Guide to the California Mental Health and Addiction Rehab Landscape

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Guide to the California Mental Health and Addiction Rehab Landscape

C alifornia is one of the nation’s biggest states by area, very densely populated, and home to culturally and socioeconomically diverse population. California ranges from coastal beaches to snow-capped mountains to rural deserts, and it spans a large part of the western coast of the United States.

California residents battle addiction and substance abuse at rates higher than Americans in general, as 10.43 percent of Californians reported past-month illicit drug use in 2010, compared to the national average of 8.82 percent.[1] Substance abuse and mental health issues are often considered together as they commonly co-occur. About half of drug abusers nationally also suffer from a mental health disorder, for instance.[2] Both issues may fall under the behavioral health treatment umbrella of services. One out of every six residents in California is considered to have a mental health need while one out of every 20 individuals suffer from a serious mental illness that interferes with daily life functioning.[3] Just as California residents are diverse, so is the treatment for addiction and mental health within the state.

About half of drug abusers nationally also suffer from a mental health disorder

Underage Substance Abuse and Treatment

D rug usage rates for individuals in California rank higher in several categories than most of the United States. For instance, California was in the top 10 of all states for any illicit drug usage among adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17, as well as for both marijuana and cocaine abuse for the same demographic in 2010.[4]

Underage alcohol abuse is an issue in California also, and over 5,000 youths between ages 12 and 20 were admitted for the treatment of alcohol abuse or dependency in 2012, which was 14 percent of the total alcohol-related treatment admissions in the state.[5] About 53 percent of high school students in California admitted to drinking alcohol at least once in 2013, while more than 35 percent drank before age 13, and almost 30 percent of students between 9th and 12th grades reported drinking in the month prior to the survey.[6] Drinking or abusing drugs while underage can significantly increase the odds for drug or alcohol abuse, dependency, and addiction problems. Underage drinking also raises crime rates and can be a contributing factor in injuries, episodes of violence, car crashes, mental health issues, and high-risk sexual behaviors.

..over 5,000 youths between ages 12 and 20 were admitted for the treatment of alcohol abuse or dependency…

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California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)

Throughout California, there are 48 juvenile drug courts designed to get kids into treatment programs as an alternative to incarceration when substance abuse presents legal troubles.[7] The process usually involves an initial intervention, and then the child, and sometimes the entire family, will enter into an approved treatment plan. The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) provides more than $7 million each year for the Adolescent Treatment Program (ATP), which funds residential treatment, usually in group home settings; transition services to help ease adolescents back into their homes and lives; prevention programs; and outpatient substance abuse programs.[8] These public programs can be found by contacting the local county alcohol and drug office. Private facilities also provide substance abuse treatment for minors and may offer more comprehensive and specific services.

Drug and Alcohol Addiction Rates in California

A lcohol seems to remain the most commonly abused substance in the state of California, as about 51 percent of Californians reported past-month alcohol use at the time of 2009 survey, which was similar to national averages of 52 percent.[9] Heroin, stimulants, and marijuana may be the most problematic illicit drugs in the Pacific region of the United States, which includes the state of California as well as Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.[10] While marijuana seizures at the border of Mexico and California, often referred to as part of the Southwest Border, decreased between 2001 and 2011, cocaine and methamphetamine traffic and seizures seemed to increase during that 10-year time span.[11]

About 3 percent of the California resident population over age 12 was considered to have drug dependency or abuse issues in 2013, which was very close to the averages for the nation overall.[12] Within California, alcohol, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, and marijuana are the substances most commonly abused.

