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Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Stamford

San Diego, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP Dual Dx

Inpatient · PHP · Dual Dx center · in San Diego, CA · Accepts Private · Serves veterans, adolescents.

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About Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Stamford

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Stamford is an adolescent treatment facility in Stamford, Connecticut. Surrounded by nature and with 24-hour care, they provide a safe and serene space for adolescents ages 11 to 17 to receive treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, self-harm, and co-occurring disorders. Discovery’s highly trained staff provide evidence-based therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in both individual and group therapy settings. Alongside therapy, clients continue their education through the help of onsite educational liaisons. The staff provides 3 hours of schooling a day with a focus on preparing students to reintegrate into the academic setting.
Discovery believes that family support plays a powerful role in the recovery process. For this reason, they have created a family program that allows for active participation. The family programming includes 90-minute family counseling sessions, activities and outings, and multi-family groups with an invitation for family members to stay for dinner afterwards. Discovery schedules these activities on a weekly basis, providing families with ample opportunities to be involved.

Classified as partial hospitalization/day treatment. 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 · PHP · Dual Dx
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
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

5414 Oberlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92124

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Facility direct line

(855) 643-0723

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Stamford accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (855) 643-0723 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 Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Stamford offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, 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 Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Stamford have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Stamford use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy.
How do I start treatment at Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Stamford?
Call the facility directly at (855) 643-0723 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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