Mental health recovery can feel like an uphill battle — especially when you’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help, or you’ve cycled through short-term hospitalizations without real progress. Maybe you or your loved one is exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering what comes next.
We specialize in residential mental health treatment for adults aged 18 to 59 who are ready to break through cycles of anxiety, depression, trauma, or personality-related struggles. Our mission is to help you regain your dignity, your confidence, and your place in the world — without judgment, shame, or restriction.
We know that many of our clients arrive feeling misunderstood, burned out, or hopeless. You may have been told you’re too much or not enough. You may have spent years hiding your struggles, trying to function, or bouncing between therapists and crisis centers that never took the time to really know you.
At First Light Recovery, we take a client-centered approach grounded in the belief that healing comes from connection, accountability, and self-awareness. You’ll be surrounded by a clinical team that listens, a support staff that respects you, and a community that welcomes you exactly as you are.
We don’t believe in punishment, control, or treating you like a diagnosis. We believe in treating the whole person — mind, body and spirit.
Our clients aren’t “patients.” They’re people with complex stories who are ready for real healing. And that healing doesn’t happen in a locked-down facility. It happens in a supportive home where you can practice independence, rebuild routines, and gain the tools needed for long-term success.
See what amenities and comfortable living spaces we offer at our Casa Grande, San Juan Capistrano, CA location to contribute to your successful recovery.
Any Additional questions can be answered by our specialists.
See what amenities and comfortable living spaces we offer to contribute to your successful recovery.
Any Additional questions can be answered by our specialists.
First Light Recovery was founded in 2014 with a simple, powerful goal to provide a more human, more effective path to mental health recovery. Since then, we’ve grown into one of Orange County’s leading residential mental health programs — known for our intimate setting, individualized approach, and deeply committed staff.
We’ve evolved by listening — to our clients, to their families, and to the ever-changing needs of the mental health community. Today, we are proud to offer.
Struggles with mood, thought, anxiety, trauma, or personality disorders
Needs more support than outpatient care can provide
Has tried traditional therapy or crisis centers without long-term success
Feels isolated, withdrawn, or unable to maintain daily functioning
Wants to live independently but lacks the life skills, emotional tools, or community support to do so safely
Is ready for structure, consistency, and care that meets you where you are
CARF, for Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, demonstrates a provider’s commitment to continuously improve service quality and to focus on the satisfaction of the persons served.
CARF’s applies a comprehensive set of standards for quality to their business and service delivery practices. This means that they have demonstrated conformance to proven standards for business practices and are committed to continuous quality improvement. Each provider’s commitment to excellence is periodically evaluated on site and reconfirmed annually. CARF continuously works with accredited providers to improve the quality of life for you and your loved ones. Enhancing the lives of the persons receiving services is at the heart of CARF’s mission.
Our values aren’t just words — they’re the foundation of how we engage with clients, families, and each other.
Accountability
Collaboration
Community
We foster connection over isolation
Integrity
First Light Recovery is a CARF-accredited residential treatment program, a designation earned by programs that meet rigorous standards of care, safety, and clinical excellence.
This accreditation gives clients and families peace of mind: they’re getting care that’s been vetted, trusted, and held to the highest standards in the field.
The About section is your window into who we are — not just as a treatment center, but as people who care about your future.
Our Mission
Leadership & Team
Accreditations & Affiliations
If you’re struggling with your mental health, you don’t have to face it alone. First Light Recovery offers compassionate care, expert treatment, and a real-world approach to empower you.
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