Changes Treatment Center
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) at Changes gives adults from Santa Ana 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 from Santa Ana off the 55, 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 Santa Ana down the 55. We treat adults from Santa Ana and across central Orange County, and most people start within a few days of verifying benefits.
Our center is in Costa Mesa’s South Coast Metro area, a short drive from Santa Ana on the 55 or Bristol Street. Call (949) 807-2008 or use the directions link on this page to map the exact route from your neighborhood.
No. We treat adults from Santa Ana and the surrounding Orange County cities at our Costa Mesa center. Where you live does not change your care, and we build the schedule around your commute.
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, start with PHP; if you can hold steady with fewer hours, IOP may be the place to begin. 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.
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 Santa Ana usually step up to it after a hospital or residential stay that needs reinforcing, or step up from weekly therapy and lighter outpatient care that could not hold the drinking or drug use in check. Because we treat substance use and mental health in one program, PHP also fits people dealing with both a substance problem and a condition like anxiety, depression, or trauma at the same time. Changes is an outpatient provider running PHP and IOP, not detox or residential care, so if you need medical detox or 24-hour supervision first, we will say so and help you line it up before you begin. Many individuals find that a partial hospitalization program in Orange County offers the support they need to navigate their recovery effectively. Many individuals seeking additional support may consider a partial hospitalization program in Fullerton. This option allows for a more intensive approach while still providing the comfort of returning home at night.
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 sleep at home in Santa Ana. Each day brings together 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 spot, individual sessions dig into your own history, and psychiatry and medication management are part of the program when your plan calls for them. Most people stay a few weeks at this level before stepping down, and your hours ease as you steady. Partial hospitalization in Mission Viejo offers a structured environment that fosters recovery. Patients can engage in various therapeutic activities while still having the comfort of returning home each night.
Our PHP is built on evidence-based therapies chosen for what you are actually carrying. CBT reshapes the thinking that feeds us, DBT builds the ability to handle hard emotions, and motivational interviewing sharpens the reasons you want to change. Trauma-informed care reaches what sits underneath the addiction, and relapse-prevention and life-skills work run through every clinical day so the gains hold up at home. Medication management is handled by our medical team when it fits your care, and your plan is revisited as your needs shift.
PHP is the higher level of care and IOP is the step below it, so the choice comes down to 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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Suits you when you |
need daily structure to stay steady |
can stay steady while keeping work or school |
Begin at whichever level fits your situation, and plan to move from PHP down to our Santa Ana IOP as you stabilize. We help you pick on your first call.
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 lay out 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 numbers clear before your first day.
The drive from Santa Ana is a short one down the 55 to Costa Mesa’s South Coast Metro area, and getting started takes three steps. First we verify your insurance, a quick and private coverage check. 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 provides PHP at 2787 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, minutes from Santa Ana by way of the 55 and Bristol Street, and treats adults from across central Orange County. You do not need to live in Costa Mesa to attend, and many of our clients drive in from Santa Ana and the neighboring cities. The Orange County Health Care Agency reports that alcohol and opioids are the substances most often involved in local overdose deaths, which is exactly the mix a full-day outpatient program is built to treat. Keeping care close to home means treatment fits around your work, your family, and your routine instead of uprooting them.
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 drive from Santa Ana.
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.
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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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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