Back To Top
In Crisis?

Overview

Call888-830-8374 WebsiteVisit Website

In Orange County, California, 12 South Recovery offers detox, residential, and outpatient treatment programs for addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Special tracks support young adults facing anxiety, depression, or cannabis overuse, as well as adults healing from trauma and relapse. Counseling and evidence-based therapies are offered in a modern space in Lake Forest.

Address

23712 Birtcher Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Directions

Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Special Programs

  • Service members
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Seniors
  • Young adults

Addressing the Complexities of Addiction and Mental Health, Especially in Young Adults

12 South Recovery treats substance use disorders including opioid, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, alcohol, and prescription drug addiction, alongside co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. The dedicated young adult mental health track addresses issues like panic disorder, social anxiety, academic pressures, and cannabis overuse. Programming blends clinical structure with a modern, nonjudgmental environment where clients can build coping skills and peer connections.

Balanced Therapeutic Approach to Trauma

Treatment combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), tailored to each client’s needs. These approaches are particularly effective for those with trauma histories, helping clients regulate emotions, process difficult experiences, and prevent relapse. Group and individual sessions create a balanced therapeutic experience, while skills training supports life beyond treatment.

Family and Couples Therapy for Lasting Change

Recognizing the critical role of relationships in recovery, family and couples therapy sessions are available to improve communication, rebuild trust, and foster supportive environments. These services educate loved ones on addiction and mental health, equipping them to provide ongoing, constructive support—whether for a young adult re-entering home life or an adult seeking to repair strained connections.

Sustaining the Progress of Treatment with Support

Clients can move through residential and outpatient care, join therapeutic support groups, or continue individual counseling even after completing treatment. The alumni network offers ongoing connection through regular events, peer mentorship, relapse prevention workshops, and shared success stories. This lifelong community provides guidance, accountability, and encouragement, ensuring stability and purpose throughout recovery.

Client Reviews

Clients frequently note the staff’s professionalism, empathy, and commitment to individualized care. Many describe the facility as clean and welcoming, with programs that provide both structure and flexibility.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Health Net of California
  • Magellan
  • Optum Health Plan of California
  • Tufts Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare of California
  • Other Private Insurance
  • IHS-funded
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$$ - Moderate Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Fitness center
  • Massage
  • Business center
  • Equine therapy
  • Meditation rooms
  • Relaxation lounge

Room Amenities

  • Desk
  • Internet access
  • Outdoor space
  • Sofa
  • TV

Activities

  • Art therapy
  • Music therapy
  • Yoga
  • Fitness activities
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • Allows internet access
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is one of the most trusted names in healthcare. If a rehab center has this accreditation, it means they meet strong national standards for safety, treatment quality, and staff training.

Learn more

Reviews and Ratings

(73)
  • Clients report feeling genuinely supported and valued by the compassionate staff.
  • The program includes personalized therapy, engaging group sessions, and fun outings that enhance recovery.
  • Many clients express gratitude for the life-changing experiences and strong sense of community at the facility.
12 South Recovery
Call 888-830-8374

How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.