Day to Day

A Day in the Life at Healthy Living Residential Program – Santa Clarita, CA

When you or someone you love takes the first step toward sobriety, one of the most common questions is: What does a day in treatment actually look like? At Healthy Living Residential Program in Santa Clarita, California, we believe that structure is one of the most powerful tools in early recovery. Our thoughtfully designed daily schedule gives clients consistency, purpose, and a sense of forward momentum all within a warm, intimate, 12-bed co-ed residential setting nestled in the hills of the Santa Clarita Valley.

A Structured 30-Day Program Built Around You

Our 30-day residential detox and rehabilitation program is built on a daily routine that balances clinical care, therapeutic group work, holistic wellness, peer connection, and personal time. Every hour of the day is intentional. From the moment clients wake up to the moment lights go out, the schedule is designed to replace the chaos of active addiction with healthy habits, self-awareness, and a genuine foundation for lasting sobriety.

The day begins at 7:00 AM with breakfast, prepared by our in-house chef who serves three nutritious, home-cooked meals daily. Food and nourishment are central to the healing process. Many clients arrive physically depleted, and quality meals are part of how we restore the body alongside the mind.

Morning Routine: Reflection, Medication & Clinical Groups

By 8:30 AM, clients gather for Daily Reflections, a grounding practice that sets a mindful, intentional tone for the day ahead. This is followed by Medication Administration with our Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. For clients participating in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), this window ensures safe, consistent administration overseen by our licensed medical team, which includes board-certified physicians available around the clock.

From 10:00 to 11:30 AM, clients engage in our core clinical programming. Depending on the day of the week, this includes a wide range of evidence-based and experiential therapies such as Community Meetings with our Clinical Team, Process Groups, Anger Management, Recovery Maintenance, Health in Recovery education, Step Study, and Psychodrama all facilitated by our licensed therapists, counselors, LVNs, and credentialed recreational therapists (RadT). This rotating clinical structure ensures that no two mornings feel exactly the same, keeping clients engaged and addressing recovery from multiple angles.

Midday: Lunch, Recharge & Afternoon Groups

From 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, clients enjoy Lunch and Recharge a natural midday break to decompress, connect with peers, and refuel before the afternoon programming begins. On Sundays, this time also doubles as a rest period following the morning’s Psychodrama group.

Afternoon groups run from 1:00 to 2:30 PM and include specialized sessions such as Recovery Toolbox, Faith in Recovery, Rock to Recovery, Breathwork, and Rotating Groups all led by our therapists, RadTs, and clinical specialists. Saturday afternoons offer clients a Community Outing, allowing them to practice real-world social skills in a supported environment.

From 3:00 to 4:30 PM, clients participate in another round of focused therapeutic programming including Mindfulness, Yoga, Disease Concept education, Psychoeducation, Art Therapy, and additional Rotating Groups, facilitated by licensed therapists, LMFTs, and counselors depending on the day.

Evening: Dinner, AA/NA & Wind-Down

After Dinner from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, the evening shifts toward peer-led recovery support. From 7:00 to 8:30 PM, clients attend AA/NA Meetings, with Sunday evenings reserved for Visitation Hours giving loved ones a designated time to reconnect and offer support. Evening Medication with our LVN is administered at 9:00 PM, followed by a Wrap-Up session from 10:00 to 10:30 PM, a chance to reflect on the day, share wins, and prepare mentally for the next. Lights out at 11:00 PM closes each day with rest and recovery.

A Unique Program That Meets You Where You Are

What sets Healthy Living apart isn’t just the structure, it’s the environment it lives within. Ours is a co-ed, 12-bed residential facility that accepts couples, welcomes pets, and allows personal technology access after the first five days of treatment. We understand that recovery doesn’t mean losing connection to your life, it means building a better one. Our intimate setting means clients receive individualized attention from our licensed medical staff, therapists, and counselors every single day.

If you or a loved one is ready to begin the journey, Healthy Living Residential Program is here licensed by DHCS, accredited by JCAHO, and located in the heart of Santa Clarita, CA. Call us today at (661) 536-5562 to speak with our admissions team.

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
7:00 – 8:00 AM	Breakfast	Breakfast	Breakfast	Breakfast	Breakfast	Breakfast	Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 AM	Daily Reflections	Daily Reflections	Daily Reflections	Daily Reflections	Daily Reflections	Daily Reflections	Daily Reflections
9:00 – 10:00 AM	Medication w/ LVN	Medication w/ LVN	Medication w/ LVN	Medication w/ LVN	Medication w/ LVN	Medication w/ LVN	Medication w/ LVN
10:00 – 11:30 AM	Community Meeting w/ Clinical Team	Process Group w/ Counselor	Anger Management w/ Counselor	Recovery Maintenance w/ Counselor	Health in Recovery w/ LVN	Step Study w/ RadT	Psychodrama w/ Counselor
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM	Lunch / Recharge	Lunch / Recharge	Lunch / Recharge	Lunch / Recharge	Lunch / Recharge	Lunch / Recharge	Lunch / Recharge
1:00 – 2:30 PM	Recovery Toolbox w/ RadT	Faith in Recovery w/ Therapist	Rotating Group	Rock to Recovery w/ Therapist	Breathwork w/ Therapist	Community Outing Group	Rotating Group
3:00 – 4:30 PM	Mindfulness w/ Therapist	Yoga w/ Therapist	Disease Concept w/ Therapist	Psychoeducation w/ LMFT	Art Therapy w/ Therapist	Rotating Group	Recovery Mindset w/ Counselor
5:00 – 6:00 PM	Dinner	Dinner	Dinner	Dinner	Dinner	Dinner	Dinner
7:00 – 8:30 PM	AA / NA Meeting	AA / NA Meeting	AA / NA Meeting	AA / NA Meeting	AA / NA Meeting	AA / NA Meeting	Visitation Hours
9:00 PM	Medication w/ LVN	Medication w/ LVN	Medication w/ LVN	Medication w/ LVN	Medication w/ LVN	Medication w/ LVN	Medication w/ LVN
10:00 – 10:30 PM	Wrap Up	Wrap Up	Wrap Up	Wrap Up	Wrap Up	Wrap Up	Wrap Up
11:00 PM	🌙 Lights Out	🌙 Lights Out	🌙 Lights Out	🌙 Lights Out	🌙 Lights Out	🌙 Lights Out	🌙 Lights Out

Daily Schedule — All times subject to change by clinical staff

Many of us staff members have journeyed the same road as our clients and have dealt with the devastating effects of addiction and trauma.
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Healthy Living’s Residential Rehab in Santa Clarita CA is fully licensed by DHCS and accredited by JCAHO as a detox and residential treatment center owned and operated by highly experienced, board-certified doctors – specialists in their respective fields, as well as, certified counselors and licensed therapists.

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