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Phoenix House - Descanso

Phoenix House - Descanso

Drug Rehab Center in Descanso, California

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Phoenix House - Descanso is a highly respected drug treatment facility in Descanso, California that offers comprehensive programs and services for individuals struggling with addiction, including alcoholism, opioid addiction, dual diagnosis, and drug addiction, with a focus on high quality and effective treatment.

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About This Descanso, CA Facility

Phoenix House Academy in Descanso, California, stands out for its focus on overcoming alcohol and drug addiction, alongside mental health treatment services. Specializing in opioid use disorder, this esteemed facility leverages evidence-based, scientific approaches to offer transformational care. What sets it apart is its dedication to outpatient treatment and medication-assisted treatment tailored for those living at home or in sober living environments.

  • Specializes in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: Phoenix House Academy employs a clinical, science-based approach to specifically address opioid addiction.
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment and Counseling: Offers FDA-approved medications combined with mental health counseling and services aimed at preventing relapse.
  • Outpatient Programs Designed for Flexible Living Situations: Tailored for individuals needing addiction treatment while living at home or in sober environments, ensuring a balanced approach to recovery.

Phoenix House Academy is distinguished not just by its CARF accreditation, emphasizing its commitment to quality and effective addiction treatment, but also by its wide insurance plan acceptance, including major providers. This accreditation and the variety of accepted insurance make accessing their services more feasible for many individuals seeking help.

The facility addresses a range of addictions and issues, from opioid addiction to dual diagnosis situations, employing outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment, and Narcan training. By focusing on substance abuse and underlying mental health conditions, Phoenix House Academy provides a comprehensive pathway to recovery across different levels of care.

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

    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

    With so many people struggling with opioid addiction, opioid addiction treatment is more critical than ever before. Patients often take opioids when they face a painful injury. When someone begins taking opioids such as Vicodin or oxycodone differently than how the medications were prescribed, this points to opioid addiction.

    Stopping these types of medications abruptly is not safe. That is where opioid addiction treatment at Phoenix House - Descanso in Descanso, CA comes in. Most opioid addiction treatment facilities start with detox and move to rehabilitation services while providing medical support during the process.

    Getting over an opioid addiction takes time and determination, but with the right support and resources, those struggling with opioid addiction can recover and move forward with their lives.

    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 Phoenix House - Descanso 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, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient rehab is intended to treat severe addictions and co-occurring disorders. The length of stay in California varies from four weeks to six months according to the individual needs. Inpatient rehab ensures that the patient stays in a substance-free environment at Phoenix House - Descanso.

    Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) are treatment programs suitable for people who wish to stay at home while undergoing treatment. IOPs like Phoenix House - Descanso make it possible for individuals to carry on with their responsibilities at work or school, in or near Descanso, CA. It’s easy to find an IOP center that offers individualized treatment protocols.

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Descanso, CA. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Phoenix House - Descanso peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.

    Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Phoenix House - Descanso. 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 Descanso, CA such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

    Phoenix House - Descanso‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.

    Another benefit of individual therapy at Phoenix House - Descanso in Descanso, CA is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.

    Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.

    Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at Phoenix House - Descanso in Descanso, CA involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.

    In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.

    Group therapy at Phoenix House - Descanso reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.

    Trauma therapy zeroes in on traumatic incidents that a Phoenix House - Descanso patient in Descanso, California has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles. The goal of trauma therapy is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way Phoenix House - Descanso addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.

    Life skills pertain to the skill sets a person should possess to become successful in life. Examples are time management, budgeting, and social abilities. Life skills therapy highlights the fact that addiction recovery is more than just a person’s ability to go through their day-to-day without resorting to substance use. Patients in recovery should also be given the tools to thrive. Life skills training provides recovering alcoholics and substance users a chance to learn new things that can help them land a job and function well in society. The new learnings they acquire can motivate them to live with a goal-oriented and sober lifestyle once they leave the facilities at Phoenix House - Descanso in Descanso, California.

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Phoenix House - Descanso

    Experiential therapy can involve acting, props, arts and crafts, animal care or other tools. It can help revisit and heal from past traumas. Trust between the therapist at Phoenix House - Descanso and individual is important for success and grown over the stay.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

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    Phoenix House - Descanso Location and Directions
    Address Information23981 Sherilton Valley Rd
    Descanso, California 91916 Phone Number(619) 445-0405 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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    Descanso, 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.

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