Changes Treatment Center
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) at Changes gives adults from Fountain Valley full days of clinical care for addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions, without an overnight stay. The program runs at our Costa Mesa center, minutes away off the 405, about 20 to 30 hours a week. Most major insurance is accepted, verified in about 15 minutes.
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The closest PHP through Changes is in Costa Mesa at 2787 Bristol Street, minutes from Fountain Valley off the 405. We treat adults from Fountain Valley and across central Orange County, and most people start within a few days of verifying benefits.
Our center sits in Costa Mesa’s South Coast Metro area, a short drive from Fountain Valley on the 405. Call (949) 807-2008 or use the directions link on this page to map the exact route from your neighborhood.
Yes. Our PHP treats substance use together with co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, and trauma, rather than one at a time. Psychiatry and medication management are part of the program when your plan calls for them.
PHP is the higher level at about 20 to 30 hours a week, while IOP runs about 9 to 15. If you need daily structure, PHP fits; if you can hold steady with fewer hours and keep working, IOP may be the place to start. We help you decide on your first call.
Most major plans cover PHP, and what you owe comes down to your deductible and coinsurance. We verify your specific benefits in about 15 minutes and explain the cost before you commit, and private-pay options are available too.
Yes. Our PHP is built for adults 18 and older dealing with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Most people begin within a few days of verifying insurance. Call (949) 807-2008 or send the verification form and the team will build a schedule around your plan.
PHP is the right level for adults who need daily clinical structure but are steady enough to be home at night. People from Fountain Valley usually reach it after a hospital or residential stay that needs backing up, or after weekly therapy and lighter outpatient care could not keep the drinking or drug use in check. Because we treat substance use and mental health in one program, PHP fits people carrying both a substance problem and a condition like anxiety, depression, or trauma. Changes runs PHP and IOP as an outpatient provider for adults, not detox or residential care, so if you need medical detox or 24-hour supervision first, we will tell you and help you arrange it before you begin. Many individuals seek adult PHP services in Dana Point to find a supportive environment that fosters their recovery. This location is known for its serene atmosphere, which can be incredibly beneficial for those on their journey to wellness. Partial hospitalization programs in Mission Viejo are designed to provide a structured environment where clients can focus on healing.
PHP at Changes runs about 20 to 30 hours a week across daytime sessions, most days of the week, giving you close clinical support while you keep sleeping at home in Fountain Valley. Each day combines group therapy, individual therapy, and skill-building, with the clinical team following your progress the whole way. Groups build coping tools and accountability with people in the same position, individual sessions work through your own history, and psychiatry and medication management are part of the program when your plan calls for them. Most people spend a few weeks at this level before stepping down, and your hours ease as you steady.
Our PHP is built on evidence-based therapies chosen for what you are actually facing. CBT reworks the thinking that keeps use going, DBT builds the capacity to sit with hard emotions, and motivational interviewing strengthens the reasons you want to change. Trauma-informed care reaches the experiences underneath the addiction, and relapse-prevention and life-skills work run through every clinical day so progress holds up at home. Medication management is handled by our medical team when it fits your care, and your plan is reviewed as your needs change.
PHP is the higher level of care and IOP is the step down from it, so the choice depends on how much 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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Meets |
daytime, most days |
several sessions a week |
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Overnight stay |
no |
no |
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Right when you |
need daily structure to stay steady |
can stay steady while keeping work or school |
Start at whichever level matches your situation, and expect to move from PHP down to our intensive outpatient program as you steady. We help you choose on your first call. If you are looking to enhance your skills, php in Orange County is an excellent starting point. Local programs focus on practical applications and provide valuable networking opportunities.
Most major insurance covers PHP, and what you pay depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance. We verify your benefits in about 15 minutes, free and confidential, and explain your coverage before you commit to anything. If you are not using insurance, we offer private-pay options, with financing planned. Call or send the verification form and we will make the cost clear before your first day.
Getting here from Fountain Valley is a short trip over to Costa Mesa’s South Coast Metro area off the 405, and starting takes three steps. First we verify your insurance, a quick and confidential coverage check. Then you speak with a specialist who answers your questions and builds a plan around your schedule. Then you begin, with a plan shaped to your situation. Most people move from that first call to their first day within a few days.
Changes provides PHP at 2787 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, minutes from Fountain Valley off the 405, and treats adults from across central Orange County. Because Fountain Valley sits right next to Costa Mesa, the drive is short enough that a full-day program fits into daily life instead of pulling you out of it. The Orange County Health Care Agency reports that alcohol and opioids are the substances most often involved in local overdose deaths, which is the exact mix a full-day program treating addiction and mental health together is built for. Keeping care close to home means treatment stays tied to your work, your family, and your routine.
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 when you are. Call (949) 807-2008 or verify your insurance in about 15 minutes, and our team will build a PHP schedule around your plan and the short trip from Fountain Valley.
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.
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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.
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When we are struggling with deep stress, anxious thoughts, or a low mood, it is incredibly natural to look for immediate relief. Sometimes, we turn to alcohol or other substances just to quiet our minds, get some sleep, or feel normal for a night.
This short self-assessment is designed to help you pause and look at how these two parts of your life might be influencing each other. It is entirely anonymous and takes less than two minutes.
It’s common for habits to slowly shift over time, especially during stressful seasons. Often, we find ourselves using a substance to cope, unwind, or get through the day, only to realize it is starting to take up more space in our routine, thoughts, or relationships than we’d like.
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