History of Cornerstone

Cornerstone of Southern California is one of the longest-running treatment centers in Southern California.

Cornerstone was founded in 1984 by our current Medical Director Michael Stone, MD.

Founder and Medical Director, Michael Stone, has been a pioneer in the field of addiction and mental health since 1969. While working at Care Unit hospital in 1983, he witnessed patients being discharged prematurely due to insurance companies' refusal to cover further treatment. Despite being deemed medically stable, these patients had not received sufficient care to maintain long-term recovery, often leading to their readmission in worse condition just weeks later.

Recognizing the critical need for a continuum of care post-discharge, Dr. Stone established Cornerstone of Southern California, starting with one sober living home. This first recovery home aimed to help clients maintain abstinence from drugs and alcohol while educating them about their disease and potential relapse triggers. From its inception, Cornerstone has emphasized the importance of relapse prevention, which remains the crux of its successful treatment approach to this day.

Our Founder

Dr. Michael Stone, MD

Working since 1969 to treat the disease of addiction and helping people regain their freedom and their lives.

With a career spanning over five decades, Dr. Michael Stone has been a tireless advocate for those struggling with the disease of addiction, helping countless individuals reclaim their freedom and rebuild their lives.

As a board-certified specialist in addiction medicine, family medicine, and pain management, Dr. Stone brings an unparalleled level of expertise and passion to the recovery journey. Throughout his remarkable career, he has treated more than 50,000 individuals battling alcohol and drug addiction, consistently demonstrating compassion and understanding for each person's unique needs during their time at Cornerstone.

Under Dr. Stone's leadership, Cornerstone has assembled an expert staff who share his unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service and support to those who need it most during their most challenging times. Since its founding in 1984, Cornerstone has established itself as one of the most reputable and longest-running addiction treatment facilities in Southern California.

As a family-run treatment center, Cornerstone firmly believes in the power of community, connection, and family in achieving and maintaining long-term recovery. This core philosophy permeates every aspect of the care provided, creating a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters healing and personal growth.

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Our Team

Addiction Professionals

Cornerstone prides itself on being a family-run, community-focused business.

The Cornerstone team comprises highly skilled and experienced professionals specializing in addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment. We provide exceptional care management services to individuals facing the challenges of substance use disorders, addictions, and co-occurring mental health issues.

Over the years, Cornerstone has become a magnet for Orange County's most seasoned medical and psychological experts. Our outstanding work environment and close-knit, family-like atmosphere attract top talent who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our team consists of the most highly qualified specialists in the field, all of whom are fully trained and certified. With a deep understanding of chemical dependency and related addictions, our staff members approach each case with unparalleled care, compassion, and expertise. When you choose Cornerstone, you can trust that you will be treated with kindness and respect while receiving the most effective, evidence-based treatment options tailored to your specific needs and goals

Our Team

If you or someone you care about is suffering from the painful grip of addiction to alcohol or drugs, we can help.

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Our Mission

From detox, to primary rehabilitation, our extended care program and outpatient treatment, we are able to care for our clients until they feel they have all the necessary foundations to fully heal their minds, bodies and spirits.

Our Vision

Rehabilitation should be an enriching experience that fosters personal growth and self-discovery. The process of recovery teaches you new skills to live a joyous, healthy life with clarity about your future goals in mind.

Our Goals

You're not just a patient at our center, you become part of the family. We work hard to ensure that your aftercare plan is personalized. You can also join us as an alumnus - we'd love nothing more than having you continue your journey with us.

Our Team

Much of our staff is made up of people just like yourself who have been in recovery themselves. We're committed not just as professionals but also friends who want the best possible outcome on your journey towards wellness.

#1 Ongoing Community Support

Cornerstone Alumni and Alumni App

The Cornerstone Alumni is a support group for those currently in treatment or who have recently completed their care. We understand that the journey to lasting recovery extends beyond the walls of our treatment center, which is why we have developed a comprehensive Alumni program that offers ongoing support and connection.

At Cornerstone, we have witnessed the incredible transformations that occur when individuals heal from addictions and families reunite. Our Alumni program is designed to ensure that our graduates maintain their hard-earned progress and continue to thrive in their new, sober lives. We believe that community engagement is essential to long-term success, and our Alumni are welcomed with open arms into a supportive network that fosters growth, encouragement, and accountability.

The Cornerstone Alumni serve as a shining example of how rewarding and fulfilling a sober lifestyle can be. They actively participate in meetings, activities, and panels, demonstrating that recovery is not only possible but also enjoyable and worth celebrating with others who share the same journey.

