1066 East Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93535
Located at 1066 East Avenue J in Lancaster, California, Design for Change is a private addiction treatment provider.
Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, 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 motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Design for Change accepts 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, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
Design for Change 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.
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
1066 East Avenue J
Lancaster, CA 93535
Facility's own contact661-942-1026 · designforchangerecovery.com
Design for Change lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Design for Change accepts military insurance (tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
Yes. Design for Change provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Design for Change reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Design for Change accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Design for Change directly at 661-942-1026. To compare Design for Change with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Design for Change.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab is not affiliated with Design for Change.
