Awareness

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

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

Why College Students Are More Likely To Care For Their Mental Health

Mental health concerns are extremely common among college students. In fact, a recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that over 60% of college students met the criteria for at least one mental health problem. This finding is significant because the study included over 350,000 college students from nearly 400 campuses across […]

by Sam Dekin

Dry January: What Are The Pros and Cons?

Dry January is a popular practice in the United Kingdom, but in recent years, it has spread to the United States. People who partake in Dry January give up alcohol for the month of January to enjoy the health benefits that come along with abstaining from drinking. The point of Dry January isn’t necessarily to […]

by Sam Dekin

The Effects of Fireworks on Your Mental Health

While most of us associate fireworks with celebrations and joyful times, for people with certain mental health conditions, the experience of fireworks can be unpleasant. As we approach New Year’s Eve, fireworks celebrations will increase nationwide. What does this mean for mental health? Learn some answers here. Noise-Related Implications of Fireworks One recent study explored […]

by Sam Dekin

Does Having More Than One DUI Mean I Am An Alcoholic?

December is recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, in an effort to call attention to the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol. According to the National Safety Council, 38% of traffic fatalities around the Christmas holiday involved alcohol-impaired driving, as of 2019. Historically, traffic fatalities involving alcohol have usually been more […]

by Sam Dekin

Can You Pass a Mental Health Condition to Your Child? The Link Between Mental Health And Genetics

As a parent, you want what is best for your child. If you are a parent living with a mental health condition, you may worry that your child will also experience mental illness during their lifetime. While it is possible to pass genetic risk factors for mental health disorders on to your child, the reality […]

by Sam Dekin

Celebrating National Minority Mental Health Month

Each year in July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services celebrates National Minority Mental Health Month to reduce the stigma that minority communities face when seeking care for mental health. This year, perhaps more than ever, it is critical that policy makers and mental health experts draw attention to mental health issues facing […]

by Sam Dekin

LGBTQ+ Awareness Month: The Impact of Florida’s New “Don’t Say Gay” Bill on Mental Health

Each year in June, the United States celebrates Pride Month to advocate for members of the LGBTQ+ population. More specifically, June 26th is recognized as LGBTQ+ Equality Day, as this is the date on which same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States, with the Supreme Court ruling in 2015 that states could not deny […]

by Sam Dekin

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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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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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