Welcome to No Matter What Recovery
We believe in reestablishing the way our clients handle life in the journey beyond treatment. Giving them a foundation that “we don’t drink or use no matter what.”
We believe in reestablishing the way our clients handle life in the journey beyond treatment. Giving them a foundation that “we don’t drink or use no matter what.”
Our values help us create a strong foundation during and after your recovery journey. When you work with No Matter What you’ll be met with a compassionate community and an accepting environment.







No Matter What Recovery is the leading addiction treatment center in Los Angeles, California. With evidence-based treatment programs and beautiful sober living options, clients can work towards a happy and healthier future at No Matter What Recovery.
Our comprehensive client-focused treatment center understands the psychological troubles that might come with substance abuse. For that reason, we integrate mental health treatment and therapeutic modalities into all of our rehab programs.
NMW Recovery understands the importance of going to a treatment center that cares for your health and wellbeing. Our licensed professionals provide high-quality behavioral health treatments to help clients manage symptoms and begin a new life free from addiction. If you are in the West Hollywood or Silver Lake area, drug rehab in Los Angeles is only a phone call away.
Admitting you have an addiction is one of the most challenging steps in your recovery journey. You might have feelings of guilt or regret that your addiction has affected those in your life in a negative way. No Matter What Recovery is here to help you begin a new life filled with gratitude and hope for a new beginning.
When clients receive addiction treatment at our drug and alcohol rehab in Los Angeles, they learn to practice gratitude during their recovery process. Substance use disorders can often make you feel at your very lowest, and disappointed that life has been passing you by. Fortunately, the individualized treatment plans at No Matter What encourage you to be thankful for the opportunity to begin a new life.
The team at No Matter What Recovery takes into account that no two individuals’ situations, addictions, or circumstances are the same. We accommodate our clients by offering outpatient rehab programs and residential treatment programs in the West LA and Silver Lake area that give you the best opportunity for long-term sobriety.
With an intensive outpatient programs we offer various recovery programs dedicated to your needs. Integrated into our addiction treatment programs are therapies for mental health. Understanding that co-occurring disorders exist, we offer evidence-based mental health treatment as a supplement so that your mind is just as healthy as your body.
The team at No Matter What Recovery takes into account that no two individuals’ situations, addictions, or circumstances are the same. We accommodate our clients by offering outpatient rehab programs and residential treatment programs in the West LA and Silver Lake area that give you the best opportunity for long-term sobriety.
With an intensive outpatient programs we offer various recovery programs dedicated to your needs. Integrated into our addiction treatment in Los Angeles are therapies for mental health. Understanding that dual diagnosis exist, we offer evidence-based mental health treatment as a supplement so that your mind is just as healthy as your body.
Our substance abuse treatment center near West Hollywood and Silver Lake, Los Angeles, believes in healing every part of a person’s wellbeing – body, mind, and spirit. The holistic treatments at No Matter What Recovery utilize a combination of Yoga and sound baths, just to name a few of the therapies.
We get how important mental health issues are during recovery. This holistic approach to a person’s recovery offers many benefits. We teach you to be mindful of nutrition, learn to employ gratitude in your life, and promote self-acceptance. Using holistic therapies brings health and wellness back into your life.
The No Matter What Club podcast aims to advocate, educate, and inform listeners about substance abuse and mental health challenges within the LGBTQ+ community. It welcomes both LGBTQ+ individuals and allies who are struggling with these issues, or who are affected by them. Through heartfelt and honest stories, the podcast offers transparency and insight, providing even better access to LGBTQ+ recovery resources and professionals dedicated to championing this community.

The No Matter What Club podcast aims to advocate, educate, and inform listeners about substance abuse and mental health challenges within the LGBTQ+ community. It welcomes both LGBTQ+ individuals and allies who are struggling with these issues, or who are affected by them. Through heartfelt and honest stories, the podcast offers transparency and insight, providing even better access to LGBTQ+ recovery resources and professionals dedicated to championing this community.
Paulo and Mell share details about the new 90-day chemsex curriculum workbook that is being utilized at No Matter What Recovery. The workbook, authored by Mell, educates the reader on the effectsaffects of the combo of crystal meth and sex on our brain, healing from the fusion, relapse prevention strategies, and sexual health in recovery.
Learn more:
No Matter What Recovery: www.nomatterwhatrecovery.com
No Matter What Club podcast: https://nomatterwhatrecovery.com/no-matter-what-club-podcast/
Tags: #mentalhealth #hope #chemsex #healing
Hosts:
Paulo Arranaga-Grayson
Co-Founder, No Matter What Recovery
Mell McCracken
Executive Director, No Matter What Recovery











