Personal attention.
A six-bed setting allows the team to know each client and respond more closely as needs change.
About Journey Hillside Tarzana
A smaller setting for more personal care.
Journey Hillside was created to offer a more attentive alternative to large treatment campuses. In an intimate six-bed residence, clients receive individualized addiction and dual-diagnosis care from a multidisciplinary team.
Founded in 2018
Created by healthcare professionals seeking a more individualized treatment experience.
Who We Are
Treatment shaped around the person, not the programme.
Journey Hillside was founded by healthcare professionals who wanted clients to receive closer attention, stronger continuity and care that reflects their individual needs. The programme combines medical support, respected therapy models, 12-step principles, trauma-informed care and practical recovery experiences.
Connected care.
Detox, residential treatment and dual-diagnosis support work as one coordinated pathway.
Clinical depth.
Therapy and medical support address substance use, mental health and the factors surrounding both.
Life beyond treatment.
Case management and continuing-care planning prepare clients for the next stage of recovery.
Our Model
Small by design.
Limited admissions are not simply an amenity. They allow for closer observation, more direct communication and greater flexibility as the treatment plan develops.
Clients can begin with medically supported detox and continue into residential treatment within the same environment. That continuity reduces disruption while the care team develops a clearer understanding of the person’s needs and progress.
Private six-bed residential environment
Care for adults aged 18 and older
Integrated substance-use and mental-health treatment
Flexible treatment and continuing-care planning
The Setting
A restorative place to focus on recovery.
The Tarzana residence is designed to feel calm, private and comfortable. Clients can step away from everyday pressures while remaining engaged in a structured clinical programme.
Private and semi-private accommodation
Comfortable indoor and outdoor spaces
Chef-prepared meals
Therapy, wellness and experiential activities
The Clinical Team
Different disciplines, one coordinated plan.
Clinical, medical, psychiatric and case-management professionals contribute to a shared understanding of each client’s needs.
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Matthew Snyder, LMFT, C-DBT, CAMS II
Clinical Director and Therapist
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Nathan Cano, MS, LAADC
Program Director and Case Manager
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Joseph Urrutia, CADC II
Clinical Care Coordinator
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Dr. Abe Malkin, MD, MBA
Medical Director and Addictionologist
The wider team also includes physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychiatric support, holistic instructors, fitness and yoga support, culinary staff and experiential facilitators.
A Broader View of Recovery
Care that considers the life around the addiction.
Effective treatment involves more than stopping substance use. It also means understanding the pressures, relationships, mental health concerns and practical responsibilities that can affect recovery.
Clinical and psychiatric needs
Substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns are considered together.
Family and relationships
Family involvement may help improve communication and strengthen support.
Work and practical responsibilities
Case management can help address concerns connected to treatment and return to daily life.
Life after residential care
Continuing-care planning helps clients prepare for structure and support after discharge.
Speak With Journey Hillside
Learn whether this setting is right for you or your loved one.
Admissions can explain the treatment environment, available levels of care and what the next step may involve.