Crownview Co-Occurring Institute — Local services in Oceanside

if you feel like paying $3,500 a month to play slave simulator then be my guest and stay at crownview but i really don’t think it’s in anyone’s best interest. much like the vast majority of facilities across the nation they do not have their philosophy figured to even a remotely perceptible degree, the entire time you’re there you will just be confused about what staff is expecting you to follow what rule, for example there’s a house where no music of any volume can be played out loud, and there’s a house where the kitchen can’t be used after 9pm … except for the staff that lives there. but while i was there, hence why I’m giving it a 2 star instead of a 1 star, I figured out my path due to the fact that I was able to leave the grounds and put roots down in Oceanside for various things that fit in with my creative career. The contrast between Oceanside and the facility grounds is basically the difference between heaven and hell, and staff is literally always apprehensive to give you any time to your needs because they act like the company is gonna fall apart if they don’t do this random thing which is 99% of the time something that’s going to make one of the residents miserable. One of my roommates asked a staff member one time “are we allowed to have shoes on the floor?” That’s the state of things over there. Not to mention the fact that it had been about 8 months since my case manager had sat down with me to talk about my progression or goals or state in life but she felt completely comfortable to raise her voice to an extremely jarring degree over the fact that I had done laundry on a day that wasn’t my laundry day when the rule had just been implemented that week. So many things were done to my person in that environment where the only good you could extract from it would be by doing loops and twists and turns so severe that you would die in the process. And since I was there I’ve seen lives lost and ruined. When I was on vacation they (air quotes) cleaned my room by taking everything out including what was in my drawers and when I asked about the letters in them I was assured that everything was safe and put away, which I immediately knew meant jack shit. It turns out the love letters from my girlfriend were thrown away (stolen maybe? I don’t know) I haven’t seen any pictures of them from the staff. If you know anything about me you would know that this really truly gets me angry. But you know what? I’m so used to their scheming and conniving ways that nothing they could do or say would ever really get to me anymore. Thank you crownview for completely jading myself against you. At any moment in time things are bound to happen that are karmically charged and there’s no telling the extent to this system that we live in so maybe just think about not treating the residents you have under your care for an exorbitant amount of money with the utmost suspicion as if they were capable of ruining your entire life because they failed to move exactly the way you want them to as they do their chore, or any of their other choices they get to make on planet earth. I felt a lot of crude judgment at this place, for me, for any of the other residents at any time, or people with drugs or alcohol problems. It’s very clear that the staff haven’t processed their own difficulties and are just barely hanging on. It would be nice if that fact opened things up to healing from the heart but they only care about numbers at crownview. After this review I hope to never have to interact with anyone this ugly towards human beings with pulsing...

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Title: A Journey Through Crownview Co-Occurring Institute: A Story of Hope and Healing

Review: My journey with Crownview Co-Occurring Institute (CCI) was embarked upon during a time when hope seemed a distant concept, overshadowed by the myriad of mental health challenges I faced. The decision to turn to CCI was not taken lightly; it was the culmination of a search for understanding, support, and a path to wellness amidst a landscape where such things felt scarce.The conversation around cannabis, particularly CBD supplements which are now commonplace in grocery stores, is growing. Yet, my reason for being at CCI was not to delve into the nuances of CBD integration into my treatment but to find a lifeline for the profound mental health issues that clouded my existence. The institute represented a beacon of hope, a place where expertise and compassion converge to offer relief and guidance to those of us caught in the throes of mental anguish.During my time at CCI, I encountered a diverse approach to treatment, one that occasionally touched upon the use of CBD. While this aspect of my journey was not the primary focus, it did spark curiosity about the broader spectrum of therapeutic options available. My direct experience with CBD, facilitated by Dr. K’s approval, was an attempt to explore all avenues of relief, though it ultimately did not yield the results I had hoped for.More impactful, however, was the holistic support provided by the staff and the broader treatment framework of CCI. This encompassed not just medical interventions but also the invaluable support structures like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and the mentorship of my sponsor. These elements became the cornerstone of my recovery, offering not just strategies to combat my mental health issues but also a sense of belonging and hope in a journey often marred by isolation.The guidance I received post-CCI, particularly from my life coach at Active Recovery Network, enriched my understanding of recovery. It highlighted the importance of comprehensive support beyond the confines of traditional treatment methods. My subsequent interactions with Dr. Melden at Crownview Medical Group (CVMG) further underscored the personalized nature of recovery, as we explored various approaches to address my mental health, ensuring a care plan that resonated with my unique needs.The journey through CCI, though complex, has been transformative. The institute’s commitment to addressing mental health holistically, coupled with the dedication of its staff, provided a foundation upon which I could begin to rebuild. The annual check-ins I plan with the staff are not just a means of staying connected but also a reminder of the progress made and the ongoing journey of healing.In reflection, my gratitude towards CCI and all involved in my care is profound. The experience was more than just a treatment period; it was a pivotal chapter in my life that restored hope and offered new directions for managing my mental health. Thank you, CCI, for being a pivotal part of my journey toward healing...

Sadly our family put all our trust into an Institute for co-occuring disorders for our son who has severe brain illness and is Conserved. We all thought he would gain more insight than he did. He has Anosogosia. For 2 years staff kept my son isolated and estranged from his family. Any reputable treatment facility knows that recovery for SBD (serious brain disorder, a neurological disease) is not possible without family involvement and ongoing support.There are good people with good intentions at Crownview. However, they are ill equipped to treat SBD. The staff did not communicate with each other. Refused to communicate with me, his conservator the majority of the time. We were not allowed to send anything unless it was money. Most of the time Crownview refused to honor the legal Conservatorship.They would not return phone calls. I couldn't count on one hand how many times I had to resend legal Conservator documents. They would get lost. When it was time for my son to move on there was no caseworker to assist with a transition. My son had not seen my face for over 2 years, thanks to CCI. The Institute wanted to send him to a sober house nearby that was not suitable for a person with such severe mental illness. I did not approve after consulting with the house manager there and realizing it was not appropriate for his level of illness and lack of communication with his family. I was trying to place him in a more appropriate setting which a caseworker has to make referrals to and provide medical information. Crownview Institute would not do this. My son still had fixed Capgras Delusion. Then the Institute lied to me about where they were discharging my him to. My son went missing a month later and I was not notified. For 6 months my son has been missing, homeless and in deep psychosis. A tragedy beyond belief. You cannot trust Crownview to do the right thing if your loved one has a serious brain disorder like schizophrenia, schizoaffective or bipolar neurological illness. It didn’t have to be this way. He is loved. He has people. I will never give up on him....