welcome to Dorothy

Dorothy is our luxury flagship all men’s residence, located in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Spacious living quarters, Chef prepared meals, transportation to and from appointments, therapy and meetings. Fully staffed and managed, this home is for client’s that are part of the Recover Integrity community. Multiple and single occupancy private sober suites are available.

Client’s in our residences strive for and reach phase milestones

We recognize that each person is unique and has had their own experiences and feelings, strengths and weaknesses. The phase of each client is determined during the assessment and is based on his situation.  Clients will be evaluated as they progress through the program, and the structure will change with the client.

Orientation is the process of immersing clients in a sober life from the moment they wake up (with a daily reflection and a daily goal) to just before bed (reflections on their day and their goal). During this process 2 week (approximate) process, client’s are free from personal electronics for a full integration into the community setting the foundation for a hopeful, positive, and creative sobriety journey. This means that experienced, sober people guide our clients day by day and step by step, to support their recovery.  Through role modeling: healthy living, clean boundaries, fun, practicing recovery and spirituality, our clients have the benefit of being immersed in a deep recovery environment allowing them to feel safe to explore their own new journey.

Phase one is focused on acclamation and making a safe and stable transition from the clients’ previous environment to this new one. Clients at this phase have 24-hour access to our staff with the goal being simple: for the clients to feel safe, begin a healthy routine, and get connected in new relationships. Clients are encouraged to pursue a sponsor and begin working steps.  Clients are given a personalized binder of work related specifically to this first part of their sober journey, and moving from this phase to the next relies partially on completing recovery tasks to further their understanding and regard for their lives and their sobriety. Clients have access to staff to assist in building life-skills and engaging in the work of the 12-steps.  Staff is available for any difficulties or crisis as they come up for clients. Clients at this phase are supported in having a structured recovery routine, including house meetings, 12-steps, exercise, house outings and other outside therapeutic activities.  Staff is with the clients at all outside activities, at this phase. Clients are UA’d a minimum of once a week.

Clients at this phase are looking for work, working, and are still engaged in our extended care program. Phase Two clients are participating in a recovery program built around their work and/or adjunctive therapeutic services.  They attend 12-step meetings at night, participate in house responsibilities, and participate in morning and evening check-ins and house meetings.  Clients at this phase might have a car, and are unsupervised for short periods of time, having already built and exhibited trust. Clients continue to be UA’d weekly. Clients at this phase should be integrated into the community, have a sponsor, be working 12-steps and have formed an alliance with staff and other residents.

Phase Three clients have some significant sobriety (minimum 2 months) and are working, volunteering or going to school, have a 12-step routine and sponsor, have relationships with staff and clients and are pursuing other forms of recovery like therapy, spirituality and service-work.  Clients at this phase are given agreed upon overnight passes and are expected to be role models for the newer community members.  The focus at this level is financial independence, transition and deeper therapeutic and recovery work outside of the residential community.

We Want to Hear From You

We’re Available 24 hours a Day, 7 Days a Week