Oak Forest Recovery - Agoura Hills, California

Colin M.

I’ve been around many treatment centers and have actually been to three of them myself to get my life back from drug addiction. I say it all the time and I will only direct anyone. I’m trying to help to Oak Forest. This is by far the absolute best treatment center there is all staffed by people that have been through it so they know what they are talking about and that they care so much about their clients. There is so much recovery that comes out of this place and I’m just honored to be a part of their team. I would highly recommend anybody that wants to get their life back from addiction to make the best step they will ever make and get into Oak Forest!

alyssa C.

It’s very typical to see vindictive reviews written about rehabs or any other facility that falls under the treatment umbrella but have some very serious and genuine concerns about Oak Forest Recovery, first off they deleted my original review which contained no slander, it was a simple account of issues I encountered during my time as a client. I’ll start this off by saying that the program is sold as a structured sober living. I think it’s widely understood that a sober living is a step down program intended to prepare people in early stages of sobriety for real life. Oak forest failed at this almost in totality. Client’s were made to stay in the house most of the time and it would typically be about six months before clients could get back to a somewhat normal life routine. I would absolutely advocate for this as a form of risk management however there was nothing planned during the days. Clients would wake up go to the gym and a morning meeting and after that, they were on their own. Relapse is extremely regular at Oak Forest and clients would leave get high for a few days and come back with the only punishment being phone restriction for a short amount of time. I watched a couple guys go out, do meth or heroine or whatever the DOC may have been and come back with absolutely no repercussions. The house is extremely filthy. Next to my bed there was tissues with “male fluids” on then caked/glued to the wall. An older client had told me they’d been there for at least a year. When I complained about them I was told to clean it myself.
There was plenty of clients getting in the house and staff made no efforts to intervene. I understand places like this will inevitably have problems but there was such a strong understanding within the community that Oak Forest wasn’t very concerned with the well-being of clients. I personally also experienced what the other two one star reviews mentioned about staff lying to loved ones. Nick Crowley in particular would be on the phone with my mom, dad or therapist and would lie to tell them, saying that I wasn’t around or I was unavailable to talk, and the craziest part was I was overhearing these conversations. I was absolutely available and free to take the call. Because my family was having conversations about me leaving Oak Forest they wanted to minimize communication between me and my family so as not to loose money. To be completely honest if I did not feel passionately about this program not doing things correctly I would not take my time to write a lengthy review such as this. In all fairness I’ve seen Oak Forest be extremely helpful to some people, however I believe this to be the same people who had destroyed their lives to a point of radical desperation. I believe with determination these types had exhibited that they could absolutely be successful anywhere. Although Oak forest could be extremely helpful to some people I urge addicts and their families to check out other programs first, LA county an neighboring counties have so many phenomenal, extremely supportive programs that all around better programs and are also a lot cheaper.

Max Y.

I cannot express enough how transformative my time at Oak Forest has been. From the moment I walked through their doors, I was met with a level of care, support, and professionalism that I had never experienced before. The staff was genuinely compassionate, not just about my recovery but about me as a whole person. They took the time to listen, understand my struggles, and tailor my treatment plan to suit my unique needs.

What really stood out to me was the holistic approach they took to my healing process. It wasn’t just about managing symptoms, but about addressing the root causes of my issues, offering me tools for long-term success. The therapists, counselors, and medical staff were all incredibly knowledgeable, and they fostered a safe, nurturing environment where I felt empowered to face my challenges head-on.

The group therapy sessions were particularly powerful—hearing others share their stories created a sense of community and solidarity. I left not only with a greater understanding of myself, but also with the skills and confidence I needed to build a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Thanks to Oak Forest, I am in a place today where I feel strong, hopeful, and capable of managing whatever life brings my way. If you are considering treatment, I wholeheartedly recommend this center. It truly changed my life.

Kahealani V.

