THE DORM

The Dorm at Ohana is a fully furnished recovery residence in central San Diego. The Dorm accommodations have six suites on the top floor and three suites on the lower level. The suites consist of a mix of shared rooms and private suites.

The Dorm is a supported environment for current or aspiring females in their early journey of wellness. We are a community of like-minded peers, incorporating sisterhood, community outreach, and fellowship through a common call to purpose. We are situated in the center of San Diego less than a mile from San Diego State University.

 

 

Structure, planning, consistency, and execution
are all key components to success.

 
 

This time in a young woman’s life, going from home/parental environment to an independent self governed lifestyle, is a critical transition. Enlisting a support system to ensure a smooth transition is even more necessary for young women who have struggled with mental health, substances and after-effects of trauma.

Leaving home and going into the world where temptation is at an all time high, choosing Ohana as a residential community can be the difference in success or failure. Having a sisterhood of other young women who have a similar focus increases the odds of success.

Daytime and live-in staff provide support, safety and direction so that the residents can stay focused on their healing. Working together with the other residents creates an environment that’s fun and encouraging.

 

Our Unique Set of Services

  • WHAT THEY DIDN'T LEARN IN SCHOOL

    The young women who come to The Dorm are just stepping into “Adulting”. With mental health disorders most of the young women have never mastered or implemented what many functional adults take for granted. Time management, self-care, cleanliness with living space, and money management.

  • PROBLEM SOLVING & CONFLICT RESOLUTION

    Mental health disorders take young developing women way off course. Problem solving has not been inserted into their everyday lives because when problems arise depression, anxiety and overwhelm take over. Conflict resolution is another area where coaching and training are critical. Some young women tend to avoid conflict at all costs and instead run from the conflict, which only creates greater problems during their first year of recovery.

  • THE ALL OR NOTHING MENTALITY

    Just like physical illness, mental illness effects the way our brain functions. Another way to say this is “more is better” and if we are not the “best” then not doing anything is the answer. The young women who come to Ohana at one time were active in their areas of interest such as yoga, working out, running, hiking, art, music or dance. As their afflictions progressed, most activities were given up because their lives became about escaping and checking out. Art, music, health, and fitness are reintroduced in moderation as the elements of early recovery take shape.

  • AVOIDANCE BEHAVIORS

    General overall health care in young women has been abandoned as their insecurities and trauma progressed. Dental work, Doctor visits, eyeglasses, and general self care for having and maintaining a healthy physical body was avoided, sometimes for years. In early recovery getting back on track with dental work, gynecology/birth control and sexually transmitted diseases begin to get reestablished.

 

SHARED SUITES

Our shared suites accommodate two women per room. Single beds, two dressers and a shared closet. Each room is decorated with warm and inviting decor.

 

PRIVATE SUITES

Our private suites accommodate one woman with a queen bed, dresser and closet. The rooms offer a slightly larger space and are ideal for a woman who the clinical team has determined would do better with some designed privacy, based on history and other circumstances.

Note to Self if Substance Abuse is Part of the Problem

We're here to be the bridge between helicopter
parenting and legal independence.


Substance abuse does not discriminate. No one, regardless of whether they come from a good family or have a high GPA, is immune to drug abuse. There is no “type” of drug addict, as substance abuse can affect anyone.

However, based on social pressures, expectations and availability of certain drugs, there are some demographics on college campuses that may be at a higher risk of encountering and abusing drugs.

These include:

  • Fraternity and sorority members

  • Campus athletes

  • Students with mental health concerns

  • Residents of on-campus housing and dorms

  • Students facing extreme amounts of stress


 

 

YOU GOTTA NOURISH IN ORDER TO FLOURISH

Regardless of demographics, the inability to manage life’s pressures and expectations has resulted in higher suicide rates, higher rates of substance abuse starting at younger ages, anxiety disorders and depression. All of this added to past trauma makes seeking treatment and support the most courageous and effective way to begin your journey of healing and wellness.

 
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