
Alcohol & Drug Programs
Substance Use Disorder Clinic • Santa Barbara, CA
Ratings by platform
- Birdeye/Google (Aegis Treatment Centers): 4.2 out of 5 stars (based on 25 reviews) (25 reviews)
- Birdeye/Google (COPE Intensive Outpatient): 3 out of 5 stars (based on 1 review) (1 review)
- Rehab.com/Google (Santa Barbara Rescue Mission): 4 out of 5 stars (based on 4 reviews) (4 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Staff perceived as caring, supportive, and knowledgeable by many patients
- Helpful in discharge planning and long-term recovery support
- Effective structured programs and 12-step integration for those who engage seriously
- High client satisfaction with treatment planning and being treated respectfully in county-managed programs
Common complaints
- Difficulty accessing timely appointments or getting return calls from staff
- Reports of poor administrative processes and bureaucracy
- Occasional concerns about lack of order and discipline in residential settings
- Mixed experiences with counselor approaches (e.g., outdated or overly confrontational theory)
In patients' words
"Project Recovery helped me learn more about addiction, but more importantly, more about recovery... they really actually care about your success and do everything they can to help you be successful in society."
— Project Recovery (CADA) participant feedback"Led by horrible people with no commitment to anything but their own bureaucracy. You're possibly better off on your own."
— Review of Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness (Lompoc)"Some staff can deter clients forward progress by using outdated counseling theory like being confrontational."
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