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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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California To Use Mental Health Courts To Reduce Homelessness

California’s rate of homelessness is staggering. According to government data, on any given night in January 2020, there were 161,548 homeless individuals in the state, representing 28% of the total homeless population across the United States as a whole. Among the 50 states, California had the second largest increase in homelessness between 2007 and 2020, […]

by Sam Dekin

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California’s Mental Health Youth Overhaul: What You Need to Know

Our children are struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic. According to a report from the U.S. Surgeon General, youth across the globe experienced a doubling of depression and anxiety symptoms during the pandemic, and a September 2021 study in the United States revealed that mental health symptoms among children aged six to 16 increased […]

by Sam Dekin

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Mental Health Awareness Month: A Glance at the Numbers Amid the Pandemic

During the month of May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Together for Mental Health,” and the goal of the campaign is to advocate for better mental health care, so that all those who need it have access. This message is especially relevant given the […]

by Sam Dekin

Best Mental Health Apps of 2021

Most people are familiar with apps that help them to manage their physical health. For example, it is not unusual for people to use apps to track their food intake, log their exercise, or hold themselves accountable for weight loss goals. While physical health is certainly important, it is also essential that you take care […]

by Sam Dekin

What you Need to Know About the Link Between Grief and Addiction

As the end of August rolls around, it is time to give some attention to International Overdose Awareness Day. While this event does call attention to a growing problem, it may also bring feelings of grief for some. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were just over 93,000 […]

by Sam Dekin

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Drug Policy in America: What is Harm Reduction?

Harm reduction refers to a broad set of activities intended not solely to promote abstinence from drugs but also to reduce the negative consequences of drug use. The National Harm Reduction Coalition aims to “meet people where they are” by offering strategies to help them manage their use, use more safely, and in some cases, […]

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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.