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Alcohol

On average between 2009 and 2013, an estimated 7.5 percent of Californians were considered to be abusing or dependent on alcohol, which was around 2.3 million individuals over the age of 12.[13] This was slightly higher than the national average of 6.7 percent of Americans with past-year dependence or abuse issues related to alcohol.[14] In 2012, over 161,000 people in California were admitted to state-run or licensed treatment facilities for an issue with substance abuse.[15] Of these people, close to 20,000 were admitted for an alcohol abuse or dependency, and another almost 18,000 were admitted for alcohol abuse with a secondary drug abuse or dependency issue as well.[16]

Binge drinking is a pattern of drinking more than five drinks in a sitting, usually within two hours. It is considered a potentially harmful manner of drinking. When this pattern is repeated regularly, it can possibly increase the chances of developing a tolerance to and then a dependence on alcohol. Binge drinking rates for Californians, in the month prior to a national survey, were just over 15 percent; however, certain counties did report rates at or above 20 percent, including Santa Cruz, Humboldt/Del Norte, San Francisco, El Dorado, and San Luis Obispo.[17] Santa Clara was the only California County reporting low binge drinking rates.[18]

Over 90,000 people in California sought emergency department treatment for an alcohol-related issue in 2009, and more than 30,000 were hospitalized for problems related to alcohol.[19] In 2009, approximately 1,184 Californians were killed in a motor vehicle accident involving alcohol.[20]

…7.5 percent of Californians were considered to be abusing or dependent on alcohol…

Deaths related to methamphetamine abuse jumped 82 percent…

Methamphetamine

Stimulant drugs, such as methamphetamine, pose a large health threat in the state of California. In 2012, amphetamine and methamphetamine drug abuse accounted for about 30 percent of all primary treatment admissions for substance abuse, with 43,105 individuals admitted to treatment.[21] Deaths related to methamphetamine abuse jumped 82 percent, according to data from the San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office, from 2008 to 2012.[22] Emergency department (ED) visits involving methamphetamine abuse were particularly common in 2011 in San Francisco, as 139.5 visits per every 100,000 residents were recorded, which is much higher than the national rate of 33 ED visits per 100,000 people.[23]

Methamphetamine, or meth as it is commonly called, is a drug that increases body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure while keeping users awake and alert for long periods of time. Meth also creates a surge of dopamine in the brain, which gives users an intense “high.”

Meth is often “cooked” in illicit laboratories or trafficked across the border, particularly from neighboring Mexico in the form of powder or Mexican “ice” crystal form. Mexican drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) are thought to be heavily invested in the Northern California region, both in producing large quantities of the drug locally and in moving it in and out of Mexico and across into the Pacific Northwest and the rest of the United States.[24]

There were four times as many meth seizures at the California-Mexico border and San Diego airport and seaport in 2014 as there were in 2008.[25] Authorities seized close to 15,000 pounds of meth – a record amount.[26] In Los Angeles County in the first six months of 2013, meth was the most commonly analyzed drug by the National Forensic Laboratory Information System (NFLIS), as one out of every three drugs seized and analyzed contained methamphetamine.[27] In Los Angeles County, meth was also the number one illicit drug mentioned in calls to poison control centers between January and June of 2013 as well.[28]

Meth was commonly made in labs, or super labs in rural California up until the passage of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 that became effective in 2006.[29] Local production dropped, and today, it is estimated that 90 percent of the methamphetamine in America comes from outside the country.[30]

Deaths related to methamphetamine abuse jumped 82 percent…

Marijuana

In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana use, and the law was implemented in 2004.[31] The decriminalization of marijuana may lead to increased availability, usage, and potentially negative consequences from its regular use or abuse. Marijuana, like alcohol and other drugs, can alter senses and perceptions, slow reaction times, and decrease coordination.

Fatal car crashes involving marijuana and drivers under the influence increased in California from 2007 to 2010. The presence of cannabinoids detected in the blood of drivers involved in lethal motor vehicle accidents increased 196 percent from before marijuana was legalized to afterwards.[32]

Marijuana is widely used across a variety of ages and ethnicities, as well as across both genders. An estimated 5 percent of Californians on average in 2012 had used marijuana for medicinal purposes.[33] Marijuana is a depressant drug that calms down some of the functions of the central nervous system, numbing pain and making people feel mellow and good. It is regularly abused, and chronic use can lead to addiction.

