New Directions for Women

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center for Women in Southern California

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Did You Know

In 2019, 9.5 Million Americans

suffered from both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder

What is Dual Diagnosis?

A dual diagnosis is any diagnosis that occurs alongside drug or alcohol abuse.

It’s common for addiction and mental illness to co-occur in women as they try to self-medicate their mental health conditions. But mental illness can also result from substance use as well.

Common co-occurring disorders in women include:

Anxiety Disorders, including Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety
Depression or Postpartum Depression
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Eating Disorders, such as Bulimia and Anorexia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder

Our Treatment Options

A dual diagnosis is any diagnosis that occurs alongside drug or alcohol abuse.

It’s common for addiction and mental illness to co-occur in women as they try to self-medicate their mental health conditions. But mental illness can also result from substance use as well.

Common co-occurring disorders in women include:

In-patient and residential programs, with constant support, supervision, and around-the-clock medical services
Outpatient care, a high level of care without the need for constant supervision and overnight stay
Medication-assisted treatment, with medications prescribed to stabilize moods, reduce anxiety and agitation, prevent flashbacks or hallucinations, and more
Evidence-based therapies, including group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy

Talk to a Specialist

What is a Dual Diagnosis?

A dual diagnosis is any diagnosis that occurs alongside drug or alcohol abuse.

It’s common for addiction and mental illness to co-occur in women as they try to self-medicate their mental health conditions. But mental illness can also result from substance use as well.

Common co-occurring disorders in women include:

Anxiety Disorders, including Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety
Depression or Postpartum Depression
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Eating Disorders, such as Bulimia and Anorexia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder

Our Treatment Options

There is no single treatment option that works for everyone with a dual diagnosis. At New Directions for Women, we treat individuals struggling with both substance use and mental illness with the utmost care.

Our dual diagnosis treatment programs include:

In-patient and residential programs, with constant support, supervision, and around-the-clock medical services
Outpatient care, a high level of care without the need for constant supervision and overnight stay
Medication-assisted treatment, with medications prescribed to stabilize moods, reduce anxiety and agitation, prevent flashbacks or hallucinations, and more
Evidence-based therapies, including group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy

Talk to a Specialist

Insurances We Accept

New Directions for Women is in-network with the following insurance companies.

What To Expect

We offer Detox, Inpatient, and Outpatient treatment programs to women from all walks of life dealing with substance use and dual diagnosis.
According to a national survey, New Directions for Women has a 20% higher success rate when compared to the average for rehabs nationally.

Benefits of Gender-Specific Programs

An encouraging sense of trust between same-sex individuals
Specialized treatment for physiological, emotional and relational issues
Minimized distractions between male and female clients in a therapy session
Supportive gender-sensitive groups to inspire open communication

Admissions Open 24/7

What To Expect

Benefits of Gender-Specific Programs

An encouraging sense of trust between same-sex individuals
Specialized treatment for physiological, emotional and relational issues
Minimized distractions between male and female clients in a therapy session
Supportive gender-sensitive groups to inspire open communication

Admissions Open 24/7

Frequently Asked Questions

Can families be involved in treatment?

Many treatment centers encourage family involvement. This can take the form of family therapy sessions, educational programs, family support groups, and more.

Do you offer in-patient or out-patient programs?

Yes to both. We understand the need for compassionate, individualized care when it comes to addiction treatment. So, we work to make sure our clients receive the exact opposite of “one-size-fits-all rehab”.

Here at our facility, we offer: Drug & Alcohol Detox Inpatient Residential Treatment (or Rehab), Partial Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Sober Living, Aftercare, and Continuing Support.

Is dual diagnosis treatment covered by insurance?

Many insurance plans do cover treatment at dual diagnosis residential treatment facilities, but it depends on the specifics of the insurance policy. It’s best to contact your insurance provider to find out what your plan covers.

How far in advance do I need to schedule my treatment?

Our Admissions are open 24/7. Call now to check our availability and schedule your treatment.

What happens after a patient leaves your treatment center?

Our team of professionals will help you recover and build the life you deserve. According to a national survey, New Directions for Women has a 20% higher success rate than the average for rehabs nationally, serving our long-term vision to be the premier women’s treatment program in the nation.