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Mela Counseling Services Center

Los Angeles, CA

SAMHSA Verified IOP

IOP center · in Los Angeles, CA · Accepts Medicare · Serves veterans, adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Mela Counseling Services Center

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use 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
IOP
Service settings
Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Children/Adolescents
Special populations
Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Recovery supports
Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
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: Medicare; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

5723 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90022

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Facility direct line

323-721-6855

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mela Counseling Services Center accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 323-721-6855 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 Mela Counseling Services Center offer?
This facility offers: IOP. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment.
Does Mela Counseling Services Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
What therapy methods does Mela Counseling Services Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling.
How do I start treatment at Mela Counseling Services Center?
Call the facility directly at 323-721-6855 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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