The Program
Like life, everything at The Grounds is progressive, with challenges, expectations, and responsibilities increasing as members show they can make good healthy choices for themselves.
The Grounds Recovery is a transitional living program for young men (18-30) who have struggled with substance use and addiction, and who have completed a primary treatment, wilderness, therapeutic boarding school or other intervention. Our typical member is looking for a supportive environment to strengthen their recovery, prevent relapse and integrate newly acquired skills into a more normalized environment. We focus on helping members develop the independent living skills necessary for a successful transition into a healthier lifestyle. We know that the needs of young adult men are unique so we have developed a program specifically to meet those needs.
Based on the model used by Founder, Alex Zemeckis, MA, during his personal journey from addiction to recovery as a young adult, the foundation of the program is based on intensive mentorship relationships and peer to peer accountability. Combined with abundant recreation and work experience, we follow the simple edict of “work hard, play hard” as both a guiding principle and metaphor for a life in balance.
Like life, everything at The Grounds is progressive, with challenges, expectations, and responsibilities increasing as members show they can make good healthy choices for themselves.
The Grounds is located on Soledad Mountain in between La Jolla & Pacific Beach—an ideal neighborhood for young men looking for a fresh start.
We challenge our members to work on themselves, focus on their process and goals and have fun doing it! By rising to the challenge, they start to realize their full potential.
Surfing Like Life Requires FOCUS and AWARENESS
Responsibility and Integrity create INDEPENDENCE
RECOVERY Like Life Requires COURAGE and RESILIENCE
RELATIONSHIPS and COMMUNITY are the Foundation of a Healthy Life
The Grounds is a transitional living program for young adult men ready to create a sober life. Based on the model used by Founder, Alex Zemeckis during his personal journey from addiction to recovery, and utilizing the abundant resources and opportunities available in San Diego, California, The Grounds offers the 360-degree support and services necessary to create a life of health, balance and passion!