the price.
• Support & Community: Reviewers emphasize the strong sense of belonging and peer connection during and after treatment. Alumni maintain contact years later, reflecting a lasting community ethos. “Even after 15 years they still are willing to keep in touch.”