Chapters Capistrano in San Clemente, California, offers luxury drug and alcohol rehabilitation with breathtaking ocean views. Individualized, high-quality treatment includes comprehensive options for those battling substance use disorders. Clients enjoy a serene, supportive environment for recovery.
Chapters Capistrano is accredited by the Joint Commission and CARF. Its mission is to provide holistic, evidence-based treatments that address the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of addiction.
- Luxurious, oceanfront accommodations with six private rooms per house.
- Comprehensive treatment options, including medical detox and aftercare services.
- Specialized services for co-occurring mental health conditions such as trauma and anxiety.
- Recreational activities and weekend outings as part of a well-rounded healing approach.
Chapters Capistrano treats drug and alcohol addictions and co-occurring mental health conditions. It benefits individuals who need a tailored, holistic approach to recovery in a luxurious, supportive setting.
- 3+ Accreditations
- 21 Conditions Treated
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- Insurance Accepted
- 9 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 36 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations

LegitScript

JCAHO

CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at Chapters Capistrano to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in San Clemente, CA
Opioids are a series of medicines that are used for pain relief. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive pursuit of opioids, even though they are not medically needed. Medication-assisted therapy at Chapters Capistrano in San Clemente, CA requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.
Dual-Diagnosis
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder.
Individuals with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’. The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Intervention, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is a drug rehab process that is designed to remove the drug addict from the drug safely. The problem with solely using detox as a sobriety tool is that it alone provides no therapy or counseling. If a person goes through detox and returns to their everyday life, they may begin using again once the detox has worn off.
Detox does not help with cravings, so for some addicts, this can be extremely difficult and should be both done and supervised by medical professionals. Aftercare is crucial, so selecting a facility that offers additional services is important.
Inpatient treatment for addiction is generally not as scary as it might sound. It is a way to find recovery while being in a supportive and controlled environment. The duration of treatment at Chapters Capistrano in San Clemente can be different based on each individual. Many can leave after 28 days; some may stay a few months, and others may stay six months or longer.
When remaining at their job in San Clemente, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Chapters Capistrano‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
A partial hospitalization program offered by Chapters Capistrano is appropriate for patients in and nearby San Clemente, CA that present acute symptoms of addiction. It’s similar to intensive rehab but runs much shorter because the patients don’t need 24-hour monitoring. Partial hospitalizations generally have more freedom when it comes to family visits.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
An intervention is a meeting held by families and friends of the addicted party, managed by Chapters Capistrano. It lets the person know that their loved ones are concerned about them. It is intended to make the addicted party agree to get help.
Interventions are often hosted by a mental health professional in California who knows how to communicate with people dealing with addiction. These intervention services can make all the difference when it comes to getting loved ones to agree to treatment.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a San Clemente, California patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Chapters Capistrano‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in San Clemente, CA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Chapters Capistrano. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Chapters Capistrano managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Chapters Capistrano aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in San Clemente, CA. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) is a variation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how maladaptive, negative, and habitual thoughts and feelings lead to bad life choices. REBT is based on the idea that people operate under many irrational but habitual patterns of thought that fuel harmful practices.
The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse. Steps 8 and 9 deal with the social and emotional repercussions of addiction, encouraging patients to make amends to people they have wronged. These are followed by two steps revolving around the further exploration and reinforcement of Steps 1 to 9.
The last step requires an individual to extend a helping hand to people who are still in the early stages of their recovery.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Chapters Capistrano
Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences. Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty expressing themselves.
Fitness Therapy
Treating substance addiction requires different types of therapies carried out simultaneously. One of the most encouraging and exciting treatment methods offered by Chapters Capistrano in San Clemente, California is fitness therapy. In fitness therapy, patients inject movements into regular counseling sessions. It has physical, mental, and emotional benefits, including an increase in strength and flexibility. It can also help enhance cognitive functions of the brain and improve attention span.Payment Options
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Location & Contact

1525 Buena Vis
San Clemente, CA 92672
Phone Number
(949) 307-3879
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San Clemente, California Addiction and Treatment
More than 3 million of California's citizens are addicted to illegal drugs. Almost 800,000 people use hard drugs, almost 5 million use marijuana, and another 2.1 million abuse alcohol every year. Other substance abuse issues such as binge drinking and teen drug use are also common. Many illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana are smuggled into the state from Mexico.
San Clemente, a coastal city in Orange County, offers a peaceful environment for healing during drug rehab, with its beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and historic downtown area. However, the city faces substance abuse challenges, with opioid-related deaths increasing by 88% between 2000 and 2017, and fentanyl involved in more than half of all fatal drug overdoses in Orange County.
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