Laguna Treatment Center

Laguna Treatment Center At Laguna Treatment Center, your loved one’s recovery experience reflects our mission to save and transform lives.

As a member of the American Addiction Centers (AAC) family of substance abuse treatment facilities, Laguna Treatment Hospital in Aliso Viejo, CA brings comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals and their loved ones struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our Mission

To restore hope and empower individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction. United by compassion and a commitment to inclusive care, we provide a foundation for lasting recovery that saves and transforms lives. Our Vision

To foster a world free from the stigma of addiction, where quality treatment and support are accessible for all.

“I have a problem.”“I’m tired of living like this.”“I’m on the verge of losing everything.”These are some of the most co...
02/06/2026

“I have a problem.”
“I’m tired of living like this.”
“I’m on the verge of losing everything.”

These are some of the most common words our call center hears every day.

If any of this sounds familiar:
💜 You’re not weak.
💜 You’re not alone.
💜 And you don’t have to feel this way anymore.

Calling doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
It means you’re looking for a way forward.

📞 Call Laguna Treatment Center at 866-591-9056
Our team is here to listen, answer questions, and help you understand your options without judgment, pressure, or shame.

If you’re not ready to call for yourself, save this or share it.
You never know who might need it.

💭 Relapse isn’t failure; it’s part of recovery. So why do we shame it?Chris Cummins, COO and Clinical Director at Laguna...
02/06/2026

💭 Relapse isn’t failure; it’s part of recovery. So why do we shame it?

Chris Cummins, COO and Clinical Director at Laguna Treatment Center, dives into what families often don’t realize about relapse:

▪️ It’s expected, and it’s an opportunity to try again, differently.
▪️ Recovery isn’t a straight line. Watch out for the “pink cloud” phase.
▪️ Understanding relapse helps loved ones provide support, not judgment.

Recovery is messy, human, and worth supporting.

🔁 Share this to help break the stigma around recovery.
💜 Follow our page for real stories, expert insights, and support.

02/05/2026

🇺🇸 Veterans deserve care that sees the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

At Laguna Treatment Center and across AAC facilities, we often work with Veterans who have high-acuity medical needs, needs that require hands-on, one-on-one care, 24 hours a day.

Large systems like the VA do important work. But for some Veterans, the size and structure of those systems can make individualized care difficult. When care is spread thin, personal attention can be harder to deliver.

That’s where we come in.

At Laguna, we’re able to provide dedicated, individualized support—including one-on-one nursing care—so Veterans get exactly what they need, when they need it. Not pulled in multiple directions. Not lost in the system.

And Veterans tell us the difference matters.

🎥 Watch this video to hear how individualized care can change the treatment experience for Veterans.

💜 Follow our page to learn more about how we support Veterans in recovery and why personalized care makes all the difference.

🔁 Share this to help Veterans and families know their options.

02/04/2026

💜 Why he shows up for people in recovery.

For Gilbert Isaac at Laguna Treatment Center, it’s about hope, plain and simple.

After 18+ years of working with individuals and families impacted by addiction, Gilbert has seen lives change, sobriety grow, and families heal.

“I love what I do. I love the people I work with.”

🎥 Watch to hear his why.
💜 If recovery stories matter to you, follow our page.

02/03/2026

Just completed a treatment program? We’re here.
Hitting some hard days? We’re here.
Looking to connect with people who truly understand what it’s like to walk in your shoes? We’re here.

Recovery doesn’t end when treatment does and neither does support.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just needing encouragement, a community of support exists at your fingertips.

For Laguna Treatment Center alumni—and all AAC alumni—the AAC Together app is ALWAYS here for you.
💛 Stay connected with people who understand
💛 Attend virtual discussions, meetings, and events
💛 Find daily encouragement, inspiration, and motivation

One AAC alum who recently joined shared that the app helped him through a time when he felt alone and stuck and reminded him just how powerful a support network can be.

If you’re an alum and not yet on the AAC Together app, we invite you to join us and lean into community.
We’re here with you every step of the way.

🎉 Milestones matter, and that includes yours.Whether it’s 30 days or 30 years, every step forward is proof of your commi...
02/01/2026

🎉 Milestones matter, and that includes yours.

Whether it’s 30 days or 30 years, every step forward is proof of your commitment. The small wins are just as powerful as the big ones. They show your brain that YOU follow through. YOU take care of yourself. YOU don’t quit.

So… how are YOU celebrating today?
💛 Treating yourself to something special
💛 Sharing your win with someone who gets it

Drop your milestone and your celebration below 👇
✨ Tag a friend who’s on their journey
➕ Follow us for more tools, inspiration, and real recovery stories

01/30/2026

Dry January is wrapping up. Let’s talk about it.

Whether you completed every day, skipped a few, or decided it wasn’t for you… This isn’t about winning or failing. It’s about noticing.
💭 What was your goal?
💭 What surprised you?
💭 What felt easier—or harder—than you expected?

For some people, Dry January feels empowering.
For others, it brings up questions they didn’t expect.

