Affinity Group Llc
Facility Highlights
- Group Therapy
- Anger Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Specialization
Creative Arts Therapy
Writing, making art or engaging in theater can be deeply therapeutic for people working to recover from addiction. Many facilities offer one or several forms of creative arts therapy as a way to help patients learn to express their feelings in productive ways.Client & Family Support Groups
Group therapy is a vital component of addiction recovery treatment, considered as important and effective (sometimes even more so) than individual therapy. Benefits include reducing isolation and loneliness and providing the opportunity to learn from others in recovery. In the addiction setting, group therapy is run by trained professionals who guide participants toward a shared goal of recovery.
Facility Settings
- Luxury
Meet the Staff
Todd FloodOperations ManagerTodd Flood came to Affinity Recovery with years of experience in the field of Drug and Alcohol Treatment. He was an integral part of shaping and developing the culture of positivity and service that weaves throughout our entire organization. Todd has a comprehensive understanding of treating alcoholics/addicts, setting healthy boundaries, and encouraging all clients to find their path in sobriety. He is well versed in the 12-steps and has personally helped scores of men and women lay the foundation of their long term sobriety.- Dr. Alyssa ChristensenClinicianDr. Christensen has joined Affinity Recovery in the role of primary therapist after a number of years working in the field of addiction and recovery. Dr. Christensen graduated with honors from The University of Arizona with a B.A. in Psychology. Upon completion, she continued her education in California at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology obtaining a Master’s and Psy.D degree in Clinical Psychology, Marital and Family Therapy Specialization. Through her years of experience working in the addiction field, Dr. Christensen aims to empower the individual to reclaim his or her life from addiction, and work towards identifying the underlying issues surrounding the substance use. Her therapeutic approach is establishing trusting and genuine relationships with her clients.
Treatment Center Links
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ABOUT AFFINITY RECOVERY
Located in the heart of Orange County, Calif., Affinity Recovery provides residential treatment for individuals struggling with addiction. The luxury treatment center’s 30-day holistic program begins with a period of clinically managed detox. Dual diagnosis treatment is available to address co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Prior to enrollment, each client participates in a comprehensive assessment designed to help staff determine the most appropriate level of care. Detoxification services are supported by individual and group therapy, which continues throughout rehab.
The Affinity Recovery website prioritizes the center's commitment to helping clients to reduce stress. In addition to sessions addressing such topics as anger management, self-esteem, and relapse prevention, clients participate in fitness activities, yoga, and meditation. Treatment also incorporates art therapy and 12-step meetings. Client loved ones are encouraged to attend family support groups.
Affinity staff support clients’ continuing care through coordinating outpatient treatment and sober living housing with other facilities.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
According to the center’s website, Affinity Recovery maintains close to a 1:1 staff-to-client ratio. Treatment team members include a psychologist, master’s-level therapists, and licensed substance substance abuse counselors.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Emphasizing clients’ comfort, Affinity Recovery's website photographs feature swimming pools, open and modern kitchens, luxury bathrooms, and shared yet spacious bedrooms.
While in treatment, Affinity Recovery clients reside in one of four gender-specific, six-bed homes in Yorba Linda, Ladera Ranch, Newport Beach, and San Juan Capistrano. This facility prides itself on its privacy and individualized care. In fact, non-hospital based residential programs in California have a higher median of 16 clients.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
To date, Rehabs.com has received reviews for Affinity Recovery from four former clients. Three praised the facility for its safe and supportive services, characterizing the environment as relaxing and spacious. The alumni also praised the facility's staff. "The staff is friendly and supportive, its a safe environment, and nice properties with great amenities," alum D.S. wrote. However, one alum was critical of the facility, reporting issues with insurance and a lack of commitment or follow-through by the program.
Countering the negative opinion were reviews on the facility’s official Facebook page, which its staff may manage. Two alumni specifically noted that Affinity staff did not give up on them. Of 13 reviewers, 12 awarded the facility five out of five stars. Most represented the staff as exceptionally caring, some citing employees’ personal experience with recovery as a strength. Several also praised various aspects of accommodations, including spaciousness. Groups were described as fun and treatment overall as life-saving.[1]
WHAT STAFF SAY
Each of the four staffers polled by Rehabs.com had only favorable feedback for Affinity Recovery. Reviewers unanimously reported that the program was highly successful for clients. Two specifically described Affinity as safe, and two noted that the facility had progressed positively since its beginning.
FINANCING
There is currently no information provided on the facility's website regarding its costs.
CONCLUSION
Affinity Recovery achieved Joint Commission accreditation for behavioral health in August 2016, according to the commission’s records.
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