Stella Maris - Madden Center

A full continuum of care

The full continuum of care provides clients with the ability to move through a full range of treatment without changing providers. The PHP usually meets five hours a day, five days a week for about three weeks and can be attended in person, virtually from home, or while living in supportive housing. The IOP starts off at three hours a day, five days a week, and recovery management may later decrease to one or two group sessions each week.

Housing and employment support

Case management is available to support clients who need to address housing, employment, medical needs, and legal concerns during treatment. Workforce development may include job search preparation, interview practice, individual coaching, goal setting, and hands-on experience in the facility’s coffee shop and kitchen. Supportive housing has 59 beds available and 24-hour staff monitoring. Clients are expected to stay at least 90 days. After completing IOP, clients may qualify for affiliated recovery housing where they pay rent and have 30 days to find employment. Housing may be available for all clients completing treatment.

Trauma and mental health care

Trauma-informed care is a part of treatment. Clients who need additional trauma support may have access to weekly individual sessions with a trauma-trained therapist. Therapy may also include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Psychiatric services are available during withdrawal management and residential treatment to provide support for post-acute withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, increased stress, mood changes, or appetite changes.

Withdrawal management and residential care

The 20-bed withdrawal management program provides 24-hour care for 5–7 days. Treatment may be available for withdrawal involving alcohol, opioids, sedatives, kratom, Suboxone, and methamphetamine. Discharge planning begins at admission to help clients get ready for their next level of care. Treatment may include daily therapy and educational groups, psychiatric and primary medical care, peer support, art, equine, and music therapy, and yoga.

Peer and alumni support

Certified peer recovery support with lived experience may be available to help clients navigate treatment. The supportive housing program focuses on a modified therapeutic community model, with residents sharing daily responsibilities, providing feedback to each other, and working together to build skills related to self-care, communication, conflict resolution, and accountability. A sober community space on campus hosts public recovery meetings. The Alumni Association offers monthly meetings, sober activities, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and relapse prevention education.

Client reviews

Reviews of Stella Maris most often describe meaningful recovery outcomes, caring staff, and a strong sense of connection with others in recovery. Some reviewers report concerns about staff responsiveness, transitions or access to care, and aspects of the residential or detox environment.

• Treatment quality & outcomes (90% positive): Many reviewers credit Stella Maris with helping them begin or sustain recovery, and several describe gaining practical tools, structure, and motivation through treatment. “Providing me with the tools I needed to recover”
• Staff & care experience (70% positive): Reviewers frequently describe staff, nurses, counselors, and other team members as caring, respectful, and nonjudgmental. Some reviewers shared communication concerns. “They do it with empathy and respect”
• Support & community (85% positive): Peer connection is another common strength, with reviewers mentioning friendships, recovery meetings, fellowship, and a sense of belonging. A few reviewers describe difficult peer dynamics. “A place of great fellowship and recovery.”
• Facility & environment (70% positive): Reviews often mention cleanliness, food, comfortable spaces, and amenities positively. Some reviewers raised concerns about the atmosphere in women’s supportive housing and the comfort and entertainment options available during detox. “Excellent, clean, welcoming environment”
• Access & process: Experiences with access and transitions are mixed. Some reviewers describe receiving timely help getting into treatment or accommodations for individual needs, while others report admission delays, discharge or placement concerns, and barriers involving service animals.

Facility transparency

• Verified by Start Your Recovery: On August 24, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.