Mental Health

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

Why Solutions-Based Treatment is Essential to Recovery

Each year in September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration celebrates National Recovery Month, to recognize those in recovery from addiction and mental illness and to encourage the development of evidence-based treatment practices. This year during the month of September, advocates and policymakers will come together for rallies and panel discussions to promote […]

by Sam Dekin

Mental Health

5 Acts of Self-Love to Start Your Day

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to focus your attention solely on productivity and your long to-do list. Many of us sacrifice our own well-being in order to tend to our responsibilities and care for others, and we may even feel guilty for taking time for ourselves. It turns out that setting aside some time […]

by Sam Dekin

The Impact a Clean and Tidy Home Can Have On Your Mental Health

Most of us have heard about the importance of taking care of our mental health. When you think of things you can do to improve psychological well being, you probably imagine taking time for self-care, finding balance in your life, developing healthy stress-management strategies, and perhaps even working with a counselor or therapist. What you […]

by Sam Dekin

Is Telehealth Here To Stay? The Pros & Cons of Virtual Health After The Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a need for patients to receive health services virtually, in order to reduce the spread of the virus. Changes to the law allowed Medicare recipients to receive telehealth services from any location, including home, and the requirement for Medicare beneficiaries to have an in-person visit before receiving behavioral health […]

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

Mental Health

How California Wildfires are Detrimental to Your Mental Health

According to data from the California government, there have been 428 California wildfires recorded year to date during 2022, which is higher than the five-year average of 350 wildfires. The most recent wildfire, called the Flanagan Fire, began March 4 and covered 88 acres in Shasta County. While it is 90% contained, the effects of […]

by Sam Dekin

The Mental Health Crisis Facing America’s Youth

Stories of youth mental health challenges are becoming increasingly common as more young people struggle with their emotional and psychological health. This mental health crisis that’s facing America’s youth demands our immediate attention, understanding, and action. Why Are Youth Mental Health Issues on the Rise? Parents across America are witnessing a troubling reality as today’s […]

by Sam Dekin

What’s Being Done to Fight The Growing Mental Health Crisis In The Military

It is no secret that military personnel are at risk of mental health problems. Active duty service not only pulls military members away from their family and loved ones; it also exposes them to violence and human suffering. Headlines have long told of veterans returning from deployment with conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, but more […]

by Sam Dekin

This Year, Let’s Teach Our Children Resilience

In 2022, Children’s Mental Health Week will be recognized February 7 through February 12, with a theme of “Growing Together.” During this week, schools, parents, and community organizations are called upon to raise awareness for mental health in children. In addition to raising awareness, adults and children alike will be asked to consider how they […]

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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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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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.