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Mental Health and Wellness

7803.2 miles away
949-499-7501 (Main Phone)
949-499-7501 (Main Phone)
949-499-7500 (Intake Department)
Open 24 hours, seven days a week

Mental Health and Wellness

Open 24 hours, seven days a week
949-499-7501 (Main Phone)
949-499-7500 (Intake Department)
7803.2 miles away

The Mission Hospital Laguna Beach Mental Health and Wellness Institute offers both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs that are designed with the comfort, safety and dignity of our patients in mind.

We provide outstanding psychiatric and psychological treatment in a beautiful, relaxing environment just steps away from the beach. Research-based treatment from caring, licensed professionals is provided in a group setting with individual follow-up to ensure treatment goals are met.

Conditions treated include - but are not limited to - mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

Our care team

Our highly-specialized team of clinicians offers comprehensive treatment for a variety of mental health conditions and is here to serve our patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our team includes:

  • Board-certified psychiatrists
  • Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners
  • Forensic psychologists
  • Licensed therapists
  • Social workers
  • Occupational therapists

It is our pleasure to support your treatment needs.

Supportive care

Whether patients are participating in our inpatient or outpatient program, our goal is to help restore them to their highest possible level of functioning in a supportive, caring environment. The treatment team develops a personalized treatment plan for every patient based on his or her specific needs.

Treatment plans consist of activities and plans designed to provide patients with the coping skills they need to succeed once discharged, and our beautiful, serene setting fosters an environment of healing and wellness.

Treatment plans may consist of:

  • Crisis intervention
  • Short-term hospitalization
  • Early medication management and intervention
  • Mental health stabilization
  • Evidence-based group therapy
  • Weekly family education groups
  • Discharge planning support
Contact us

Psychiatric and emotional illnesses are very similar to medical and surgical conditions. They can be chronic or acute, but no matter your symptoms, we’re here to help. If you are considering Mental Health and Wellness services for yourself or for a loved one, please consult our qualified medical staff today by calling:

An individualized courtesy benefit verification will be completed on your behalf. We are contracted with most insurance plans.

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Our approach

Inpatient services are offered to those patients who require specialized care and need the opportunity to heal and learn to cope away from the stress of everyday life. Patients receiving caring and compassionate individualized treatment, where treatment goals are regularly evaluated and adjusted to meet his or her needs. Our services utilize a recovery model and patient-centered approach and our clinical interventions are rooted in evidenced-based best practices and most recent research outcomes.

Our program

A typical day in our inpatient program is structured and includes a full day of therapy, consisting of six to eight hours of group therapy treatment and additional one-one-one therapy. Topics include cognitive-behavioral and dialectic-behavioral therapy techniques, coping skill development, mental health education, meditation, anger management, grief and loss and occupational/life skills therapy.

Our program embodies Mission Hospital’s commitment to treating each patient in mind, body and spirit. In addition to traditional treatment, we offer alternative, holistic program components including yoga, Zumba, acupuncture and spiritual care to promote healing on a mental, physical and spiritual level.

We know that when a loved one is receiving treatment, family members can also be in need of support. Families are encouraged to participate in our family education groups, which provide the opportunity to communicate, have questions answered and work through challenges with the help and guidance of a therapist.

Each patient is assigned a case manager who oversees treatment from beginning to end and ensures patients have the resources they need throughout their stay and after discharge.

We accept most insurance plans and encourage anyone in need of help to contact our Intake department to learn more: 949-499-7500.

Outpatient programs provide structured, extended mental health treatments without the need for an inpatient stay. Mental health challenges can alternate between periods of control and crisis. This is true whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress or a combination of one or more of these conditions. If the crisis is life-threatening, then inpatient care may be needed. Outpatient programs are another option for patients in crisis who are not at risk to harming themselves or others. We encourage anyone in need of help to contact us to learn more; call 949-499-7504.

Outpatient services
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy techniques
  • Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy skills group
  • Developing coping skills
  • Self-esteem enhancement
  • Managing grief and loss
  • Complimentary treatment, such as education by nurses and pharmacists, is included to support mental health and wellness

The Mental Health and Wellness Clinical Institute in Laguna Beach offers two outpatient mental health programs that provide structured mental health treatments without the need for an inpatient stay.

