Laguna Shores El Camino Capistrano Dana Point

Laguna Shores is a family-operated program on the Dana Point coast, opened in 2019, that treats substance use disorders alongside accompanying mental health conditions. Care begins with detox and continues into residential rehab, and the clinical team addresses both the drinking or drug use and the emotional issues underneath it at the same time rather than in separate passes.

The center holds Joint Commission accreditation and describes an individualized approach: two one-on-one therapy sessions each week, plus an open door for clients who want more time with a counselor. A mix of evidence-based talk therapy, trauma-focused work, and complementary services such as art, yoga, mindfulness, equine therapy and adventure programming rounds out the schedule.

Detox and residential care

The program covers three levels: treatment for mental health conditions that occur alongside addiction and detox residential rehab. Detox is the medical starting point for people physically dependent on alcohol or benzodiazepines; because withdrawal from those substances can become dangerous, a clinician should assess and monitor anyone going through it, and this center runs detox with that oversight in place. Detox and residential rehab at this Dana Point center are Joint Commission accredited since 2019.

Clients can draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, therapy that addresses trauma specifically, individual counseling, meditation and mindfulness practice, art therapy, animal-assisted therapy and adventure-based therapy. The program honors both twelve-step and non-twelve-step routes, and AA or NA meetings take place on site. Residential rehab here combines evidence-based therapy with holistic and non 12 Step options, which means the plan is shaped around the person instead of the person around the plan. For anyone leaving residential care, the team also assists with setting up outpatient programs nearby or closer to home, along with planning to prevent relapse.

1. Animal Therapy
2. Mindfulness Therapy
3. Non 12 Step
4. Art Therapy
5. Twelve Step
6. Personalized Treatment
7. Meditation & Mindfulness
8. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
9. Introduction to the 12 Step Program
10. Holistic

Who this program is for

1. Adults of all genders, with separate attention to men and women, young adults and midlife or older adults
2. Executives and working professionals who need private, discreet treatment
3. LGBTQ+ clients seeking an affirming setting
4. People with mild disabilities who need practical accommodations
5. Grown-ups facing co-occurring conditions including anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, codependency, burnout or personality disorders
6. People using alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, psychedelics or other drugs, including those with chronic relapse

Rooms, meals and coastal amenities

The typical stay is 30 days, and the center sleeps a small group of six to fifteen beds in private or shared rooms with full or queen beds, en suite bathrooms, air conditioning and internet access. Cell phones are allowed. The house sits on the cliffs above Dana Point with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the ocean and marina, chef-prepared meals, an outdoor lounge, walking trails and beach access, and weekend trips to beaches, museums and professional sports events. Sessions are conducted in English.

1. Outdoor Lounge
2. Walking Trails
3. Business Center
4. Beach Access
5. Access to Nature
6. Chef-prepared Meals
7. Luxury
8. Ocean View

Paying for treatment for Laguna Shores

The center lists private pay cash rates as its payment option, so the cost depends on the level of care and length of stay. Insurance is not listed as a billing method on this record. If you plan to use a health plan, call the helpline and the center to confirm what your policy covers before you commit; a quote for 30 days of residential care should be requested in writing. The helpline itself costs nothing and does not bind you to anything. Comparing cost and coverage options for Dana Point drug rehab starts with one phone call.

Questions before you are admitted

1. Does the quoted rate include detox, residential days, therapy sessions and weekend activities, and what is billed separately?
2. Will my health plan pay any portion, and can the center verify benefits in writing before I arrive?
3. How does the team decide whether I need detox first, and who supervises withdrawal around the clock?
4. What does aftercare look like after 30 days, including step-down outpatient programs near my home?
5. How many clients are typically in the house, and can I see a room before I decide?