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Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient

Encino, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Encino, CA · Accepts Private · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient

Ascend Healthcare provides mental health treatment specialized for adolescents ages 12-17, primarily through short-term residential programs in various locations throughout California. Their Culver City location provides comprehensive outpatient mental health and co-occurring disorder treatment through their day treatment (PHP) program. Their day treatment program is ideal for adolescents and teens who need continued support after residential treatment, or for individuals who need a higher level of support than outpatient and individual therapy regimens while returning home or to a transitional environment in the evenings. Their trauma-informed approach to day treatment offers clinical treatment models that are individualized to the client and family, blending individual, group, and family evidence-based therapy. The program features weekly family therapy, parenting with DBT classes, and parent process groups for families of clients. Additionally, clients and families may participate in multi-family therapy groups, client-only group therapy, educational support, case management, and psychiatry and medication management. Clients experiencing substance use disorder may also participate in 12-Step recovery programs. Their spacious facility features a kitchen, recreation areas and games, indoor and outdoor lounges, group therapy rooms, private therapy offices, and a classroom with computers for academic support.

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.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Hospital inpatient treatment, Long-term residential, Short-term residential
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Children/Adolescents
Special populations
Adolescents, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma
Medications used
Buprenorphine with naloxone, Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Clonidine, Medication for mental disorders
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (310) 388-3713 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other CA centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Hospital inpatient treatment, Long-term residential, Short-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adolescents, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence.
What therapy methods does Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient?
Call the facility directly at (310) 388-3713 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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