Whiteside Manor

About Whiteside Manor

Whiteside Manor is a residential drug and alcohol treatment center in historic downtown Riverside, California, and they have been helping adults overcome chemical dependency since 1971. Their approach rests on a 12-Step model that stresses community, accountability, and long-term abstinence, delivered through separate, gender-specific programs and residences for men and women. Care spans detox support, residential treatment, outpatient services, sober living, and aftercare. For people whose addiction is tangled up with conditions like depression or anxiety, they offer a dual diagnosis track, and family counseling is also available.

Therapy pairs 12-Step principles with cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training, and medication-assisted treatment. For an added fee, clients can complete psychological testing, such as the MMPI-2 and WAIS-R, to help shape a more personalized treatment and discharge plan, and optional clinical hypnotherapy can help with stress, insomnia, and phobias. A voluntary boot camp, offered at no extra cost, provides four one-hour sessions a week with a certified fitness trainer, and a staff chef prepares meals with vegetarian and heart-healthy options. After graduation, clients can join free alumni groups and relapse prevention groups, and they are encouraged to attend community 12-Step meetings and move into sober living when appropriate.