Beacon House

Ocean

2007-04-06T11:02:00.001-07:00

Do we ever get to go to the ocean?

Of course. It is only three blocks away.

Nutrition

2007-04-06T11:01:00.001-07:00

What is the food like?

We have a chef that cooks breakfast, lunch and dinner. He is conscious of the relationship between nutrition and sobriety.

Slip Ups

2007-04-06T10:34:00.000-07:00

What if I drink/use while I am in the program at the Beacon House?

The Beacon House is totally committed to sobriety so you will be asked to leave for a 24-72 hour period. It is possible to be readmitted depending on your attitude and level of commitment.

Lock Down Facility

2007-04-06T10:07:00.000-07:00

Is Beacon House a lock down facility?

No. After an initial period of restriction (usually two days), residents are encouraged to go on walks with each other and venture out into the community with the idea that they will probably experience triggers. Then they can come back to the house and process their feelings with the group and with counselors.

Counseling Services

2007-02-12T13:15:00.000-08:00

I am looking for a good therapist in the Monterey area. Preferably someone who specializes in substance abuse related matters. Any suggestions?

Karin J.
Monterey, CA

What is Beacon House's success rate?

2007-02-12T13:12:00.000-08:00

At Beacon House we have learned that there is no real way to gauge the success rate for alcoholics or addicts. We follow-up with Beacon House graduates but often times people move - either because their lives are improving due to sobriety or in disarray due to continued abuse. In either case they very rarely notify us of an address change. It is unfortunate too that we must take into consideration that people lie when they are in their disease. So for every ten people who report success, we can assume that one or two are not being honest about it. The time factor is also an issue. A person can leave Beacon House and enjoy 14 years of successful sobriety but then relapse. It is important to remember that there is no cure for substance abuse, only treatment and we at the Beacon House offer the best in treatment options.

Beacon House

Men's Meeting in Monterey/Salinas

2006-10-25T10:02:00.000-07:00

Hi. As per the gentleman looking for a good men's meeting in the Monterey/Salinas area. (And I am just assuming it was a gentleman!)I can highly recommend the Friday Stag at St, Mary's church, in Edward Hall, 12th and Central in Pacific Grove. It is a solid meeting with some serious sobriety, many men with many years, who focus on living in the solution. Maybe I'll see you there. David B.

Beacon House Aftercare Meetings in Fresno

2006-04-24T15:02:00.000-07:00

Beacon House has just started a great new Aftercare meeting in Fresno on Thursday nights at 6:30pm. The meetings are held at Hope Lutheran Church, Classroom 26. Hope Lutheran is located at 364 E. Barstow in Fresno. If you are a graduate of the Beacon House, we encourage you to come.

Step Study in Fresno

2006-02-10T09:01:00.000-08:00

I will be moving to Fresno next month and I am wondering if anyone can suggest a good step study meeting in that area?

Men's Meetings in Monterey

2006-01-03T09:40:00.000-08:00

Can anyone suggest a good men's meeting in the Monterey/Salinas area?

Holiday Cheer

2005-12-27T10:44:00.000-08:00

Christmas was a difficult time for me but I got through it. However, with New Year's fast approaching, I am wondering if any one out there has any helpful hints for staying sober.

Thanks,
Jim T.
Marina, CA

Welcome to the Beacon House Blog

2005-09-16T08:30:00.000-07:00

Here you can post appropriate questions and get feedback from other bloggers. You can also provide constructive comments to questions posted by others. The questions and responses are then archived for your reference. Often times you will find a previous question and its subsequent feedback applies to a current issue that you might have. Give careful consideration to what you say and how you say it. This site is designed to be a positive tool for encouragement and support.