Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient

Encino, CA 91436

✓ Joint Commission 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient

  • Location: Encino, CA — Joint Commission accredited
  • Levels of Care: Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient

Ascend Healthcare provides mental health treatment specialized for adolescents ages 12-17, primarily through short-term residential programs in various locations throughout California. Their Culver City location provides comprehensive outpatient mental health and co-occurring disorder treatment through their day treatment (PHP) program. Their day treatment program is ideal for adolescents and teens who need continued support after residential treatment, or for individuals who need a higher level of support than outpatient and individual therapy regimens while returning home or to a transitional environment in the evenings. Their trauma-informed approach to day treatment offers clinical treatment models that are individualized to the client and family, blending individual, group, and family evidence-based therapy. The program features weekly family therapy, parenting with DBT classes, and parent process groups for families of clients. Additionally, clients and families may participate in multi-family therapy groups, client-only group therapy, educational support, case management, and psychiatry and medication management. Clients experiencing substance use disorder may also participate in 12-Step recovery programs. Their spacious facility features a kitchen, recreation areas and games, indoor and outdoor lounges, group therapy rooms, private therapy offices, and a classroom with computers for academic support.

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 Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Adolescents Girls Boys

Amenities & Features

Outdoor Lounge
Recreation Room
Lounge
Kitchenette
Shared Bathroom

Services Offered

Substance use treatment 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 treatment 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
Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Buprenorphine with naloxone Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Clonidine Medication for mental disorders
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
Private for-profit organization
The Joint Commission
Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Adolescents Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS 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 Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening
Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Self-help groups Housing services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder
Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents
Female Male
Vaping not permitted
Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Mental health services Social skills development Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient

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 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 90 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.

Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient offers 2 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 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral 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. Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient 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

Encino, CA, 91436

Quick Facts

Program90 days
FocusThis center treats mental heal...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Family Involvement

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ascend Healthcare - Culver City Outpatient offers Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR). 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 90 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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