Quick answers
- What is New Directions?
- New Directions is a treatment facility in La Mirada, California, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use and mental health.
- Does New Directions accept Medicaid?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
- Does New Directions offer services in Spanish?
- Yes. Its SAMHSA listing includes Spanish among its language services.
- Where is New Directions?
- 15901 Imperial Highway, La Mirada, CA 90638, in Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the phone number of New Directions?
- (562) 943-6000, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.
Type of care and setting
| Type of care | Substance use treatment; Mental health treatment |
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| Service setting | Outpatient; Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization; Regular outpatient treatment |
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| Facility type | Outpatient mental health facility |
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Who it serves
| Age groups accepted | Young Adults; Adults; Seniors |
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| Sex accepted | Female; Male |
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| Special programs or groups | Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Active duty military; Members of military families; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma; Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI) |
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| Language services | Spanish; Other languages (excluding Spanish); Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
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| Other languages | Italian; Vietnamese |
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Payment and insurance
| Payment, insurance or funding accepted | Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; County or local government funds; Other State funds |
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Treatment and services
| Type of opioid treatment | Does not treat opioid use disorders |
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| Alcohol use disorder treatment | Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder |
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| Treatment approaches | Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy |
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| Assessment and pre-treatment | Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant |
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| Testing | Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening |
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| Education and counseling services | HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling |
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| Ancillary services | Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development; Court-ordered outpatient treatment; Family psychoeducation; Vocational rehabilitation services; Education services |
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| Recovery support services | Housing services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training |
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| Transitional services | Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Outcome follow-up after discharge |
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| Other services | Treatment for gambling disorder; Treatment for other addiction disorder |
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About the facility
| License, certification or accreditation | State substance use treatment agency; Mental Health Clinic or Mental Health Center |
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| Facility operation | Private for-profit organization |
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| Smoking policy | Smoking not permitted |
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| Vaping policy | Vaping permitted in designated area |
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As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources
What to ask when you call
- Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
- Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
- Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
- Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
- Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
- Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
- Can family members take part?
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