Akua Behavioral Health provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 326 and 328 University Drive in Costa Mesa, California. It is a private provider.
Patients can access detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and community reinforcement plus vouchers. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Akua Behavioral Health accepts IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, seniors or older adults, veterans, and active duty military.
Akua Behavioral Health is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.