Sober College School of Addiction Studies

15300 Ventura Blvd
# 226
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Sober College CA 91367

About Sober College School of Addiction Studies

Sober College, located in Los Angeles, California, offers self-paced, online addiction counseling training for individuals who want to specialize in the field of substance abuse counseling. They are not a traditional alcohol and drug rehab center, but instead train professionals in the addiction field who want to advance their careers.

Individuals are trained through educational modules and a certificate program online. The program takes six months to complete and is only valid for individuals living in the state of California. If an individual is struggling with addiction themselves, they are encouraged to focus on their own treatment and recovery first. Treatment at an alcohol or drug rehab center may be necessary.

Sober College does not take insurance because they are an educational institution. If a person is interested in using their insurance to receive any type of treatment to benefit them on their own healing journey, they are encouraged to contact their insurance carrier prior to starting treatment because out-of-network benefits may vary.

Latest Reviews

Reviewed on 12/27/2018
1
Pulled the rug out from under us in April. NO FOLLOW UP. Be very Leary.
Andrew S
6 years ago on Google
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Kelly McDonald
6 years ago on Google
5
So admire and respect what this place stands for. Thank you Sober College for the transformation you've made in so many young people's lives, including my own!

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Sober College School of Addiction Studies works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
When a young adult is in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, they need to learn the tools they need to live a happy successful sober life. If they are leaving inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment centers, they will need to learn to apply the tools they learned in treatment in the “real-world.” outpatient rehab can help with this. Often times, clients in sober livings will participate in intensive outpatient or outpatient rehab so they have support at home, as well as therapy, counseling academic support and more. Their outpatient clients have treatment plans specifically tailored to meet their unique needs to help guide them successfully through early recovery.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Adult program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Equine therapy, aka equine-assisted therapy (EAT), is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions and activities with horses. It does not necessarily involve riding horses, but all activities related to horses, such as feeding, grooming, haltering and leading them. A mental health professional frequently oversees the activities (often in conjunction with a horse professional), and helps patients process their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns during and/or after the interaction.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • luxury iconLuxury Accommodations
  • basketball iconBasketball Court
  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • wifi iconWifi
  • car iconPrivate Transportation
  • spa1 iconSpa
  • recreation iconRecreation Room
  • pool iconSwimming Pool
  • music2 iconMusic Room
  • meditation iconMeditation Room
  • hiking iconHiking
  • weight iconGym
  • building1 iconDay School
  • computer iconBusiness Center
  • art iconArt Activities

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 590448

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: California
License Number: 190883AP

Contact Information

Phone icon (424) 229-4179
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15300 Ventura Blvd
# 226
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Fact checked and written by:
Peter Lee, PhD
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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Pulled the rug out from under us in April. NO FOLLOW UP. Be very Leary.

Reviewed on 12/27/2018
4.5

Went here when I was going through a rough patch in college. Started with strong supervision and working the 12 steps. Eventually the supervision was reduced and I ended up in sober living. I did college credit at the same time and there were a lot of good counselors who wer ... Read More

Reviewed on 9/7/2018
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4.2 (5 reviews)
Andrew S
6 years ago
5

Kelly McDonald
6 years ago
5

So admire and respect what this place stands for. Thank you Sober College for the transformation you've made in so many young people's lives, including my own!

Nicole Scapicchio
7 years ago
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Sober College
9 years ago
5

Step foot into one their Community Meetings or just the front door of this facility and you will see that Sober College and their staff genuinely care about the young people who come through and i think that is the most important thing to mention first. The way they work to help struggling young people get sober and get their lives back on track is unique and inspiring. they really meet them where they are at and help them not only get sober but build lives that are worth living.

scott winther
9 years ago
5

I wish I wasn't already 30... Would have loved an chance like this

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