In California in 2012, marijuana was the second most cited drug (not counting alcohol) in treatment admissions for substance abuse and dependency, as 33,266 individuals were admitted to a public or licensed treatment program.[34] Marijuana abuse is common in younger adults and adolescents. In Los Angeles County, in the first half of 2013, close to 60 percent of all treatment admissions listing marijuana as the primary substance of abuse were under age 18.[35]

Marijuana comes from the Cannabis sativa plant and is grown locally in illegal grow operations within California as well as trafficked into the area. The Northern California High Intensity Drug Trafficking (HIDTA) encompasses cities such as San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland, and it is considered one of the biggest national producers of marijuana in the United States. Indoor cannabis cultivation operations often attempt to hide under medical marijuana production laws.[36]

…marijuana was the second most cited drug (not counting alcohol) in treatment admissions…

…heroin accounted for 28,705 substance abuse treatment admissions in California.

Heroin and prescription drugs

Heroin is an illegal drug that acts as a central nervous system depressant. When abused (smoked, snorted, or injected most commonly), it produces a rapid euphoria that is very short-lived. In 2012, heroin accounted for 28,705 substance abuse treatment admissions in California.[37]

The Central Valley California HIDTA, which includes Sacramento, Fresno, San Joaquin, Madera, Merced, and Shasta Counties, is experiencing a jump in heroin treatment admissions, as numbers rose 63 percent from 2012 to 2014.[38] Heroin abuse may fluctuate as law enforcement cracks down on drug trafficking efforts as well as those surrounding another type of opioid drug: prescription painkillers. Heroin abusers today may bounce between both opioid drugs and may have even gotten their start with prescription narcotics.

In California’s Ventura County, between 2009 and 2012, heroin deaths doubled, up to 43 overdose fatalities, but dropped in 2013 as prescription opioid deaths spiked to 69.[39] Previously perceived as being contained to urban and low-income neighborhoods, heroin is now primarily abused by financially stable individuals between ages 18 and 25.[40] Both heroin and prescription painkillers affect the brain in virtually the same way, and users today may view them as interchangeable.

In San Diego County, for the first six months of 2013, heroin overdoses rose, and treatment admissions for heroin abuse also increased to more than 2,000 admissions.[41] Almost 20 percent of substance abuse treatment admissions in the first half of 2013 in Los Angeles County could be attributed to heroin, which did decrease slightly from the same time the previous year.[42]

Heroin was third (not considering alcohol) in type of drugs listed as the primary drug of abuse for substance abuse treatment in the state of California in 2011, with rates just over 20 percent of all treatment admissions.[43] There were also 9,202 individuals admitted to substance abuse treatment for abuse or dependency on prescription opioids in 2012 in California.[44]

…heroin accounted for 28,705 substance abuse treatment admissions in California.

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant drug that can be snorted, smoked, or injected. It is found in rock (“crack”) form, or powder form. Cocaine abuse and treatment admissions seem to be declining across California. In the San Francisco Bay area from fiscal year 2011-2012 to fiscal year 2012-2013, cocaine treatment admissions dropped across all five counties.[45] In Los Angeles County, cocaine treatment admissions totaled 13 percent in 2009, yet in the first half of 2013, only made up 6.8 percent of total substance abuse treatment admissions.[46]

In San Diego County, cocaine abuse and related consequences have been fairly stable in recent years, with a slight increase in male arrestees testing positive for the drug, however. Six percent of males arrested in 2012 tested positive for cocaine, which rose to 8 percent in 2013. In contrast, female arrestees testing positive for cocaine dropped from 7 percent to 5 percent for the same time.[47]

…Cocaine abuse and treatment admissions seem to be declining across California.

The Southwest Border of the United States includes cities within Texas, Arizona, and the two California cities of San Diego and El Centro.[48] This area is responsible for most of the drug trafficking and smuggling that comes into the United States from abroad. Much of these drugs may come from Mexico and be controlled by Mexican drug cartels. The most commonly drugs seized at the border by the United States Border Patrol are highlighted below.

Drug seizures at the Southwest Border, compared to total number of seizures for the fiscal year of 2014:

Marijuana: 1,920,411 pounds of 1,922,455 pounds total
Heroin: 9,205 pounds of 9,691 pounds total
Cocaine: 4,443 pounds of 4,554 pounds total

Methamphetamine: 3,771 pounds of 3,930 pounds total
Other drugs not listed: 227 pounds of 310 pounds total
Ecstasy (MDMA): 1 pound of 20 pounds total[49]

Addiction Treatment Programs

W ithin the state of California, public treatment for substance abuse is handled by the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services Division, which runs through DHCS.[50] Depending on the local county and what the circumstances are, emergency services, detox, inpatient, and outpatient programs may be included.

