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CLARE Matrix - Mens Treatment Program

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Overview

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Located in a walkable neighborhood in the center of Santa Monica, California, CLARE Matrix Men’s Treatment Program provides detox and residential care for men facing substance use. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) can be prescribed on-site when needed to help reduce cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms. After detox, men can transition directly into the residential program, which lasts between 30 and 90 days. Scholarships are available for men who do not qualify for insurance.

Address

909 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Ages Served

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

Genders Accepted

  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Court referrals
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Seniors
  • Young adults

Integrated Detox and Residential Care

The program is designed for men who need a straightforward start to recovery. When needed, treatment can begin with detox. This consists of withdrawal management in a safe, medically monitored setting. Once stabilized, men can transition directly into residential treatment. This stage usually lasts between 30 to 90 days, depending on the individual. The program is built to be practical and focused, so men can concentrate on regaining control without unnecessary barriers.

Evidence-Based Therapy and Peer Connection

Treatment days follow a clear, consistent schedule that combines individual counseling, group therapy, and educational classes. Men participate in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and trauma-informed counseling. Group work emphasizes accountability and connection with peers who understand the challenges of substance use. Integrated care ensures that both mental health and substance use are addressed together.

Practical Services for Long-Term Stability

The center provides case management to help men with housing, healthcare, and access to community resources as needed. Job readiness support and vocational training are offered to prepare clients to return to work or find new employment. Peer mentoring and self-help groups are available to encourage mutual accountability and encouragement. Before discharge, staff work with men on aftercare planning, including referrals to outpatient programs and ongoing alumni support.

Focused Treatment for Men

This residential program is built for men at different stages of life, from young adults to seniors, and is responsive to real-world pressures. Veterans, men with court requirements, or those living with chronic pain or trauma are supported through adapted care plans. Staff work alongside probation or parole officers when necessary, ensuring treatment aligns with legal responsibilities. The gender-specific environment provides a space where men can openly address issues of anger, stress, and identity without stigma.

Accessible and Affordable Support

The center works to make treatment as accessible as possible for men who might otherwise hesitate to reach out. Staff guide each participant through the admissions process and help identify financial or logistical resources that can support their stay. Transportation assistance is available for those who need help getting to the facility, and scholarships are available for men who do not qualify for insurance.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MHN
  • Optum
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • 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

$ - Low 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

  • Long-term residential
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • 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

  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • 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

Activities

  • Job training

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

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Trust Score

A simple A–E grade that offers a quick view of how much confidence you might place in a facility. It’s not a guarantee of quality or outcomes, but a data-informed tool to help guide your search. More on our methodology.

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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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.