Steve's story, in his own words
Steve's road to Prescott House ran through prison. In this short video he talks about where he was when he got here, what changed, and what his life looks like now.
Enough time, real structure, and a real town to practice in.
Freedom comes back one step at a time. Men start on a buddy system, then earn more independence as they go: getting out on their own, phone and tech time, and eventually a job in town, with staff paying attention to how each step goes. By the time you head home, you've already practiced real life with support right there.
Men live on site in shared suites, with therapy, groups, and staff right there. Structured and accountable, but not locked down. It feels like life, not a ward.
Individual therapy, daily groups, and specialty tracks with certified sex addiction and gambling clinicians, plus psychiatric care.
Outings a few times a week and a handful of bigger trips a year, like the Grand Canyon. Learning to have fun sober is part of the work too.
When they're ready, many men step down into Transitions, our outpatient program, while working in Prescott. Some end up making Prescott home. It's a good place to build a life.
An aftercare plan, a support group of your choosing back home, and an alumni community that stays in touch.
A good place to get well.
Most of the week is therapy, groups, and the routines of daily life. When there's time to get out, Granite Dells, Watson Lake, and the national forest are close by.
Recovery, in their words
I was a resident at the Prescott House for five months in the year 2023 and i have a hard time finding a constructive thing to say. From the day I walked in, every staff member made it clear that they wanted to help me heal. The group therapy work was challenging but to this day I benefit from those sessions. Their program setup allowed me to get a job after three months which helped me reconnect in the community. Their continued care program allowed for me to check in with other residents who had recently moved into an apartment or sober living in the Prescott area. The thing that separates Prescott House from every other center I’ve been to is the strength of the community. Three years later I keep in touch with several of the men I went through with and I hold pride in my time at Prescott house more than anywhere else. The success I have in my life today would not be possible without the fundamentals Prescott House taught me in recovery and for life. If you or a loved one is looking for a refresh or a restart in life I recommend you reach out to the Prescott House team.
Prescott House truly changed my life. I spent 90 days there for gambling treatment and left with real tools, clarity, and hope for the future. My therapist, Bobby Engle, was a godsend—he genuinely cared, challenged me when I needed it most, and played a pivotal role in my recovery. If you’re struggling with compulsive gambling, there’s no one better to have in your corner. I’m incredibly grateful to Bobby and the entire team.
My husband spent 100 days at Prescott Recovery House, and I can say with my whole heart it was the BEST decision we have ever made! Before this, he went to what we thought was one of the top addiction treatment centers in the country (Sierra Tuscon) and honestly… it doesn’t even compare. Prescott was a MILLION times better. More effective. More personal. More real. The therapists and clinicians here don’t just do their jobs, they genuinely care in a way you can feel every single day. I’m a therapist myself, and I have NEVER seen clinicians make this kind of impact. Not just on the client, but on the entire family. This program doesn’t just help people get sober, it changes lives, relationships, and the way you understand healing.Bobby Engel, my husband’s primary therapist, is hands down the most influential person we could have asked for during this journey. He didn’t just show up for my husband, he showed up for all of us. The love and support he gave our family during some of the most emotional and honestly scary moments of our lives is something I will never forget. He helped calm fears we didn’t even know how to put into words. Jon, Jeff, and Tim were also incredible. Every single person on this team brings so much heart, passion, and authenticity. You can feel that this is more than a job to them.. it’s who they are. I truly cannot say this loud enough: if someone you love is struggling with addiction, they NEED to go here. Don’t “consider it” or “look into it” .. Go here! This place didn’t just help my husband, it changed ALL of our lives forever, and I will always be grateful for that. Prescott holds a special place in our hearts!
Proud September ‘23 graduate here from the Prescott House Gambling Treatment and still going strong with no looking back. Thanks to the incredible process and the people (Victoria, Bobby, and my fellow classmates). I walked away with the knowledge, healing, and tools that I never knew I had access to.
This is undoubtedly the best addiction treatment center in the nation. Prescott House does it right, they are professional and caring. The therapists are knowledgeable in the field of addiction and insightful! They assisted my family when we needed it most and they came through when others didn't. My son recently celebrated 13 months drug and alcohol free! Thank you Prescott House team!
Our Team
Clinicians, behavioral health techs, admissions, marketing, administration, and our directors. The people who keep Prescott House running, outside the house in Prescott, Arizona.
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The clinical side, plus everything around it
Therapy is the core. The rest of the week is built to help it stick.
Individual therapy
Regular one-on-one work with your primary therapist on what's driving the addiction.
Group therapy
Daily groups with other men, where much of the real change happens.
Somatic therapy
Working with how stress and trauma show up in the body, not only in thoughts.
Mindfulness-based recovery
Training attention so cravings and urges can be noticed and met with a choice.
Family involvement
A family specialist and a structured family session, typically in the third month.
Recreation
Outings like hiking and disc golf a few times a week, worked in around therapy.
See every program, including equine, yoga, and expressive arts →
Getting here is simpler than you think
Call or reach out
A confidential conversation with admissions. Ask anything. Calling is not committing.
Check coverage
We verify your insurance and walk you through the costs before you decide anything.
Fly in, we pick you up
Once you're approved, we coordinate travel and usually meet you at Phoenix Sky Harbor.
What people ask first
Don't see yours? Admissions takes questions by phone any time.
How long is treatment at Prescott House?
Our primary program runs a minimum of 90 days. After that, length depends on progress, and men step down when they and the clinical team agree they're ready. The gambling track is a focused 45-day program, with the option to stay longer.
Is Prescott House only for men?
Yes. We've treated men exclusively since 1988. Families are involved through a structured family session, and partners can find support on our help for partners page.
Do you take insurance?
We work with most insurance plans. You can verify your insurance online, and admissions will explain what's covered.
What do you treat?
We run separate programs for drug and alcohol addiction, sex and porn addiction (including love addiction), and gambling. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health conditions are treated within each program, because they're so often part of the picture.
Where is Prescott House?
In Prescott, Arizona, about 5,400 feet up and surrounded by national forest. Most men fly into Phoenix and we pick them up.
Accredited and certified
One phone call. That's the whole first step.
Confidential, no pressure, and nothing you need to have figured out first.
Life Outside the House
Recovery is not all groups and step work. Over Labor Day weekend our staff loaded up the guys and drove north to the South Rim for a hike along the canyon. Big views, long trail talk, and a few bighorn sheep sitting in the best shade in the park. Hikes, lakes, ball games and trips like this one are a regular part of life at Prescott House. Learning how to have fun sober is part of the work.