Five percent of teens between the ages of 12 and 17 needed treatment for an alcohol abuse or dependency in 2010 and did not receive it, and 5 percent needed drug abuse or dependency treatment and did not receive it, which was slightly higher than the national average of 4 percent.[51] About 3 million California residents needed treatment for an alcohol or drug use disorder in 2011 but were not receiving the proper services.[52]

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 opened up mental health and substance abuse treatment for more Americans, considering treatment for both disorders as an essential health benefit.[53]
California also has the Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) treatment program that provides a number of substance abuse services to low-income and eligible individuals.[54]

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Drug Medi-Cal (DMC)

Within California, DHCS licenses facilities providing nonmedical substance abuse treatment services, such as detox, treatment planning, recovery and rehab for drug and alcohol abuse and its related issues, residential treatment, and group and individual therapy sessions.[55] Sober living and transitional homes may not require licenses. Many licensed facilities also seek certification to show that they significantly meet or even exceed state-set standards for alcohol and/or drug abuse treatment.[56] Drug and alcohol abuse programs may be public, and likely run through the county, or private in nature. Private facilities often accept most insurance plans, and treatment providers are commonly knowledgeable and helpful with financial planning for substance abuse treatment.

Addiction Treatment and California Laws

F ortunately, even though abuse and dependency rates may be high, drug overdose fatalities in California aren’t as high as they are in other parts of the country. In fact, at 10.2 deaths per 100,000 people, California ranks 15th lowest out of all 50 states for fatal drug overdoses.[57]

California also ranks high in laws regarding drug use and abuse. As of 2013, the state had implemented eight of the 10 prescription drug prevention strategies adopted by many states.[58] Good Samaritan laws exist to protect those suffering from a drug overdose, or individuals trying to help someone who is experiencing overdose symptoms, from prosecution related to drug possession and use. California also has a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) in place to help reduce diversion of dangerous and highly addictive prescription drugs and drug courts to ensure that those involved in drug-related offenses are given the chance to enter into substance abuse treatment instead of facing prison time.

Good Samaritan laws exist to protect those suffering from a drug overdose, or individuals trying to help someone who is experiencing overdose symptoms, from prosecution related to drug possession and use.

Mental Health Services

I n 2005 a survey was done across the state of California asking about perceived need for mental health care, and more than 15 percent of the Californians surveyed responded that they would have benefited from such services in the past year.[59] The areas with the highest rate of perceived mental health needs were San Francisco, Mendocino/Lake, and Alameda with rates around 20 percent, and Santa Clara, Sutter/Yuba and Riverside reported the lowest rates.[60] Santa Clara seems to line up with this perception of mental health needs, as its residents reported very low percentages of serious adult mental illness (3 percent) in 2009, although San Francisco also had low rates of serious mental illness at 3.5 percent.[61]

Higher rates of poverty in California cities and regions, along with access to psychiatric care, seem to align with mental illness rates throughout the state. Areas with high poverty rates and limited access to care were most likely to have higher rates of serious mental illness, for example.[62] The highest rate of poverty and serious adult mental illness was recorded in the Kings area in 2009, with 21.7 percent of its adult residents in poverty and 6.9 percent experiencing serious mental illness.[63] Areas of Northern California, including Del Norte, Modoc, Lassen, and Siskiyou, all had poverty rates over 21 percent and serious adult mental illness rates over 6.5 percent. San Mateo observed the lowest rates, with a 6.7 percent poverty rate and only 3 percent of adults battling serious mental illness.[64]

Mental health services in California may take many forms and may be either public or private. Licensing is generally required. The public mental health system in California may only benefit a small number of people needing services. In 2010, an estimated 76 percent of California residents needing mental health treatment did not get the treatment they needed.[65]

