12 South Recovery in Lake Forest, California, provides personalized treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Offering day treatment programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), outpatient, and sober living options, the center helps adults and young professionals build lasting recovery. Its boutique environment combines evidence-based care with compassionate, long-term support in a peaceful Orange County setting.
Clients receive therapy rooted methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), along with mindfulness, family therapy, and trauma-informed care. These approaches help clients understand themselves, heal deeply, and develop new skills for balance and resilience. Complementary options, such as art, adventure, animal, and fitness therapies, further strengthen both mind and body. For those seeking a faith-based path to recovery, 12 South Recovery offers a dedicated Christian track, integrating clinical excellence with spiritual growth.
The program extends beyond treatment through strong aftercare and alumni support. Clients stay connected with their recovery community through ongoing counseling, peer coaching, and vocational training. Set in safe, comfortable surroundings near the beach, 12 South Recovery encourages clients to rediscover joy and purpose through exploration, connection, and personal growth.
Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.
