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AKUA Mind Body - Detox Addiction Treatment San Diego

Newport Beach, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission PHP IOP Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · IOP · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Newport Beach, CA · Accepts Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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About AKUA Mind Body - Detox Addiction Treatment San Diego

Full-service treatment center AKUA Mind Body of Mission Hills provides a variety of "east meets west" treatment approaches. One of their facilities, located in Mission Hills in San Diego, California, offers treatment to both men and women who need assistance with drug and alcohol addictions as well as co-occurring mental health illnesses. Each client and their family receive custom plans from AKUA Mind Body of Mission Hills. The AKUA Mind Body facility in Mission Hills offers residential therapies and medically supervised detox. The detox on average takes 72 hours to a few days to eliminate the drug of abuse from the body, and then the client can enter into residential care and embark on identifying underlying triggers through evidence-based and holistic approaches. The residential program on average lasts 30 days but can extend to 90 days and can cost around $30,000. AKUA Mind Body of Mission Hills’ therapist encourages individual sessions and typically a client will have 5 hours of therapy a day. The therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), group therapy, family therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-informed care. A few non-traditional forms of therapy include brainspotting, yoga, meditation, and laugh therapy.
AKUA Mind Body of Mission Hills is accredited by the Joint Commission. They are in-network with over 15 companies including Tricare, and they also accept most PPO policies. AKUA Mind Body of Mission Hills encourages clients to call and verify coverage.
AKUA Mind Body of Mission Hills has a residential facility that includes outdoor seating, group meeting areas, and a living room with TV, and it centrally located in San Diego near the beach. Accommodations for clients include a fully stocked kitchen and shared bedrooms and bathrooms.

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
PHP · IOP · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

20271 SE Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Facility direct line

(844) 871-2317

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does AKUA Mind Body - Detox Addiction Treatment San Diego accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (844) 871-2317 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 AKUA Mind Body - Detox Addiction Treatment San Diego offer?
This facility offers: PHP, IOP, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. 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 AKUA Mind Body - Detox Addiction Treatment San Diego have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
What therapy methods does AKUA Mind Body - Detox Addiction Treatment San Diego use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at AKUA Mind Body - Detox Addiction Treatment San Diego?
Call the facility directly at (844) 871-2317 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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