Enlightened Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA Joint Commission

Founded

2016

Program Length

28 days

Occupancy

31-50 beds

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Enlightened Recovery provides a place where healing for mental health and addiction begins withcompassion, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to each person’s well-being. In an upscale, home-like setting, the team walks with clients through a full continuum of care, including detox, residential, day treatment (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient care. Guided by a holistic philosophy, they integrate evidence-based therapies with restorative practices to renew mind, body, and spirit, empowering clients toward brighter, healthier futures. At Enlightened Recovery, clients engage in individual and group therapy, family therapy, and relapse prevention while also exploringbrainspotting, yoga, mindfulness, nutrition counseling and expressive outletsthrough music and art therapy. Gender-specific groups provide safe, understanding spaces for growth, while co-ed groups highlight shared challenges and strengths. With this integrated approach, Enlightened Recovery equips clients to step into lifelong wellness and recovery with confidence. Residential treatment offers comfortable, home-like settings with shared or private rooms, daily housekeeping, and chef-prepared meals. Indoor amenities include a fitness center, relaxing lounges, and streaming entertainment.Outdoor options on the 460-acre farm invite reflection and movementwith horticulture therapy, basketball courts,walking trails, gardens, and a ropes course. The on-site Enlightened Café provides nourishing meals, fresh juices, and a welcoming space for connection and community. Aftercare is central to Enlightened Recovery’s vision for lasting change. Graduates may continue inoutpatient programs or sober livingwhile staying connected to counseling, peer support, and relapse prevention strategies. This structured transition ensures momentum carries forward, drawing on the resilience and purpose forged during treatment. By extending compassionate support beyond discharge, Enlightened Recovery empowers clients to keep growing and thriving in long-term recovery.

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Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Detoxification

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Outpatient detoxification Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine detoxification Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization

Pharmacotherapies

Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medication for mental disorders Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State department of health The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adolescents Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Veterans Active duty military Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services

Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification

Education and Counseling Services

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.) 

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Language Services

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Spanish

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance

Contact Information

Address

Cardiff by the Sea, CA, 92007

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