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What’s There To Know About Addiction Medications Combined with Recovery Therapy?

When you decide to enter a treatment program for addiction recovery, there will be numerous service offerings available. For example, there are inpatient programs that require patients to live on site, as well as outpatient programs that allow people to live at home while attending appointments at a facility. Regardless of which setting you choose, […]

by Sam Dekin

Why We Need to Know More About Mental Health and Diversity

You’ve probably heard about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in workplaces, schools, and medical offices. The importance of diversity also applies to mental health care, where not all individuals have equal access to quality treatment. As society makes an effort to become more inclusive and to overcome social injustices, the importance of diversity in […]

by Sam Dekin

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Real Talk About “Self-Care”

You’ve probably heard people talk about the importance of self-care, both in pop culture, as well as in the mental health field. “Self-care” has become such a popular term in everyday life, but what does it mean? A search for “self-care” in the Merriam-Webster online dictionary reveals a rather simple definition: to care for oneself. […]

by Sam Dekin

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Reevaluating How America Solves the High Suicide Rates in Veterans

Experts and policymakers recognize the need to identify effective solutions for reducing suicides among veterans. Research has demonstrated that suicides are more common in veterans compared to the general population. Veterans make up just 7.6% of the U.S. population, but almost 14% of suicides involve a veteran. Given the high prevalence of veteran suicides, lawmakers […]

by Sam Dekin

How Exactly Does Yoga Help in the Recovery Process?

Addiction treatment often involves a combination of medications and behavioral interventions, such as individual and group counseling. While these can be effective for improving coping skills, helping patients get through withdrawal, and overcoming underlying issues contributing to addiction, it’s also important to develop healthy habits to assist with relapse prevention and ongoing recovery. Adjunctive interventions […]

by Sam Dekin

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Homelessness in LA: What You Need to Know About the Mental Health Bed Initiative

If you’ve read recent headlines or turned on the evening news, you’re probably aware of California’s homelessness problem. The rates of homelessness across the state have become so high that reporters have labeled the situation a “crisis.” The latest data show just how bleak the situation is, and in response, Governor Newsom is taking action. […]

by Sam Dekin

Does Insurance Cover Rehab for College Students? What You Need to Know

College is an exciting time of life for many students. For the first time, they’re away from parents, and they’re learning what it’s like to make their own decisions, which can include taking some responsibility for their own healthcare and finances. Unfortunately, some students may develop addictions during college. In fact, a recent study found […]

by Sam Dekin

The Good and Bad of Youth Athletics on Your Child’s Mental Health

Youth sports come with many benefits, and recent studies show that sports participation has a positive effect on wellbeing, as long as a child’s maturity level is considered, and their training load is appropriate for their age and abilities. While sports can teach important life skills, such as discipline, commitment, and work ethic, there can […]

by Sam Dekin

It’s Okay not to be Okay: How Santa Barbara is Taking Action to Improve Youth Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated an already growing youth mental health crisis, and in the aftermath of the pandemic, it’s becoming clear that parents, policy makers, and mental health advocates need to take action to promote youth mental health. In California, Santa Barbara recently launched the “It’s Okay Not to be Okay” Initiative to do just […]

by Sam Dekin

How Practicing Forgiveness Can Improve Your Overall Mental Health

With the reduced stigma related to caring for mental health, there has been increased attention paid to strategies that can be helpful for promoting psychological well-being. While self-care seems to be the focus of most recommendations, there are other ways to improve your overall mental health. For some people, practicing forgiveness can alleviate distress and […]

by Sam Dekin

Our Locations

Two outpatient facilities serving the Central Coast and greater Los Angeles.

Santa Barbara

Our flagship Santa Barbara location is conveniently located off the 101 Freeway near East Beach, serving the Santa Barbara community as well as Ventura, Oxnard and Thousand Oaks.

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Los Angeles

Our Los Angeles facility sits on Venice Boulevard between Marina Del Rey and Culver City, a few miles from Venice and Santa Monica with easy access to the 405 and 10.

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What Our Alumni Say

Such a beautiful and special place of healing. The staff genuinely cares about every client, and helps them find their way back to living a life worth living. Sober. Happy.

—Heather M.
They’re one of the few drug treatment programs that genuinely cares. They help people change their lives, build a solid foundation and maintain long-term sobriety.

—Jared C.
Top notch program. The staff/treatment team is professional and caring. They treat you with respect and show that they actually really care. I would recommend this program to anyone.

—Jordan W.
The team is top notch! And the facility is amazing. It feels far more inviting that other outpatient programs I’ve seen and the clinical team is friendly and really knows what they are doing!

—Thomas A.

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Most insurance policies cover treatment at Mission Harbor. Find out if we are in-network with your provider today. Your insurance may cover up to 100% of treatment. In addition to our in-network insurance providers, Mission Harbor also accepts most PPO policies.

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Mission Harbor is dedicated to treating Santa Barbara County and Los Angeles County with specialized mental and behavioral health programs in a convenient outpatient environment.