Wildwood Recovery

About Wildwood Recovery

Wildwood Recovery is a drug and alcohol rehab in Thousand Oaks, California, offering a full continuum of care for adults and young adults seeking lasting recovery.

Located in the Wildwood Park area, the program provides medical detox, residential treatment, intensive outpatient and aftercare in a peaceful, nature-oriented setting.

Wildwood Recovery follows a person centered, physician led approach that pairs evidence based therapies with long-term sober living readiness.

Addiction Treatment Programs at Wildwood Recovery

Many clients begin with physician supervised medical detox, where withdrawal is managed safely before transitioning into residential treatment.

From there, clients can step down into intensive outpatient and outpatient programs, supported by relapse prevention and aftercare planning.

Throughout each level of care, clients participate in individual therapy, group therapy and family and couples support.

Wildwood Recovery uses CBT, motivational interviewing, traumarelated counseling, medication assisted treatment and 12-Step coursework to address substance use alongside co-occurring mental health conditions.

Quick Facts About Wildwood Recovery

Location: Thousand Oaks, California, in the scenic Wildwood Park area with oak trees and hiking trails
Levels of care: Medical detox, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient and aftercare
Who they treat: Adults and young adults, men and women, seniors, veterans, LGBTQ clients and those with co-occurring disorders
Approach: Physician led, evidence based care blended with holistic, family and 12-Step support
Payment options: In network with major insurers including Anthem, MultiPlan, Beacon and First Health, plus self-pay
Amenities: Home-like residential setting, open natural spaces and small, private outpatient groups

Edited by: Maygen Brockway

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
If you’re ready to overcome alcohol use disorder, an alcohol rehab in California can give you the tools you need. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, an alcohol program will help you build a new lifestyle based on healthy coping mechanisms, better relationships, and a new way of thinking about life.
Opioid Addiction
The goal of an alcohol rehab in California is to give you the tools and skills you need to achieve long-term recovery. During this program, you’ll work with professional counselors to deal with the psychological, emotional, and physical issues that opioid misuse can cause. Over time, you’ll learn how to live without substance use long-term.
Drug Rehab
In California, a drug rehab provides a combination of therapy and education to help clients overcome substance misuse. In a drug treatment program you’ll not only receive treatment, but you’ll participate in activities, receive peer support, and learn how to have fun without substance use.
Adult Program
An adult program in California addresses the unique needs of adults, such as finding secure housing, building a career, and raising a family. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, an adult program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Men's Rehab
Choosing a men’s rehab in California can be a great way to manage gender-specific issues while also addressing substance use. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a men’s program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Women's Rehab
If you’re a woman struggling with substance use, consider a women’s rehab program in California. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a women’s program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Young Adult Rehab
Young adult rehabs in California address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients transition into adulthood. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a young adult program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Men-Only Residential Program
Wildwood Recovery is a men’s only residential treatment center in Thousand Oaks, California, serving adult men with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in a private, boutique setting.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Wildwood Recovery’s clinical team treats co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma alongside addiction, using individualized plans that address underlying causes of substance use.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
MAT at Wildwood Recovery combines FDA-approved medications like buprenorphine and naltrexone with counseling, provided under medical supervision to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Wildwood Recovery’s IOP offers structured therapy sessions for men stepping down from residential treatment, allowing continued recovery support while maintaining work, school, or family obligations.
Outpatient Program (OP)
The Outpatient Program at Wildwood Recovery provides ongoing therapy and support for men transitioning from higher levels of care, encouraging sustained recovery while living at home in the Thousand Oaks area.

Insurance Coverage

Private insurance
Paying for rehab in California is easier if you use private insurance. Keep in mind that coverage levels may vary, and it’s important to try to find a center that’s in-network with your plan. Be sure to ask about your out-of-pocket costs, such as copayments and deductibles.
Self-pay options
Paying the full cost of rehab in California yourself is called self-pay. Some people write a check, some electronically send payment to the treatment center, and others get a medical loan. There may be different fee structures depending on the level of care.

Levels of Care

1
Detox Treatment
Wildwood Recovery offers medically supervised detoxification in Thousand Oaks, helping clients safely withdraw from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances before stepping into residential care.
2
Inpatient Rehab
Wildwood Recovery’s residential treatment program provides 24/7 support in a structured, boutique-style setting, allowing men with substance use and co-occurring disorders to focus fully on recovery in Thousand Oaks.
3
Outpatient Rehab
Wildwood Recovery’s Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient programs provide flexible, structured therapy for men continuing recovery while maintaining work, school, or family responsibilities after residential treatment.
4
Partial Hospitalization Program
Wildwood Recovery includes Partial Hospitalization (PHP) within its continuum of care, offering a structured step-down option for men transitioning from residential treatment while still needing significant clinical support.

Therapies

Creative Arts Therapy
If you’re struggling with substance use in California, creative arts therapy can help you work through emotions so you can make positive changes. The goal of creative arts therapy is to help clients work through their emotions in a healthy way so they can start to understand the root cause of their substance use.
Family Therapy
Wildwood Recovery includes family therapy as part of treatment planning, helping repair relationships affected by substance use and preparing loved ones to support the client after residential or outpatient care.
Group Therapy
Group sessions at this Thousand Oaks facility give men in recovery a peer support setting to process addiction and mental health challenges together, reinforcing accountability throughout the treatment continuum.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one counseling sessions at Wildwood Recovery allow clients to work through personal history, triggers, and co-occurring mental health concerns with a dedicated clinician throughout detox and residential care.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma-informed care is woven into Wildwood Recovery’s clinical approach, helping clients address past trauma that may underlie substance use disorders as part of an individualized, dual-diagnosis treatment plan.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Wildwood Recovery uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify thought patterns tied to substance use, building coping strategies that support long-term recovery from alcohol, opioids, and other addictions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is incorporated at Wildwood Recovery to help men manage emotional regulation and distress tolerance, addressing skills often needed alongside co-occurring mental health conditions during residential treatment.
Mindfulness & Meditation Therapy
Mindfulness and meditation practices are integrated into daily programming at Wildwood Recovery, supporting stress reduction and emotional balance alongside clinical therapies during residential treatment.
Exercise & Yoga
Yoga and fitness activities are offered at Wildwood Recovery as part of a whole-person approach, giving men in treatment physical outlets that complement therapy and support recovery from substance use.
Art Therapy
Creative and experiential therapies, including art-based activities, are part of Wildwood Recovery’s holistic programming, offering men additional avenues for self-expression during residential treatment.
Animal Therapy