800-671-4304American Health Services – Van Nuys
About American Health Services – Van Nuys
American Health Services is located in Sepulveda Plaza in Van Nuys, California. They provide substance use disorder treatment on an outpatient basis, with a strong emphasis on medication-assisted treatment to avoid relapse.
All their services are available in English and Spanish, and the staff go out of their way to provide culturally sensitive care. They welcome walk-in clients and are able to treat pregnant women.
Regular Monitoring and Assessment to Track Your Progress
The clinical staff keep on top of your progress with regular physical and mental health assessments. This can be motivating for individuals who thrived on chore charts as children and need something tangible to mark their responses to treatment. The treatment varies according to your needs, but typically includes individual and group counseling that works through relapse prevention skills and untangles underlying causes of addiction.
Integrated Mental Health and Medical Treatment
This location is also where you’ll find the El Dorado Community Service Center, a primary health care service provider. This makes it easy for your team of psychological and medical professionals to work together to look after your whole person. You also get the benefits of reduced travel needs.
Mental health and medical matters often overlap and feed into one another. When your care team has a deep understanding of where you’re at mentally and physically, they’re better able to design a treatment program that works for you.
One of the reasons the team decided to go for the integrated method is that it reduces the stigma surrounding chemical dependency. It’s easier to see addiction as a chronic illness (rather than a moral failing) when you’re in a facility that treats common illnesses. Past patients appreciated the privacy they felt while undergoing treatment.
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In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey. |
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Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. |
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support. |
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills. |
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Self Pay
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Medicaid
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Private Insurance
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Methadone
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Buprenorphine
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Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
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Levels of Care
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey.
Programs
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
Medications Offered
Amenities
Accreditations
Contact
- Monday 8AM - 4:30PM
- Tuesday 8AM - 4:30PM
- Wednesday 8AM - 4:30PM
- Thursday 8AM - 4:30PM
- Friday 8AM - 4:30PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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