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College Hospital- Cerritos

10802 College Pl
Cerritos, CA 90703
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College Hospital Cerritos CA 90703

About College Hospital- Cerritos

College Hospital Cerritos is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in California offering a full continuum of behavioral healthcare across Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

The facility provides dual diagnosis treatment, substance abuse relapse prevention and mental health care for adults, youth ages 13-17, seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities.

Rooted in compassionate, culturally responsive care the hospital meets patients of most ages where they are with services designed to stabilize crises and support lasting recovery.

Dual Diagnosis and Substance Abuse Treatment

College Hospital Cerritos integrates addiction care into its psychiatric programming, addressing alcohol and drug addictions alongside co-occurring mental health conditions.

Adult Psychiatric Services deliver acute inpatient stabilization with dual diagnosis education, relapse prevention and secured units for rapid assessment.

Treatment blends psychiatric and nursing assessments, medication management, case management and both group and individual psychotherapy.

Sessions emphasize crisis intervention, affect management, conflict resolution and family participation to address the underlying drivers of substance use and support long-term stability.

Culturally Responsive Latino Program

The Latino Program offers care tailored to Latino patients and families, staffed by Spanish-speaking, bicultural psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and counselors.

Alcohol and drug addiction concerns are directly addressed within this program ensuring language and cultural understanding are central to treatment.

Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services are also available in both English and Spanish.

 

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Latest Reviews

Nicole Washington
2 weeks ago on Google
5
the whole hospital was very kind concern about my love one getting the care they need . Every shift call to let me know differ up . the staff was very care about my loves food diet .even the kitchen department I would like to give a great big thank u to everyone played a part in my love one life. Reason I can say that because Fl hospital don't care .FL will not call u or let u know anything .
Vahram M
5 months ago on Google
5
I admitted my brother to this mental hospital a few years ago for depression/suicidal thoughts. They watched over him for several days. Don’t let the negative reviews deter you; it’s a GREAT hospital! The staff were friendly, helpful, and highly skilled. They take very good care of the patients. Their jobs are challenging, but it was a pleasant experience that improved my brother's mental state. Thank you College Hospital for helping my brother!
Deftones Plays
7 months ago on Google
5
I loved it over there I met so much people I met new people to talk to I loved that they spoiled me frrr the housekeeper was so nice as well I didn't wanna leave tbhhh I was in the kids area and it wasn't so bad besides some screams but ion really care I had just a really great time there I went by xio but I hated that name I use to tell the girls to call me Junko lmao
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Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Clients receiving treatment at an outpatient rehab typically do not require hospitalization or intensive supervision and support. Outpatient addiction counseling and recovery education are often offered during the morning, evening, night, and weekend, allowing clients to tailor treatment to their own schedule. Partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs are the most time-intensive and are designed for clients who are at an increased relapse risk and/or who need more robust therapeutic support.

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) support a client's sustained sobriety as they exit detox or step down from an inpatient program. IOPs are also designed for clients who are at an elevated risk of relapse. Intensive outpatient treatment typically requires clients to engage in a minimum of nine hours of therapy per week, but clients may receive up to 20 therapeutic hours weekly. IOP treatment modalities often combine psychotherapy, recovery-focused life skills training, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Rehab aftercare programs offer clients in addiction recovery a robust continuum of care after clients have completed active treatment. These services address recovery as a life-long process and are designed to evolve with clients' changing needs. Clients may partner with their case managers and/or addiction recovery team to identify the rehab aftercare services that are right for them. They may receive career counseling, housing assistance, peer coaching, 12 step program induction, among many other services.

When an individual is in denial about their substance use disorder, their loved ones may organize a drug intervention in California. This effort involves gently but assertively confronting the individual about their substance use and sharing how it has affected those who care about them. A professional interventionist may also attend this gathering. Their expertise with intervention services can prove helpful in guiding the conversation to a positive result.

During the first phase of recovery – detox – it is crucial to have 24-hour clinical care in California. This care provides constant monitoring in order to ensure your safely and comfort as you progress through the withdrawal process for drug or alcohol addiction. Licensed professionals prescribe medications to treat withdrawal symptoms and provide frequent monitoring to ensure your safely as addictive toxins leave your system.

When addicted, quitting your drug of choice suddenly can be dangerous. That's why experts agree a medically assisted detox is the safest way to remove addictive substances from the body. Usually done in an inpatient setting, your vitals signs and overall well being are consistently monitored and rechecked in order to keep you safe and ensure the detox is successful.

Treatments

In California, dual-diagnosis addiction treatment programs offer comprehensive care for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Programs include medically assisted detox, intensive outpatient, outpatient, residential rehab, and partial hospitalization. Using an evidence-based approach, clinicians utilize therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, or dialectical behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. Additional services include 12-Step recovery, group therapy, family counseling, and relapse prevention to promote sustained recovery.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

For clients who are struggling with ambivalence toward change, motivational interviewing in California can help strengthen their commitment to change. Using a conversational method, the therapist helps you explore your motivations and empowers you to make the changes you desire.

Trauma therapy is a structured approach used by therapists to help you heal from a past traumatic event. Your therapist works with you to identify the traumatic memory and process the information so you experience emotional healing and a sense of safety and stability.

While in rehab treatment, you may work on developing various life skills to help you in long term recovery. These may include resilience, interpersonal skills, and self awareness. The focus will be on developing healthy habits for self care and relationships so you have the skills you need to manage day to day life.

Amenities

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Staff

Stephen Witt

Chief Executive Officer

Craig Wronski, DO

Chief of Staff

George Karamigos, MD

Medical Director

Kiyo Teshima, RN

Chief of Nursing Officer

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10802 College Pl
Cerritos, CA 90703

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This place is NOT safe. My teen came and was assaulted by two people within 5 hours of arrival. They did NOT call the police. They did NOT medically check injuries until the next day. They did NOT notify us until hours later and then the nurse lied about the details. When co ... Read More

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Nicole Washington
2 weeks ago
5

the whole hospital was very kind concern about my love one getting the care they need . Every shift call to let me know differ up . the staff was very care about my loves food diet .even the kitchen department I would like to give a great big thank u to everyone played a part in my love one life. Reason I can say that because Fl hospital don't care .FL will not call u or let u know anything .

Ben Hicks
2 weeks ago
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Horrible do not come

Ruby Fischer
1 month ago
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if a 0 could be put under this it would have been done. I was just released today from unit 2 south and holyyy. No this wasn’t my first time but when i tell you this is the most undesirable place to receive treatment like i genuinely wonder if the stores next door hear the patients screams, fire alarms, constant code greys, ect. now why are fire alarms accessible for psych patients i wish i knew. not to mention immediately being put my myself in a room with blood spots next to my bed, how cute. raw french fries are we serious. declining a patient cookies from “store” because she hit her head and knocked out under your care, nurse chester’s absolutely disgusting attitude and behavior towards KIDS, and just the overall lack of empathy from pm nurses, nurses lying to parents about patient contact with dr and social workers. i could go on to even blood in our cubbies. Im utterly disgusted and traumatized. I had to yell for nurses as my room neighbor began seizing just for it to be called a act. Goodnight

sandra
1 month ago
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