Access Malibu

29160 Heathercliff Road, Malibu, CA 90265

Est. 2015 3 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Access Malibu

  • Location: Malibu, CA
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Detox
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Group Therapy, Meditation & Mindfulness, Recreation Therapy and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Access Malibu

Access Malibu, located in sunny southern California, offers detox and residential treatment for addictions and co-occurring disorders. Using a combination of evidence-based individual and group therapy, and experiential therapies like meditation, yoga, and recreation therapy, Access Malibu aims to get to the root causes of addiction. Founded on the idea that the best recovery methodologies and programs should be available to everyone regardless of economic status, Access Malibu accepts insurance from most major providers and helps patients obtain the best coverage possible.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Access Malibu provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Detoxification Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Residential/24-hour residential Hospital inpatient detoxification Hospital inpatient treatment Residential detoxification Long-term residential Short-term residential
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Buprenorphine detoxification Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Clonidine Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy 12-step facilitation
Private for-profit organization
State Substance use treatment agency State department of health The Joint Commission
IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Young adults Adult women Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
Treatment for other addiction disorder
Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Adults
Female Male
Vaping permitted in designated area
Acupuncture Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Access Malibu

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 Group 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.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Access Malibu offers 3 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 5 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Group Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Access Malibu works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

29160 Heathercliff Road, Suite 100, Malibu, CA, 90265

Quick Facts

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Free 24/7 Helpline

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Individual Treatment Experiential

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Prescription Drugs Benzodiazepines Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Psychedelics Marijuana

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Access Malibu offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Detox, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Group Therapy, Meditation & Mindfulness, Recreation 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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