Start a conversation
Call, text, or send a short inquiry. 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.
What to expect
Life at Citronia’s
Tarzana home.
A substance-free home with a live-in house manager, Sunday house meetings, and clear expectations for daily life.
House structure
What residents are expected to do.
Residents are expected to remain substance-free and respect the home and one another:
- Maintain a substance-free homeResidents are expected to remain substance-free.
- Take part in urine screeningUrinalysis (UA) is twice a week, with random screening.
- Follow the house curfewCurfew is 11 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Stay involved in recoveryResidents must attend two 12-step or other recovery-based meetings each week, plus the Sunday house meeting.
- Join the Sunday house meetingSunday afternoon meetings cover shared concerns, recent goals and plans for the week.
- Care for the shared homeComplete a daily chore and keep your bedroom and common areas clean.
Staff confirm the exact Sunday meeting time and individual arrangements.
Residents can work or attend school; many do. Visitors are welcome from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cable TV, Wi-Fi, and streaming services are available, along with shared living, dining, and kitchen spaces.
Practical support
How staff can help.
Settling in and everyday support
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.
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.
Citronia welcomes residents who use prescribed medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Read about medication storage and staff-assisted access.
Connecting with outside care
Staff can help residents and prospective residents explore independent providers, drawing on working relationships built since 2017.
With the person’s permission, staff can arrange introductions, coordinate communication and help plan moves into or out of sober living.
Citronia provides housing. Independent providers assess care needs, recommend treatment and decide admission to their services.
Ask about outside careSober living costs and private insurance
What are the payment options?
Residents with private insurance who attend an appropriate independent outpatient or intensive outpatient program (IOP) may be considered for individual housing assistance. It is not guaranteed; Citronia does not bill insurance for housing. Staff confirm assistance and remaining housing costs. The provider and insurer verify treatment benefits.
Cash-pay rates are also available on request.
Food is not provided. Residents can use the shared kitchen.
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. Read more and find outside treatment resources for Medi-Cal.
Getting started
How to ask about moving in.
Prospective residents, families and referral professionals can inquire. Keep the question general; do not send treatment history or medical records through the website.
Talk through the details
Discuss available rooms, costs, payment options and house expectations to assess housing fit.
Residents generally plan to stay at least 90 days. Staff discuss the length of stay with each resident.
If treatment is needed before a move, staff can help with outside-provider connections. Ask about treatment and housing options; independent clinicians determine care needs.
Agree on the next step
Request a tour or callback. Staff confirm the day and time directly with you.
Preparing to move in? See what to bring and what is provided.
Talk with the team
Ask your questions.
Inquiries are typically handled the same day; please allow up to one business day for a response.