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First Light Recovery

San Juan Capistrano, CA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Telehealth

Inpatient · MAT · Telehealth center · in San Juan Capistrano, CA · Accepts Private · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

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About First Light Recovery

First Light Recovery helps people facing many mental health struggles. They treat anxiety disorders like obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and social anxiety. They also support those with depression, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADHD, and personality disorders. Each person gets care based on their unique challenges, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
The center uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help clients manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Daily therapy, group support, and structured routines support lasting change. A dedicated clinical team works closely with each resident to build a personalized treatment plan focused on recovery, growth, and long-term mental health stability.
Residents live in a peaceful, home-like setting with 24/7 support from caring staff. The environment encourages rest, routine, and connection with others. Clients eat healthy meals, follow daily schedules, and build life skills in a safe, real-world environment designed to support both healing and growth.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for adults. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: 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 · MAT · Telehealth
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Paliperidone, Quetiapine + 3 more
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

31211 Casa Grande Drive, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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Facility direct line

(877) 684-3767

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does First Light Recovery accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (877) 684-3767 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 First Light Recovery offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment.
Does First Light Recovery have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does First Light Recovery use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at First Light Recovery?
Call the facility directly at (877) 684-3767 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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