Partial hospitalization program

A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is one where patients spend the bulk of the day in a treatment setting, but continue to live at home or in another independent setting. At Mission Hospital, our Mental Health PHP has patients in treatment from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Patients attend six different group therapy sessions that are led by licensed clinical social workers and marriage/family therapists.

Intensive outpatient program

The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a daily program in which patients attend three group sessions. It can be entered directly or as a transitional step after completing the PHP or inpatient programs. The Mission Hospital Mental Health IOP has two time options daily:

  • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Conditions treated

We offer treatment for a variety of mental health challenges including depression, PTSD and psychosis. Specialty tracks are provided for treatment in these areas:

  • Anxiety
  • Dual diagnosis – this is when a patient is experiencing both a mental health challenge and a substance use condition
  • Bipolar

Providence Mission Hospital offers specialized treatment and services for pregnant or postpartum women experiencing maternal mental health disorders, also known as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders through our Maternal Mental Health and Wellness Program.  We offer a wide variety of services including:

Maternal Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Mission Hospital’s Maternal Mental Health and Wellness Intensive Outpatient Program is tailored to help moms improve their ability to cope and function in their daily life, including caring for themselves, their baby and their family. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) includes:

  • Group therapy and individual treatment for a variety of motherhood challenges for women who are pregnant or postpartum
  • Ongoing psychiatric evaluation, follow-up and medication management
  • Weekly family group
  • Intensive outpatient level of care requires patients attend 3-4 days per week for three psychotherapy groups a day, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • As part of the baby bonding experience between mother and baby, we encourage and welcome bringing your newborn or infant with you

To schedule a free evaluation for the Maternal IOP, call 949-499-7504.

Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group

This ongoing virtual support group is for pregnant or postpartum women having feelings of anxiety, sadness, isolation or depression. Facilitated by a registered nurse certified in Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders through Postpartum Support International.

  • The group is held every Tuesday, 10 - 11 a.m. No fee.
  • For instructions on how to join the virtual support group call: 949-499-7504 or send us an email.
Maternal Mental Health Referral Line

If you have questions about what kind of help is available, or are having difficulty connecting with mental health providers that take your insurance, please call us directly for assistance.

This free referral line will help connect you to mental health providers in the community such as counselors, psychotherapists and psychiatrists specially trained to work with pregnant and postpartum mothers. Unanswered calls will be returned within two business days.

Maternal Mental Health Referral Line

949-499-8663

Please be advised that this is not a crisis line nor does it handle emergencies. People in crisis should call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Location

31862 Coast Highway, Suite 100
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Our approach

The VIBE (Values, Insight, Balance, Effectiveness) program is a safe and supportive space for young adults 18-26. With the help of our highly experienced treatment team, young adults learn the fundamental life skills they need to help them navigate this transitional stage in their lives and successfully create the lives they want by:

  • Improving their sense of self
  • Implementing effective coping strategies
  • Establishing and maintaining healthy relationships
  • Increasing personal agency

Our experienced interdisciplinary treatment team is made up of highly trained marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and nurses.

Our program

Our intensive outpatient program includes:

  • Individual therapy sessions
  • Group counseling focused on:
    • Values and identity formation
    • Adjustment
    • Mindfulness
    • Distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills
    • Loneliness and isolation
    • Healthy relationships and boundaries
    • Depression and anxiety
  • Psychiatry services and medication consultation

To get started, call 949-499-7504.

Location

31862 Coast Highway, Suite 100
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Teenage son and mother embracing in kitchen

Adolescence can be a rocky time, and it's easy to understand why many teens struggle with stress and feeling overwhelmed. While it's natural to struggle from time to time, some mental health issues can signal a need for help:

  • Mood disorders
  • Self-harm
  • Thoughts of suicide
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Substance abuse

The After-School Program Intervention and Resiliency Education® (ASPIRE) is an intensive outpatient teen mental health program for adolescents ages 13-17 who are struggling with their mental and emotional health.

Through therapy, coping strategies and practice, teens develop a path for wellness – reducing the risk of turning to unhealthy or unsafe behaviors like substance use, self-injury and engagement with risky peers. ASPIRE uses a family-centered approach to support both teens and their parents through the program.

Location

31862 Coast Highway, Suite 202
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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