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Bridges to Recovery

Cardiff by the Sea, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Detox PHP IOP MAT Telehealth

Detox · PHP · IOP · MAT center · in Cardiff by the Sea, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves veterans, adolescents, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Bridges to Recovery: (833) 753-5297

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About Bridges to Recovery

Bridges to Recovery has 2 spacious residences in Los Angeles. They specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and co-occurring disorders. They also treat failure to launch, high-functioning depression, nervous breakdowns, and complicated grief. Bridges takes a holistic approach to healing, aiming to restore each aspect of clients’ mental health for lasting recovery.
Bridges to Recovery provides each client with their own doctor and a minimum of 5 individual psychotherapy sessions per week. Thorough assessments and evaluations help guide treatment, and give clients accurate diagnoses. They help clients heal from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorders, childhood trauma, schizotypal disorder, histrionic personality disorder, and much more. Bridges to Recovery’s evidence-based therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), family therapy, and somatic experience therapy, among others. Yoga, meditation, physical fitness, and acupuncture are some of the holistic therapies they provide.
Bridges to Recovery has a flexible technology approach for professionals who need to tend to work responsibilities. Clients in private rooms can bring their pets. Weekly team meetings keep clients’ treatment attuned to their changing needs, with each staff member collaborating for highly effective care. Clients’ primary therapists are all masters or doctoral-level and licensed. Bridges to Recovery is accredited by the Joint Commission, meeting treatment standards in all areas.
On weekends, clients can enjoy activities like hiking and movie evenings. Bridges to Recovery also offers art therapy and process groups. Pottery classes complement art therapy and allow for creative expression. Equine therapy allows clients to interact with friendly horses under the guidance of a handler. Families can visit too, and stay in touch with their loved one throughout treatment.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, detoxification.

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
Detox · PHP · IOP · MAT · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Outpatient detoxification, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations
Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Veterans, Active duty military, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Medications used
Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medication for mental disorders, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Recovery supports
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

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bridges to Recovery accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Bridges to Recovery accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (833) 753-5297 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Bridges to Recovery offer?
This facility offers: Detox, PHP, IOP, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Outpatient detoxification, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Detoxification.
Does Bridges to Recovery have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Veterans, Active duty military, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
What therapy methods does Bridges to Recovery use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Bridges to Recovery?
Call the facility directly at (833) 753-5297 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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