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Crestview 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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About Crestview Recovery

Crestview Recovery Center specializes in returning hope to the hopeless. They treat addiction and mental health conditions throughout multiple levels of care, including residential treatment, day treatment, an intensive outpatient program (IOP) available in-person or virtually, and general outpatient care. Mental health can be addressed as a primary or co-occurring condition, with separate mental health outpatient programs available. Crestview began as a collaboration among a group of friends who were all in recovery, and maintains its sense of intimacy so their clients never feel like just another case on the roster.
Crestview’s approach is centered around equipping clients with the necessary tools and skills to effectively manage their recovery in everyday situations. To do this, clients engage in evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT). Other approaches include art, music, yoga, mindfulness, 12-Step facilitation, and life skills development. Crestview Recovery Center provides 1:1, group, and family and couples therapy. Their seasoned staff—many in recovery themselves—feel like their role is a calling, not simply a job, and are motivated to provide compassionate care. The team includes a medical doctor, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, licensed therapists, and addiction counselors who have 20+ years of experience in the field.
Crestview Recovery Center treats primary and co-occurring mental health conditions. They offer a separate day treatment program and IOP focused on mental health recovery. They are able to treat depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), dissociative disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), trauma, and disordered eating. Individualized treatment helps clients adjust unhelpful thoughts and emotions, resolve conflicts, and improve communication skills. In residential treatment, Crestview Recovery Center addresses mental health as a co-occurring condition with dual-diagnosis care for addiction and mental health.
Crestview Recovery recognizes that an individual must work on their recovery daily and sets clients up to transition into the “real world.” Clients learn and practice life skills throughout treatment, helping them budget, get a job, communicate effectively, and act with respect. Before leaving treatment, staff personalize each client’s aftercare planning to their specific requirements since everyone needs something a little different in recovery. Clients will receive resources like connections to additional therapy, medical doctors, or housing.
Crestview Recovery’s inpatient facilities will make clients feel like they’re at home instead of recovering in an intimidating, hospital-like setting. There are two gender-specific houses that mirror the comfort and familiarity of home. Both the men’s and women’s homes provide space to relax, eat catered meals, and gather as a group. In gender-specific groups, clients enjoy access to an off-site gym and weekly outings.

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 Crestview Recovery accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Crestview Recovery accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (888) 894-9710 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Crestview 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 Crestview 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 Crestview 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 Crestview Recovery?
Call the facility directly at (888) 894-9710 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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