Pacific Sands Recovery

1909 West Carlton Place, Santa Ana, CA 92704

✓ Joint Commission 3 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Pacific Sands Recovery

  • Location: Santa Ana, CA — Joint Commission accredited
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Detox
  • 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 Pacific Sands Recovery

Located in sunny Orange County, California, Pacific Sands Recovery blends effective, professional addiction treatment with an understanding staff that has gone through the recovery process themselves. Pacific Sands boasts of a caring and nonjudgmental environment where patients are viewed as unique individuals rather than a number.
The 30-day residential program includes medical detox and treats men and women struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions in a comfortable home setting. Pacific Sands is well equipped to treat addiction and mental health simultaneously with individual therapy, daily process groups, and life skills training. Group therapy is a key component of the program, and patients will engage in a variety of process groups and topics 6-8 hours of the day. Professionals are also welcomed to the program, and if necessary, clients have access to their phones or computers.
Treatment takes place in a warm and welcoming home that can house up to 6 patients. The cozy home has 5 private bedrooms with 1 shared bedroom along with spacious common areas, a large kitchen, and an outdoor lounge with a firepit and plenty of backyard games. Pacific Sands Recovery is accredited by The Joint Commission and accepts most private insurance.

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 Pacific Sands Recovery 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 Young Adults Midlife Adults Mild Disabilities

Amenities & Features

Fitness Center
Outdoor Lounge
Recreation Room
Gardens
Internet

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
Residential/24-hour residential Residential detoxification Short-term residential
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with 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 Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
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
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 Members of military families 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 Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
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
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
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Adults
Female Male
Vaping permitted in designated area
Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Pacific Sands Recovery

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.

Pacific Sands Recovery 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 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. Pacific Sands Recovery 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

1909 West Carlton Place, Santa Ana, CA, 92704

Quick Facts

Program30 days
Capacity6-15 beds
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Personalized Treatment Individual Treatment Medical Bio-Medical

Conditions & Substances Treated

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Pacific Sands Recovery offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Detox, 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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