My daughter, was a resident of Oak Forest Recovery. We're both Hawaii residents. She flew up there last year in mid 2023 and received detox treatments and then resided towards the fall at Oak Forest. As a praying mom and being directed by God, my daughter truly was at the right sober living home to receive an in depth living structured rehabilitation therapy. Jenna was her manager of the household there. And a stand in mom for me. She was not only very professional, competent, self assuring and efficient in her duties, but empathetic, caring, understanding and patient. Those exemplary qualities is needed to set the tone for the entire household, the techs, assistants, housekeeping, and the residents. I was regularly in touch with my daughter as well as staff to ensure her progress and well being. The place was huge, many rooms, bathrooms, and necessary spaces. They had strict schedules to adhere to, but not burdensome. Pet friendly. They were encouraged to be responsible and progress on their 12 steps. She always had meetings to go to and sometimes special guests to advance their therapy through exercises from professional counselors that included family members to get involved. Paying out of pocket was difficult, but their willingness to work with us was much appreciated. Their care and concern felt genuine. My daughter left there late Jan of 2024. So approx 5 months she was living there and returned back home to Hawaii. She's about a year and half sober. She continued meetings here in Hawaii and a couple months from returning home, she started work. Her work was also continued therapy for her and she's still working at the same place about 9 months later. As a result from the residential rehabilitative care at Oak Forest Recovery in California, which is where she spent the majority of her time at, she has demonstrated her new found confidence, clearer conscious, loving herself, loving others, forgiving herself, forgiving others. Becoming selfless, instead of her old selfish ways, and now being attentive to other peoples needs and trying to make other peoples lives better. My daughter DID a complete 180 degree turn. She now gives me money and pays for whatever she's able to pay for regarding household and vehicle expenses. Her old unhealthy relationships are discontinued. Now completely family oriented and involved with our activities. Now stronger, found her voice, genuine laughter and an excitement for life. Her desire to pray and follow God thru obedience to Him and believing in Jesus Christ as her savior has brought her to where she is now. My miracle daughter and living testimony. She'll be sharing her experiences to many others going through their addictions, that there is HOPE and Oak Forest Recovery played a big part in it. Thank you Oak Forest Jenna, Operations manager there. 🙏
Love you all and thank you from the bottom of my heart, God continue to bless you all in everything you all do in helping others.
Louella

James J. (. /. C.

First, thank you for the life I have today. I have become open about my story of recovery, in that through surgeries, loss of loved ones, and isolation in Covid... I fell victim of my traumas. Previously sober for 13 years, pain medications set me back for a few years losing my way. But you never lose that experience. Jenna, Jerry, Rj, Nick, Chris H, Chris S, Aaron, Katie, Peter, Tim, Scott, Emma, Kevin and many others. My brothers. All provided me a framework to rework the work, that self therapy, medications or rituals couldn't relieve. A safe space to work on self, meetings and community service has restored me to be a figure to many today. I am so honored, grateful and privileged for my life. Not my old life, the village they opened up for me to create a new one. Thank you Oak Forest for keeping me grounded to work on me! I will always show up for that!

Love JJ

Justin H.

I came to Oak Forest in May of 2023. Immediately I knew this place was different. The community enveloped me and kept me accountable. I say 100’s of graduates who were still active in the community. This place is clinically advanced and puts so much love and soul into the experience of getting sober.

Patrick U.

Oak Forest Recovery has changed my life forever. Before this, I was unstructured, in and out of jail, on the streets, and had no genuine connections. I thought I had no chance at living a normal life. Upon getting into the men's sober living, I immediately noticed how strong the community was as well as the level of attention to detail to the clients. I needed that more than anything.

Almost 7 months later, my life has completely flipped. They work a phenomenal 12 step program and show you how to live while simultaneously showing you how fun life can be in sobriety. I now have a relationship with my sister again. I have genuine relationships with my peers. Most of all I have been blessed with a job working with the same people that changed my life. I'm forever grateful for this program and what RJ, Tyson, and Oak Forest Recovery have done for me.

Dalton F.

The first time I came to Oak Forest was back in 2022 at the treatment center which consists of a regimented PHP/IOP program for 90 days. The program was intense but the staff genuinely care about each client’s well-being. Their program helped me learn far more about Alcoholics Anonymous and addiction as a whole.

The second and third time I went to Oak Forest was to go to the men’s sober living. The sober living is fairly structured with a multiple stage approach to what you can and cannot do whilst at the house (based off of time there and progress in the AA steps). Their approach is auspicious to sobriety and reintegration into society as a whole.

Whilst there I made countless lifelong friends, had my life flipped around from homelessness and addiction to normality and connection, and have reconnected with my family. I literally wouldn’t be alive without Oak Forest’s help and I’m forever grateful

Thank you to RJ, Tyson, and all of the staff at Oak Forest!