We take pride in frequent communication with our referral partners and parents of individuals struggling with addiction. At Ethos Recovery, we understand that mental health issues can significantly challenge those in recovery. That’s why we take a holistic approach to mental health, using a range of supports to promote overall well-being, balance, and fulfillment. Taking care of the body is an essential part of taking care of the mind, and we offer a range of supports to promote physical health and wellness. Activities like exercise, yoga, meditation, and ice baths effectively reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.The Ethos community also provides residents with adventure-based activities that promote personal growth and self-discovery. We organize and schedule outdoor expeditions, team-building exercises, and other experiential activities.

Off-Site Activities

Has a mental health or substance use issue changed the way you feel, think and act? Our unique combination of individual counseling, small group and family therapy in an Intensive Outpatient Program maximizes the potential for long-term, sustainable recovery. In our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adults age 30+, a small group of age peers guided by an experienced clinician work on recovery together. Participants who truly understand the many pressures and demands of adult life support one another and hold each other accountable. After departure, members are asked whether they have experienced improvements in important family relationships. Most members reported ‘improved a little bit’ or ‘improved greatly’, which are shown as ‘Improved’ in the figure here from early after departure from the program through the first year.

Mental Health Support

Scores of 10 – 14 indicate moderate depressive symptoms; 5-9 mild, and less than 4, minimal. The figure below shows PHQ-9 scores from when members started at Ethos, during the program, and after discharge. Members at Ethos enter the program in the high end of the mild, or the low end of the moderate range of symptoms. Symptoms improve over time and are sustained after departure, particularly for those who complete the program. Our mission is to foster long-term sobriety by creating a supportive environment where house members participate in each other’s recovery.

through our Intensive Outpatient Programs

The multifaceted ETHOS approach to treatment is highly individualized and relapse resistant. The clinician and adult peers provide the consistent support individuals need to find their authentic selves, free from substance use disorder. One of the outcomes measured at Ethos is depression symptoms, assessed with a tool called the PHQ-9 (Personal Health Questionnaire – 9 Item Survey).

Substances We Treat

• We differ from an acute-care model, which focuses on disrupting substance abuse/mental health issues during a specific treatment episode rather than fostering overall lifestyle change.
• Major emphasis is placed on personal & social responsibility and community members are encouraged to examine their behavior.
• Ethos Recovery is a structured recovery community for men located in Los Angeles, CA, with a minimum commitment of 3 months.
• With over five years of sobriety and over 3 years as part of the Ethos team I have the chance to positively affect the guys that landed here after they struggled to figure out how to move forward just like I did.
• Our program and network of third-party referral sources rely on various evidence-based practices to support individuals in their recovery journey.

We encourage everyone to reinforce positive lifestyle changes through adventure, support, and peer feedback. While completing a substance abuse rehab program before moving in may not sober house be required, it can help individuals to stay sober. However, if residents are willing to remain sober, follow all house rules, and guarantee medical stability, they should feel free to apply. Ethos is a program for males only, who are, on average, 26 years old when they come to the program. By spring 2023, 165 members had come to the house, ten of whom were in program at that time. Not all house members stay engaged with Ethos for the recommended duration.

Three, six, and twelve months after departure, Ethos members are asked to report on their health, behavior, and relationships. Thirty-three former members completed a survey at 3-months postprogram, 26 at 6-months, and 15 at one year. It must be noted that this sub-sample of members might be biased toward those who are inclined to keep in touch with the program and its staff and members. Help individuals and families seeking treatment by sharing your first-hand experience with this treatment provider. This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.

Sober living houses can foster peer encouragement, camaraderie, character development, and accountability in residents. The outcomes of living in such an environment can include positive health, behavioral, and relationship changes. To have the best chance for effectively recovering from addiction or substance abuse and remaining sober long-term, individuals should look for drug-free, stable housing that will support their recovery.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

• Long-term sobriety is fostered by peer encouragement and expectations of accountability, camaraderie, and character development.
• However, if residents are willing to remain sober, follow all house rules, and guarantee medical stability, they should feel free to apply.
• After raising her children, she returned to work as an Admissions Coordinator in the therapeutic program industry, quickly becoming an Admissions Counselor due to her dedication and empathy.
• This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
• Our primary purpose is to foster long-term sobriety through the cultivation of accountability, camaraderie, & character development.

Our primary purpose is to foster long-term sobriety through the cultivation of accountability, camaraderie, & character development. The Social Role Scale of the OQ45.2 measures social functioning such as respect for the law and ability to meet responsibilities. Any score of 12 or higher indicates clinically problematic symptoms. Generally, those who complete Ethos present with healthy social functioning and sustain that health during and after the program. Those who do not complete start with slightly unhealthy scores and fluctuate between healthy and unhealthy after they leave Ethos.

House members at Ethos admit to treatment with scores in the clinically problematic range. As time from admission increases, mental health symptoms are healthier. Sustained gains are clearly more well maintained among those who complete the program than those who do not.

Teens 13-18 enter programs specifically designed for them.

House members eat and live as a family and meet regularly to support each other in their new ways of living. This cohesive unity helps men work together through the challenges of sobriety. Dana has lived a life rich in adventure and exploration, from growing up in Chicago to living in Tokyo, Japan, and Heidelberg, Germany, before settling in Asheville, NC. After raising her children, she returned to work as an Admissions Coordinator in the therapeutic program industry, quickly becoming an Admissions Counselor due to her dedication and empathy. Dana has a deep respect for the courage it takes for parents to seek help and is committed to providing a nurturing and informative space for families during challenging times.

These outings challenge our residents to step outside their comfort zones and discover new ways of thinking, feeling, and being. We understand that not one single issue may be the source of destructive behavior and poor life decisions. Our program and network of third-party referral sources rely on various evidence-based practices to support individuals in their recovery journey. We are committed to creating a supportive, empowering environment that fosters lasting change and transformation. Helping individuals achieve their full potential and live a life of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment can be our most outstanding achievement for you and your loved one.