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Serving Irvine

Outpatient rehab for Irvine residents

Enhance offers outpatient rehab Irvine residents can join in person or by video, including PHP, IOP and regular therapy, and you sleep at home. We are based nearby in Tustin, in Orange County.

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Clinically reviewed by Christina Khouie, MA, LMFT, our founder, on September 30, 2026. Enhance is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the California Department of Health Care Services.

Getting here

How Irvine residents reach outpatient rehab

Enhance is based in Tustin, about 5 miles from Irvine City Hall by road, and both cities are in Orange County. Irvine residents can join an outpatient program in person or by video, and admissions will tell you where your sessions meet. Admissions also checks your insurance before your first session, so you know what your plan covers.

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Irvineby roadOur office in Tustin
  • In person

    You can attend PHP, IOP or outpatient therapy in person, and admissions will tell you where your sessions meet.

  • Join from home

    Virtual PHP, IOP and outpatient care run by video, so much of your treatment can happen from home in Irvine.

During PHP and IOP you go home each evening and sleep in your own bed.

Outpatient rehab levels for Irvine residents

Outpatient rehab for Irvine residents is PHP, IOP or regular therapy, and each treatment program lets you keep living at home. Admissions helps you choose the outpatient program that fits on the first call.

In person

  • PHP

    You spend most of the day in treatment and sleep at home.

  • IOP

    Intensive outpatient treatment takes part of your week, so you can keep up with work, school and family.

  • Outpatient

    You meet for individual, group or family therapy on a regular schedule, often after a more intensive level.

From home, by video

  • Virtual PHP

    You spend most of the day in mental health treatment, by video.

  • Virtual IOP

    You join IOP for addiction or mental health by video from home.

  • Virtual outpatient

    You have regular therapy sessions by video.

Therapies and treatment approaches

Your clinical team uses therapies with published research behind them, and your plan changes as you progress.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Helps you notice the thoughts behind cravings and low mood, and practice skills that help you avoid a return to use.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Builds skills for handling strong emotions and distress without turning to alcohol or drugs.
Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)
Challenges the beliefs that make setbacks feel unbearable, so they are easier to work through.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
A structured therapy that helps you process traumatic memories, including trauma connected to substance use.
Individual, group and family therapy
Treatment happens in all three settings, and family sessions show the people close to you how to support your recovery.

How your treatment plan is built

  • A clinical assessment

    Clinicians look at your substance use, mental health and daily life together before recommending detox, residential treatment or outpatient care.

  • A plan with your goals

    You and your clinical team set the goals in your treatment plan, and the team reviews it as things change.

  • Medication when it helps

    If medication is part of your care, a licensed psychiatrist prescribes it and reviews how it is working.

  • Aftercare and relapse prevention

    Before each step down, you and your team plan the next stage, including coping skills, relapse prevention and supported living if it helps.

What outpatient rehab treats

Outpatient addiction treatment at Enhance treats drug addiction, alcohol addiction and other substance use disorders while you live at home. Dual diagnosis care treats co-occurring disorders, such as depression or anxiety, at the same time.

Substances

  • Alcohol
  • Fentanyl and other opioids
  • Prescription drugs
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Methamphetamine
  • Cocaine
  • Cannabis
  • Kratom

When outpatient rehab is the right start

Outpatient rehab fits when you can stay safe at home between sessions and keep up with daily responsibilities. If you need more support, admissions will tell you which level of care is the better start. IOP and outpatient therapy also work as a step down once a more intensive level is finished.

Outpatient care may fit if

  • You can stay safe and away from use between sessions.
  • You have a steady place to live and people who support you.
  • You need to keep working, studying or caring for family.
  • You are stepping down from detox or inpatient care.

Start with detox or inpatient if

  • You get shaky, sick or anxious when you stop drinking or using.
  • You use alcohol, benzodiazepines or opioids every day.
  • You tried outpatient treatment before, and it was not enough.
  • Staying away from alcohol or drugs is too hard while you live at home.

If there is immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.

