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At Hope by the Sea Del O in San Juan Capistrano, California, clients can find recovery paths that reflect their needs and values. The campus offers an executive track for professionals, gender-specific programs, faith-based and non-Twelve-Step options, and specialized support for both veterans and families.

Address

33171 Paseo Cerveza
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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Ages Served

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

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

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

Special Programs

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

Inpatient Treatment Without Shedding Work Responsibilities

The executive program is tailored for professionals who need to stay connected to their work and leadership roles while in treatment. Clients have access to phones and computers, flexible scheduling, and private bedrooms, allowing them to prioritize recovery without entirely stepping away from their professional responsibilities.

Addressing Each Person’s Unique Triggers

Gender-specific therapy groups create spaces to safely address the challenges and experiences that men and women often face in different ways, whether that be trauma, family pressures, or mental health. Reducing barriers to vulnerability allows clients to build critical peer connections that support long-term healing. Veterans can also access a specific track to address their experiences and service-related stressors.

Aligning Recovery with Personal Beliefs

Clients may choose from two distinct tracks that reflect their personal values and preferences. A Christian program integrates faith and spiritual care into the recovery process, while the non-Twelve-Step option focuses on secular methods, evidence-based therapies, and life skills development.

Building A Support System at Home

Across the board, families are empowered to engage with their loved one’s recovery journey through counseling and education that strengthens family relationships and recovery in the home.

Client Reviews

Clients share very different experiences at Hope by the Sea. Many describe supportive staff, helpful groups, and lasting recovery, while others raise concerns about medical care, housing conditions, and program transparency.

  • Staff & Care Experience (65% positive): Many clients highlight compassionate staff and skilled group facilitators who supported their recovery. Others describe house managers who were inexperienced or unprofessional. "The staff truly care and want to see you succeed."
  • Treatment Quality & Outcomes (55% positive): Several reviewers credit Hope by the Sea with life-changing progress and long-term sobriety. Others felt promises about dual-diagnosis care or faith-based programming fell short. "I learned tools I still use years later."
  • Facility & Environment (40% positive): A few appreciated amenities like pools and outdoor space, but many reported rundown housing and facility conditions, as well as overcrowded rooms. "Three people to a room with stained mattresses."
  • Access & Process (35% positive): Some found admissions responsive and appreciated quick entry into treatment. Others said marketing misrepresented housing, program models, or family communication.
  • Support & Community (70% positive): Peer support and alumni connections are often praised as vital to clients’ progress. Bonds formed in groups and houses helped many feel less alone in recovery. "The friendships I made here saved my life."

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • MHN
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • Other Private Insurance
  • TRICARE

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


Cost

$$$ - High-end 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)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

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

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • 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
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Intervention and education support
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Basketball court
  • Fitness center
  • Pool
  • Access to nature
  • Airport pickup & drop-off
  • Healthy meals
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Outdoor space
  • Private rooms
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Art therapy
  • Fitness activities
  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Life skills workshops
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Settings

  • Beach
  • City
  • Coastal

Policies

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

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

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Reviews and Ratings

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  • Compassionate and dedicated staff who provide personalized care.
  • Clients report significant improvements in their lives and mental health after treatment.
  • The facility offers a supportive community that fosters friendships and connections among clients.
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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.