New Method Wellness

For many people in recovery, addiction does not arrive alone. Co-occurring mental health conditions — whether diagnosed before treatment or identified during it — are a central part of the picture. New Method Wellness was built around this reality. As a licensed and accredited dual diagnosis addiction treatment center, the facility treats substance use and mental health conditions as the interconnected issues they are, rather than routing them into separate, parallel programs.

This approach matters for people planning longer-term recovery, not just stabilization. When mental health conditions go unaddressed in a substance abuse treatment setting, the risk of relapse and ongoing psychiatric distress remains high. At New Method Wellness, the clinical structure is designed from the ground up to hold both dimensions of a person's experience — a meaningful distinction from general rehab programs that may lack dual diagnosis depth.

New Method Wellness incorporates equine therapy, surf therapy, adventure therapy, and art therapy into its treatment approach. These are not add-on amenities — they are structured therapeutic modalities that engage individuals in the recovery process through experience, movement, and creative expression. For people who have found traditional clinical settings difficult to connect with, or who are looking for a recovery center that uses multiple methods, this range of approaches offers meaningful options.

Located in San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, the center is positioned within a region where surf and adventure-based therapeutic work is both practical and culturally resonant. The therapeutic team, led by Clinical Director DeAnna J. Crosby (M.A., LMFT, LAADC, Psy.D.) and Medical Director Dr. Stanley Chou (MD), provides the clinical framework within which these experiential modalities operate.

New Method Wellness holds accreditation from both The Joint Commission and CARF — two of the most recognized accrediting bodies in behavioral health and addiction treatment. Carrying both signals that the facility meets rigorous, independently verified standards for clinical quality, safety, and organizational practices. For families and individuals evaluating residential treatment or longer-term outpatient programs, accreditation from these organizations is one of the clearest markers of a credible recovery center.

The facility's leadership team reinforces that credentialing depth. Medical Director Dr. Stanley Chou brings medical oversight to the treatment process, while Clinical Director DeAnna J. Crosby holds licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist, credentials as a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a doctorate in psychology. This combination of medical and clinical leadership is not universal in the addiction treatment field, and it reflects a serious investment in qualified staff at the top of the organization.

New Method Wellness serves individuals dealing with substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. This is a center for people who recognize that their recovery needs to address both dimensions — and who are looking for a treatment program with the clinical infrastructure to do that well. The facility is open 24 hours, which means that individuals and family members can reach the center at any point when they are ready to start that conversation.

For family members supporting a loved one through addiction treatment or recovery, New Method Wellness offers a point of contact — the center can be reached by phone at (949) 998-5441 or by email at [email protected]. The center's website at newmethodwellness.com provides additional information about its behavioral health and addiction treatment programs for those who want to research before making a call.