All 8 treatment centers in Santa Monica offer substance use treatment and counseling. The primary therapeutic approaches are:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): 8 centers
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): 8 centers
- Individual counseling: 8 centers
- Group counseling: 8 centers
- Family counseling: 8 centers
- Trauma-related counseling: 8 centers
- 12-step facilitation: 8 centers
- Anger management: 8 centers
- Relapse prevention: 8 centers
CBT and DBT are structured counseling methods. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and modify the thinking and behavior patterns that maintain addiction. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. All 8 centers screen for substance use, conduct comprehensive assessments, and prepare each person with an aftercare plan to sustain recovery after their time in treatment.
Santa Monica's treatment network serves different populations. Two of the 8 centers serve men only, two serve women only, and four accept clients of any gender. Treatment is available for both young adults and adults, with age-appropriate programming.
For other levels of care such as detox, residential inpatient programs, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), medication-assisted treatment (buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone), or sober living facilities, contact each center to confirm what it offers.