And that’s the real value: What did this month reveal about your relationship with alcohol?
If you found yourself:
• Counting down the days
• Feeling anxious without a drink
• Making exceptions you didn’t plan
• Or realizing how often alcohol shows up in your routine

…it might be worth checking in with yourself.

We’ve shared a quick, confidential assessment in the comments to help you reflect on what Dry January showed you—no labels, no judgment, just information and clarity.

👇 Tell us in the comments:
What did Dry January teach you about yourself?

And if this resonates, share it with someone who might be asking the same questions.

🎉💖 Belated Happy Birthday to Jean, our Cookie Queen at Laguna Treatment Center! 💖🎉Jean, your warmth, kindness, and signa...
01/30/2026

🎉💖 Belated Happy Birthday to Jean, our Cookie Queen at Laguna Treatment Center! 💖🎉

Jean, your warmth, kindness, and signature pink style light up our days (and sometimes keep us cozy in a soft pink blanket 😄). Your compassion touches everyone here, and your fun, pretty-in-pink office is a little reminder of your joy and care.

We didn’t want to close out the month without celebrating you. Thank you for all the sweetness you bring, both in cookies and in spirit. Here’s to another year as fabulous and rosy as you! 💕🎂

01/29/2026

🎧 New AAC Thrive episode is live, and this one hits different.

If you’ve ever set a New Year’s resolution and felt the pressure fade by February, this episode is for you!

In our newest episode of AAC Thrive, we talk about setting intentions—not resolutions—and why intentions create real, sustainable change in recovery. This conversation is about progress, not perfection, and tools you can return to anytime you need a reset.

✨ What you’ll get in just ~15 minutes:
• A healthier way to approach goals in recovery
• Tools to stay grounded when motivation dips
• A reminder that growth doesn’t require starting over
• Perspective you can revisit whenever you need it

AAC Thrive is a podcast for people in recovery, with short episodes packed with practical insights you can use every day, whether you’re early in recovery or years into the journey.

🎙 Download the new episode today
🔁 Save it. Revisit it. Share it with someone who needs it.
➕ Follow us for more recovery tools and conversations that meet you where you are

Your recovery doesn’t need more pressure. It needs intention.

01/28/2026

When was the last time you had a real conversation with people who understand military life and recovery?

If you’re a Veteran in recovery—or someone supporting one—AAC Mission Forward is hosting our free, weekly, virtual discussion tonight, and it's designed to give you connection, perspective, and tools you can use.

🕓 Tonight | 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET
🎖 For Veterans in recovery & those who support them
💬 Honest conversation
🛠 Practical strategies for navigating recovery

You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need a place to show up. (Link in the comments.)

Know a Veteran who might benefit from this space? Share this with them.

01/27/2026

🎖 Veterans: Help is closer than you think.

If you’re struggling with alcohol or substance use, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Veteran Philip Van Guilder, our Director of Community Affairs, explains how simple it can be to get support through the VA and how Laguna and other AAC facilities, including Greenhouse, Recovery First, Desert Hope, and Oxford Treatment Centers, are all VA-approved and ready to help.

💡 Here’s the first step:
1️⃣ Walk into your local VA and identify yourself as a Veteran.
2️⃣ They’ll help access your military records and set up a counseling assessment.
3️⃣ From there, you can choose the level of care you need—inpatient, outpatient, or residential—in-network with the VA.

If you prefer a non-VA facility, mention one of our centers, and the VA can authorize care there.

You’ve served your country, now let someone serve you. Recovery is possible, and help is here. 💜

📞 Call 866-591-9056 anytime
💬 Message us privately if you want guidance

01/27/2026

💜 Before: An empty patio no one used.
♟️ Now: One of the most active spaces on campus.

We added ping pong, foosball, basketball, air hockey, chess, and shaded seating so patients can spend their free time connecting, decompressing, and experiencing joy in sobriety, something that matters so much.

Because recovery isn’t just clinical care, it’s learning how to live again. 😊

➡️ Follow Laguna Treatment Center to see how we’re transforming spaces, experiences, and lives.
➡️ Share to show someone that recovery can include laughter, friendships, and fresh air.

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Aliso Viejo, CA
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As a member of the American Addiction Centers (AAC) family of substance abuse treatment facilities, Laguna Treatment Hospital brings comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals and their loved ones struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. At Laguna Treatment Hospital, your loved one’s recovery experience reflects our mission of believable hope. We bring the possibility of recovery to those clients who never thought it possible. Our recovery programs provide individualized treatment plans reflecting each person’s distinct history of substance abuse, mental health disorders. We’re introducing our new premiere California facility to the beautiful Southern California community of Laguna Beach with the hope of providing even more clients with our dual diagnosis treatment and research-based addiction therapies. In the easy comfort and luxury of our treatment hospital, effective rehabilitation begins. Laguna Treatment Hospital aspires to instill hope in each client that recovery is no longer just a dream. We help those in treatment set a course for optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. It’s an approach aimed at empowering the individual, as well as his or her family and community.