Accreditation
- Joint Commission Accredited
Passages Ventura was established in 2009 by Chris and Pax Prentiss with the goal of offering a holistic alternative for individuals struggling with substance use and related challenges. The program incorporates a range of therapeutic approaches that extend beyond traditional models, with an emphasis on individualized care and whole-person healing.
Services at Passages Ventura include medically supported detox, residential treatment, outpatient care, and access to sober living homes. The residential program places a strong emphasis on holistic and integrative therapies within a supportive, structured environment.
Each client receives a personalized treatment plan designed around their specific medical, emotional, and lifestyle needs. Upon admission, clinical staff may conduct medical assessments such as blood and urine analysis to better understand overall health and guide care decisions.
Therapeutic offerings may include psychotherapy, massage therapy, hypnotherapy, personal training, spiritual counseling, and group sessions focused on reintegration, life planning, and emotional processing. Additional holistic modalities such as reiki and mindfulness practices are incorporated as part of the broader recovery experience.
Clients are supported by a multidisciplinary treatment team, providing consistent attention and guidance throughout their stay. The Ventura facility features outdoor seating areas, gardens, and a fitness center that encourage relaxation and wellness.
Passages Ventura offers step-down levels of care through day treatment and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). Day treatment typically runs 6–7 hours per day, five days per week, while IOP involves 3–4 hours of care, three to five days per week.
These programs are designed to help clients transition from residential treatment back into daily life while maintaining structure, accountability, and therapeutic support. Clients are encouraged to develop personal goals, rebuild community connections, and continue building skills for long-term stability.
Passages Ventura also provides access to sober living homes located near the beach, offering a comfortable and supportive setting for continued recovery. These homes are designed to promote independence while maintaining connection to treatment resources and peer support.
The program’s philosophy centers on helping individuals understand the underlying factors contributing to substance use and supporting them in building healthier patterns, improved self-awareness, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Passages Ventura treats a wide range of substance use and mental health conditions, including Alcohol, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs.
Passages Ventura provides treatment for Men, Women, Men and Women, offering a structured and supportive recovery environment. The program is designed to support individuals who need personalized care in a private and clinically focused setting.
Passages Ventura offers a full continuum of care, including Outpatient, Residential, Intensive Outpatient Program, Day Treatment, Detox, Individual Treatment. This allows clients to transition between levels of care while maintaining consistent clinical support throughout their recovery journey.
Passages Ventura uses a combination of evidence-based and holistic approaches, including Holistic, Bio-Medical, Individual Treatment, Non 12-Step. Treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s needs to support long-term recovery.
Clients at Passages Ventura participate in therapies such as 1-on-1 Counseling, Group Therapy, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Reiki, Relapse Prevention Counseling, Sound Therapy, Spiritual Care, Yoga. These therapies are designed to address both substance use and underlying mental health conditions.
Passages Ventura provides aftercare planning to help clients maintain progress after completing treatment. This may include Ability to Call a Counselor, supporting long-term recovery and relapse prevention.
Passages Ventura offers a range of amenities designed to support comfort and recovery, including Air-Conditioned Rooms, Basketball Court, Fitness Center, Gardens, Luxury, Outdoor Lounge, TV, Personal Fitness Trainer, Volleyball Court. These features help create a supportive environment for healing and overall well-being.
Clients at Passages Ventura may participate in structured activities such as Yoga, Physical Fitness. These activities help build routine, improve mental well-being, and support long-term recovery.
Passages Ventura offers specialized support for individuals with unique needs, including Flexible technology policies, Dietary Accommodations. Programs are designed to provide privacy, flexibility, and individualized treatment planning.
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Last reviewed: February 2026