Substance Abuse

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Homelessness in LA: What You Need to Know About the Mental Health Bed Initiative

If you’ve read recent headlines or turned on the evening news, you’re probably aware of California’s homelessness problem. The rates of homelessness across the state have become so high that reporters have labeled the situation a “crisis.” The latest data show just how bleak the situation is, and in response, Governor Newsom is taking action. […]

by Sam Dekin

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

When Is It Time For An Intervention?

When your child lives with a mental health or substance abuse problem, you are undoubtedly worried about their well-being, but you might not know how or when to help. Maybe you doubt yourself, worried that you’re overreacting in response to behavior that is just a phase, or represents normal teenage experimentation. If your teen’s mental […]

by Sam Dekin

Creating Consciousness: Addressing The Substance Abuse Problem in Los Angeles

National Substance Abuse Prevention Month is celebrated each year in October to honor those in recovery and remember those who have lost their lives to addiction and to call attention to prevention resources since early prevention and intervention reduces the risk that a person will develop serious, chronic substance abuse problems. This October, as we […]

by Sam Dekin

Can a Vaccine Help in the Fight Against Opioid Addiction?

It’s no secret that the opioid epidemic has had a devastating effect in the United States. According to data from the CDC,70,630 Americans died of a drug overdose in 2019, and over 70 percent of deaths were from opioid drugs. Overdose deaths were likely even higher in 2021, as preliminary data shows that 101,263 Americans […]

by Sam Dekin

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

4 Ways Peer Support Improves Mental Health in Treatment

Dealing with a mental health disorder can feel extremely isolating. It often seems like nobody understands what you’re going through, and like you’re battling the illness alone. Even one-on-one counseling can be difficult if you feel like your therapist can’t relate to your struggles. But with group therapy, you’re able to surround yourself with people […]

by Sam Dekin

The Maker of OxyContin has a New Way to Profit from the Opioid Crisis

Purdue Pharma Looks at Pivoting to Addiction Medications Hundreds of thousands dead. Countless other lives derailed by an addiction that refused to break. This is the story of the opioid epidemic in America—and too many of us are personally familiar with the pain it brings when it strikes. For those affected, things may never be […]

by Sam Dekin

Opioid Settlements Rising in America

Opioid manufacturers are being held responsible for their role in the United States’ opioid epidemic in landmark rulings across the nation. An Oklahoma judge recently ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million to fund a state plan to combat opioid addiction, a move that could have implications for the multitude of lawsuits filed against […]

by Sam Dekin

Supporting Fathers in Addiction Recovery

Fathers in Recovery: How to Connect with Your Loved Ones Again

Being a father in recovery is challenging and having a father in recovery is just as challenging. Addiction can have devastating effects on families. Healing the damage may feel like an uphill battle but doing so can be an important part of recovery for fathers. June is not only when we observe Father’s Day, but […]

by Sam Dekin

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.