Changes Treatment Center
Changes Treatment is an outpatient rehab in Costa Mesa, CA, offering intensive outpatient program (IOP) care for adults dealing with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our facility sits on Bristol Street, minutes from South Coast Metro, and we treat alcohol, opioids, and stimulants without asking you to leave home, work, or school. Benefits verification takes about 15 minutes.
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Yes. Our Costa Mesa facility on Bristol Street runs an intensive outpatient program of about 9 to 15 hours per week, along with a partial hospitalization program for people who need more structure.
If you are in or around Costa Mesa, our Bristol Street facility is likely the closest structured outpatient option to you. Use the Get Directions button to map the route from wherever you are, and we can confirm your insurance on the same call.
PHP runs about 20 to 30 hours a week and suits people who need daytime treatment most days; IOP runs about 9 to 15 hours and lets you keep more of your routine. Many clients start in PHP and step down to IOP.
No. Changes is an outpatient provider offering PHP and IOP only. If you need medical detox or residential care first, we will help you arrange it before you begin outpatient treatment with us.
We treat adults for alcohol, heroin and other opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription drug use, often alongside co-occurring mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Most commercial plans cover outpatient treatment, typically with prior authorization. We verify your specific benefits at no cost in about 15 minutes so you know your coverage before starting.
Yes. Outpatient care is designed for exactly that. Many of our clients hold jobs or attend school nearby, including at Orange Coast College and Vanguard University, while in the program.
Call (949) 807-2008 or use the Get Directions button to plan your route, and our team will verify your insurance and schedule an assessment, often the same day.
Costa Mesa has no shortage of treatment centers, and the differences between them come down to level of care. Changes is an outpatient provider: we deliver IOP and PHP, the two structured levels that give you real clinical hours without an overnight stay. We are not a detox or residential facility. That focus is deliberate. People who are medically stable and ready to do the work of recovery while staying in their own lives are exactly who outpatient care serves best, and it is where we concentrate everything we do.
If you need medical detox or 24-hour care first, we will tell you honestly and help you find it before starting with us.
Changes offers two levels of outpatient care in Costa Mesa: a partial hospitalization program and an intensive outpatient program. PHP is the more structured option, running roughly 20 to 30 hours a week for people who need daytime treatment most days of the week. IOP steps down from there, at about 9 to 15 hours a week, and is the level most people search for when they look up IOP in Costa Mesa. Both use the same clinical backbone: group therapy, individual sessions with a licensed therapist, and skills work you can apply the same afternoon. Many individuals seeking help also inquire about IOP in Santa Ana, looking for flexibility in their treatment options. This program often serves as an ideal stepping stone for those transitioning from more intensive care.
Treatment methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. Psychiatry and medication management are available as a coordinated part of care for clients who need them.
Outpatient treatment fits when you need structure and accountability but not round-the-clock supervision. That describes a lot of people: someone stepping down after a higher level of care, a parent who cannot disappear for a month, a professional holding a job while getting help, or someone whose drinking or drug use has become a real problem but has not required hospitalization. Our Costa Mesa program treats adults working through alcohol, heroin and other opioids, cocaine and methamphetamine, and prescription drug misuse.
The honest test is whether you can stay safe and stable at home between sessions. If you can, outpatient care lets you practice recovery in the same environment where you actually live.
A week in our Costa Mesa program means attending several treatment sessions, each combining group process work, education, and one-on-one time with your therapist, then returning home to apply it. Progress, not a fixed number of days, decides how long you stay. Some people move through IOP in eight weeks; others need twelve, or step down gradually to a lighter schedule as they stabilize. For those choosing to participate in IOP in Laguna Beach, the coastal environment offers a serene backdrop that promotes healing and reflection. The program emphasizes community support, helping individuals to build connections with others on similar journeys.
That rhythm is the point of outpatient care. Recovery that happens alongside your real responsibilities tends to hold better than recovery that happens in isolation from them.
Substance use rarely travels alone, and treating it in isolation from depression, anxiety, or trauma tends to produce short-lived results. Our clinicians look at the whole picture and build a plan that treats both the substance use and what sits underneath it. Where clinically appropriate, psychiatry and medication management are folded into that plan rather than handled as an afterthought.
This is treatment for co-occurring conditions done properly: one team, one plan, both problems addressed together instead of handed off.
Our facility is on Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, central to the 55, 405, and 73 freeways and easy to reach from across the city and nearby Orange County. Residents come to us from the Mesa Verde and Eastside neighborhoods, from near South Coast Plaza and the South Coast Metro business district, and from the areas around Orange Coast College and Vanguard University. Students, working professionals, and parents make up a large share of the people we treat, which is part of why an outpatient model fits this community.
Costa Mesa sits in a part of Orange County that has historically seen higher rates of drug and alcohol-related hospitalization than inland areas (OC Health Care Agency). Local access to structured outpatient care matters, and keeping treatment close to home makes it easier to stay in it.
Most commercial insurance plans cover outpatient addiction treatment, usually with prior authorization, though what you owe depends on your specific plan’s deductible and coinsurance. Rather than guess, we run a free benefits check that tells you where you actually stand in about 15 minutes, and we explain it in plain terms before anything begins. From there, a specialist helps you schedule an assessment, and many people start within a day or two.
Eric Chaghouri, MD, is the Medical Director at Changes Treatment Center and reviews the clinical content on this page. Dr. Chaghouri is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in addiction and forensic psychiatry.
Your next step can be a short, confidential phone call. Reach us at (949) 807-2008 or verify your benefits online.
Recovery is more than stopping a behavior, it’s about rediscovering who you are. At Changes, we provide a supportive space where individuals can rebuild confidence, gain clarity, and move forward with purpose through personalized care.
We focus on strengthening identity, encouraging presence, and supporting overall well-being. By addressing self-sabotage and fostering community, we help turn intention into lasting change, walking with you every step of the way.
Our licensed professionals bring years of expertise in addiction and mental health treatment.
We customize treatment for every client to ensure long term success.
From detox to aftercare, Changes walks with you every step of the way.
Our Costa Mesa location offers a calming, bright, and rejuvenating atmosphere.
A Simple Path to a New Beginning with Changes
We understand that taking the first step toward recovery can feel overwhelming. Our admissions process is designed to be simple, confidential, and stress-free.
Fast, confidential coverage check to help you understand your benefits and available treatment options.
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Start your path to a brighter future with structured support, expert care, and a plan built around you.
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This assessment is not a medical diagnosis, but it can help you determine whether alcohol may be having a greater impact on your life than you realize.
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A Self-Assessment for Family Members and Friends
Watching someone you love change because of alcohol can be confusing and heartbreaking. You may find yourself questioning what you’re seeing, wondering if you’re overreacting, or hoping things will get better on their own.
This assessment is designed to help you reflect on the behaviors you’ve noticed. It isn’t a diagnosis, but it may help you determine whether it’s time to seek guidance or support.
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