Mental Health

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President Biden’s Plan to Combat Addiction and Mental Illness in the United States

Addiction has become increasingly prevalent in the United States. According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in 2018, 19.4 percent of Americans aged 12 and older had used an illegal drug within the past year, which was an increase from both 2015 and 2016. Furthermore, in 2020, 46.6 percent […]

by Sam Dekin

10 Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health that You Need to Know

As a parent, you are responsible for raising and caring for your child to the best of your ability. Concern for their health is a high priority as you watch them grow from childhood through adolescence to early adulthood and onward. As the years elapse and time moves on, your child matures and develops from […]

by Sam Dekin

3 Celebrities Helping the Mental Health Movement

What do Gary Sinise, Taraji Henson, and Jennette McCurdy all have in common? Aside from being tremendously successful Hollywood stars, they have all taken it upon themselves to shine a light on mental health awareness. Celebrities who use their platform to speak out about their struggles have become more common over the last few years, […]

by Sam Dekin

How Your Teen Can Bounce Back from the Mental Health Struggles of the COVID Pandemic

Everyone has felt the effects of the pandemic. Still, a heightened focus is on groups at the highest risk: The elderly, whose immune systems are weakened and are in danger of severe infection, and children, who are being held out of school and missing out on developmental milestones. But at times, there is one group […]

by Sam Dekin

Are You Experiencing Empathy Burnout?

At our core, most people are good, caring individuals. We want what is best for those around us, for those lives filled with success, and hoping never to see anyone suffer. But when we witness it, we will do anything we can to help that person escape it. We have empathy for these individuals, and […]

by Sam Dekin

Having Difficulty Expressing Your Emotions? Try These Methods

It is easy to feel isolated when you are struggling with a mental health issue or when battling addiction. You may fear that those around you can’t relate to what you are experiencing, that if you open up, you are exposing yourself to ridicule and judgment. Or maybe you are yearning to speak up, but […]

by Sam Dekin

Celebrate Transgender Awareness Month by Spreading Mental Health Awareness

The month of November marks Transgender Awareness Month. It’s a time to bring attention to the transgender community, raise the visibility of trans men and women in America, and address common issues. One of the biggest issues that needs to be discussed is mental health. Transgender individuals experience higher rates of mental health problems than […]

by Sam Dekin

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

New Research Highlights Teen Mental Health During the Pandemic

Every age group has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. People have lost their jobs, lost loved ones, and struggled to maintain some sense of normalcy while life feels anything but normal. This experience has had a serious impact on our collective mental health. So much so, that the demand for mental health treatment has […]

by Sam Dekin

Men and Emotions: The Importance of Becoming Vulnerable

When it comes to processing emotions, there are different expectations for men and women. Because women are often viewed as “sensitive,” it’s socially acceptable for them to express their feelings, like sadness or fear. But men, who are seen as strong and fearless, are not encouraged to outwardly express their emotions. These cultural norms and […]

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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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.