True Stories
Treatment Works!
Read real life stories from graduates of Phoenix House programs in California:
Jessica G.
Graduate of Phoenix Academy of Los Angeles
“I’m proud to say that I made it through the rough times and grew strong through recovery.”
Antonio M.
Graduate of Phoenix Academy of Los Angeles
“I stopped caring about everything. I was too busy gangbanging and getting high.”
Pedro R.
Graduate of Phoenix Academy of Los Angeles
“Since I have been at Phoenix House, my behavior has changed beyond belief. I have earned my parents’ trust back and it’s like we’re a family again.”
Naveed
Graduate of Phoenix Academy of San Diego
“I have all the tools that I’ve learned in the program and I’m using them in the real world.”
Katherine W.
Graduate and Staff, Phoenix House Santa Fe Springs, California
“Phoenix House has been a part of my family for over nine years. I am grateful for the help and guidance throughout my recovery.”
Ben Z.
Counselor, Orange County, California
“My time in treatment taught me how to handle responsibility.”
Leo A.
Graduate of Phoenix House Venice
Manager, Lumber Yard, Santa Monica, California
“I thank the entire staff at Phoenix House. This is a wonderful program and without it I would either be doing a life sentence or be dead.”