Skip to content
Mission Harbor Behavioral Health
Call Now! (805) 209-4446
A7401853

Addiction

Contact Us

addicted partner

5 Things Your Partner Wish You Understood About Their Recovery

With love in the air, now might be the perfect time to reflect on your relationship. If you are involved with someone who has struggled with addiction in the past and is currently in recovery, you might want to ask yourself how you can better understand their rehabilitation. Whether you are dating someone or are […]

by Sam Dekin

Read More: 5 Things Your Partner Wish You Understood About Their Recovery
cost of addiction treatment

How to Navigate the Costs of Addiction Treatment

Drug and alcohol addiction is a growing problem in the United States, and the numbers have increased significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data shows that roughly 23.5 million Americans struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, approximately equal to Texas’s entire population. Many people who deal with substance abuse want to get treatment, […]

by Sam Dekin

Read More: How to Navigate the Costs of Addiction Treatment
oregon decriminialization

Oregon Decriminalized Drugs, but What Does that Mean?

In the recent November election, Oregon residents voted to decriminalize small amounts of previously illegal drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Oregon will become the first state in the country to enact this type of drug decriminalization law. The ballot initiative, called Measure 110, was backed by more than 58% of Oregon voters. The […]

by Sam Dekin

Read More: Oregon Decriminalized Drugs, but What Does that Mean?
surf's up

Surf’s Up!: The Benefits of Surfing in Sobriety

Completing a mental health or addiction treatment program is a big accomplishment, but the work doesn’t end there. Staying sober once you resume normal life can also be challenging. Committing to recovery takes focus, dedication, and a variety of lifestyle changes.  Everyone faces unique obstacles in recovery. For instance, you’ll probably experience unwanted cravings and […]

by Sam Dekin

Read More: Surf’s Up!: The Benefits of Surfing in Sobriety
purdue settlement

Everything You Need to Know About the Purdue Pharma Settlement

Since the late 1990s, the United States has been facing a deadly opioid epidemic. It’s estimated that nearly 450,000 people died from an opioid overdose between 1999-2008, according to the CDC. The epidemic has been fueled by prescription opioids, like Oxycontin and Vicodin, as well as illegal drugs, like fentanyl and heroin. Opioids are powerful […]

by Sam Dekin

Read More: Everything You Need to Know About the Purdue Pharma Settlement
parents halloween guide

A Parent’s Guide to Helping Kids Still Have a Fun Halloween in Lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected just about everything this year, from work, to travel, to school. Now, we’re preparing for a socially-distant holiday season.  Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s going to look very different than it normally does. Trick-or-treating, school parties, and haunted houses might be off the agenda this year. As […]

by Sam Dekin

Read More: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Kids Still Have a Fun Halloween in Lockdown
self care to maintain sobriety

7 Self-Care Tips to Help Maintain Sobriety

Getting sober after a long battle with addiction is one of the hardest things that any individual can go through. But the work doesn’t stop once you’ve successfully gotten clean. Maintaining your sobriety is a lifelong journey, and it involves a variety of lifestyle changes, including a greater focus on self-care.  Prioritizing Self-Care in Sobriety […]

by Sam Dekin

Read More: 7 Self-Care Tips to Help Maintain Sobriety
telehealth

5 Benefits of Telehealth Services

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely transformed the world in many ways. One of the biggest changes has been the move from in-person services to virtual services. Over the past several months, every business from software providers to car dealerships have learned to operate virtually. Mental health professionals and treatment centers are following suit. Telehealth has […]

by Sam Dekin

Read More: 5 Benefits of Telehealth Services
friend group

Is Your Social Circle Secure?

We’ve all heard the phrase, “you’re a product of your environment.” But it’s not just the physical places where we spend most of our time. The people we spend time with—whether it’s friends, family, or colleagues—have a direct impact on who we are as people, and the behaviors we engage in. The power of social […]

by Sam Dekin

Read More: Is Your Social Circle Secure?

Our Locations

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

MH SB outside

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.

Learn More: Santa Barbara

A7401574

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.

Learn More: Los Angeles

Our Facilities

What Our Alumni Say

We’ve Got You Covered

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.

We Can Help

A7401527

Talk To A Professional

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.