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American Indian Changing Spirits

Drug Rehab Center in Long Beach, California

  • Substance Abuse
  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

American Indian Changing Spirits is an accredited addiction treatment facility located in Long Beach, California that provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and aftercare programs, dual-diagnosis care, and sober living/halfway levels of care to help those with substance abuse, alcoholism, mental health issues and dual diagnosis, with private health insurance accepted.

About This Long Beach, CA Facility

American Indian Changing Spirits, located in Long Beach, California, is a residential drug and alcohol rehab that provides culturally-responsive treatment for adults. With a focus on the 12-step approach, they offer comprehensive aftercare planning and support, along with dedicated programming for young adults, military personnel, trauma survivors, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with co-occurring addiction and mental health issues.

  • Highly structured and supportive environment with premium amenities, including onsite fitness and recreational facilities
  • Intensive, trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling utilizing proven modalities such as CBT and motivational interviewing
  • Recovery-focused life skills training, including courses in coping, self-care, wellness, anger and stress management, parenting, job readiness, budgeting, and relapse prevention

American Indian Changing Spirits is accredited by SAMHSA and holds a state license. They accept various payment options, including self-pay, financing, and sliding scale payment schedules, with financial aid available for those who qualify.

The facility treats a wide range of addictions and co-occurring mental health issues. Their long-term residential program provides a complete continuum of care, including medical and mental health assessments, personalized care planning, comprehensive case management, and evidence-based complementary therapies such as recreational and experiential therapies.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Veterans
  • Accreditations

    State License

    SAMHSA

    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 refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.

    Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at American Indian Changing Spirits in Long Beach.

    Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by American Indian Changing Spirits aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient rehab means living at the Long Beach, CA facility while all aspects of an addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. This helps limit the distractions and increase the focus on recovery. Typical inpatient rehab stays are approximately one month long.

    Sober living homes are homes where addicts can go after completing treatment. These facilities located in California, offered by American Indian Changing Spirits, support a sober living lifestyle. There are often curfews, chores and therapy sessions enforced to keep residents clean. Career training and other resources are also provided to help recovering addicts return to the outside world.

    Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at American Indian Changing Spirits. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Long Beach, CA such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

    American Indian Changing Spirits‘s Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at American Indian Changing Spirits in Long Beach, California, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

    Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at American Indian Changing Spirits in Long Beach, CA that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by American Indian Changing Spirits in Long Beach, CA provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in California communicate and express their emotions well.

    Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at American Indian Changing Spirits helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at American Indian Changing Spirits

    Experiential therapy involves having patients work through mental issues by engaging in real time activities. It moves away from traditional talk therapy having patients role play or use props to explore their issues and emotions. This treatment process, available at American Indian Changing Spirits, helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    American Indian Changing Spirits Location and Directions
    Address Information2120 W Williams St
    Long Beach, California 90810 Phone Number(562) 388-8118 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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    Long Beach, California Addiction Information

    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.

    Nearly 9.8% of the population of Long Beach, CA, abuses drugs or alcohol. From 2002 to 2016, Long Beach saw a 245% increase in opioid-related hospitalizations. In 2015, 2% of eighth-graders reported using ecstasy. In 2016, Long Beach had a rate of drug overdose deaths more than 2.5 times that of the U.S. Drug treatment in Long Beach, typically involves detoxification, therapy, and aftercare support.

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