5723 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Mela Counseling Services Center Inc is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Los Angeles, California, located at 5723 Whittier Boulevard.
Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicare and cash or self-payment. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, and seniors or older adults. Services are available in Spanish.
The facility reports licensing or certification from 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.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Spanish |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
5723 Whittier Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Facility's own contact323-721-6855 · melacounseling.org
Mela Counseling Services Center Inc lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Mela Counseling Services Center Inc accepts medicare 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.
Mela Counseling Services Center Inc does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
Mela Counseling Services Center Inc reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency and State department of health.
Mela Counseling Services Center Inc accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, and adult men.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Mela Counseling Services Center Inc directly at 323-721-6855. To compare Mela Counseling Services Center Inc with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Mela Counseling Services Center Inc.
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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 Mela Counseling Services Center Inc.
