Healing Mental Health
Through Connection

I have been searching for support for my son for months now and after exhausting correspondences with 40+ treatment centers across the country, Doug at BNI treatment centers has been nothing short of a breath of fresh that has filled me with hope in this difficult process. Not only was he compassionate and understanding he was extremely knowledgeable and insightful. He also took the time to personally contact me to support us in navigating where would be the best fit for us whether it was with his program or elsewhere. He even gave me recommendations that saved so much time and provided clear direction and appropriate resources that have been invaluable. I have nothing but respect and admiration for professionals who show how much they care by how they follow through, offer their support in the way YOU need it most, and have the best outcome for the entire family at the forefront of what they do. I would trust Doug and BNI wholeheartedly with the care of my son and recommend this program to anyone finding themselves in my position and needing safe and effective solutions for their loved ones.

I went to BNI Calabasas in 2021. The first few days were hard, but the staff made me feel absolutely comfortable and validated. I’ve been to other residentials and I can tell you, this place is the best option. The groups are still memorable to this day, being educational and valuable for life. I was only 13 when I went in and had a group full of a lot older kids then me, I found a lasting friendship with a girl in there who was the same age as me who is still my best friend to this day. And when we both got on Level 3, they let us become roommates! It was honestly a great experience for being a treatment center. I absolutely LOVE and MISS Rose so much! So many other staff who helped me and sat with me through the laughs and the tears! BNI is a great place for troubled or lost teens. I absolutely loved all the activities we did (Equine therapy with horses, swimming , surfing, going on outings). This place is genuine and as fun a rehab can get 🥹 To this day, I remember Rose being the most amazing rehab mom ever and she is someone I will always remember and respect! Thank you BNI for the support, treatment, and tools you gave me to succeed in life!

I don't have the space here to say everything I want about how spectacular BNI is. Their professionalism, courtesy, and expertise were off the charts. Most importantly, they really truly cared about our child and our family. If you as a parent are in the same position we were, I absolutely implore you to reach out to BNI.

I honestly don't know where we would be without BNI. Our daughter had already been to 2 treatment centers before and they didn't seem to help at all. We were so skeptical about doing treatment yet again, but she was in such a bad dark place with her mental health, we had no choice. Thank God we found BNI!! The level of care she received there was unlike anything we'd experienced before. Her therapist was amazing, she really got to the root of her issues. And her psychiatrist was absolutely incredible. We had so many questions and concerns but could never seem to get answers from psychiatrists at previous treatment centers. Here, the doctor was extremely responsive and answered all of our (many many) questions. In the time she's been home she's doing absolutely amazing!! She's happier than I've seen her in years, attending school regularly, participating in extra curriculars again, doing great work in therapy, and our family feels whole again. Thank you BNI from the bottom of my heart!!!

If you’re reading this right now, life is probably a bit hard. Maybe a lot hard. And maybe you don’t even know where to start on this search. I looked at all the places. I did my research. We were desperate, but if a residential placement had to happen, I wanted it to be excellent so we would never have to do it again. The first thing which made BNI stand out was that they hired doctoral level therapists to work with the students and their families. I’m in the counseling field myself and knew we would need someone very experienced and knowledgable due to the complicated nature of my daughter’s situation. The second thing that made BNI stand out was Doug who was in charge through the entire admissions process. Of all the places I called, Doug was the only one who didn’t just tell me the (astronomical) price of their program. He immediately asked for my insurance info, called my insurance company, and then came back with a shockingly affordable proposal. BNI is not just out to make a buck. It was clear every step of the way that their true desire was to help these hurting kids and their families. Thirdly, through our time at BNI I came to realize what a difference it made to be in a program owned by adolescent psychiatrists. The doctors were so invested! And not just in figuring out the right meds (which they did superbly). In my daughter’s first week there Dr. O was taking the girls out on an early morning hike to look at plants. This would not happen in any other treatment program! Dr Schwartz was our therapist and she was simply amazing. Able to connect with each member of the family, guide us through hard conversations while validating each of our experiences, and seeing the best in us. We learned new ways to work through the hard parts of life together. She was priceless. This program focuses on teaching the students how to live and cope once they are back home. A skills based approach that really works. My daughter has been home for about 7 months and I will be forever grateful for the changes she went through at BNI. She says, with all seriousness, that she would probably be dead if it weren’t for BNI. While that is hard to hear, it only increases my gratitude for this program. Are things perfect? Of course not! They didn’t send back a robot. But I do have the best version of my daughter back and there is nothing more for which I could ask.

If you have an adolescent with addiction , there is no better care than BNI. They are head and shoulders above any other treatment facility. They care for the “whole” child. The medically surpervised detox being the FIRST order of business, your child can detox , they can’t do it on their own , f d ont believe your child if they say they quit on their own. It’s impossible. Especially if it’s an opioid addiction . If your insurance pays for this program, admit your child . You can have peace of mind, , your child is well cared for.