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Hope by the Sea - Anzar

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Overview

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Hope by the Sea – Anzar is a family-owned rehab offering medical detox, residential, outpatient, and extended care. Specialized tracks include Christian-based recovery, young adult, executive, military, and gender-specific programs. Amenities feature a pool, tennis court, fitness center, and ocean-adjacent setting. Treatment addresses dual diagnosis, PTSD, and mood disorders, with therapies like CBT, recreation therapy, and 12-Step facilitation.

Address

33171 Paseo Cerveza
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Seniors
  • Young adults

Family-Owned and Operated

  • Founded in 2003
  • Run by the Carlsen family
  • Leadership includes individuals with personal recovery experience
  • Combined clinical and operational expertise

Full Continuum of Care

  • Medical detox
  • Residential/inpatient programs
  • Outpatient treatment (evaluated case-by-case)
  • Extended care for long-term support

Specialized Tracks for Diverse Needs

  • Faith-based Christian track
  • Young adult program (ages 18–25)
  • Executive program
  • Military and veteran support track
  • Gender-specific treatment for men and women

Coastal Location and Amenities

  • Located near beaches in San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis court
  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor lounge areas

Comfortable Accommodations

  • Private and shared room options
  • Air-conditioned spaces
  • Quiet, ocean-adjacent setting

Experiential and Wellness Activities

  • Art therapy and expressive arts
  • Life skills training (e.g., cooking, communication)
  • Recreation therapy
  • AA/NA meetings
  • Swimming

Evidence-Based Treatment Options

  • Individual counseling
  • Group therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), when clinically appropriate

Specialized Therapeutic Approaches

  • Art and expressive arts therapies
  • Spiritual care and Christian-based recovery
  • Recreation therapy
  • Twelve-Step facilitation

Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis Focus

  • Co-occurring disorders (dual diagnosis)
  • PTSD and trauma
  • Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder
  • ADHD, OCD, schizophrenia, personality disorders

Population Served

  • Adults 18+
  • Young adults (18–25)
  • Executives
  • Veterans and military families
  • Individuals seeking Christian recovery
  • Those with mental health and substance use disorders
  • Gender-specific programs

Key Clinical Staff

  • Chad Carlsen, CEO – Recovery advocate with fitness expertise
  • Penny Carlsen, CEO – Background in neurology and nursing
  • Candy Carlsen, RN, COO – ICU and psychopharmacology experience
  • Dr. Valeh Karimkhani, D.O. – Psychiatrist, board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine
  • Cyndie Dunkerson-Williams, BS, CATC III, CCS – Clinical supervisor and certified counselor
  • Frank Buffa – Bio-psycho-genealogist specializing in trauma and behavior change

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • MHN
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare of California
  • Other Private Insurance
  • TRICARE

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$$$ - High-end Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

0% Coverage 60% Coverage 80% Coverage
5-day Treatment $5,417 $2,167 $1,083
7-day Treatment $7,583 $3,033 $1,517
0% Coverage 60% Coverage 80% Coverage
30-day Treatment $22,500 $9,000 $4,500
60-day Treatment $45,000 $18,000 $9,000

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Domestic violence support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Intervention and education support
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Beach access
  • Fitness center
  • Pool
  • Access to nature
  • Airport pickup & drop-off
  • Gardens
  • Healthy meals
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge
  • Ping pong table
  • Relaxation lounge
  • Walking paths

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Internet access
  • Outdoor space
  • Private rooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • AA/NA Meetings
  • Art therapy
  • Games
  • Beach walks
  • Fitness activities
  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Hiking
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Settings

  • Beach

Policies

  • Allows internet access
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is one of the most trusted names in healthcare. If a rehab center has this accreditation, it means they meet strong national standards for safety, treatment quality, and staff training.

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