Aurora Las Encinas Hospital

2900 East Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107

✓ Joint Commission 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Aurora Las Encinas Hospital

  • Location: Pasadena, CA — Joint Commission accredited
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Life Skills and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Aurora Las Encinas Hospital

This behavioral health hospital offers a range of mental healthcare services and substance use disorder treatment. Their unique approach includes inpatient detox, psychiatric stabilization, chemical dependency rehabilitation, residential treatment, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services. In all programs, patients are given a full schedule including groups, educational events and activities. Patients are also given psychiatric and medical evaluations within 24 hours of arriving. Family involvement is encouraged and can be accommodated. Each patient receives an individualized treatment plan that includes 4 therapy groups per day that are facilitated by professional therapists, psychologists or substance use counselors.
The Briar Program is a separate program for individuals with alcohol or drug dependency. The program is physician-led, including medical detox and stabilization. The inpatient program following detox includes daily therapeutic exercise activities, evidence-based therapies, spiritual discovery and peer-led recovery seminars. All patients, whether mental health or substance use, receive one year of free attendance to weekly aftercare groups following treatment.

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 Aurora Las Encinas Hospital 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

Amenities & Features

Access to Nature

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health 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 Outpatient Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Psychiatric hospital
Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Loxapine Perphenazine Pimozide Thiothixene Thioridazine Trifluoperazine Aripiprazole Asenapine Brexpiprazole Cariprazine Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Paliperidone Risperidone Ziprasidone Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Psychiatric emergency onsite services Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Private for-profit organization
County or local government funds Community Mental Health Block Grants Community Service Block Grants Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Other State funds Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds State education agency funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds U.S. Department of VA funds
Young adults Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Seniors
Spanish Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Any Chinese Language Tagalog
Vaping not permitted
Chronic disease/illness management Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Intensive case management Psychosocial rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at Aurora Las Encinas Hospital

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.

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.

Aurora Las Encinas Hospital offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

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. Aurora Las Encinas Hospital 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

2900 East Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena, CA, 91107

Quick Facts

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Personalized Treatment Medical

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Benzodiazepines Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Methamphetamine Psychedelics

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Aurora Las Encinas Hospital offers Residential Rehab, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Life Skills. 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. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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