DHCS in California certifies Community Residential Treatment Systems (CRTS), also called Social Rehabilitation Programs (SRPs), which are licensed by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to treat individuals with mental health issues in three separate categories: short-term crisis residential, transitional residential, and long-term residential.[66] These programs are designed for individuals who cannot care for themselves on their own and vary in the level of care provided based on necessity. Community Treatment Facilities (CTFs) are secure environments for adolescents who are deemed Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED), and are also licensed by CDSS.[67]

Another form of treatment is offered in Special Treatment Programs (STPs) in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), which are licensed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and meant to help those with behavioral adjustment issues, poor self-help skills, and trouble with interpersonal relationships.[68] Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, doctors, therapists, and counselors all may help treat mental health concerns in the state of California.

Community and Local Behavioral Health Organizations

E ach county or region in California has its own local and community organizations designed to benefit families and individuals struggling with substance abuse and/or mental illness find behavioral health resources and provide easy access to treatment. Some information on California organizations striving to improve mental health and substance abuse treatment for its residents follows:

The California Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM) is a professional organization made up of physicians who strive to educate the public on the specifics of addiction, to increase access to treatment, and to improve addiction treatment services within the state of California.[69]
With 71 local affiliates through the state, NAMI California advocates for those battling serious mental illness and strives to educate professionals and the public alike on how to best serve Californians with improved mental health services and long-term care options.[70]
DHCS provides a SUD County Directory with a list of phone numbers for local state-run and public substance abuse programs.[71]
The Orange County Social Services Agency provides a host of information and links to local resources for substance abuse services for residents on their website.[72]
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) operates a behavioral health services locator tool on its website to help find qualified local treatment options. There are 224 listed substance abuse and/or mental health treatment facilities listed in California.[73]
The Mental Health Substance Use Disorder Services (MHSUDS) of California’s DHCS provides information on state and public mental health services, substance abuse services, and links to resources to help individuals find and better understand treatment options within California.[74]

California is a land of options. On the one hand, this is a state that has long been attached to the addiction movement. From gold-rush panners to alternative lifestyle hippies, drugs and alcohol have long been in the state’s profile. But this is also a state that has pioneered the wellness movement, particularly in terms of mental health. That means it could be a place that people go to get loaded, but it could also be the place that people go in order to get well.

Those who do go to California for addiction care have plenty of providers to choose from. These are the top 25 choices:

Forterus: Residential care for addiction, in luxurious surroundings, is available through this treatment provider. There are two treatment facilities in Southern California to choose from. One accepts both men and women, and one is made just for men with addictions. People choose this organization over the others available due to the rigorous care provided. The teams use science-based approaches to help with addictions, and they can apply specialized therapeutic techniques to address mental illnesses that strike in concert with addiction. Programs last for 90 days, and they come with a guarantee. Anyone who completes inpatient care and relapses can return for another 30 days of care at no charge. Those who need care after inpatient treatment but who have not yet relapsed can also lean on Forterus for sober living homes. There are several available, separated by gender. Treatment consultants can explain how care works, and they are available around the clock. Insurance payments are accepted. To find out more, call (619) 376-6806.

Promises: For 25 years, this organization has helped people to recover from a variety of addictions. The providers know that people who have addictions have very individual needs, and as a result, the team has a variety of different programs that can help, including programs made for professionals, young adults, women, and those recovering from trauma. The setting for this inpatient program is luxurious, offering sweeping views of the sea, and the facility is safe and private. Staff-to-patient ratios are kept low, to ensure that people get the individual attention they deserve. The organization is devoted to ongoing improvement and customer satisfaction. Insurance payments are accepted. To find out more, call (844) 858-5959.
Hotel California by the Sea: The founders of this addiction treatment program felt that many other treatment options were defined by rigidity. They wanted to try something different to help men living with addiction. This facility was born out of that vision. The treatments offered in this private facility can help with the full spectrum of addiction. People can obtain medical detox help, residential care, intensive outpatient care, traditional outpatient care, sober living support, and aftercare. They can get care while attending to their professional obligations, and they can work with a team to transition back into the community when care is complete. Lasting recovery is the goal, and the team works hard to make that a reality. Insurance plan payments are accepted. To find out more, call (800) 762-6717.

