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Amanecer Community Counseling Service

Los Angeles, CA

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Los Angeles, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Serves veterans, adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Amanecer Community Counsel...: 213-481-7464 x271

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About Amanecer Community Counseling Service

A nonprofit outpatient clinic located right in the heart of the City of Los Angeles, California offers culturally-sensitive mental healthcare for children, adults, and their families. Victims of violence and abuse, underserved and minority communities are also served with utmost respect in a safe and caring environment. This center treats conditions like trauma, anxiety and depression. Parenting women are offered with specialized treatment for postpartum depression. Its compassionate, gender-inclusive, and holistic support for underserved communities, ensures everyone has access to vital mental health services.
The healing programs for domestic violence offer various services through individual counseling and group therapy. Parents are guided with life skills training and parenting classes to help them improve in managing family challenges while caring for their children and partners. The case management program ensures continuity of care is provided to individuals still on treatment in a community-based setting. Trauma-informed approach provides a safe space for healing while combining evidence-based therapies, medication support delivered in bilingual and bicultural services.
Easily accessible to various bus and subway lines, the center’s location simplifies client travel. Nearby urban parks also provide valuable spaces for recreation and relaxation, supporting the recovery journey. With its commitment to its mission, people and their families become empowered and gain resilience towards a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health 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
Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Prochlorperazine, Thiothixene, Thioridazine, Trifluoperazine + 13 more
Recovery supports
Housing services, Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Other State funds; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

1200 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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Facility direct line

213-481-7464 x271

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Amanecer Community Counseling Service accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Amanecer Community Counseling Service accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call 213-481-7464 x271 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Amanecer Community Counseling Service offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Amanecer Community Counseling Service have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does Amanecer Community Counseling Service use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Amanecer Community Counseling Service?
Call the facility directly at 213-481-7464 x271 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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