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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

Celebrating National Minority Mental Health Month

Each year in July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services celebrates National Minority Mental Health Month to reduce the stigma that minority communities face when seeking care for mental health. This year, perhaps more than ever, it is critical that policy makers and mental health experts draw attention to mental health issues facing […]

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

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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

Addiction

Experts Say Screen Time is Just as Addictive as Opioids

Screen time has become a part of daily life for many of us, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic, when there’s a virtual option for everything, from doctor’s appointments to college classes. While some screen time may be unavoidable or even helpful, the truth is that some people may be engaging in a harmful […]

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

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

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.