Newport Beach, CA Joint Commission

AKUA Mind Body - Newport Beach

Founded

2012

Program Length

45 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Offering outpatient treatment for substance use, mental health disorders, and co-occurring disorders, AKUA Strong uses a combination of psychotherapy, medications, and holistic methods to help individuals move towards well-being. They treat adult men and women, and also offer a first responders treatment track with tailored care for firefighters, police officers, paramedics, military personnel, and other uniformed individuals. AKUA Strong offers a day treatment (partial hospitalization) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) at their Long Beach location. They offer various groups like DBT, CBT, ACT, trauma, and attachment style groups, focusing on using different psychotherapy methods for various concerns. They also incorporate holistic approaches like acupuncture, tai chi, mindfulness, and yoga. All of their care is trauma-informed and individuals will walk away with practical tools that aid in long-term recovery. AKUA also has a free alumni aftercare program consisting of support meetings, peer support, and alumni events.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder

Type of Opioid Treatment

Does not use MAT for opioid use disorders

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Community reinforcement plus vouchers Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State department of health The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Adult women Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Other Services

Treatment for other addiction disorder

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Acupuncture Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

20271 SE Birch Street, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

Phone

(949) 288-8945

Contact

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