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New Directions Mental Health Monongahela

La Mirada, CA

SAMHSA Verified PHP Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in La Mirada, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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About New Directions Mental Health Monongahela

Set in "Mon City", just off Main Street, New Directions Mental Health Monongahela (formerly called Psychiatric Care Systems) treats children, adolescents, and adults with these conditions: anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, self-harm, suicidality, impulse control, mood dysregulation, sensory issues, sleep irregularity, psychotic symptoms, schizophrenia, and eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (AFRID). They also counsel couples and spouses.
Their therapy toolbox includes acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), humanistic therapy, psychodynamic therapy, interpersonal therapy, behavioral activation therapy, exposure therapy, family systems therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and Spravato (esketamine) medication treatments.
They tailor therapy to their clients' experiences and needs. For instance, they provide gender-affirming care to LGBTQ+ individuals and bring expertise treating veterans' specific experiences with PTSD.
LightHeart Associates admits clients through direct contacts or referrals.
New Directions Mental Health tracks clients' progress electronically and makes treatment notes available to clients on their website's client portal.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use 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
PHP · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Recovery supports
Housing services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

15901 Imperial Highway, La Mirada, CA 90638

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Facility direct line

(724) 258-8014

Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does New Directions Mental Health Monongahela accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, New Directions Mental Health Monongahela accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (724) 258-8014 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does New Directions Mental Health Monongahela offer?
This facility offers: PHP, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does New Directions Mental Health Monongahela have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families.
What therapy methods does New Directions Mental Health Monongahela use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at New Directions Mental Health Monongahela?
Call the facility directly at (724) 258-8014 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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