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Sober living homes provide substance-free housing for people in recovery. Also called recovery residences, they vary in services and support. Citronia’s Tarzana home is nonclinical: it does not provide detoxification, medical care, therapy or clinical treatment. Independent providers handle clinical care.

Sources: California DHCS recovery-residence definition (opens in a new tab); SAMHSA recovery-housing best practices (opens in a new tab).

Citronia Recovery is a co-ed sober-living home for adults in Tarzana, California, serving Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley since 2017. Residents share a substance-free home with clear household expectations.

Couples are welcome and may share a bedroom. Otherwise, men and women stay in separate rooms. Citronia provides housing; independent providers handle clinical care.

Residents must be 18 or older and are expected to arrive sober. Most arrive after detox. Talk with staff about your situation and whether the home fits your needs.

Total capacity is 10 residents. Ask staff about current openings.

Bedrooms accommodate two residents. Couples are welcome and may share a bedroom. Otherwise, men and women stay in separate rooms. Ask staff about current availability.

Residents generally plan to stay at least 90 days. Staff discuss the length of stay with each resident.

Citronia has served the Los Angeles sober-living community since 2017. Read how Citronia began and meet the team.

Yes. The Tarzana residence is close to Woodland Hills, Encino, Reseda and Northridge in the San Fernando Valley. Citronia has no homes in those communities. View the address and actual residence photos, then ask about directions, transportation, tours or openings.

Housing assistance may cover costs for some residents with private insurance who attend an appropriate independent outpatient or intensive outpatient program (IOP). Citronia and the outside program consider assistance jointly, case by case; it is not guaranteed. Citronia does not bill insurance for housing. The provider may bill insurance for eligible treatment and, with the insurer, verifies eligibility and benefits. Staff confirm assistance and remaining housing costs.

Ask for current housing costs.

Having Medi-Cal does not prevent residency. It cannot be used for Citronia’s insurance-assistance option, but you can ask about cash-pay residency. Staff confirm rates, availability and housing fit.

Ask for current housing costs.

Find outside treatment resources for Medi-Cal.

The house manager lives at Citronia and is regularly at the home. Staff help you settle in, explain the house rules and check that you have the essentials.

Residents share household responsibilities and make time for recovery and personal goals. They can work or attend school; many do. Visitors are welcome from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Residents are expected to maintain a substance-free home. Residents must attend two 12-step or other recovery-based meetings each week, plus the Sunday house meeting. Each resident has a daily chore and keeps their bedroom and common areas clean. Alcohol and drug screening is random. Urinalysis (UA) is twice a week. Curfew is 11 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Sunday afternoon meetings cover shared concerns and weekly goals; staff confirm the exact time.

Food is not provided. Residents can use the shared kitchen.

Cable TV, Wi-Fi, and streaming services are available, along with shared living, dining, and kitchen spaces. Laundry, towels, full bedding and household essentials are included, such as toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning supplies.

Tours are arranged on request and scheduled directly with Citronia staff. Transportation to important appointments and commitments can be arranged on request, including doctor visits, appointments with an independent intensive outpatient (IOP) provider, and job interviews. Discuss timing and needs with staff in advance.

Bring clothing, personal toiletries, and your everyday essentials. Full bedding is provided; you’re welcome to bring any additional bedding you prefer.

No. Citronia provides nonclinical sober-living housing. Staff can help explore outside providers and arrange introductions or transitions. Independent clinicians determine care needs; providers deliver treatment and decide admission.

Yes. Staff can help residents, prospective residents, families and referral professionals explore independent providers for medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient or continuing care. Citronia has built working relationships since 2017. With the person’s permission, staff can arrange introductions and coordinate transitions into or out of sober living. Independent clinicians assess care needs; providers confirm services, admission, availability and costs. Citronia provides housing, not clinical treatment.

Prescribed medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is welcome. Medication can be stored in a locked box that staff unlock when residents request access. Discuss storage and access before moving in. Independent healthcare providers handle prescribing and treatment.

Yes. Family members and other supporters are welcome to ask general questions. Personal information about a resident is handled privately and is not shared without permission or another lawful basis.

Call 747-298-7708, text 818-280-9332, or send a short website inquiry. Do not include medical records or emergency information. For immediate danger, call 911; for U.S. crisis support, call 988 or text 988.

Inquiries are typically handled the same day; please allow up to one business day for a response. An inquiry does not reserve a bed or confirm admission, a callback time or a tour.