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California Wellness Retreat

Mission Viejo, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Detox Inpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Detox · Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Mission Viejo, CA · Accepts Private · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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About California Wellness Retreat

California Wellness Retreat helps people recover from drug and alcohol addiction, along with co-occurring mental health conditions like anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. They offer medically supervised detox and residential care in a peaceful setting near the San Gabriel Mountains. They strive to help clients truly heal through personalized support and a calm, homelike environment.
Their team uses a mix of traditional and innovative therapies to support each person’s recovery. Clients benefit from one-on-one counseling, group therapy, trauma support, and tools to build healthy habits. Couples are welcome to start their recovery together at California Wellness Retreat. Their staff, including therapists and a private chef, is experienced dedicated to each person’s success.
Guests stay in a comfortable home with private and shared rooms, healthy meals, and indoor and outdoor spaces to relax. The retreat has a serene atmosphere and helps with travel arrangements to make getting there easy. Whether it’s enjoying quiet time outside, enjoying adventure outings, or chatting with caring staff, clients feel supported every step of the way.

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 · Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential, Residential detoxification, Long-term residential, Short-term residential
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
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum 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
Medications used
Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Naltrexone (oral), Medications for HIV treatment, Medications for Hepatitis C treatment, Lofexidine, Clonidine, Medication for mental disorders, Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis + 2 more
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

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

24842 Pylos Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Facility direct line

(888) 245-5888

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does California Wellness Retreat accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (888) 245-5888 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 California Wellness Retreat offer?
This facility offers: Detox, Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential, Residential detoxification, Long-term residential, Short-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Detoxification, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does California Wellness Retreat have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families.
What therapy methods does California Wellness Retreat 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 California Wellness Retreat?
Call the facility directly at (888) 245-5888 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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