Questions to ask before you commit

Use these questions on any outpatient program you are considering for Irvine, and see how Enhance answers each one.

  1. Is it accredited?

    Yes. Enhance is accredited by The Joint Commission for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services, organization ID 660231.

  2. Is it certified by the state?

    Yes. The California Department of Health Care Services certifies Enhance under certification 300410AP, which expires March 31, 2027.

  3. Who leads the care?

    Master's and doctorate-level clinicians lead treatment, overseen by our medical director, Dr. Clifford Feldman, and our clinical director, Matthew Beck, LMFT.

  4. Can it treat mental health and addiction together?

    Yes. With dual diagnosis care, one team treats both at the same time, at every level of care.

  5. What happens after the first level?

    If outpatient care is not enough, admissions will tell you whether detox or inpatient care fits. Enhance provides both, so you do not have to find a new provider.

  6. Is it in network with my insurance?

    Enhance is in network with most insurance plans, including Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Shield of California, and Health Net. If you have a different plan, admissions can still check it.

  7. Will it tell you if another level fits better?

    Yes. On the first call, admissions will tell you if a different level of care or another provider would suit you better.

Where to turn in an emergency in Irvine

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 first, and use these free public lines for crisis help and referrals.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text if you or someone you know is in a mental health or substance use crisis.

    988

    24 hours

  • OC Links

    The Orange County Health Care Agency runs this line for behavioral health referrals and crisis help.

    (855) 625-4657

    24 hours, with live chat

  • 2-1-1 Orange County

    2-1-1 gives free, confidential referrals for housing, food, mental health support and other needs.

    2-1-1

    24 hours, 200+ languages

  • Be Well OC

    Be Well's navigation team helps you find mental health and substance use care in the county.

    (949) 749-2500

    Weekdays 8:30am–4:30pm

If there is immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.

Cost and coverage

What to expect on the first call, and paying for outpatient rehab

On the first call, admissions talks with you about what is happening and checks what your insurance covers.

  1. You call or send the form

    Tell admissions what is happening, for yourself or a loved one, and which substances or symptoms are involved.

  2. Admissions asks a few questions

    These screening questions help decide which level of care fits, and whether another provider would suit you better.

  3. We check your benefits

    With your permission we contact your insurer, then explain your deductible, copay and which level your plan supports.

  4. You decide

    If you want to go ahead, admissions walks you through the next steps, and nothing is decided until you say so.

We are in network with most insurance plans, including Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Shield of California, and Health Net. If you have a different plan, admissions can still check your benefits.

Benefits vary from plan to plan, and a verification is not a guarantee of coverage.

Check your coverage

Send us three details and we’ll check what your plan covers, then call you back.

Benefits vary from plan to plan, and a verification is not a guarantee of coverage.

Common questions about outpatient rehab from Irvine

If your question is not answered here, call admissions at (714) 862-1907.

  • Does Enhance offer outpatient addiction treatment to Irvine residents?

    Yes. Enhance is based in Tustin, about 5 miles from Irvine City Hall, rather than in Irvine itself. If you want treatment in Irvine without the drive, many sessions can happen by video from home.

  • What does outpatient rehab include?

    Outpatient rehab, sometimes called outpatient substance abuse treatment, includes PHP, IOP and regular therapy. At each of these levels you sleep at home and keep your treatment close to daily life.

  • What is a partial hospitalization program (PHP)?

    A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a full-day outpatient program. You spend most of the day in treatment, often five days a week, and go home each evening.

  • What is an intensive outpatient program (IOP)?

    An intensive outpatient program (IOP) takes a few hours a day, several days a week, with morning or evening sessions. It leaves room for work, school and family responsibilities.

  • How do I know whether PHP or IOP is right for me?

    PHP fits when you need support for most of the day but can sleep safely at home. IOP fits when you can manage work or school and need treatment several days a week.

  • What happens during outpatient rehab?

    Your week includes individual therapy sessions, group therapy and family sessions when they help. Therapists use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), DBT, REBT and EMDR to build skills you can use at home.

  • Does outpatient rehab treat mental health and addiction together?

