Costa Rica Treatment Center locations

Two distinct environments. One philosophy. One standard of care.

CRTC operates two residential treatment centers in Costa Rica. Each offers a different setting and experience. Both deliver the same clinical depth, the same methodology and the same commitment to individualized care.

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4.6 Google reviews

Licensed and accredited

Looking up into a canopy of palms and broad-leaf trees against a pale sky.

Two centers. One philosophy.

Different settings. The same depth of care.

At CRTC we believe the environment is part of the treatment. That is why we operate two distinct centers rather than one.

Some people need the structure and energy of an urban residential setting. Others need stillness, privacy and immersion in nature. Both needs are valid. Both are served.

What never changes is the clinical depth, the individualized approach, the multidisciplinary team and the commitment to walking alongside every patient all the way through.

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Two centers · One philosophy

Two distinct environments, one philosophy

The garden at the San José residence, with sun loungers on the lawn in front of the house under a clear blue sky.

San José · Rohrmoser

Structured. Warm. Clinically serious.

Urban residential
Rohrmoser district, San José

Located in the Rohrmoser district of San José, Costa Rica's capital city. A warm residential environment built for the work of recovery. Structured daily programming, close clinical supervision and a genuine sense of community within a safe and contained space.

With a maximum of 18 patients, the team at San José truly knows every person in the program. The urban setting provides therapeutic distance from home while keeping the energy and rhythm of city life present in the background.

Capacity: Maximum 18 patients
Rooms: Shared rooms from $8,950 / monthPrivate rooms from $9,950 / month

All inclusive · Meals, clinical care, programming, airport transfer, 24/7 staff

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A white garden cottage with a tiled roof and two wooden chairs on the porch, set on a sunny lawn among palms at the Atenas center.

Atenas · Riverside

Private. Immersive. Built for deep work.

Mountain retreat
Nature
Atenas, Costa Rica

Nestled in the mountains of Atenas, surrounded by nature, rivers and stillness. A deeply private retreat where the setting itself becomes part of the healing.

With a maximum of 10 patients, Riverside is one of the most intimate treatment environments available anywhere. Every room is private. The pool, the gardens, the mountain views and the sounds of nature are not amenities. They are part of how healing happens here. For those who need complete privacy, true immersion and a retreat-style experience alongside serious clinical work, Riverside is that place.

Capacity: Maximum 10 patients
Rooms: Private room without porch from $14,350 / monthPrivate room with porch from $14,950 / month

All inclusive · Meals, clinical care, programming, pool, airport transfer, 24/7 staff

Explore Riverside

Not sure which center is right for you or your loved one? We will help you decide. Talk to someone who understands

See it for yourself

Step inside before you decide

A closer look inside both centers. Browse the rooms, the grounds and the shared spaces where day-to-day recovery happens.

Inside San José · Rohrmoser

A warm, contained urban residence in the heart of the capital.

Inside Atenas · Riverside

A private mountain retreat where the setting does part of the work.

Whoever brought you here

You are in the right place

For family

You are here for someone you love

You have been carrying this alongside someone you love. Watching, worrying, hoping this time will be different. We have a dedicated space for you with resources and guidance for families.

I am here for someone I love

For you

You are here for yourself

You are here for yourself. That took courage. We are ready to walk this with you from the very first call.

I am here for myself

Their words. Their journey.

From people who have been here

★★★★★

When I arrived at CRTC, I was hopeless and broken. The night before, I had almost ended my life with a bottle of methadone pills just to make the pain stop. I didn't really feel like I deserved another chance at recovery. Before coming to…

Will James Gierhart

★★★★★

I'm so grateful I chose CRTC. They gave me the knowledge to understand, address and change my self destructive behaviours. I really liked the holistic approach to heal my mind, body and spirit. The program content was comprehensive enough…

angela webb

★★★★★

CRTC gave our daughter her life back and a fighting chance. I have waited a full year to write this review. I am a mom of a 21 year old girl that went through the full 90 day in-patient CRTC program, arriving in September of 2023.  We are…

Cecilia Cohn

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Why CRTC

What sets us apart

30-day guarantee · Continued care commitment

If you lose your path within 6 months of completing our 120-day program, the door is always open. At no extra cost. Almost no other center offers this
65% abstinence

Based on our own follow-up data with our own patients. Not an industry average. Not a marketing claim
Maximum 28 patients total

10 at Riverside. 18 at San José. Deliberately small so no one gets lost
Since 2016

Nearly a decade of residential treatment in Costa Rica
4.6 Google rating
Based on 69 verified patient reviews
IAFA and Ministry of Health

Fully accredited by Costa Rica's national health authorities

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+1 (800) 708-3656 WhatsApp +506 8449-3554

Call now: +1 (888) 981-9092 +1 (800) 708-3656

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about our centers

What is the difference between San José and Riverside?

San José is an urban residential environment in the heart of Costa Rica's capital city. It offers structure, clinical depth and a contained community setting. Riverside is a private mountain retreat in Atenas with all private rooms, a pool and deep immersion in nature. Both deliver the same clinical program and the same standard of care.

How many patients are at each center?

San José has a maximum capacity of 18 patients. Riverside has a maximum capacity of 10 patients. The small scale is intentional so every person is genuinely known by the team.

Are shared rooms available?

Shared rooms are available at San José from $8,950 per month. All rooms at Riverside are private.

How do I get to the centers from the airport?

San José International Airport serves both centers. San José Rohrmoser is a short drive from the airport. Riverside in Atenas is under an hour. Our team handles airport transfer for all arriving patients.

Which center is right for me or my loved one?

That is a conversation we are happy to have. There is no single right answer. It depends on the person, the situation and what kind of environment will best support recovery. Call us and we will help you decide.

Help me choose the right center

Can I visit the center before admission?

Yes. We welcome virtual tours and in some cases in-person visits prior to admission. Reach out to discuss what is possible.

Take the first step

The first conversation costs nothing

You do not have to have everything figured out. You just have to be ready to start talking. We are here. Day or night.

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