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Bayfront Youth and Family Services

Long Beach, CA

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Long Beach, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Bayfront Youth and Family...: 562-788-7252

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About Bayfront Youth and Family Services

Integrative outpatient center for young adults with mental health and substance use disorders, offering therapy, case management, and peer support.

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 · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
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: Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

900 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA 90807

Facility direct line

562-788-7252

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bayfront Youth and Family Services accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Bayfront Youth and Family Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call 562-788-7252 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Bayfront Youth and Family Services offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, 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 Bayfront Youth and Family Services have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Bayfront Youth and Family Services use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Bayfront Youth and Family Services?
Call the facility directly at 562-788-7252 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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