Admissions to the recovery program

Step 1

Contact the Ranch for 5 consecutive days

The potential resident must personally contact the Ranch indicating his/her desire to enter the program. They may do so via any of the following:

Call recovery center in Vista, CA

Call: 760-727-0251

Leave a message if there’s no answer.

Email San Diego County Rehab

Email: recovery@greenoakranch.org

Write to drug and alcohol rehab

Mail: 1237 Green Oak Rd, Vista, CA 92081

Send letters for 5 consecutive days. Please provide a method for us to contact you so we can set up the admissions interview.

  • This is not a ‘lock-down program. The men and women in our program are here because they are choosing to create a new life for themselves, free from chemical dependency. No friend, family member or another person can make that courageous choice, nor will they be here doing the work.

    This first step helps a potential resident demonstrate his or her commitment to make a change. Often, just following through on this five-day process feels like a huge win for a person who has been struggling with addiction, and is the first step toward a new life.

Step 2

Admissions Interview

After the 5th day, the potential resident will be contacted to set up an admissions interview. If they are local, the interview will be done in person. If they’re a candidate for admission to Green Oak Ranch, we will walk them through a few more steps.

If there isn’t room for immediate admission, potential residents will be put on a waiting list and kept informed regarding availability. While on the waiting list, they must continue to contact us daily to demonstrate continued interest in the program.

Step 3

Background Check

Everyone (staff and residents alike) who lives or works at Green Oak Ranch undergoes an extensive criminal background check.

While we believe all people deserve the chance to change, if potential residents have a history of violent, predatory, arson-related, or sexual offenses, or crimes against children, they are not a candidate for the Green Oak Ranch Recovery Program. However, please contact us for a referral to another program.

Recovery PRogram FAQ’S

  • Green Oak Ranch operates two programs that run simultaneously on different areas of our property. We have a retreat and event center used by churches, community groups, businesses and families. We also operate the Green Oak Ranch residential recovery program for men. These programs are complementary aspects of our organizational ministry and support one another.

  • It is one of the most remarkable aspects of Green Oak Ranch that we are “steps away” but “a world apart!” Pull through the gate and you will literally forget that you are in town. The experience is truly like being in a remote mountain retreat; peaceful, serene. Some even comment that it’s like going back in time – a slice of the old west!

  • All program residents live in dorm-style cabins. Separate areas and lodging are provided for men and women. Hearty, healthy meals are provided buffet style in our dining hall. Accommodations are comfortable in our retreat setting

  • Nine months from now is going to be here, regardless of whether you commit to a recovery program or not. The question is, what will your life look like nine months from now? Will you be on the road to a whole, healthy life that isn’t ruled by drugs or alcohol. Will you be restoring your relationships, employment and other connections? It likely took a lot longer than nine months to get to this point. In the experience of our successful program graduates it takes time and space to work through the complex issues that contribute to addiction, and to allow God to work in your life. Nine months is just the beginning, but it is the time you need.

  • Green Oak Ranch kitchen is 100% ‘peanut free’ and ‘peanut oil free’. In addition, our kitchen staff will accommodate dietary restrictions, food allergy and food preference needs, whenever possible or reasonable.

  • The camp provides basic first aid but no medical staff. Residents may leave the facility for doctor appointments or medical needs, by arrangement.

  • Following their 60-day probationary period, residents are allowed passes to leave the property for short periods during their unscheduled time. Visitors are also allowed with some restrictions. More details are provided to the residents upon admission. Residents agree to be 100% drug/alcohol free during their time on the ranch and agree to submit to testing at any time. Drug or alcohol use is grounds for dismissal from the program.

  • Green Oak Ranch does not have an on-site camp store. However, we are just minutes from grocery stores and other retail. After the initial 60-day probation period, residents may leave the property to purchase items they need.

  • If you like your admission review meeting can be held onsite and we can provide a basic tour of the facility, with respect to the program and privacy of the current residents.

  • The residents in our program have had success overcoming dependency/addiction to a variety of substances including alcohol, opiates, cocaine/crack, prescription drugs, and marijuana. Residents have also learned to overcome sexual and gambling addictions. All residents come to Green Oak post-detox. Residents agree to be tested for drugs alcohol at any time. Substance use any kind is grounds for release from the program.

  • We have a partnership with local detox center and will help you make arrangements to stay there before your admission to Green Oak Ranch.