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Southern California Sunrise
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Treatment Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Treatment Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Provider's Policy
We are in-network with many major health insurance providers to make receiving mental health care easy and accessible. We also accept many out-of-network providers.
Southern California Sunrise
Southern California Sunrise
About Southern California Sunrise
Southern California Sunrise is a residential mental health facility that helps patients find stability and move toward lasting recovery without fear of judgment. They tailor treatment to each patient’s diagnosis, finding the combination of evidence-based and holistic therapies that works best for their mental health needs. To strengthen care, they assembled new clinical and operations teams, enhanced programming with nutrition, art, and equine therapy, and added dedicated medication management services.
Find Practical Solutions for Managing Mental Health
The patient and treatment team work together to create a treatment plan to manage symptoms, address underlying causes, and improve daily functioning. Personalized plans include:
- Psychiatric care
- Twice weekly individual therapy
- Daily group sessions
- Family therapy
- Life skills development
Evidence-based therapies help patients process trauma, reshape thinking patterns, regulate emotions, reduce tension, and re-author their life stories, while holistic practices like sound baths, breathwork, nutrition support, art therapy, and reiki nurture overall well-being.
Heal in a Comfortable, Home-Like Setting
Patients live and receive treatment in gender-specific homes for up to 6 patients on a quiet suburban street in Mission Viejo. Patients stay in private or semi-private bedrooms, socialize in common areas like the covered patio, and eat meals prepared in-house and catered from local restaurants. They also visit a local gym 2–3 times weekly to use the equipment, take yoga classes, and benefit from hydrotherapy.
Maintain Long-Term Gains Post-Discharge
Southern California Sunrise helps patients prepare for life after treatment with strategies for sustained mental wellness, like recognizing early warning signs, strengthening support networks, and creating self-care routines. Step-down care may include referrals to intensive outpatient programs, ongoing individual and family therapy, check-ins with the treatment team, and 24/7 crisis support. An alumni group meets weekly on Zoom to help patients stay connected to a supportive recovery community.
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Insurance Accepted
Equine Therapy
Gender Separate Housing
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.
Joint Commission Accredited
The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.
Insurance Accepted
Cash Pay Rates
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
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Joint Commission Accredited
Licensed by California DHCS
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Meet Your Care Team
Michael Villarreal
Owner
Andrew Crawford
Program Director
Katie Harmsem
Director of Outreach
Dr. Sanjai Thankachen
Medical Director
Mabel Macias
Admissions Coordinator
Gabby Hilger
Director of Operations
Your Care Options
Specializations
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Equine Therapy
Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Who We Treat
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Treatment Services
Accepts Patients with Prescribed Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder
The provider accepts patients with prescribed medications for addiction treatment, also sometimes referred to as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), for alcohol use.
Accepts Patients with Prescribed Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
The provider accepts patients with prescribed medications for opioid addiction treatment. It’s also known as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) or Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches skills for managing emotions, improving relationships, tolerating distress, and increasing mindfulness.
Equine Therapy
Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.
Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
Exposure Therapy
Exposure therapy helps individuals gradually face feared situations or triggers to reduce anxiety and build confidence over time.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Group Therapy
Group therapy brings people together in a supportive setting to share experiences, develop skills, and work toward common goals.
Languages
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD
ADD and ADHD are neurodevelopmental conditions that affect attention, focus, organization, and impulse control, often impacting daily life, school, work, and relationships.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Gambling
Gambling involves risking money or valuables on uncertain outcomes. Problem gambling can lead to financial difficulties, emotional distress, and relationship challenges.
Gaming
Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.
Narcissism
Narcissism involves an inflated sense of self-importance and a strong need for admiration. Severe traits may affect relationships and emotional functioning.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Substances We Treat
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
LGBTQ group
Group therapy unites LGBTQ+ patients in a safe and culturally competent setting, encouraging peer support under the expert leadership of a therapist.
Young Adults Program
Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.
Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
Flexible technology policies
Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.
Smoking and Vaping Policy
Learn More About the Center
When Is Residential Treatment Necessary?
Use this guide to determine when someone would benefit from live-in treatment.
Benefits of Holistic Healing for Mind and Body
Learn why alternative therapies are offered at Southern California Sunrise.
How to Pay for Residential Mental Health Treatment
Explore insurance benefits, eligibility for public programs, and self-pay options to get the help needed.
How to Admit a Loved One to Residential Treatment
Learn what to expect and how to navigate common challenges when helping a loved one.