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Core Recovery Phoenix

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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About Core Recovery Phoenix

Those seeking treatment at Core Recovery will receive an initial diagnostic examination, which will determine a tailored treatment plan for each patient based on their personal needs and goals. The partial hospitalization program (PHP) is their highest level of care, which can provide a similar benefit and treatment as residential care without requiring overnight stays. Participants will commit 20 hours per week to their treatment and recovery plan, which can involve group, individual, or family therapy sessions. The Core also offers mental health and addiction education, creative expression and art therapy, medication management, and skill-building practice groups led by their team of experienced and certified mental health experts. The intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Core Recovery is a group therapy oriented program that can also include weekly individual and family therapy sessions with one of their master's level clinicians. Their intensive outpatient program is similar to partial hospitalization but needs less time and commitment, ranging from 9 to 19 hours per week depending on individual care plans. To treat the underlying trauma or mental health disorders that can lead to addiction, Core Recovery incorporates a holistic treatment approach that includes evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT).
Core Recovery’s adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides treatment and support to those struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health and addiction-related conditions for teens between the ages of 13-17 and their families. Evidence-based treatment strategies such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are used to incorporate mindfulness skills for those struggling with mood, depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, impulse control, and personality disorders by helping to identify the impact thoughts and feelings can have on one's life. Other methods may include relaxation and visualization techniques, encouragement and support of positive beliefs, and medication management if needed. The creative expression group promotes creativity and self-exploration through art, while the weekly family therapy sessions focus on strengthening family relationships through mental health and addiction education and gaining connections to resources and support with-in the community.
Core Recovery also offers other specialized services within their partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Their 8-week grief and loss program provides interactive activities and discussions focusing on ways to cope through the grief process and reach acceptance. Their trauma-informed therapy program can guide individuals through traumatic events or transitions with the use of therapies like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Family and couples counseling uses an interactive approach, implementing positive ways to communicate and continue building healthy relationships. Clinicians experienced in treating love addiction, sex or pornography addiction, and codependency issues are on staff to facilitate individualized treatment plans in a confidential setting both virtually and in person.

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 Core Recovery Phoenix accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Core Recovery Phoenix accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (888) 857-8384 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Core Recovery Phoenix 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 Core Recovery Phoenix 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 Core Recovery Phoenix 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 Core Recovery Phoenix?
Call the facility directly at (888) 857-8384 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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