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Please do NOT send your loved ones here.. I have no idea who would give a higher rating than 1 star. The only logical answer would be that they must be fake, written by a staff member or paid to write a positive review. I only wish I could give them a 0. I wouldn't wish thi ...
About Del Amo Behavioral Health System
Both voluntary and involuntary inpatient drug rehab services are available for crisis stabilization, in a structured, yet therapeutic environment. Patients receive individual evaluations and treatment plans to suit their needs, including medically assisted detox (MAT). The inpatient program runs specific services for children aged 6-12, teenagers 13-17, adults 18 and up, and seniors.
Del Amo Hospital offers specialized senior residential treatment for those 55 and older. They assess, diagnose, and stabilize those experiencing age-specific mental health and substance abuse challenges. Treatment includes pain assessment and management as well as fall risk assessment and prevention, group therapy, and medication management. Once patients have completed their residential programs, they are referred to outpatient providers to help them re-integrate with their families and the community.
They work with most major insurers, including Blue Shield, Cigna, Holman Group, Kaiser Permanente, Magellan, and TRICARE. They’re constantly adding others. Confirm your coverage with your provider as out-of-network benefits may vary.
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My experience with Del Amo Behavioral has been extremely stressful, confusing, and emotionally exhausting. As a family member trying to support my mom from another state, I faced significant barriers in getting clear and timely information about her care. At the start, staff answered calls but sounded rushed, and by the second day, it became nearly impossible to reach anyone. I spent hours calling for updates, speaking to multiple nurses, and trying to understand what was happening with her treatment and discharge plan.
I work overnight shifts and had to take time off work to be there. When I requested a work note to continue supporting my mom, Del Amo Behavioral refused, adding even more stress to an already overwhelming situation. Communication was inconsistent, slow, and often unclear, leaving me unsure who to contact for updates or guidance.
Overall, the experience felt disorganized and lacking in consideration for family involvement. Supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis is already difficult, and Del Amo Behavioral’s poor communication and lack of support made it far more challenging than it needed to be. I hope they improve their processes to better support both patients and their families in the future.
I would caution Hispanic families and older adults against using this facility. It often feels like the focus is on money rather than meaningful care, and California’s mental health system can be very disappointing. I hope the hospital improves its processes to better support patients and their families in the future.
Another frustrating experience was learning that the most my mom slept in one week was six hours, and after that only four hours. I was upset because that is far from adequate care, yet the staff seemed to think it was acceptable. It felt like they were simply “babysitting” rather than providing meaningful treatment. Watching my loved one receive this level of care was extremely upsetting, but I had to stay calm for my family’s sake while still being there to support her.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss them with you in more detail directly. Should you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.delamohospital.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.
Es un buen hospital yo eh estado aquí y el personal siempre intenta ayudarte también tienen buena limpieza y comida y si tienes alguna duda siempre puedes comunicarte con el personal .
Response from the owner1 week ago
Gracias por compartir sus amables comentarios. Nos alegra saber que nuestro equipo fue de ayuda y que la limpieza, la comida y la comunicación cumplieron con sus expectativas. Agradecemos que se haya tomado el tiempo para hacérnoslo saber.
A close friend of mine was admitted here and this facility failed to do their one job of keeping her from harming herself. She was kept in a dangerous environment in which she wasn't being monitored like her parents were told, and she wasn't allowed to leave her room to call her family. Her parents also were informed that she'd be contactable at most times of the day, and despite that, when both me and her mum tried to get a hold of her for the entire day she was never able to call back. As we found out during visiting hours, it was because she wasn't informed by the nurses that we called or all of the patients were put in lock down due to things like kids fighting or kids having to be sedated by the personnel. The care quality here is absolutely not good enough. If the facility is understaffed and the patients can't be properly tended to, don't accept more patients. This place is awful and she would've been safer at home.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us with your concerns. We take your comments very seriously and would like to learn more about your friend’s concerns. Due to federal patient privacy laws, we can only discuss care with a patient or guardian; however, we encourage your friend or their legal guardian to reach out to us directly by visiting https://delamobehavioralhealth.com/contact-us/. Again, thank you. 
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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.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
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
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Inpatient rehab provides intensive treatment for clients exiting detox, those in early recovery, and those at an elevated risk of relapse. Unlike outpatient drug rehab, clients receiving inpatient care reside at the facility for the duration of the program. The length of stay may range from two weeks to 18 months or more, depending on the client's needs and the program's design. Inpatient treatment typically involves extensive addiction education and recovery-focused life skills training.
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.
Commonly known as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) is an intensive form of outpatient treatment where clients meet during the day and return home in the evening. PHP treatment doesn't require 24-hour care and often serves as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or a step-down after a residential program. With PHP treatment, you can receive daily support for 6 to 8 hours which includes evidence-based therapies and medication management. The cost of PHP treatment typically varies but averages 90 days.
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.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
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.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
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.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
Recreational therapy is included in alcohol and drug addiction treatment to focus on engaging you in healthy activities that reduce your cravings and improve your overall health and well being. When you participate in group sports, art, or nature walks, you develop new interests and find a meaningful way to spend your time and reduce your cravings.
The goal of creative arts therapy in California is to encourage growth and transformation. It can be used in individual and group settings with both children and adults. Options include movement, music, and painting.
The goal of nicotine replacement therapy in California is to mitigate the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. It cuts down on your cravings by supplying a small dose of nicotine without exposing your body to the toxins of cigarette smoke.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Matthew Wong, MD, Esq, LLM
Medical Director
Accreditations
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Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
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