As the nation recognizes June as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, Sacred Journey Recovery in Vista, California, is spotlighting the intersection between mental illness and substance abuse—two challenges that often co-occur yet are rarely addressed together in a comprehensive, gender-specific setting. Sacred Journey Recovery’s mission is to offer integrated treatment for men battling addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, creating a space where healing extends beyond sobriety into emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
Statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health reveal that over six million men suffer from depression each year in the U.S., yet far fewer seek treatment. Cultural expectations of toughness, emotional restraint, and self-reliance have long discouraged men from opening up about their struggles. As a result, many turn to substances such as alcohol, opioids, methamphetamines, and fentanyl as a means of numbing internal pain or stress. At Sacred Journey Recovery, the clinical team understands this pattern well and has built programs specifically designed to dismantle stigma and rebuild lives through evidence-based, trauma-informed care.
What makes Sacred Journey Recovery unique is its whole-person, dual-diagnosis approach. Rather than treating addiction in isolation, specialists assess and address underlying mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and unresolved trauma from the outset. This integrated care model improves long-term recovery outcomes and provides men with the tools needed not just to get clean, but to stay emotionally balanced in the face of life’s challenges.
The Vista-based center offers a full continuum of outpatient care for drug addiction. These programs provide the structure of daily treatment while allowing clients to begin rebuilding their lives in real-world environments.
Among Sacred Journey Recovery’s most innovative offerings is its Men’s Adventure Therapy track. Rooted in the belief that movement, nature, and challenge play an essential role in recovery, this therapy engages clients in outdoor activities that foster resilience, emotional regulation, and team-building. Many men who have been resistant to traditional talk therapy discover transformative breakthroughs through guided hikes, ocean experiences, or wilderness-based challenges. This connection to nature complements the center’s broader therapeutic offerings, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, yoga, and trauma work.
In alignment with the goals of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, Sacred Journey Recovery also emphasizes connection and community. Peer support groups, 12-step alternatives, and group therapy sessions provide safe spaces for clients to share their stories without fear of judgment. For many, this is the first time they’ve felt seen or heard in a truly supportive environment. The culture cultivated at Sacred Journey Recovery not only accelerates healing but also teaches men to support one another—an invaluable skill in long-term recovery.
The team at Sacred Journey also works closely with families and loved ones, offering education and counseling to help them understand the nuances of addiction and mental illness. This family-focused approach helps restore broken relationships and ensures that clients are surrounded by informed and compassionate support systems after treatment.
As communities across the country shine a light on men’s mental health this June, Sacred Journey Recovery continues its work to bridge the gap between mental illness and addiction treatment. Sacred Journey Recovery's Vista, CA, addiction treatment facility stands as a reminder that healing for men must go deeper than symptom control—it must address identity, emotion, and connection.
For men seeking a way forward, Sacred Journey Recovery offers more than a treatment program. It offers a path home to self-awareness, emotional strength, and long-term recovery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk9IZEhdrYs
###
For more information about Sacred Journey Recovery, contact the company here:
Sacred Journey Recovery
Drew Anagnostou
760-888-5202
info@sacredjourneyrecovery.com
161 Thunder Drive #214, Vista, California 92083
