Beacon House

In 2008 I was struggling with the addiction of alcohol and meth. I didn't know where to go. I decided to try the Beacon House in Monterey, and I started learning about why I used, and started to feel better. I was clear again. For the past several years I have been providing surfing lessons for the Beacon House clients and they have started offering tons of activities outside of the house. I believe that replacing negative behavior with healthy activities is key in maintaining sobriety for the long term. I'm happy to say I have almost 11 years sober.

4 years ago the staff at Beacon House helped me find a path to sobriety. I now have 4 years clean and sober. Not only did the staff help me find sobriety, they helped me find an effective treatment for OCD. My life is absolutely amazing now, I’m reliable at work and advancing my career. I’m building great memories with family and friends again.

Recently I toured the Beacon House with four of my colleagues and was so impressed with the leadership staff and line staff. This was not my first visit, my introduction was 40 years ago ,I admitted a client to the house and she did fantastic. Since that first admit I've admitted others and always the Beacon House has exceeded my expectations in Professionalism, Kindness and going out of their way in making ones stay as comfortable as possible. The Beacon House has grown a lot over the years and their experiential groups are amazing. Its one thing to have the obsession/desire of substance use leave you and another to enjoy life and not have your toxic thinking drive you to being miserable . They do an excellent job in having you face your fears , obstacles and triggers. After my visit , I thought how fortunate that in this day an age one can go to a Beacon House and be respected and cared for ,when fifty years ago one was admitted to the asylums or Sanatoriums. Thanks to the staff at the Beacon House I applaud you for your dedication and service. Ed Storti, Interventionist

Beacon House has been a life changer for my partner and our families. I felt right at home when he started the first day. With the warmth and compassion of the staff, the beauty of the beach, and the lovely Victorian home, it was such a healing experience. He has been clean and sober for nine years, so I am proud of him and grateful for Beacon House.

what an awesome experience. Walked into the house with not very much expectations, boy did that experience change my life for the better. I have gained so much from my stay in both inpatient and outpatient. I thought there was nothing that anyone could do to help me. Now I am loving waking up in the morning to a happy life. The staff was awesome. The surfing, hikes, horses, beach, yoga, swimming, etc helped both physically and mentally. I want to thank everyone that was part of my beacon house experience.