Treatment programs built around the individual
Villa Oasis provides medically supervised detox and residential treatment for substance use on a private, gated estate in Rancho Santa Fe. With six or fewer residents at a time, every treatment plan is built around the person it serves.
Care brings together medical oversight, individual and group therapy, family involvement and wellness. The aim is not only to stop using, but to leave with the skills, support and plan needed to sustain recovery at home.
How treatment is structured
Most residents stay about 28 days. The length of each phase is determined by your medical and clinical team based on your needs.
Medical detox
Detox begins with an evaluation by a medical provider and continues under around-the-clock supervision by licensed staff. Depending on the substance and your health, detox typically lasts five to eight days, sometimes longer, with safety and comfort as the priority.
Learn moreResidential treatment
Once you are stable, residential care begins: individual sessions with our clinical team, small-group therapy, family and couples counseling, and experiential care including equine therapy, yoga and at least one supervised outing each week.
Learn moreFamily involvement
Throughout treatment, couples and family counseling help the people closest to you understand recovery and prepare for the return home. Families are welcome on visiting day, usually Saturday.
Aftercare planning
Before discharge, our case manager works with you to arrange ongoing care close to home, from outpatient programs to therapists and support groups, and can help coordinate tours of aftercare programs.
Established approaches, matched to each person
No single method is right for everyone. These are the established approaches our clinical team draws on, selected and combined for each resident’s history, goals and pace.
12-step facilitation
Residents are introduced to local 12-step communities and encouraged to build a network of peer support that continues after treatment.
Learn moreAcceptance and commitment therapy
Encourages residents to accept the circumstances they cannot change and to commit to actions that reflect what matters most to them.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Helps residents recognize the thoughts and patterns that shape their behavior, and practice healthier ways of responding.
Learn moreDialectical behavior therapy
Builds skills for staying present, managing intense emotions and holding opposing viewpoints at the same time.
Learn moreExpressive art therapy
An experiential approach to self-discovery in which residents work with a therapist to explore their experience through different forms of art.
Learn moreFamily systems therapy
Recovery works best when a person can return to a supportive family. This approach helps families understand one another and strengthen that support.
Learn moreMindfulness-based cognitive therapy
Mindfulness practices, including meditation and yoga, help residents center themselves and reflect on their recovery.
Learn moreMotivational interviewing
A collaborative conversation style that helps residents explore their own reasons for change and strengthen their commitment to it.
Narrative exposure therapy
A structured approach in which a clinician guides residents in placing difficult life experiences into a coherent personal story.
Solution-focused therapy
A goal-oriented approach that builds on a resident’s existing strengths and focuses on practical next steps.
Trauma-informed therapy
Care that recognizes the lasting effects of trauma and is delivered in a way that feels safe, respectful and predictable for each resident.
Learn moreMatched to you
Your plan is set after your assessment and adjusted as you progress. Our admissions team can explain how it would be built for you or someone you love.
Call admissionsWellness alongside clinical care
Recovery involves the whole person. Alongside clinical therapy, residents have access to experiential and wellness services that support physical health, stress relief and a sense of calm.
- Chef-prepared meals
- Yoga
- Massage therapy
- Pool, spa and sauna
- Fitness center
- Meditation gardens
- Weekly supervised outings
Equine therapy
Equine therapy sessions take place at a partner ranch just minutes from Villa Oasis. Each 90-minute group session is led by licensed clinicians credentialed in equine-assisted therapy and is reserved for Villa Oasis residents only. Transportation is provided, and sessions are included in the cost of the program.
Working alongside horses calls for presence, patience and honest communication, which makes it a meaningful complement to the work residents do in individual and group therapy.
Understanding what lies beneath
Substance use rarely exists in isolation. Many people arrive carrying stress, loss or difficult experiences that are closely tied to their drinking or drug use.
Our clinical team helps residents understand those connections and build practical coping skills during treatment. When a resident would benefit from ongoing mental health care after discharge, our case manager helps arrange it as part of the aftercare plan.
Start with a confidential conversation
Our admissions team can answer your questions about the program, verify your insurance benefits at no cost and help you plan the next step.
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