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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

How to Know if Your Child is Coping Well with School Changes During the Pandemic

Everyone has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in one form or another. Millions of people have lost their jobs, lost loved ones, and struggled financially to make ends meet. But we often forget how much this pandemic has also affected children. Until this year, the idea of remote learning was far-fetched and seemingly impossible […]

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

A Parent’s Guide to Helping Kids Still Have a Fun Halloween in Lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected just about everything this year, from work, to travel, to school. Now, we’re preparing for a socially-distant holiday season. Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s going to look very different than it normally does. Trick-or-treating, school parties, and haunted houses might be off the agenda this year. As […]

by Sam Dekin

7 Self-Care Tips to Help Maintain Sobriety

Getting sober after a long battle with addiction is one of the hardest things that any individual can go through. But the work doesn’t stop once you’ve successfully gotten clean. Maintaining your sobriety is a lifelong journey, and it involves a variety of lifestyle changes, including a greater focus on self-care. Prioritizing Self-Care in Sobriety […]

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

Is Your Social Circle Secure?

We’ve all heard the phrase, “you’re a product of your environment.” But it’s not just the physical places where we spend most of our time. The people we spend time with—whether it’s friends, family, or colleagues—have a direct impact on who we are as people, and the behaviors we engage in. The power of social […]

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

What’s Next: Teen Mental Health Post-Pandemic

Over the past several months, people around the world have been confined to their homes as the coronavirus continues to spread. While the state-mandated lockdowns have been trying, they’ve proven to be effective. Currently, many states are in the process of reopening their economies, and slowly returning to normal operations as new coronavirus cases and […]

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.