Our programs maintain California DHCS licensing and JAHCO accreditation, authorizing MAT treatment delivery throughout California and nationwide. The Joint Commission awarded us National Quality Approval for clinical excellence in addiction treatment services. LegitScript certifies our medication-assisted treatment protocols, while CLIA certification ensures laboratory testing accuracy for comprehensive care.
MAT offers flexible scheduling options serving different recovery populations: scheduled appointments with prescriber serves working professionals and parents maintaining daily responsibilities, while weekly to monthly frequency allows intensive intervention without residential placement. Virtual programming options eliminate transportation barriers while maintaining therapeutic intensity.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy throughout MAT strengthens emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills during vulnerable recovery periods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy addresses destructive thought patterns driving substance use during programming sessions. Our on-site Nurse Practitioner evaluates clients upon intake, providing medication management for addiction-related medications and co-occurring psychiatric conditions weekly throughout MAT participation.
MAT programming operates through scheduled appointments at 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316, located in the San Fernando Valley with convenient US-101 highway access. Virtual programming extends access statewide for clients requiring remote participation options.
Nearly 32.4% of Los Angeles residents requiring substance use treatment delay treatment due to cost concerns, while 28.7% cannot access facilities due to transportation barriers. Research demonstrates MAT reduces opioid overdose deaths by 50% and significantly improves treatment retention compared to abstinence-only approaches.
Morning MAT serves adults requiring medication-supported recovery following medical detox, active substance use, or insufficient progress in lower levels of care.
Post-acute stabilization drives programming focus during vulnerable early recovery periods.
Clinical presentations include recent detox completion, co-occurring mental health disorders requiring daily monitoring, high relapse risk factors, chronic relapse patterns despite outpatient attempts, polysubstance use requiring complex treatment approaches, and medication management needs exceeding outpatient capacity.
MAT differs from abstinence-only treatment through FDA-approved medications combined with comprehensive counseling and therapeutic support.
Programming operates through scheduled appointments with prescriber at our Los Angeles facility.
Length of stay averages ongoing as clinically indicated with step-down to continued MAT or tapering protocol upon clinical stabilization.
MAT participants attend programming through scheduled appointments weekly to monthly, including medication management, individual therapy, group therapy participation, and psychiatric monitoring sessions.
DBT curriculum rotates through eight-week cycles, teaching emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills application.
Individual therapy occurs weekly with assigned licensed clinicians addressing personal recovery barriers, trauma processing, and individualized treatment planning.
Session formats include traditional talk therapy, walk-and-talk sessions, or creative therapeutic approaches based on client preference and therapeutic goals.
Pre-appointment preparation involves taking prescribed medications, reviewing homework assignments, and organizing questions for your treatment team.
Arrival and check-in occurs with clinical staff monitoring your current state.
Medication management sessions with your Nurse Practitioner assess effectiveness and adjust treatment regimens.
Individual therapy sessions address current struggles and recovery planning.
Group therapy participation teaches recovery skills when multiple clients attend.
Psychiatric consultation addresses complex mental health concerns as needed.
Discharge planning reviews key takeaways and schedules next appointments.
Outside of MAT hours, people in recovery practice skills learned during programming sessions, attend recovery meetings, complete therapeutic homework assignments, maintain family relationships and work responsibilities, take prescribed medications as directed, and contact on-call clinical staff if crisis emerges.
MAT serves multiple populations requiring medication-supported recovery beyond standard outpatient care including opioid use disorders, alcohol use disorders, post-detox stabilization, failed abstinence-only treatment, co-occurring mental health conditions, high-functioning addiction, chronic relapse patterns, and complex polysubstance use.
MAT utilizes FDA-approved medications including Buprenorphine (Suboxone), Naltrexone (Vivitrol), and Acamprosate, proven effective in reducing cravings and preventing relapse. These medications address the biological aspects of addiction while therapy targets psychological and behavioral components.
Scheduled appointments accommodate working professionals, parents, and students maintaining daily responsibilities while receiving intensive addiction treatment. Weekly to monthly frequency adjusts based on clinical stability and recovery progress.
Our Nurse Practitioner conducts comprehensive evaluation during your first appointment, assessing medical history, current medications, and treatment needs. Immediate medical support eliminates delays in medication initiation and addresses co-occurring health concerns.
Integrated treatment approach manages both substance use disorders and psychiatric conditions through specialized medication management and evidence-based therapy. Our clinical team treats anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions alongside addiction.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills essential for maintaining recovery. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy addresses destructive thought patterns driving substance use behaviors.
Licensed clinicians conduct 60-minute individual sessions addressing personal recovery goals, trauma processing, and treatment planning adjustments. Personalized attention ensures therapy addresses your specific needs rather than generic addiction treatment approaches.
Family therapy sessions address relationship damage caused by addiction while educating loved ones about recovery processes and support strategies. Monthly family education groups provide ongoing support for relatives learning healthy communication and boundary-setting skills.
HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms provide identical services for clients facing transportation challenges, living in remote locations, or managing mobility issues. Virtual programming maintains therapeutic intensity while eliminating geographic barriers preventing treatment access.
Clinical assessment and admission coordination occur quickly when clients express readiness for treatment and medical necessity exists. No waiting lists mean treatment begins when motivation and circumstances align optimally for recovery success.
Alumni receive lifetime access to recovery support groups, monthly family education sessions, and peer connection opportunities. Ongoing community connection prevents isolation during challenging recovery periods while celebrating milestone achievements.
Comprehensive insurance verification determines exact coverage for MAT services before treatment begins, eliminating unexpected costs and authorization delays. Our admissions team coordinates with major insurance providers ensuring maximum benefit utilization.
Our Los Angeles facility houses multiple clinical group rooms accommodating small group sizes during MAT programming sessions. Group rooms provide comfortable seating, natural lighting, and therapeutic environments conducive to vulnerable sharing and skill-building exercises. Room capacity limits maintain intimate group sizes, ensuring meaningful participation impossible in larger facilities.
Individual therapy offices provide private, confidential space for weekly 60-minute counseling sessions with assigned licensed therapists. Case management offices support practical recovery needs, including resume preparation, job search strategies, and housing coordination assistance. Our dedicated medication management room provides private space for Nurse Practitioner evaluations, vital sign monitoring, and medication education sessions.
Residential/Inpatient Program
Step-Down Program Referrals for PHP, IOP, OP, & Sober Living
Veterans Addiction & Mental Health Treatment
Medication Assisted Treatment
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Rewired Curriculum
Integrated admission assessment occurs through comprehensive clinical evaluation, determining MAT appropriateness, medication history, co-occurring mental health conditions, and immediate safety concerns.
Medical evaluation assesses withdrawal symptoms, current substance use patterns, and previous treatment experiences.
Treatment plans created during admission establish measurable goals for symptom stabilization, craving management, medication compliance, and early skill development.
Nurse Practitioner evaluation upon intake establishes medication regimen for addiction treatment and psychiatric symptom management based on individual presentation and medical history.
Full engagement in MAT curriculum occurs through regular attendance at individual therapy, medication management appointments, and group therapy sessions when available.
DBT skills training teaches emotional regulation techniques, distress tolerance strategies, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness practices.
Individual therapy during MAT addresses personal trauma processing, cognitive restructuring, family-of-origin work, and individualized relapse prevention planning specific to medication-assisted recovery.
Case management coordinates practical needs including employment support, housing stability, and legal compliance documentation.
Skill application within MAT structure demonstrates clients utilizing learned techniques during real-life challenges, managing cravings between appointments, and applying communication skills with family members.
Progress monitoring tracks medication effectiveness and therapeutic skill development.
Relationship improvements during MAT appear through decreased family conflict, repaired friendships, and healthier professional boundaries as recovery stabilizes.
Medication optimization during treatment establishes effective regimens for addiction medications and psychiatric conditions.
Aftercare planning from MAT establishes continuation care through continued MAT or tapering protocol step-down, external therapist referrals, psychiatrist coordination, and community recovery resource connection.
Step-down planning considers individual recovery progress and ongoing medication needs.
Discharge criteria include symptom stabilization, demonstrated medication compliance, safety plan creation, medication regimen establishment, and appropriate aftercare resource coordination.
External provider referrals connect clients with ongoing individual therapy and psychiatric medication management.
Your Path to Healing Starts Here
Medication-supported recovery intervention through Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Los Angeles, CA begins with one decision: seeking professional assessment. Our clinical team conducts comprehensive evaluations, determining whether MAT matches your addiction severity, co-occurring conditions, and lifestyle requirements. You deserve medication-supported recovery delivering intensive therapeutic intervention while maintaining home residence, employment, and family connections. Call today to discuss whether our Los Angeles, CA MAT appropriately addresses your treatment needs and recovery goals.
Answers to many common questions.
MAT lasts ongoing as clinically indicated with programming frequency weekly to monthly depending on recovery progress and clinical stability.
Your actual length of stay depends on addiction severity, medication response, co-occurring conditions, and recovery goal achievement.
Clinical assessments occur regularly, determining continued MAT appropriateness versus readiness to step down to continued MAT or tapering protocol when clinically appropriate.
Working during MAT is encouraged and fully supported through flexible appointment scheduling accommodating employment responsibilities.
Scheduled appointments can be arranged around work schedules, with evening and weekend options available when clinically appropriate.
Many clients maintain full-time employment while participating in MAT, as the flexible structure supports rather than interferes with professional obligations.
MAT costs vary based on insurance coverage, plan benefits, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance rates specific to your policy.
In-network status with major payers significantly reduces out-of-pocket costs for medication and counseling services.
Contact us for free insurance verification determining your exact coverage and estimated costs before treatment begins.