Valley Recovery Center of California: A step-by-step approach to recovery is provided by this addiction treatment facility. The first step involves detoxification, in which the body is allowed to process and/or remove any traces of drugs. Valley Recovery Center can provide inpatient detox services. Then, people can tap into inpatient rehab programs in Sacramento, or they can accept intensive outpatient help instead. The team can perform an assessment of the person’s addiction history and personal preferences, and help the family to make the right treatment setting choice. There are also sober living homes available for those who do not need the supervision of residential care but who cannot succeed in outpatient care alone. The team strives to be flexible, so they can offer the right level of care at the right time to people in desperate need. Insurance plan payments are accepted. To find out more, call (888) 943-2145.

His House Men’s Treatment: The name tells prospective families a great deal about this facility. It is made just for men who have an addiction. There is a broad level of support available. Families can use this organization to stage an intervention, so they can persuade a reluctant person to get needed help. They can use the group for residential care, so the person has access to a team around the clock. And they can use the organization for ongoing support, so sobriety persists when treatment ends. Counselors, case managers, social workers, psychiatrists, and religious leaders make up the treatment team, and they are all focused on helping addicted families to heal. Free assessments are available. Insurance payments are accepted. Payment plans are available for families in need.

Duffy’s Napa Valley Rehab: A 21-acre hot springs resort in the upper Napa Valley is home to this addiction treatment facility. The setting is serene and beautiful, and it can certainly contribute to the healing process, but the facility can provide more than a pretty view. Within the doors of the facility is an entire team of talented professionals who want to help their clients to overcome the addictions they face. Treatment programs are tailored to meet the needs of individuals, and the family is included in every step of the treatment process. Private counseling, relapse prevention, art therapy, and 12-Step involvement are all offered. Ninety days of ongoing sober support is available, at no charge, to people who complete 30 days of residential care. Insurance plan payments are accepted.

The Camp Recovery Center: This treatment provider offers addiction care for both adults and adolescents. Addiction counselors, family therapists, rehab professionals, and recovered peers run the program. They provide counseling and education, and there are additional therapies that could boost the chances of healing, including yoga and acupuncture. The team encourages people to think of their bodies holistically, and therapies are designed to help people understand how to deal with stresses in ways that are not damaging. There are inpatient programs available for those who need to move away from the home in order to heal, and there are outpatient programs for those with safe spaces to live in while they contemplate an addiction recovery. Insurance plan payments are accepted.

Beacon House: Addiction has deep roots that can involve preferences, history, genetics, and peer pressure. Dealing with all of these issues in a time-sensitive way is the goal of this addiction treatment provider. It is one of the oldest drug and alcohol treatment facilities in the western portion of the United States, and as a result, the organization knows a great deal about what works and what does not, when it comes to addiction recovery. They put that knowledge to work for clients with specialized treatment programs that begin with an assessment and may involve inpatient care, outpatient care, or both. Therapies offered include family therapy, experiential therapy, group counseling, individual counseling, neurofeedback, and more. There are alumni programs and ongoing support programs to lengthen the therapy contact. Insurance program payments are accepted.

New Found Life: For more than 20 years, this organization has provided gender-specific residential care for addictions. People who enroll are offered psychiatric care, individual counseling, group counseling, yoga, life-skills programming, experiential therapy, spiritual guidance, recreational activities, and more. The physical and psychological aspects of addiction are addressed, and the family is kept involved with every aspect of care. This group does use 12-Step approaches, and graduates are encouraged to get involved with support group meetings in their communities when treatment is complete. Insurance plan payments are accepted.

Cornerstone of Southern California: The founder of this organization worked in the addiction treatment community for many years, and he found that many treatment facilities had a clinical feel that blocked healing. He felt that a home-like surrounding provided the best road to care for people with addictions. He provides that through this organization. People who enroll move into gender-specific sober living homes that have just six residents. Together, they form a family community, and that community participates in addiction therapy and programming every single day. Medication management is also provided to those who need help with craving control. Support group work is required. Aftercare is provided at no additional charge. Insurance plan payments are accepted.