Excitingly, we have now launched a mobile app that keeps our Alumni connected and engaged, even after they leave our campus. This innovative platform provides a virtual community where Alumni can access resources, connect with peers, and receive ongoing guidance and support as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of their recovery journey. The app ensures that our graduates always have a lifeline to the Cornerstone community, no matter where they are in the world.

Our Alumni program, now enhanced by our mobile app, provides the essential tools, guidance, and encouragement needed to help you build and sustain the habits that will support your long-term sobriety. By staying connected with the Cornerstone community, you'll have access to a powerful network of individuals who understand your experiences and are committed to helping you achieve your goals in recovery.

#2 Recovery Is A Journey

Our Creed

At Cornerstone, we're dedicated to making each client feel like the most important person in our lives because they truly are. We treat them with understanding, fairness, and professionalism at all times, recognizing that they are not just statistics or broken individuals, but human beings with feelings and emotions, often more intense than our own.

Our residents work tirelessly on their recovery, and we understand that it takes a village to support them. The work we do begins and ends with each client, and every member of our team is measured by how well we treat each person in our care. This personalized approach is what makes or breaks a person's recovery journey.

We treat everyone with respect while maintaining an air of dignity, ensuring that we never undermine the efforts of those who deserve nothing less than excellence from themselves as they navigate the challenges of recovery.

#3 Personalized, High-Quality Treatment

Our Levels of Care

We provide detoxification, primary residential care, and extended-stay programs in addition to our day treatment and outpatient services. Our licensed recovery homes also accommodate your needs during this difficult time.

We have deep roots in the community and care deeply about our clients. We are nationally accredited by the Joint Commission, licensed & certified through the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) with recognition from courts around Orange County as well as many major employers locally and nationwide.

Community, Connection & Family

Cornerstone is a family run treatment center, which prides itself on its ethical treatment. Being family run, Cornerstone understands how important community, connection and family are, in order to maintain long lasting recovery.

From humble beginnings, Cornerstone has grown from a single residential recovery home into a 20 home system including 4 residential detox homes, extended care, monitored residential and sober living homes. Cornerstone also boasts an outpatient day treatment facility in Santa Ana. As community is vital to recovery, Michael has made sure that all homes and offices are within a 3 mile radius of one another, ensuring that each resident is able to feel connected and part of the Cornerstone community.

Accredited by the Joint Commission and Licensed and Certified by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) we are a leader in the treatment community in California.

Michael Stone, is triple board-certified in addiction medicine, family practice and pain management. He is passionate about the journey of recovery and continues to be involved, and maintain the exceptional clinical quality of the program we offer.

Throughout his career, Michael Stone, MD has been involved in treating and helping over 80,000 addicts on their journey to recovery.

"I have worked in the addictions field since 1969. Working in drug and alcohol treatment centers and psychiatric hospitals prior to opening Cornerstone, allowed me to see exactly how not to run a treatment center. My biggest motivator for opening Cornerstone was seeing patients in the hospital where I had previously been employed, having to let patients go before I believed they were ready to go. Addiction impacts the mind, body as well as the spirit, so although the body may present itself as physically fit, the mind and spirit will take much longer to heal." ~ Dr Michael Stone, MD

Which Healthcare Plans Are Cornerstone in-network For?

Cornerstone of Southern California is a rehabilitation center that takes almost all types of healthcare insurance, including HMOs and EPOs. We can often get you approved for treatments through Joint Commission-approved providers who aren't on our list at lower costs than most private rehab facilities in Orange County.

Cornerstone is the premier addiction treatment center in Southern California. We have facilities conveniently located in Orange County, CA; Santa Ana and Tustin are also just minutes away. Our team welcomes clients from Anaheim as well as Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Yorba Linda, and the surrounding areas. Call us today at 800-385 9889 or email [email protected]

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Stay Out of Jail & Begin Your Road to Recovery!

Cornerstone's legal services are here to help you with your recovery. We will handle everything from insurance, interviews, and investigations all the way through trial proceedings if that's what it takes for our client to get back on track. You can confide in us, we will not judge you or your crime; we only want what's best for you.

If it involves negotiating terms with the district attorney's office then call our team.

We have years of experience working with the criminal justice system and know how to resolve disputes without having any negative consequences on your future prospects for employment opportunities - Our team is ready when it comes time for court proceedings because they will be there supporting every step along the process.

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