Aurora Las Encinas Hospital

Hospital-Level Stabilization With Step-Down Options

Aurora Las Encinas Hospital in Pasadena provides care for adults who need a higher level of support for substance use, mental health, or co-occurring disorders. Services include withdrawal management (detox), inpatient psychiatric stabilization, residential treatment, and outpatient programming such as partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) care. This range of options supports people who need immediate stabilization as well as those who are ready to continue treatment while returning to daily responsibilities.

Residential Care in the Briar Program’s Campus Bungalows

The Briar Program is the hospital’s longer-term residential option for substance use disorder and co-occurring care. Instead of a typical hospital wing, residents stay in bungalows on the facility’s landscaped campus, creating more separation from everyday triggers while keeping clinical support close by. The setting includes gardens and outdoor space, along with recreation and wellness amenities such as a pool, fitness room, and sports courts, plus private and shared room options.

Structured Days With Practical, Skills-Based Support

Programming is built around a consistent schedule of groups, education, and activities. New patients receive medical and psychiatric evaluations within the first day of admission, and inpatient care includes multiple therapy groups each day, with opportunities for individual and family therapy. Treatment approaches and services include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, trauma-related counseling, and anger management, along with recovery education and life-skills support. The Briar Program also incorporates therapeutic movement and recreation, and offers creative options such as art and music therapy.

Medication Coordination and Support Beyond Discharge

Medication services are part of care, including medications for addiction treatment (MAT) and medication for mental health conditions, with some prescribing coordinated through a contracted partner and the ability to accept certain medications prescribed elsewhere. Outpatient services include specialized IOP tracks, including options for older adults and college students, and telehealth options increased flexibility. Discharge planning and aftercare support are also part of the continuum, including weekly aftercare groups available for up to a year and referrals for ongoing care. Practical support such as case management and transportation assistance help reduce barriers to staying connected to treatment.