Center for Discovery Menlo Park

1895 Altschul Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025

✓ Joint Commission Est. 2006 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About Center for Discovery Menlo Park

Located in between San Francisco and San Jose, Center for Discovery Menlo Park treats adolescents, ages 10 to 18, who struggle with eating disorders, substance abuse disorder, and co-occurring disorders. Center for Discovery treats 6 patients at a time. Discovery’s specialized binge eating disorder (BED) program, Path to Peace, is also offered at this location. Treatment modalities they offer include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure & response prevention (ERP), eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Family therapy is a weekly part of the treatment plan, as well as mindful movement therapy, trauma therapy, and drama therapy.
Center for Discovery Menlo Park is down the street from prestigious Stanford University Medical Center, and their staff often collaborates closely with their affiliate medical team. Their comfortable residential home is an ideal place for their patients to relax and focus fully on their treatment. Center for Discovery offers residential, PHP, and IOP. They additionally have an online Telehealth program, too. Center for Discovery’s dietary programs focus on teaching 4 key concepts to their patients: health at every size (HAES), intuitive eating, All Foods Fit, and exposure and response prevention (ERP). They accept private insurance.

Who This Center Serves

Adolescents Children Young Adults

Amenities & Features

Gourmet Dining

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Residential/24-hour residential
Other residential treatment facility Residential treatment center (RTC) for children
Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy
Private for-profit organization
Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Persons with eating disorders
Metabolic syndrome monitoring
Housing services
Smoking permitted in designated area
Children/Adolescents Young Adults
Vaping permitted in designated area
Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Case management service

What to Expect at Center for Discovery Menlo Park

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

1895 Altschul Avenue, Menlo Park, CA, 94025

Quick Facts

Program30 days
Capacity6-15 beds
FocusThis center treats mental heal...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Individual Treatment Experiential

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Prescription Drugs Benzodiazepines Cocaine Heroin Methamphetamine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Center for Discovery Menlo Park accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Center for Discovery Menlo Park offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Art Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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