La Selva Group

Palo Alto, CA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Palo Alto, CA · Accepts Private · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

Free helpline · 24/7

Need help choosing the right program?

Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

Direct line to La Selva Group: (877) 745-9519

Email X/Twitter Facebook

About La Selva Group

La Selva Group, part of Momentum for Health, has been serving the Bay Area community since 1979. They are a CARF accredited center that offers residential, transitional living, and outpatient services. Clients can expect weekly individual sessions with licensed therapists, family therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Both clients in residential and transitional living attend their close-by outpatient campus for therapy sessions. They strive to provide a therapeutic environment by getting clients involved in groups with peers and out in the community.
La Selva Group has a few different homes to accommodate a variety of client needs. They offer a 24/7 care residential home and transitional homes and apartments. Each home is comfortable, clean, and located in beautiful residential neighborhoods. Bedrooms can be shared or private.

Classified as partial hospitalization/day treatment. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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 · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups: Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations: Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used: Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Perphenazine, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Paliperidone, Quetiapine, Risperidone + 3 more
Recovery supports: Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services: Crisis intervention team
Facility operation: Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage

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

4139 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Get directions →

Facility direct line

(877) 745-9519

Website

thelaselvagroup.org

Nearby context

All centers in Palo Alto → All centers in CA →

Photos

Frequently Asked Questions

Does La Selva Group accept Medicaid?

SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (877) 745-9519 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 La Selva Group offer?

This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does La Selva Group have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).

What therapy methods does La Selva Group use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.

How do I start treatment at La Selva Group?

Call the facility directly at (877) 745-9519 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.

Was this facility page helpful?

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.

Other Treatment Centers in Palo Alto

Compare additional options nearby.

View all in Palo Alto →

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Adult Residential Treatment Services

Santa Barbara, CA

SAMHSA

Private non-profit offering comprehensive substance use treatment for adults with resident...

Detox Inpatient MAT Dual Dx

Medicaid Private ins. TRICARE/VA Sliding scale

View profile

Leaders BHC - Clarity Center

Laguna Beach, CA

SAMHSA

This boutique, 6-bed residential program is part of Leaders Behavioral Health Care (Leader...

View profile

Clear Life Recovery

Cardiff by the Sea, CA

SAMHSA Joint Commission

Clear Life Recoveryhelps clients start on the right foot to recoverywith medical detox, re...

Detox Outpatient PHP IOP MAT +2

Medicaid Medicare Private ins. TRICARE/VA

View profile

Borinquen Health Care Center Miami

Redding, CA

SAMHSA

Located along Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, Borinquen Medical Center is a community-based p...

View profile