Tavarua Health Services provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 8207 Whittier Boulevard in Pico Rivera, California. It is a private provider.
Patients can access detox (medically supervised withdrawal), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, 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 methadone and buprenorphine.
For payment, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, 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 young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, veterans, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Services are available in Spanish.
Tavarua Health Services is accredited by Council on Accreditation (COA) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.