South Coast Behavioral Health - Peppertree House

Integrated Addiction and Mental Health Treatment

South Coast Behavioral Health – Peppertree House provides 24-hour residential treatment and medical detox in a peaceful, restorative environment near the Southern California coast. Care is designed for adults recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Licensed clinicians use evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused counseling, to treat both addiction and conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. This integrated model helps clients address underlying causes while building long-term coping strategies.

Holistic and Experiential Healing

Treatment at Peppertree House extends beyond traditional therapy. Clients participate in mindfulness and movement-based activities such as yoga, meditation, and expressive or sound-healing groups. Nutrition education, fitness sessions, and wellness counseling reinforce physical recovery. Meals prepared by an on-site chef support balanced healing, while access to outdoor areas offers space for reflection and relaxation throughout treatment.

Individualized and Compassionate Care

Each person receives a tailored treatment plan that reflects their unique history, goals, and needs. Master’s-level clinicians, medical professionals, and case managers collaborate to guide clients through detox and residential programming. Family therapy, psychoeducation, and vocational counseling help rebuild relationships and daily-life skills. The therapeutic setting emphasizes safety, privacy, and empathy, encouraging clients to focus fully on recovery.

Continuum of Care for Lasting Stability

After completing detox or residential care in Huntington Beach, clients may continue with South Coast Behavioral Health’s outpatient programs in nearby Newport Beach, including partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP). This seamless transition supports continued progress through structured therapy, community connection, and relapse-prevention planning. By offering a full continuum of care, the program helps individuals sustain sobriety, strengthen support networks, and maintain long-term wellness.

Client Reviews

Clients consistently describe this program as life-changing, with many praising the staff’s compassion, structure, and dedication to helping people rebuild confidence and hope in recovery.

• Staff & Care Experience (100% positive): Reviewers highlight caring, attentive staff who treat each client with respect and empathy.
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (100% positive): Many clients share that the program gave them “tools and confidence” to stay sober and rebuild their lives, emphasizing strong therapeutic guidance and accountability.
• Support & Community (100% positive): Several reviewers mention a sense of belonging and encouragement among peers and alumni, describing it as a supportive place that feels like family. "South Coast will always have a special place in my heart."
• Facility & Environment: Clients describe a welcoming, safe setting that fosters focus and healing, noting that the atmosphere helps them stay motivated and positive.