EXCELLENT Based on 44 reviews Posted on Bryant CTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is a one-of-a-kind organization with a phenomenal vision and capability to bring support to the LGBTQIA+ community. I’m thankful for their presence and the services they provide.Posted on JacobTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. No Matter What Recovery Center (NMW) saved my life—and they still treat me like family. I feel compelled to write this review personally—not utilizing ChatGPT—because I genuinely don’t believe I’d be here to write anything at all if it weren’t for the care, compassion, and love I received at NMW. The treatment was not only individualized but truly holistic. Paired with the unwavering support from the staff, I felt—maybe for the first time—that people both wanted me to succeed and were equipping me with the tools to actually do it. If you’re looking for a real chance to change your life, NMW is where you’ll find it. Their substance-use, mental-health, and chemsex programs are all LGBTQ-focused and second to none. My journey with NMW began when the owner, Paulo, personally called me just to check in—at a time when I was doing pretty terribly—and asked how he could help. During my first week at the center, he greeted me with this huge, warm bear hug and told me he was glad I was there. It was genuine, and honestly, it was exactly what I needed in that moment. He even gave me his personal number, which he freely shares with anyone who needs support. Because of insurance, I had to go to detox elsewhere—somewhere labeled “LGBT-friendly” where I ended up being the only gay person there, and I felt incredibly uncomfortable. When I eventually connected with Bryce from Admissions at NMW to coordinate my transfer into their PHP program, it was such a relief. We ended up having a little kiki over the phone, and in that moment I knew NMW was where I belonged. NMW has top-tier clinicians: therapists like Ruben, and group facilitators like Will, Cornelius, and Adrienne. And then there’s Mell McCracken, their Executive Director and the nation’s leading expert on chemsex addiction and treatment. The program they’ve created at NMW has been nothing short of life-saving for me—and for countless others. I never once felt like NMW treated me with a cookie-cutter approach. Jack, the Program Director, played a huge role in allowing me to stay as long as I needed. Gannon, the Regional Housing Director, was instrumental in helping navigate everyday life situations. I was able to travel to pick up my car, keep my phone, and even start working again while still in treatment. With those freedoms came situations that would’ve derailed me in the past—but being part of NMW gave me the support and structure to navigate them successfully this time. I cannot recommend No Matter What strongly enough. If you’re ready for your life to change, this is the place that can do it. It changed mine—and I’m endlessly grateful.Posted on Marc PTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a graduate of the phenomenal rehabilitation program provided at No Matter What Recovery, I feel it my duty to recommended this stellar facility to anyone in the LGBTQAI+ community that is seeking treatment. I never believed I would find such a safe, inclusive environment to begin my recovery journey. The personalized care given to each client was so well thought out and the clinicians are the best that I could have ever asked for. I felt well taken care of from the moment I walked through the doors. Additionally, the sober living provided was such a warm, well kept place that I was so happy to call home during my stay. I can’t say how grateful I am to have found No Matter What Recovery.Posted on Ryan FTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. No Matter What is great! Top to bottom their employees are caring from the owners Paulo and Tony to their clinical staff, alumni program and Sober Living. I felt safe here and owe my recovery to them. This program was so different from any other program I’ve done in the past. I felt supported, encouraged and loved the entire way through. The Chem Sex/Sex and Love addict curriculum changed how I viewed the effects that relationship had in my sobriety and helped a lot!Posted on Brandon STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Where do I begin? This place changed my life in ways I can't possibly express in words. From the very first time I reached out, Bryce and Paulo were welcoming, warm and worked with me to make the whole admissions process easy. What Paulo and Anthony have created is nothing short of a miracle for struggling alcoholics and addicts like myself. I immediately found a supportive community and the exact help that I needed. I can't say enough wonderful things about my therapist Ruben - he's truly a treasure and I came to know so much more about myself and my struggles by working with him. All of the facilitators were amazing with a special shoutout to Mell and their chemsex group. Also want to give kudos to Jack, their Assistant Executive Director, who worked tirelessly to get all of my short term disability and miscellaneous paperwork completed quickly so that I could focus on my treatment. If you are an addict or alcoholic who wants to get sober but doesn't know where to start, I highly suggest you pick up the phone and call No Matter What. It's the best decision you'll ever make. They've helped give me a life that I am so grateful for when my future looked bleak. I recommend them one thousand and ten percent.Posted on Billy -Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. NMW Recovery was an amazing part of my journey I am so grateful 🙏 that a place like this exists for the LGBTQ+ community to help provide quality recovery support in times of crisis and need.Posted on Robert GTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. No Matter What Recovery is the best rehab choice for someone who is LGBTQ+ or an ally. You do not have to hide who you are or explain things about yourself here, they get what you've been through which is refreshing in its own. They are also LGBT owned and operated, which is nice to have staff that are part of your community, adding an extra level of care and attention. The groups are therapeutic, as hearing what others have been though may help you find answers to your own problems. It was also refreshing to have others ask questions when and if you decided to share your story, as it helps you process what you've been through or reframe your thinking around it. The 1-1 sessions with a therapist were amazing and helped me process a lot of trauma, shout out to Jay who was my therapist and a lifesaver. Art therapy was something I had not thought of as part of recovery, but I did indeed learn some ways to creatively express what I was going through and turn it into a positive. Will and Anna are amazing facilitators in this regard. The follow up from NMWR is also impressive. They were the first place to follow up with me and respond via text or phone, even late at night (thank you Bryce). Phil also reached out after I completed my program and follows up occasionally, which is nice as it shows the level of care you will receive here.Posted on Da'Juan PTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First and foremost I have been in and out of recovery for sometime and had no intentions of entering recovery, but through a series of events I ended up at MNW first in detox then residential outpatient program. It's been a game changer in my recovery. From the first few days not knowing what to expect, the staff across the board showed that they actually care. I'm a native to LA and will admit that I'm jaded so feeling the care in the actions of staff allowed my walls to come down and trust them 100% The therapists are all amazing ( Shout out to Jo) and I can't talk enough about Mell's Chem Sex group. I was mind blown every session and I never wanted it to end because it felt like they were talking directly to me. Again ALL the groups challenged my beliefs of my addiction and how I viewed myself as a gay man of a certain age in the world. Today in my toolbelt of recovery, thanks to No Matter What I Always feel empowered, I Always feeling the love and always brave enough to take up space. I can go on and on about my experience at NMW 10/10 would recommend!Posted on Niklaus LTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. No Matter What is by far the most inclusive and queer-friendly treatment center I’ve ever experienced. As a trans man, feeling safe, seen, and understood by staff is crucial — and this place delivered that and more. The entire team is genuinely supportive and truly cares about your success in recovery. I’m so grateful and happy I made the decision to come here. It changed my life.