    Yes. With dual diagnosis care, one team treats your mental health and your drug and alcohol use at the same time. You do not need a separate provider for each.

  • Which substances does outpatient addiction treatment cover?

    Enhance treats alcohol, fentanyl and other opioids, prescription drugs, benzodiazepines, methamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis and kratom. Admissions will tell you whether withdrawal from your substance needs a higher level first.

  • Can I step down from PHP to IOP?

    Yes. You can start in PHP and step down to IOP and then outpatient therapy as you progress, with the same Enhance team at each step.

  • Is outpatient therapy for depression available to Irvine residents?

    Yes. PHP, IOP and outpatient therapy treat depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions, with or without substance use. A licensed psychiatrist can prescribe medication if it is part of your plan.

  • Is there outpatient care for teens in Irvine?

    Yes. Enhance offers outpatient therapy for teens in person and by video, plus after-school programs. Therapists use CBT and DBT for concerns such as anxiety and ADHD.

  • Is there a faith-based option?

    Yes. Enhance offers a Christian track for people who want faith to be part of treatment, and admissions can tell you more about it on the first call.

  • Who leads outpatient treatment?

    Master's and doctorate-level clinicians lead treatment, overseen by medical director Dr. Clifford Feldman and clinical director Matthew Beck, LMFT. Licensed therapists run the individual, group and family sessions.

  • Can family members be involved in outpatient treatment?

    Yes. Family therapy is part of outpatient treatment at Enhance, and family sessions show your loved ones how to support your recovery at home.

  • What if I need more than outpatient care?

    Enhance also provides detox and inpatient care. If the assessment shows you need a higher level, admissions will explain where that care takes place.

  • What if I have withdrawal symptoms when I stop?

    Tell admissions about any withdrawal symptoms on the first call, because they affect which level is safe to start with. The assessment decides whether outpatient rehab is the right first step.

  • How long do most people stay in outpatient treatment?

    The length is different for each person, and your progress decides when you step down. Before you finish, you and your team plan aftercare that supports long-term sobriety.

  • Is sober living available during outpatient rehab?

    Yes. If a structured home would help during PHP or IOP, supported living, also called sober living, adds staff oversight and a sober setting. Admissions can tell you where the homes are.

  • Can I keep working or attending school in Irvine while I am in treatment?

    IOP and outpatient care are built to fit around work and school, and PHP takes most of the day. Your employer's HR team or your school can tell you what leave they offer.

  • What happens during the first phone call?

    Admissions asks what is happening, which substances or symptoms are involved, and which insurance you have. They then recommend an outpatient program, or tell you if another level or provider would suit you better.

  • How does insurance verification work?

    With your permission, admissions contacts your insurer using your member ID and date of birth. They then explain your deductible, your copay and which level of care your plan supports.

  • What should I have ready before I call?

    Your insurance card, member ID and date of birth help admissions check benefits quickly. You can also call without them and start by explaining what is happening.

  • Does insurance cover outpatient addiction treatment for Irvine residents?

    Coverage depends on your plan, your deductible, your copay and the level your insurer approves. Admissions checks your benefits first, and a verification is not a guarantee of coverage.

  • Does verifying my benefits guarantee coverage?

    No. Verification shows what your plan says it covers, and your insurer still decides which level of care it approves. Admissions explains what it found before you decide anything.

  • Is drug and alcohol rehab covered by insurance?

    Enhance is in network with most insurance plans, including Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Shield of California and Health Net. Your insurance coverage for drug and alcohol rehab depends on your plan.

  • How much does outpatient rehab cost?

    Your cost depends on your deductible, your copay and the level of care your insurer approves. Admissions explains what you would pay after checking your benefits, before you commit to anything.

  • Can I join from home?

    Virtual PHP, IOP and outpatient care run by video, so you can join from home in Irvine. Admissions can tell you whether virtual care fits what you need.

Talk with admissions about outpatient rehab

If you live in Irvine, one call with admissions tells you which outpatient addiction treatment level fits and what your plan covers.

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