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The Lotus Collaborative Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

SAMHSA Verified

in Santa Cruz, CA.

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About The Lotus Collaborative Santa Cruz

The Lotus Collaborative provides specialized, holistic treatment supporting all genders ages 14 and up struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. With locations in Santa Cruz and San Francisco, The Lotus Collaborative offers intensive outpatient programs (IOP), day treatment (PHP), and individual therapy in colorful, home-like settings.
Services include individual psychotherapy, somatic support, as well as workshops in specific aspects of trauma healing. Programs range from 3 hours per day, 3 days a week to their most intensive support that runs 6 to 7 hours a day, up to 7 days a week. While schedules may vary, clients engage in individual and group therapy throughout the day as well as mindfulness training, zen meditation, and nutritional counseling.
Their mood and trauma IOP provides comprehensive care for depression, anxiety, and PTSD, offering three hours of structured group therapy each day. Sessions are available virtually, Monday through Friday evenings. Their team supports individuals of all genders, aged 18 and older, residing in California. The program combines the convenience and flexibility of online treatment with the option for in-person sessions.
The Lotus Collaborative's eating disorder PHP caters to individuals aged 14 and older, featuring tailored programming for adolescents and their families, in addition to adults. By providing 5–7 hours of daily structured support, this level of care offers intensive treatment that helps individuals to make progress in their recovery and acquire the skills needed to stabilize their behaviors.
Their eating disorder IOP provides 3+ hours of structured group and individual care, 3–7 days a week. This program helps clients build and apply recovery skills in daily life while in the safety of a recovery-focused community.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Lotus Collaborative Santa Cruz accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (855) 852-4968 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 The Lotus Collaborative Santa Cruz offer?
Does The Lotus Collaborative Santa Cruz have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does The Lotus Collaborative Santa Cruz use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at The Lotus Collaborative Santa Cruz?
Call the facility directly at (855) 852-4968 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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