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Clear Life 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 Clear Life Recovery: (844) 787-5770

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About Clear Life Recovery

Clear Life Recoveryhelps clients start on the right foot to recoverywith medical detox, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and sober living aftercare. Meeting each person where they are, Clear Life helps clients envision a healthier future as they enjoy coastal experiences, build practical life skills, and find community, establishing steady steps toward long-lasting recovery in a hope-filled setting.
Clear Life helps clients steady their minds, restore their bodies, and reconnect with purpose. Methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and SMART Recovery meetings help clientsovercome obstacles to sobriety. Experiential options like fitness training, art and music therapy, equine experiences, and nature outings furtherestablish healthy routines, regulate stress, and build communityas clinicians adapt plans to each person.
Shared rooms and relaxed lounge areas providea calm home base, with well-maintained bathrooms and nutritious, chef-supported meals that make settling in easy. Clients have access to fitness spaces and quiet nooks for reading or reflection and enjoy time relaxing by the pool. Staff arrange beach and park outings and handle travel logistics, bringing fresh air, reflection, and steady momentum between sessions.
After the residential program, Clear Lifeemphasizes step-down support and accountability. Clients may transition to sober living, virtual and in-person intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and practice life skills like time management, financial basics, communication, and relapse prevention while establishing new routines back home. Alumni groups and referrals to community resources extend momentum so gains during treatment translate into confident, long-term recovery at home, work, school, and within supportive, sober relationships.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Clear Life Recovery accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Clear Life Recovery accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (844) 787-5770 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Clear Life 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 Clear Life 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 Clear Life 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 Clear Life Recovery?
Call the facility directly at (844) 787-5770 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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