Wavecrest Behavioral Health

Flexible outpatient care

Wavecrest offers a range of outpatient treatment options so clients can access various levels of care while continuing to live at home. The PHP is the most intensive option, with clients attending programming 6 or more hours a day for 5 days a week. In the IOP, clients attend structured treatment multiple days per week, including individual, group, and family therapy, along with integrated care for co-occurring mental health disorders. Standard outpatient treatment is also available, with therapy sessions once or twice a week. Clients can also receive ongoing mental health support and medications for addiction treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate.

Addiction treatment integrated with care for co-occurring mental health and trauma-related concerns

Substance use is treated alongside mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. Treatment may include traditional therapy approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care alongside skill-building workshops, mindfulness, and reflection. MAT can be used when appropriate.

Virtual treatment options for greater accessibility

Clients wishing to balance recovery with work, school, or home responsibilities have various virtual options. The facility offers a virtual IOP for California residents with multiple sessions per week, as well as specialized virtual IOP tracks for alcohol use, working professionals, and anxiety and depression.

Family involvement, group work, and other support alongside individual counseling

Family therapy and participation can help strengthen connections between clients and their families and build supportive relationships. Clients also participate in groups with topics including relapse prevention, triggers, and coping strategies. Dedicated case managers and a personal treatment team offer additional personalized support.

Ongoing peer and alumni support after formal treatment

Clients can receive ongoing support through weekly alumni community meetings, ongoing peer connections, and a recovery app. These options allow clients to remain connected after completing structured programming.

Client reviews

Reviewers often praise caring staff, structured therapy, and recovery support. Some feedback raises concerns about family communication and treatment decisions.

• Treatment quality & outcomes (95% positive): Clients describe helpful group and individual therapy, practical recovery tools, and progress with sobriety and mental health. "The program is well-structured, but still flexible enough to meet individual needs."
• Staff & care experience (95% positive): Reviewers praise compassionate therapists, knowledgeable facilitators, and attentive case managers. "The staff is so responsive and encouraging."
• Facility & environment (95% positive): Reviewers describe the treatment center as clean, comfortable, and well maintained.
• Support & community (90% positive): Reviewers value peer connections, sponsors, and shared activities. Family feedback includes appreciation for support and concerns about involvement in care.
• Access & process (65% positive): Positive feedback mentions help entering treatment, transportation to meetings, and continued-care planning. Some reviews describe difficulty obtaining updates and concerns about remaining in intensive treatment longer than needed.

How we researched this facility

• Reviewed by: Jennifer Trimbee, registered nurse, content writer and strategist, reviewed the research findings and wrote this facility profile on October 5, 2026.

• Facility data research: On September 28, 2026, our research team reviewed the facility’s website and information from public health departments, national accrediting organizations, and SAMHSA to verify facility details.