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In Dana Point, South Shores Recovery's connection to the ocean has a history behind it. Founder Eric "BZ" Botelho established its surf therapy program in 2012 and often participates, maintaining a personal connection to an offering that remains part of the facility's treatment experience.
For California residents and people considering a trip to Orange County for addiction treatment, that history provides a specific program to explore. Alongside its clinical services, South Shores includes surf therapy among the activities available within its approach to recovery.
Botelho serves as the center's founder and CEO. South Shores describes him as a longstanding member of the Orange County recovery community, and his continued participation in the surf program connects that leadership role with an activity clients can ask about firsthand.
His involvement has continued beyond establishing the program. By joining sessions as a participant, BZ remains connected to an activity that has been part of the center for well over a decade.
A founder's ongoing involvement can also open a conversation about the culture of a treatment center. Families can ask how leadership stays connected with the program and what the center wants people to experience during their time in care.
The surf program offers a concrete point of interest for someone comparing treatment options in Southern California. It has been part of South Shores' story since 2012, giving the facility a connection to surfing that prospective clients can explore beyond its coastal address.
People who already enjoy the ocean may want to know how surfing fits into the weekly program. Someone who has never tried it may have a different set of questions about instruction, equipment, and comfort in the water.
Useful questions for the team include:
Discussing these details before admission helps a person understand the activity and how it fits their circumstances. It also provides an opportunity to ask how the experience connects with the goals of their treatment plan.
South Shores offers medically supervised detox and residential addiction treatment. Its services also address co-occurring mental health concerns, with a team that includes Randall Turner, MD, as medical director, and an array of expert clinicians.
The surf program sits within that broader treatment setting. Prospective clients can ask about counseling, the daily schedule, and how their individual needs will guide the services they receive.
Planning beyond the residential stay is another part of the conversation. The center describes working with continuing-care partners, so families can ask which services are provided directly and how any recommended next program would be coordinated.
Travel adds practical decisions to the treatment search. Before making arrangements, discuss the admissions assessment, arrival plans, and the level of care being considered. Ask how family communication and continuing support near home can be addressed.
For local residents, the same conversation can clarify what a stay would involve and how it relates to work, family and other responsibilities.
Visit South Shores Recovery to explore its Dana Point programs and ask about surf therapy. Its team can explain the clinical services, current participation arrangements, and what to expect when considering care at the center.
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