La Selva Group

4139 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Est. 1979 3 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About La Selva Group

  • Location: Palo Alto, CA
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About La Selva Group

La Selva Group, part of Momentum for Health, has been serving the Bay Area community since 1979. They are a CARF accredited center that offers residential, transitional living, and outpatient services. Clients can expect weekly individual sessions with licensed therapists, family therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Both clients in residential and transitional living attend their close-by outpatient campus for therapy sessions. They strive to provide a therapeutic environment by getting clients involved in groups with peers and out in the community.
La Selva Group has a few different homes to accommodate a variety of client needs. They offer a 24/7 care residential home and transitional homes and apartments. Each home is comfortable, clean, and located in beautiful residential neighborhoods. Bedrooms can be shared or private.

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 La Selva Group 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 Older Adults Midlife Adults

Amenities & Features

Outdoor Lounge

Services Offered

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Partial hospitalization/day treatment Residential/24-hour residential
Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Chlorpromazine Haloperidol Perphenazine Aripiprazole Clozapine Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Crisis intervention team
Private non-profit organization
Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Seniors or older adults Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
Mentoring/peer support
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Seniors
Vaping permitted in designated area
Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at La Selva Group

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 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.

La Selva Group 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 8 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. La Selva Group 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

4139 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Quick Facts

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Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Family Involvement

Conditions & Substances Treated

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

La Selva Group offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group 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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