Changes Treatment Center
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) at Changes Treatment Center runs in Costa Mesa at 2787 Bristol Street, giving adults full days of clinical care for addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions without an overnight stay. PHP here runs about 20 to 30 hours a week. We take most major insurance and verify benefits in about 15 minutes.
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Yes. Changes runs PHP at 2787 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, off the 405, 55, and 73 and near South Coast Plaza. We treat adults from Costa Mesa and nearby Newport Beach, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Santa Ana, and most people start within a few days of verifying benefits.
Changes is at 2787 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, in the South Coast Metro area. You can call (949) 807-2008 or use the directions link on this page to map the drive from your part of Orange County.
PHP gives you a full day of structured treatment without the overnight stay, so you go home each evening. It suits adults who are medically stable and do not need 24-hour supervision. If you do need inpatient or detox care first, we will tell you and help you find it.
PHP runs during the day most days of the week, so it is hard to hold a full work schedule around it. Many people who need to keep working start at the IOP level instead, or step down to IOP from PHP, and we will help you pick the right starting point.
Most major plans cover PHP, and we verify your specific benefits in about 15 minutes before you commit. What you pay depends on your deductible and coinsurance, and we walk you through it first. Private-pay options are available too.
Most people spend a few weeks in PHP before stepping down to a lighter level, though the exact length depends on your progress and clinical needs. The team reviews how you are doing throughout and times the step down with you.
Usually, yes. Most people begin within a few days of verifying insurance. Call (949) 807-2008 or send the verification form and we will build a schedule around your plan.
PHP fits adults who need daily clinical structure but are stable enough to spend nights at home. People usually come to it one of two ways: finishing a hospital or residential stay and needing structure to hold that progress, or realizing on their own that weekly therapy or an outpatient schedule is not enough to slow the drinking or drug use. Because we treat substance use and mental health together, PHP also fits people carrying both a substance problem and a condition like anxiety, depression, or trauma. Changes is an outpatient provider, so we run PHP and IOP rather than detox or residential care. If you need medical detox or round-the-clock supervision first, we will say so and point you to it before you begin here. Many individuals seeking help often explore partial hospitalization in Orange County as a viable option. This pathway allows them to engage in therapeutic activities during the day while returning home for the night, fostering a sense of stability.
PHP at Changes runs about 20 to 30 hours a week across daytime sessions, most days of the week, which gives you close clinical support while you sleep at home. Each day mixes group therapy, individual therapy, and skill-building, with the clinical team tracking how you are doing throughout. Group work builds coping skills and accountability with people in the same position, individual sessions move at the pace of your own history, and psychiatry and medication management are part of the program when your plan calls for them. People generally spend a few weeks at this level before stepping down, and your hours flex as you steady rather than following a fixed calendar.
The program is built on evidence-based therapies chosen for what you are actually facing. CBT works on the thinking that keeps use going, DBT builds the ability to sit with hard emotions without reacting, and motivational interviewing strengthens the reasons you want to change. Trauma-informed care handles the experiences sitting underneath the addiction, and relapse-prevention and life-skills work carry through every clinical day so what you learn holds up at home. Medication management runs through our medical team when it fits your treatment, and your plan gets revisited as your needs shift.
The one firm requirement is stability between sessions. When home is a safe place to return to each day, outpatient care lets recovery proceed without pulling your life apart.
PHP is the higher level of care and IOP is the step down from it, so the choice comes down to how many hours of structure you need right now.
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PHP |
IOP |
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Hours per week |
about 20 to 30 |
about 9 to 15 |
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Time of day |
daytime, most days |
several sessions a week |
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Overnight stay |
no |
no |
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Fits someone who |
needs daily structure to stay steady |
can hold steady while keeping work or school |
Most people begin at whichever level matches where they are, and many move from PHP down to our Costa Mesa IOP as they stabilize. On your first call we will help you figure out which one to start with.
Most major insurance covers PHP, and what you actually pay depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance. We check your benefits in about 15 minutes, free and confidential, and tell you what your plan covers before you commit to anything. If you are not using insurance, we have private-pay options, with financing planned. Send the verification form or call, and we will make the cost clear up front.
Starting is three steps, and it opens with a benefits check. First we verify your insurance, a fast and private look at your coverage. Then you talk with a specialist who answers your questions and shapes a plan around your schedule. Then you begin with a plan built for your situation rather than a template. Most people go from that first call to their first day within a few days.
Changes runs PHP at 2787 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, in the South Coast Metro area near South Coast Plaza and off the 405, 55, and 73 freeways. We treat adults from Costa Mesa and the neighboring cities people drive in from, including Newport Beach, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Santa Ana. The Orange County Health Care Agency reports that alcohol and opioids are the substances most often involved in local overdose deaths, and that coastal Orange County, where Costa Mesa sits, carries higher rates of drug- and alcohol-related harm than much of the county. A full-day program you can reach from home is what PHP is for, and staying in Costa Mesa keeps treatment tied to your work, your family, and your routine. Partial hospitalization programs in Irvine provide flexible options for individuals seeking effective treatment. These programs allow patients to receive care while maintaining their daily responsibilities and connections to their community.
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.
Ready to start in Costa Mesa? Call (949) 807-2008 or verify your insurance in about 15 minutes, and our team will build a PHP schedule around your plan and your coverage.
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