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Altadena Recovery Center

Altadena, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Outpatient

Outpatient center · in Altadena, CA · Accepts Private · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Altadena Recovery Center: (626) 765-6905

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About Altadena Recovery Center

Altadena Recovery Center provides full service, individually tailored outpatient treatment for adults struggling with substance use disorder, with over 30 years of experience in alcoholism and addiction recovery services. They offer intensive outpatient programs (IOP), case management services, process, educational and relapse prevention groups, domestic violence and anger management groups, parenting classes, regular drug testing, and aftercare planning. Their recovery services are based on the principles of 12 Step recovery, with dedicated and experienced staff nurturing clients throughout their healing journeys. They offer long-term recovery services focused on clients and families achieving their goals in sobriety, holistically reaching emotional, mental, and physical wellness. Altadena Recovery also offers clients with referrals to community programs, such as assistance with employment, housing, education and more.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. state government. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

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
Outpatient
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team
Facility operation
State government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; Cash or self-payment; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

3025 Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001

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Facility direct line

(626) 765-6905

Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Altadena Recovery Center accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (626) 765-6905 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 Altadena Recovery Center offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment.
Does Altadena Recovery Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What therapy methods does Altadena Recovery Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy.
How do I start treatment at Altadena Recovery Center?
Call the facility directly at (626) 765-6905 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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