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New Method Wellness in San Juan Capistrano, California, is a luxury dual diagnosis treatment center offering detox, residential, and outpatient care for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The facility blends evidence-based therapies with holistic options like surf and equine therapies, yoga, and art therapy. Clients live in gender-specific homes located in nearby coastal communities, with access to a modern outpatient center for less intensive, step-down support. With a low staff-to-client ratio and specialized tracks for veterans, executives, LGBTQ+ clients, care is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Address

31601 Avenida Los Cerritos
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

  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Long-term residential
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

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

Dual Diagnosis Expertise

New Method Wellness specializes in treating substance use alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. Care begins with medically supervised detox and extends through residential treatment, intensive outpatient care, and continuing aftercare. Each client is paired with two therapists, providing consistent guidance and accountability.

Beachside Environment and Flexible Levels of Care

Clients stay in gender-specific homes near the Pacific Coast and engage in treatment at a modern outpatient center. Residential stays typically range from 30 to 90 days with staff available around the clock. The outpatient center includes group rooms, counseling offices, a client kitchen, dining space, and indoor and outdoor lounges, creating a setting that balances structure with comfort.

Evidence-Based and Holistic Therapies

Treatment incorporates established approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care alongside more than 20 holistic options. These include surf and wilderness therapy, yoga, equine-assisted therapy, art therapy, massage, meditation, and nutritional counseling. This wide range of modalities allows clients to address recovery through physical, emotional, and practical pathways.

Specialized Tracks and Lifelong Support

Programs are designed to meet the needs of diverse groups, including veterans, executives, LGBTQ+ clients, and young adults. In addition to substance use, the facility treats conditions such as eating disorders, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other addictions like gambling or internet use. After primary care, clients can join extended aftercare and alumni programs that provide vocational support, peer mentoring, and community activities to reinforce long-term recovery.

Client Reviews

Clients consistently describe New Method Wellness as a caring and transformative program. Many highlight the compassionate staff, holistic therapies, and strong sense of community.

  • Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Staff are often described as compassionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in clients’ success. Many note that admissions and counselors made them feel welcomed and supported. "The staff greeted me with genuine love, compassion, and understanding."
  • Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Numerous reviewers credit the program with saving or transforming their lives, citing lasting sobriety, effective therapies, and holistic care. "New Method Wellness is life-changing...the single best thing I’ve done for myself."
  • Facility & Environment: Many describe the homes and setting as beautiful, structured, and supportive, with a warm and authentic feel that eased the recovery process. "The facility itself is beautiful. The location is great."
  • Support & Community: Alumni and families emphasize the sense of belonging, community, and aftercare support. "They provided the foundational programming, caring support and nonjudgmental environment that...created a space for her to feel safe."
  • Access & Process: Several reviews highlight smooth admissions, insurance help, and clear communication with families. "The intake staff make the process with the insurance companies and arrival seamless so you can focus purely on recovery."

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • Other Private Insurance

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

  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Long-term residential
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • 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

  • Acupuncture therapy
  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Beach access
  • Massage
  • Access to nature
  • Dietary accommodations
  • Equine therapy
  • Healthy meals
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge

Room Amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Outdoor space
  • Private rooms
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Art therapy
  • Movies
  • Secular meetings
  • Yoga
  • Animal-assisted therapy
  • Beach walks
  • Fitness activities
  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Spiritual or faith-based services
  • Surf therapy
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Wilderness therapy

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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The Joint Commission

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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

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Reviews and Ratings

(137)
  • Staff members provide a warm welcome and go above and beyond to meet individual needs.
  • Counselors are helpful and genuinely care about each individual's recovery.
  • New Method Wellness helps clients overcome various mental health and addiction issues.
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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.

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