Treatment

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

How Practicing Forgiveness Can Improve Your Overall Mental Health

With the reduced stigma related to caring for mental health, there has been increased attention paid to strategies that can be helpful for promoting psychological well-being. While self-care seems to be the focus of most recommendations, there are other ways to improve your overall mental health. For some people, practicing forgiveness can alleviate distress and […]

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

California Sober vs. Sober Sober: The Consequences of Semi-Sobriety

As 2021 came to a close, singer Demi Lovato spoke out about the problem with being “California sober.” In a December article in USA Today, Lovato explained that while she continued to use alcohol and marijuana after a nearly fatal overdose in 2018, she eventually came to the realization that she needed to become entirely […]

by Sam Dekin

Should Teenagers Be Allowed To Miss School For A Mental Health Day?

Health experts have expressed concern over the mental health effects of the pandemic, and the media has reported on issues like increases in loneliness, distress, and depression in the wake of stay-at-home orders. One group that may be particularly vulnerable to the stress of the pandemic is adolescents, who have experienced complete changes in their […]

by Sam Dekin

Celebrate National Recovery Month by Working to End the Opioid Epidemic

In September, we celebrate National Recovery Month, to call attention to the need for effective substance abuse treatment programs. One particularly critical area of need during this year’s National Recovery Month is finding solutions to address the opioid epidemic. Recent overdose statistics indicate that despite best efforts at prevention, the opioid epidemic continues to ravage […]

by Sam Dekin

Mothers in Recovery

For mothers on the path to sobriety, the road is often not an easy one, especially around times of the year such as holidays. It can be difficult consolidating previous versions of yourself with the new you of today, but it can be a wonderful opportunity to explore new dimensions within yourself, as well as […]

by Sam Dekin

National Day of Action – Syringe Exchanges in Santa Barbara

Substance use can rob you of your family, your friends, and ultimately, your life. Drugs are being prescribed, abused, and misunderstood at alarmingly high rates, and the looming possibility of an overdose shrouds every fix. While we can’t reasonably expect to cure the disease of addiction overnight, we can work together to take bold strides […]

by Sam Dekin

Sober Holiday Activities

We may have spent previous holidays under the influence but this year (and, for many of you, for many years) the holidays are now a time for sober fun. The great news is there is so much fun to be had that you won’t have time to dwell on the past. There are many activities […]

by Sam Dekin

Mental Illness Awareness Week

Mental Illness Awareness Week was established in 1990 by the U.S. Congress in recognition of efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. It takes place every year during the first full week of October and fights stigmas and provides support. This year, Mental Illness Awareness […]

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.