Milestones Ranch is located on a beautiful 160-acre ranch in Malibu, California and is a premier residential treatment facility for substance abuse and dual diagnosis patients. At the Milestones Ranch, they have designed their dual diagnosis residential treatment center in a way that comforts and treats both individuals and their families who have been impacted by substance abuse and their related mental health issues. The Milestone Ranch provides a client-centered approach to treating substance use disorder, and they also offer unique and tailored treatment programs for mental health. Some of the tailored programs include treatment for agoraphobia, anger management, autistic spectrum disorder, and traumatic brain injury. As a world-class residential facility, the Milestones Method offers an integrative framework for treatment that includes research-based modalities such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy, as well as relapse-prevention oriented strategies.
Individualized treatment plans are formulated by a team of professionals and determined by the client’s unique personality traits, strengths, and needs. Milestone Ranch allows clients to set their own treatment goals and use state-of-the-art therapies such as Communication Coaching, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Life Skills Training. In addition, Milestones Ranch offers exposure therapy to build the client up through social and sober activities, providing the practical skills and confidence needed to socialize without the use of drugs. These creative outings can include trips to the museum, musical outings, golfing, comedy clubs, rock climbing, and many more.
The location of Milestones Ranch cannot be beat, as it’s nestled on 160 acres in Malibu, California. The Ranch offers luxurious accommodations with breathtaking scenery. Clients can enjoy the vast property grounds that include lakes, a cafe, multiple pools, ranch animals, walking trails, beautiful gardens, lovely verandas, and a tranquil waterfall. Events are also held on the property including musical performances, cooking lessons, dance parties, group artistic endeavors, animal care, and gardening. Milestones Ranch truly provides quality care and comfort during the recovery process. Milestones Ranch offers several options for financing. They accept most private insurance and offer insurance verification at no charge.
Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.