Most major private insurance plans cover MAT when medically necessary, recognizing medication-assisted treatment as evidence-based standard care for addiction treatment.
Coverage requires prior authorization demonstrating clinical need based on addiction severity and previous treatment history.
Our admissions team verifies benefits and submits authorization requests before admission to ensure coverage approval.
MAT is available through comprehensive virtual attendance via HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms providing identical therapeutic services.
Virtual programming includes live video individual therapy, medication management sessions, and Nurse Practitioner evaluations maintaining clinical quality.
Hybrid combinations allow some appointments in-person and some virtual based on circumstances and clinical needs.
How MAT differs from other treatment levels is detailed in the table below:
| Treatment Level | Hours per Week | Living Situation | Supervision Level | Medication Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT | Variable appointments | Home residence | Appointment-based | FDA-approved addiction medications |
| Standard Outpatient | 1-2 hours | Home residence | Minimal | Limited medication support |
| IOP | 9-12 hours | Home residence | Moderate | Basic medication management |
| PHP | 30 hours | Home residence | High | Comprehensive medication management |
| Residential | 168 hours | Facility residence | 24/7 | Full medical supervision |
Family members participate through multiple pathways, including individual family therapy sessions and monthly virtual family education groups covering codependency, enabling behaviors, and addiction education.
Family education groups are FREE and continue indefinitely after MAT completion providing ongoing support for relatives.
Family participation significantly improves long-term recovery outcomes and relationship healing processes.
Most clients step down to continued MAT or tapering protocol after completing intensive MAT phases, maintaining therapeutic support with reduced appointment frequency.
We coordinate external therapist and psychiatrist referrals before discharge ensuring seamless care transitions.
Alumni receive lifetime access to recovery support groups and monthly family education groups maintaining community connection.
MAT is appropriate for individuals with opioid or alcohol use disorders benefiting from FDA-approved medications (Suboxone, Vivitrol, Naltrexone) combined with counseling addressing psychological aspects of addiction.
Clinical assessments determine appropriateness using ASAM criteria evaluating addiction severity and treatment history.
The programming serves clients requiring medication support combined with therapy but not needing residential supervision.
Our family-style environment, founded by individuals in long-term recovery including co-founder Erica Spiegelman, distinguishes us from larger corporate facilities.
Staff combining professional credentials with lived recovery experience creates authentic understanding impossible at facilities without recovery-focused culture.
Exceptional staff-to-client ratios ensure personalized attention while proprietary Rewired curriculum provides unique therapeutic approaches.
The primary addiction treatment insurance providers we work with in Los Angeles, CA are highlighted below:
New Spirit Recovery's MAT program operates from our Los Angeles facility at 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316, located in the San Fernando Valley with convenient US-101 highway access. This strategic location provides convenient highway access for clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and surrounding communities. Virtual MAT programming extends access statewide for individuals unable to attend in-person appointments consistently.
Our Los Angeles location delivers all MAT services through scheduled appointments, serving clients across all programming levels in a comprehensive treatment environment. The facility houses multiple clinical group rooms, individual therapy offices, case management spaces, a dedicated medication management room, outdoor areas for therapeutic activities, and comfortable common spaces for client interaction. Free parking eliminates barriers for clients driving to appointments.
The location's proximity to US-101 (Ventura Freeway) at Balboa Boulevard provides easy access from Sherman Oaks (8 minutes), Van Nuys (12 minutes), Woodland Hills (15 minutes), Tarzana (18 minutes), Studio City (20 minutes), North Hollywood (22 minutes), Calabasas (25 minutes), Beverly Hills (28 minutes), West Hollywood (30 minutes), Burbank (32 minutes), Glendale (35 minutes), Santa Monica (40 minutes), Pasadena (45 minutes), Thousand Oaks (50 minutes), and Downtown Los Angeles (55 minutes).
1. Take US-101 (Ventura Freeway) to Balboa Boulevard exit
2. Turn south on Balboa Boulevard
3. Continue to Cathedral Place
4. Turn left on Cathedral Place
5. Arrive at 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316
6. Free parking available on-site
Comprehensive virtual programming delivers live video individual therapy, medication management sessions, Nurse Practitioner evaluations, and real-time participation in all therapeutic services. HIPAA-compliant platforms ensure confidentiality while eliminating geographic barriers preventing treatment access for clients throughout California and beyond. Hybrid combinations allow flexible attendance based on daily circumstances, work schedules, or clinical recommendations.
Medication-supported recovery intervention through Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Los Angeles, CA begins with one decision: seeking professional assessment. Our clinical team conducts comprehensive evaluations, determining whether MAT matches your addiction severity, co-occurring conditions, and lifestyle requirements. You deserve medication-supported recovery delivering intensive therapeutic intervention while maintaining home residence, employment, and family connections. Call today to discuss whether our Los Angeles, CA MAT appropriately addresses your treatment needs and recovery goals.