The Discovery House: This addiction treatment center is located in Los Angeles, close to many major airports and transportation hubs. That makes it easy to get to, and there are plenty of reasons to make the trip. The group offers a full rehab experience, including medical detox, residential care, outpatient care, and ongoing support. Staff is professional, and their client loads are kept low, so every person who enrolls has personalized care. Treatment follows the 12-Step model, and it is appropriate for people who have addictions alone, as well as for those who have addictions complicated by mental illness. There is an alumni program for those who complete care. Insurance plan payments are accepted, and there are financing options available.

Sunrise Recovery: This organization specializes in providing residential care to adult men and women who are addicted to substances like alcohol, heroin, and cocaine. These people may struggle to kick the habit alone, and they could get the help they need in this Southern California facility. The team offers gender-specific counseling for addiction, allowing people to understand how issues of culture impact issues of addiction. The treatment team has years of experience in helping people with addictions, and there are special programs available for those who have mental illnesses in addition to addiction. Insurance plan payments are accepted.

New Directions for Women: Women with addictions sometimes need help that their male counterparts just don’t. They may have issues involving parenting or relationships, and they may struggle with cultural expectations they feel unable to meet or match. All of those issues can leave a woman with an addiction vulnerable to relapse. And all of those issues can be dealt with at this addiction treatment center in Costa Mesa. Women come from all around the world to get care here. When they do, they are paired with a talented team of professionals that know just how to create a customized treatment plan that can help. That plan involves intensive therapy that follows 12-Step principles, along with experiential therapy, yoga, art therapy, and more. Insurance plan payments are accepted.

Above It All Treatment Center: Deep in the heart of Lake Arrowhead, this organization provides addiction treatment care to adults, including those who have mental illnesses as well as addictions. The care is provided on an inpatient basis, meaning that people who enroll are expected to spend a great deal of time every single day on activities that lead to addiction healing. They may participate in conventional therapy, equine therapy, support group meetings, or sober recreational activities. They may care for their bodies with exercise and nutrition, and they may soothe their souls with study and journaling. The development of life skills is emphasized by the program, and people who enroll are provided with a great deal of aftercare planning support, so they can stay sober when formal treatment is through. Insurance plan payments are accepted.

Passages Malibu: This facility might be familiar to people who follow celebrity gossip and recovery news. That’s because many celebrities come to Passages when they have an addiction problem. It is considered one of the most luxurious and glamorous rehab facilities in the entire world, but that does not mean that the care is soft and posh. In reality, the care provided by Passages is rigorous, and it is designed to help people to overcome very real and very persistent cases of addiction. The team has 19 different treatment modalities available, and each person who enrolls has a plan that is personalized and customized. No two plans are exactly alike, and people are not required to spend all day learning in groups. Instead, therapies mix and match, allowing for a recovery experience that is interesting and varied. That could lead to longer stays and a better chance of recovery. Insurance plan payments are accepted.

Bella Monte Recovery Center: This treatment center focuses on providing intensive care to people who have addictions, especially if those addictions are complicated by underlying mental illnesses. Residential treatment is provided in the first stage of the recovery process, and during that time, people participate in more than 40 hours of individual and group therapy each and every week. The team might use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, experiential therapy, life skills coaching, meditation, and equine therapy to help. When that stage of treatment is complete, people can move into addiction aftercare programs, and they can enroll in alumni programs to continue the individual healing process. Payments from most insurance plans are accepted.

PACE Recovery Center: This recovery center offers gender-specific care for alcohol and drug addiction, and it is made just for men. The center is staffed by professionals who hold master’s degrees or doctoral degrees in mental health and/or substance abuse counseling. These professionals use a variety of therapeutic techniques to help the men in their care, and they can assist with mental health issues that occur alongside an addiction. Counseling is provided on an individual or group basis, and there are both inpatient and outpatient programs available for people in need. Family members are encouraged to be active participants in the healing process. The team offers a variety of experiential therapies that can help men learn to find fun and serenity in sobriety. Insurance plan payments are accepted.

