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Center for Discovery Menlo Park

Menlo Park, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient Dual Dx

Inpatient · Dual Dx center · in Menlo Park, CA · Accepts Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents.

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About Center for Discovery Menlo Park

Located in between San Francisco and San Jose, Center for Discovery Menlo Park treats adolescents, ages 10 to 18, who struggle with eating disorders, substance abuse disorder, and co-occurring disorders. Center for Discovery treats 6 patients at a time. Discovery’s specialized binge eating disorder (BED) program, Path to Peace, is also offered at this location. Treatment modalities they offer include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure & response prevention (ERP), eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Family therapy is a weekly part of the treatment plan, as well as mindful movement therapy, trauma therapy, and drama therapy.
Center for Discovery Menlo Park is down the street from prestigious Stanford University Medical Center, and their staff often collaborates closely with their affiliate medical team. Their comfortable residential home is an ideal place for their patients to relax and focus fully on their treatment. Center for Discovery offers residential, PHP, and IOP. They additionally have an online Telehealth program, too. Center for Discovery’s dietary programs focus on teaching 4 key concepts to their patients: health at every size (HAES), intuitive eating, All Foods Fit, and exposure and response prevention (ERP). They accept private insurance.

Classified as other residential treatment facility. private for-profit organization. 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
Inpatient · Dual Dx
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults
Special populations
Persons with eating disorders
Recovery supports
Housing services
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

1895 Altschul Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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Facility direct line

(833) 201-8685

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Center for Discovery Menlo Park accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (833) 201-8685 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 Center for Discovery Menlo Park offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Center for Discovery Menlo Park have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Persons with eating disorders.
What therapy methods does Center for Discovery Menlo Park use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy.
How do I start treatment at Center for Discovery Menlo Park?
Call the facility directly at (833) 201-8685 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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