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South Coast Counseling Inc

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Overview

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Founded in 1968, South Coast Counseling in Costa Mesa provides more than 50 years of experience treating substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The center offers detox, residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient programs, with trauma-informed care. Located near the coast, the facility also offers specialized tracks for veterans and military families, and combines evidence-based therapies with holistic options like yoga, beach walks, and pet-friendly policies that help create a restorative recovery setting.

Address

693 Plumer Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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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

  • Service members
  • Military families
  • Mental health disorders
  • Veterans
  • Young adults

Decades of Experience in Recovery Care

South Coast Counseling in Costa Mesa, California, has over 50 years of experience helping individuals address substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. The center combines trauma-informed care with evidence-based practices in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Comprehensive Levels of Treatment

The facility provides a full continuum of care, including medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient programs. This structure supports clients at every stage of recovery, whether beginning treatment, transitioning from higher care, or seeking ongoing support. Programs address a wide range of substance use disorders like alcohol, opioids, stimulants, marijuana, and prescription drugs, alongside conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma.

Therapies Tailored to Individual Needs

South Coast Counseling offers an integrated mix of therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR for trauma, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and twelve-step facilitation. Holistic approaches such as yoga, mindfulness, recreation therapy, and nutrition counseling encourage balance and healthier routines. The Warrior Program is designed specifically for veterans and military families, incorporating specialized trauma therapies and supportive activities like animal-assisted interventions.

Coastal Setting with Long-Term Support

Located near the Southern California coast, the facility offers amenities and activities that encourage restoration, including meditation, hiking, fitness, and beach walks. Pet-friendly policies and flexible technology options help clients stay connected while focusing on recovery. Support continues after discharge through alumni groups, online meetings, family follow-up, employment counseling, and volunteer opportunities, giving clients tools and community resources to sustain long-term recovery.

Client Reviews

Clients describe this facility as a place where staff support, treatment programs, and community connection make recovery possible.

  • Treatment Quality & Outcomes (100% positive): Many clients say treatment helped them achieve lasting sobriety and gave them tools to rebuild their lives.
  • Staff & Care Experience (100% positive): Reviewers consistently highlight the care and dedication of staff, often describing them as attentive and compassionate. "South coast counseling is a great place for substance abuse. Great staff, I had [an] amazing experience"
  • Support & Community (100% positive): Clients frequently mention the sense of community, peer support, and ongoing encouragement that helps them feel connected in recovery.
  • Facility & Environment (100% positive): Several reviewers note that the facility is clean and comfortable, creating a supportive environment for healing.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • TriWest
  • UnitedHealthcare of California
  • Other Private Insurance
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance

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


Cost

$$ - Moderate Cost 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.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does 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)
  • Community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

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

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

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
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Intervention and education support
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • 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
  • Dietary accommodations
  • Healthy meals
  • Library or reading room
  • Meditation rooms
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Walking paths

Room Amenities

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

Activities

  • Games
  • Movies
  • Music therapy
  • Secular meetings
  • Yoga
  • Animal-assisted therapy
  • Beach walks
  • Fitness activities
  • Fitness coaching
  • Hiking
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Spiritual or faith-based services
  • Volunteering opportunities

Settings

  • Beach
  • City
  • Coastal

Policies

  • Allows cell phones
  • Allows internet access
  • Allows pets
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

The Joint Commission

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