10 Acre Ranch: This Southern California addiction treatment facility is made for men who are 18 and older. This is a tightknit therapeutic community that comes together to learn more about how addiction works and what they can do to make things better. The scale of the program is small, ensuring that all men have one-on-one contact with a treatment professional. Those professionals use proven methods to build up a sense of resiliency and control over persistent addiction. Insurance plan payments are accepted.

Northbound: This facility uses a joyful approach to recovery. People who enroll are encouraged to dig deep and find what makes them happy, and that sense of joy is nourished in recovery. That allows people to find joy in life without the use of drugs and alcohol, and that could make persistent recovery possible. There are multiple programs available, including care tracks made just for men, for women, for college students, for professionals, for Christians, and for those who are facing legal challenges due to addiction. Every treatment plan is personalized, so no two treatment agendas might be exactly alike. Treatments follow 12-Step principles. Insurance payments are accepted.

Summit Estate Recovery Center: This large addiction treatment organization has several treatment options for people in need. Those who want an inpatient recovery experience can enroll in the Northern California location and get the care they need on an estate that is surrounded by the Santa Cruz Mountains. Those who need outpatient care can get it in Saratoga, and there is a third residential facility at Summit Estate that allows for even more seclusion and privacy. All of the programs in this network utilize proven addiction treatment modalities, and all of them are exclusively focused on helping people with addiction to live their best lives. Insurance plan payments are accepted. To find out more, call (877) 721-8797.

Hemet Valley Recovery Center: The full spectrum of addiction care options is available through this provider. People who need help in order to get sober safely can take advantage of medical detox programs. Those who need constant support can enroll in a residential program, or they can move into one of several recovery residences. There is a special program for people with chronic pain, and there is a secondary program for older adults with addiction. Family programs are available too, as are programs made just for young adults. Insurance plan payments are accepted, and enrollment is quick and easy.

Kool Living Recovery Center: Medical detox is the first treatment offered by this organization. People who need this care get medication management and medical supervision, so they can get sober without feeling ill or experiencing terrible withdrawal side effects. When detox is complete, people move on to residential care, intensive outpatient care, or day treatment. All of these treatment modalities are designed to help people get a handle on their addiction tendencies, so they can stay sober for a lifetime. The treatment team is professional and credentialed, and programs are typically measured in weeks and not days. Insurance plan payments are accepted.

: This private organization provides addiction care in a beautiful facility that is located close to Sacramento. People who enroll typically begin the recovery process with inpatient medical detox, and when that is complete, they move on to outpatient drug rehab programs. This organization believes in an organic approach, and nutrition and exercise are stressed at each step of the recovery process. There is a family program available, so people who love the addicted person know just what to do to make recovery possible. Only six patients are accepted into the program at any one time. Insurance plan payments are accepted.

New Creation Women’s Treatment: Women with addictions face special recovery challenges. With the help of this organization, they can overcome those issues with grace and strength. The team here provides residential care for addiction. It begins with medical detox, and when that is complete, the team develops an individualized roadmap to recovery. The length of the program and the tools used depend entirely on a woman’s past and her vision for the future. Care is provided by certified staffers with a passion for recovery. There are Christian programs for women who want to blend their faith with their recovery. The organization also offers outpatient care for women who prefer to live at home while they heal. Insurance plan payments are accepted.

Miramar: This organization strives to provide addiction care with a very personal touch. There are four different facilities in the network, and each facility accepts a maximum of six residents. That means people who use this organization can be sure that they will have a great deal of face time with a therapist. They will not be lost in a crowded classroom. They will be up close and personal with clinicians who can help them. The treatment team can offer detoxification, counseling, help for underlying mental illness, family therapy, and more. The team can also offer intervention services for families that cannot convince someone in need to get care. Insurance payments are accepted.

It is worth repeating that California is a state that is committed to healthcare and recovery. As a result, there are literally hundreds of addiction treatment facilities within the state. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of every option out there that could help someone to overcome an addiction, but it should work as an inspiration for families struggling with addictions in California. Clearly, there are programs that can help. These families are not alone, and they should ask for help.

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[16] Ibid.

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[28] Ibid.

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