Detoxification

Sunshine Sober Living does not provide detox. We are a structured sober living residence in Tarzana, California, and our admissions team offers detox referrals: if you or a loved one needs detox first, we help connect you with licensed California treatment facilities and Joint Commission-accredited facilities, in California and beyond. Call 866-216-9789, 24 hours a day.

What does a detox referral from Sunshine Sober Living include?

A detox referral is admissions guidance, not treatment: we talk through your situation in confidence and help you reach a detox provider that fits. Detox itself is delivered by the licensed treatment facility you are referred to, never at our residence.

1. First contact. You, a family member or a referring professional calls 866-216-9789, emails info@sunshinesoberliving.com or requests a confidential assessment.
2. Confidential conversation. Our admissions team, led by Wendy Goldberg, Founder and Director of Admissions, discusses the person’s recovery situation, current stage and support needs.
3. Level of care. If a higher level of care is needed first, we refer to appropriate providers for detox, residential rehabilitation or an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
4. Insurance verification. Insurance can be checked through the Verify Insurance section on our contact page. Coverage is never guaranteed.
5. Structured living afterwards. When structured transitional living is appropriate, the person can move into our substance-free residence, with house expectations, rules and accountability explained.

Who are detox referrals for?

Detox referrals are for adults who need help finding a detox provider, and for the families, clinicians, interventionists and discharge planners making the call on their behalf. Our residence welcomes men and women aged 21 and over, including people with co-occurring conditions, who are committed to long-term recovery.

What happens after detox?

After detox, the next step depends on the person; recovery pathways are individual. Our admissions team can also refer to residential rehabilitation or IOP. For adults ready for structure before fully independent living, our structured transitional living combines substance-free housing with accountability groups, open recovery meetings, meditation and yoga, music and art therapy, career mentoring and job-search support, while residents stay connected to work, school, family, outpatient care and local recovery meetings.

Where is Sunshine Sober Living, and which areas do you serve?

Our residence is at 5650 Donna Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356, near Ventura Boulevard and within reach of therapists, 12-Step meetings and outpatient services. We serve Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Encino, Sherman Oaks, West Hills, Calabasas, Reseda and the wider San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, and our referral relationships extend throughout California and beyond.

Why families call Sunshine Sober Living

Sunshine Sober Living is family-owned and operated and has served the recovery community since 2019, with founders Richard and Wendy Goldberg personally involved and Elliot Leonard as Program Director. As one treatment professional, Desiree Golbahar, LMFT, Clinical Director, wrote: “Wendy and Richie have huge hearts and have devoted their entire lives to helping their clients.”

Detox questions people ask us

Does Sunshine Sober Living provide medical detox?

No. Sunshine Sober Living provides structured recovery housing and referrals, not clinical treatment. Detox is provided by the licensed treatment facility our admissions team refers you to.

Can you help me find a detox program?

Yes. Call 866-216-9789 and our admissions team will discuss your situation and refer you to appropriate providers, including licensed California treatment facilities and Joint Commission-accredited facilities, in California and beyond.

Do I need to finish detox before moving into sober living?

Our residence is for adults continuing their recovery after detox, residential treatment or an outpatient program. If you need detox first, our admissions team can refer you before you move in.

Will my insurance cover detox?

We cannot guarantee coverage. You can verify your insurance through the Verify Insurance section on our contact page, and admissions can talk you through the next step.

How much does sober living cost after detox?

We do not publish fixed rates. Contact admissions on 866-216-9789 or info@sunshinesoberliving.com for current availability, program details and pricing.

Can I call on behalf of a family member?

Yes. Families and loved ones are often the ones making the first call, and referring professionals call us too. Support and enquiries are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.