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First Light Recovery

140 Avenida Algodon
San Clemente, CA 92672
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About First Light Recovery

The residential program provides 24/7 supervision in a safe and therapeutic environment where individuals have access to staff around the clock. Individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, trauma treatment, and evidence-based interventions are provided. Each person is given a personalized treatment program and is monitored for improvement. Clients are encouraged to take an active role in their recovery. Discharge planning is provided before leaving the facility.

Upon completion of the residential program, clients often engage in a step-down process of outpatient treatment. Full Light Recovery can assist clients in exploring what outpatient program would be best for them. Once outpatient is completed, clients may move into maintenance treatment, which is also known as aftercare.

Full Light Recovery accepts most insurance plans, including Amerigroup, Anthem, Cigna, ComPsych, Magellan, Kaiser, Amerigroup, HCSC, Tricare, and more. Out-of-network benefits may vary, so it’s important to verify coverage with the provider before starting treatment.

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mick armfield
3 weeks ago on Google
5
One of the best options for truly Mental Health Primary Residential care. There are a lot of other options that are capable of treating dual diagnosis, but First lLght Recovery is well known and established as TRUE MH facility that is tried, true and proven effective to help those suffering with mental health disorder. Also they have an advantage in the fact that they are in network with most or all commercial insurance plans 🙏🏽🙌🏽
Alex Grace
3 weeks ago on Google
5
I just wanted to take a moment to share how amazing First Light Recovery is. I’ve had the opportunity to work with their wonderful team and have referred many clients to their care over the years. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure each person feels supported, cared for, and genuinely valued throughout their treatment experience. Every client I’ve referred has come back with wonderful things to say about the staff, the program, and the level of care they received. In behavioral health, it can be difficult to find a program you truly trust with someone who is struggling and needs the right support, and First Light is absolutely one of those places for me. Their team is compassionate, responsive, professional, and truly cares about the people they serve. I feel confident referring clients to them knowing they will be in good hands. First Light is fantastic, and I will absolutely continue trusting their team to care for those in need. Highly recommend!
Jamie Mcculloch
1 month ago on Google
5
My time here was wonderful! The team was thoughtful in respect to my placement and was so thorough and seedy when it came time to get me admitted. The house staff had a nice diversity and many personalities that made it easy to find connection when I was homesick. My therapist was insightful and offered great feedback and helped me tremendously in the time I was there. She gave me reasonable expectations for what we could achieve together in my time at the house. The psychiatrist on staff was a kind hearted gentle man who made me feel heard and took my thoughts into consideration as we made adjustments to my medication regiment. Some of the groups lacked creativity or seemed redundant but I think that was because some of the staff were reasonably new hires and hadn’t found their groove yet. We had fun outings and had a reasonable amount of freedom while still having structure to get the work done to heal and let me return to my family.
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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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

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.

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy in California is a method that therapists often use for the effective treatment of substance use disorders. It is based on the principle that substance abuse stems from unhelpful ways of thinking and patterns of behavior, which can be changed by helping the individual learn better ways of coping.

While participating in dialectical behavior therapy in California, you'll focus on four key areas of skill development: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Treatment includes weekly individual and group sessions.

During group therapy, men and women learn to express their emotions openly in a non judgmental setting. This helps you process your feelings and reduces feelings of social isolation that are often associated with addiction.

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 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.

The goal of couples therapy in California is to strengthen the couple's relationship. The therapist may take one or more approaches to counseling which may include the Gottman method, emotionally focused therapy, behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic couple's therapy.

Family therapy offers a platform for members to have an open dialogue about the challenges that addiction has placed on the family unit. Through guided sessions, therapists can help families develop healthy communication skills and address unresolved issues. By working together toward a common goal, they help to support their loved one's sobriety.

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 use of experiential therapy can be helpful for the treatment of behavioral disorders, including drug and alcohol addiction. This method teaches you how to release negative emotions and cope with pain from the past. Activities such as art, music, and animal care are used to facilitate this process.

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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Neal H Patel

CEO

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: California

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact First Light Recovery.

Contact Information

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140 Avenida Algodon
San Clemente, CA 92672

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4.39 (76 reviews)
mick armfield
3 weeks ago
5

One of the best options for truly Mental Health Primary Residential care. There are a lot of other options that are capable of treating dual diagnosis, but First lLght Recovery is well known and established as TRUE MH facility that is tried, true and proven effective to help those suffering with mental health disorder. Also they have an advantage in the fact that they are in network with most or all commercial insurance plans 🙏🏽🙌🏽

David Speake
3 weeks ago
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You will be denied for a behavioral issue of depression ( if you state you attempted to hang your self 2-14 years ago), be cautious of false advertising. If I were the business I would not consider myself a behavioral or mental facility at all, it’s false advertising when you deny people for something in the past

David Speake
3 weeks ago
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Do not come here if you have a registered service animal, they will deny you treatment and violate your ADA rights to having a service animal accompany you in treatment. I have proof of the denial in which case will be reported to the California civil rights department as discrimination. " After the review was posted I was contacted by a different employee ( not Binah the admissions director who denied me in the first place. ) I was told that management stated something different to them and they apologized for it. ( Once again not the admissions director ) I have decided to leave my review as it is an honest review of my experience with admissions staff, and hope in the future they take the time to actually ask the two questions they are only legally able to ask for anyone else with ADA service animals. New update, they do not actually assist with mental health ( if you attempted suicide by means of hanging 2- 14 years in the past ) that is per the clinical team.

Alex Grace
3 weeks ago
5

I just wanted to take a moment to share how amazing First Light Recovery is. I’ve had the opportunity to work with their wonderful team and have referred many clients to their care over the years. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure each person feels supported, cared for, and genuinely valued throughout their treatment experience. Every client I’ve referred has come back with wonderful things to say about the staff, the program, and the level of care they received. In behavioral health, it can be difficult to find a program you truly trust with someone who is struggling and needs the right support, and First Light is absolutely one of those places for me. Their team is compassionate, responsive, professional, and truly cares about the people they serve. I feel confident referring clients to them knowing they will be in good hands. First Light is fantastic, and I will absolutely continue trusting their team to care for those in need. Highly recommend!

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