What happens when someone needs medical detox and also lives with depression, PTSD or bipolar disorder? Too often the two needs are split between providers: withdrawal handled in one place, mental health care arranged somewhere else, and a gap between them.
This short directory answers that question with six programs that describe both detox and co-occurring care, ranked by how closely they keep the two together. Bright Paths Recovery ranks first, combining 24/7 detox and dual diagnosis treatment in one private Northridge home.
Quick pick |
Best for |
Bright Paths Recovery |
Dual diagnosis and detox in LA |
Breathe Life |
Trauma and PTSD alongside addiction |
Luxe Recovery |
Very small private homes |
CRI-Help |
Medi-Cal coverage in the Valley |
The selection rests on five criteria, drawn from what each provider and its directory listings make public. First, whether detox is described and where it happens. Second, how specifically the program defines the mental health conditions it treats alongside addiction. Third, licensing and accreditation from The Joint Commission or CARF. Fourth, the size and type of setting, from a 12-bed home to a hospital campus. Fifth, the coverage each accepts, because a program that cannot take a family's plan is not a real option however well it fits clinically.
Programs that refer detox elsewhere or do not describe it were left out of this particular list, since the aim is continuity between withdrawal care and mental health treatment. No program was visited or tested; rankings reflect published scope and fit for adults in Los Angeles.
A short checklist speeds the first conversation. Have the insurance card ready for a benefits check, list every current medication and any psychiatric diagnoses, and note recent substance use honestly, since it shapes the detox plan.
Ask three questions on the call: how soon a bed is available, how long a typical stay runs, and what support continues after discharge. Then confirm house rules on phones, visits and family sessions, which differ widely across these six. Bright Paths and Luxe describe pet-friendly policies, Hoag operates in a hospital environment, and Casa Serena admits women only, so the right answer depends on who is entering care and what they need nearby.
Bright Paths Recovery keeps a dedicated medical office inside its Northridge home, and Medical Director Dr. Adnan Khoury, MD, MS, oversees detox there around the clock. Medication is used only for a short period during detox and stabilization, with the goal of finishing treatment off medication rather than on long-term maintenance. That approach suits clients who want a clear end point for medication support.
The same clinical team then treats co-occurring conditions during the residential stay, which typically runs 28 to 40 days. Dual diagnosis care covers trauma, mood and anxiety conditions while substance use stays the primary focus, and on-site family therapy happens once or twice a week. Clinical Director Dr. Shushan Tigranyan, PsyD, leads a program that uses CBT, DBT and motivational interviewing, with placement guided by ASAM criteria.
With 12 beds and a stated three staff for every two clients, the setting stays small. The home is accredited by The Joint Commission, and admission is often available the same day. Clients keep phones and laptops, couples can be treated together, and pets are welcome. After discharge, a private alumni app, a weekly alumni call and weekly check-ins keep graduates connected, with referrals to sober living and outpatient partners for the next step.
Verdict: The top choice here for detox and dual diagnosis care under one roof in Los Angeles. It does not offer outpatient levels or accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Breathe Life Healing Centers pairs addiction treatment with complex trauma and PTSD care at its Laurel Canyon campus. It also runs LGBTQ+ and chemsex programs, and a track for flight attendants. Founder Brad Lamm is an author and interventionist, and the company dates the program to 2013.
Its listed levels run from detox through residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient care, the outpatient levels covering both substance use and mental health. Medication-assisted treatment is available, and Medical Director Stacy Cohen, MD, leads the medical side.
The program holds a Joint Commission Gold Seal and LegitScript certification, and alumni meet weekly online through BreatheOUT. Families can join a family class or a 3-day workshop, and transitional living offers a bridge between residential care and home. Insurer logos on its site include Anthem, Aetna, Cigna and Carelon.
Verdict: A strong fit for trauma-centered dual diagnosis care. Confirm where detox takes place before admission.
Luxe Recovery runs two houses, in Los Feliz and the Hollywood Hills, each with six clients according to StartYourRecovery. The same source puts staffing near three to one.
Nurses supervise withdrawal on site day and night, and directories list dual diagnosis care alongside therapies such as DBT, EMDR and neurofeedback. NAATP notes programming for trauma.
A LuxuryRehabs listing reports Joint Commission accreditation and a DHCS license. Residential stays typically run 30 to 90 days, according to Recovery.com, and directories describe chef-prepared meals, a pool and a music room. Pets may be allowed under the company's policies.
Verdict: Very private, with on-site detox; limited to PPO plans and self-pay.
CRI-Help, a North Hollywood nonprofit dating to 1971, accepts Medi-Cal and offers a sliding fee scale, according to directories. It is the only program in this directory with a public-coverage route in the Valley.
Detox for moderate to severe withdrawal uses medication management at the George T. Pfleger Center on Burbank Boulevard, and residential care follows with 12-step meetings, yoga and case management. Acupuncture is listed too.
Choose Help lists CARF accreditation, and services are offered in English and Spanish. After residential care, clients can step down into day treatment, outpatient groups and aftercare, and sober living is available to alumni. Programs for expectant mothers and women with children are also listed.
Verdict: The accessible choice for Valley residents on Medi-Cal; its mental health scope is less defined than others here.
Casa Serena, a Santa Barbara nonprofit for women, lists dual diagnosis and eating disorder care in its press release. Detox can be sub-acute or medically managed, and residential, outpatient and transitional living follow at the same address.
Lifetime aftercare is part of the model, and Psychology Today lists CBT, DBT and EMDR.
The press release states Joint Commission accreditation and state licensing. Founded in 1959, the nonprofit accepts private and public insurance according to StartYourRecovery, and Noozhawk describes a typical path of three to seven days in detox before four to six weeks of residential care.
Verdict: A women-only continuum worth the 90-mile trip from LA.
Hoag places detox in an acute-care hospital setting in Orange County, with physicians, nurses and clinicians present 24/7. Dual diagnosis care covers depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and OCD.
Residential treatment continues at SolMar Recovery, a 21-bed program on the Newport Beach hospital campus, with tracks for young adults, working professionals and people living with chronic pain. Programs also operate in Irvine.
Free, confidential assessments run seven days a week. Families can attend a weeklong program, an on-site 12-step program supports residents, and the Hoag's Heroes alumni group continues after discharge. Hoag's site links a price estimator for planning costs.
Verdict: Hospital-level detox and dual diagnosis care for those willing to travel to Orange County.