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Meet Pax Prentiss

Meet Pax Prentiss

"I used to be addicted to drugs and alcohol, but the program at Passages saved my life." -Pax Prentiss

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Why Choose Passages

  • Rated “The Number 1 Rehab in the World” by Health Care Global
  • This is not a 12-Step program. Our program is holistic and individualized
  • You will receive 60-70 hours of one-on-one treatment in one month. We have not found another treatment center that comes close to offering this much one-on-one
  • This is not a cookie cutter program that puts you in group meetings all day
  • We do not subscribe to the disease concept of addiction like most centers do. We believe addiction is a symptom of your underlying conditions
  • We believe it’s counterproductive to call yourself an addict or alcoholic, which is why we don’t use labels such as those to define you
  • You will have a private suite with highspeed internet, a gourmet chef, ocean-view pool, hot tub, tennis court, and a fully equipped gym with a private trainer
  • You’re allowed to keep your cell phone and laptop so you can communicate with family and colleagues
  • Incredible grounds designed for healing
  • Family run treatment center since 2001
  • Tens of thousands of clients have gone through the Passages program
  • Passages is known and respected for delivering superior treatment
  • We honor each person who walks through our doors
  • Addiction Ends Here®

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Passages Malibu - Rated the #1 Rehab in the World

The Passages Philosophy

We believe each person who is dependent on alcohol or drugs is being driven by one of these four underlying conditions:

  1. A Chemical Imbalance
  2. Events of the past you have not reconciled
  3. Current conditions you can't cope with
  4. Things you believe that aren't true

The Passages program treats the underlying conditions that are causing you to use so you can maintain long-term sobriety.

More Reasons to Choose Passages

More Reasons to Choose Passages


Passages Malibu was founded in 2001 by father and son, Chris and Pax Prentiss. Before Passages, Pax had a horrific ten-year addiction to heroin, cocaine and alcohol. Pax tried treatment centers that offered the 12-Steps, but they never worked for him, and he would always relapse when he returned home. This was because the treatment centers were not treating the underlying conditions that were causing him to use.

Desperate to save Pax’s life, Chris created a holistic program that focused on treating Pax’s underlying conditions. This was something Pax had never had before, and it ended up saving his life. Pax was so grateful for this program that he wanted to offer it to everyone. This led him and his father to open Passages Malibu. The program they designed does not use the 12-Steps. Instead, it offers an abundance of one-on-one holistic therapies that focuses on treating the underlying conditions that are causing you to use. After twenty-four years, Pax still oversees the program and takes admissions calls. You will not find a more dedicated team of people to help you heal. Please call Passages now and ask to speak with Pax so he can answer all your questions about the program and set up your admission. He would love to take your call.

Passages Malibu
Addiction Treatment Center

6428 Meadows Court
Malibu, California 90265

Open 24 Hours

Meet the Founders

Meet the Founders

Chris helped his son Pax overcome his ten-year addiction to heroin, cocaine and alcohol.

Passages Malibu - Holistic Treatment Center

Cutting-Edge Treatment Team


Chris and Pax Prentiss put together a fantastic team of treatment professionals. Our clients frequently tell us this is the best healing they have ever experienced. Here is a list of the therapists and doctors who will work with you one-on-one.

  • Medical Doctor
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologist
  • Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Chemical Dependency Counselor
  • Acupuncturist
  • Hypnotherapist
  • Spiritual Counselor
  • Physical Trainer
  • Aftercare Planner

If you have been bored in treatment centers that use the old cookie cutter group meeting approach, you will be amazed by the holistic one-on-one treatment at Passages.

Shattering the Myth of Addiction

Shattering the Myth of Addiction

"At Passages Malibu, we heal the underlying causes of addiction, so you can live a healthy and addiction free life."—Pax Prentiss, CEO and Co-Founder

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Passages Malibu

Experience a Day at Passages Malibu

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Clinical Excellence Accreditations & Certifications


Passages adheres to strict regulatory requirements, employs the guidance of top addiction professionals, and is constantly improving treatment guidelines in order to successfully and consistently deliver the highest level of quality healthcare services. Passages Malibu and Passages Ventura are both proudly certified and/or accredited by the following prestigious addiction treatment aligned agencies:

Joint Commission Accredited

The Joint Commission’s
Gold Seal of Quality Care

Passages is accredited by The Joint Commission. We have passed all safety and health requirements to ensure the highest level of care available and are honored to hold this highly respectable accreditation.

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CARF Accredited

Commission on Accreditation of
Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

The mission of CARF is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of persons served.

ASAM Accredited

American Society of
Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

ASAM is dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with addiction.

Licensed by The State Department of Healthcare Services

The State Department of
Healthcare Services

Passages Malibu is licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services to operate an adult residential alcohol and/or drug program. Visit The State Department of Health Care Services website for licensing information.

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LegitScript Approved

LegitScript Certified
LegitScript Certification takes a holistic look at a provider’s business model, marketing practices, and business affiliations. Passages Malibu represents the highest levels of commercial integrity for healthcare markets.

Contact Passages Malibu

Contact Passages Malibu

Take the first step towards ending your addiction today. Call Passages Malibu anytime to speak to an admissions specialist or quickly verify your insurance benefits online now.

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Contact Passages Malibu

Contact Passages Malibu

Take the first step towards ending your addiction today. Call Passages Malibu anytime to speak to an admissions specialist or quickly verify your insurance benefits online now.

Check Insurance888.920.8849
We value your privacy

We value your privacy

All treatment inquiries and personal
information is always kept confidential.

We are always here to help

We are always here to help

Our admissions team is available 24/7
to answer your questions. Call anytime.

We are not a referral service

We are not a referral service

You are speaking with an admissions specialist
who is at Passages. No call centers or agencies.

We value your privacy

We value your privacy

All treatment inquiries and personal
information is always kept confidential.

We are always here to help

We are always here to help

Our admissions team is available 24/7
to answer your questions. Call anytime.

We are not a referral service

We are not a referral service

You are speaking with an admissions specialist who is at Passages. No call centers or agencies.

We value your privacy

We value your privacy

All treatment inquiries and personal information is always kept confidential.

We are always here to help

We are always here to help

Our admissions team is available 24/7 to answer your questions. Call anytime.

We are not a referral service

We are not a referral service

You are speaking with an admissions specialist who is at Passages. No call centers or agencies.

We value your privacy

We value your privacy

All treatment inquiries and personal
information is always kept confidential.

We are always here to help

We are always here to help

Our admissions team is available 24/7
to answer your questions. Call anytime.

We are not a referral service

We are not a referral service

You are speaking with an admissions specialist
who is at Passages. No call centers or agencies.