12 South Recovery

Address: 23712 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 · Map

Phone: (888) 830-8374

Website: 12southrecovery.com

OutpatientIntensive outpatientPartial hospitalizationMATDual diagnosisMedicaidPrivate insuranceTRICARE / VASelf-pay

About 12 South Recovery

12 South Recovery in Lake Forest, California delivers individualized care for people dealing with substance use and mental health challenges that occur at the same time. The center offers a range of structured services, including day treatment (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient care, and sober living, supporting adults and young professionals as they work toward sustainable recovery. In a calm Orange County setting, its smaller, welcoming atmosphere pairs evidence-based treatment with steady, long-term support.

Therapy at 12 South Recovery draws on proven practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Clients may also participate in mindfulness work, family therapy, and trauma-informed treatment. Together, these methods help individuals better understand themselves, process underlying pain, and build practical strategies to improve stability and resilience. Additional holistic activities, including art, adventure, animal-based, and fitness therapies, are designed to strengthen both emotional wellbeing and physical health. For those who want recovery guided by faith, 12 South Recovery includes a focused Christian track that blends clinical care with spiritual development.

Recovery support continues after treatment as well, through aftercare planning and alumni involvement. Clients remain connected to their recovery community via ongoing counseling, peer coaching, and vocational training. Located in safe, comfortable surroundings near the beach, 12 South Recovery encourages clients to regain confidence, joy, and direction through meaningful experiences, supportive relationships, and continued personal growth.

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization · Intensive outpatient treatment · Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment · Regular outpatient treatment
Treatment focus
Substance use treatment
Opioid treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance · Prescribes buprenorphine · Prescribes naltrexone · Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Medications used
Acamprosate (Campral®) · Disulfiram · Buprenorphine with naloxone · Buprenorphine without naloxone · Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) · Naltrexone (oral) · Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) · Medications for HIV treatment · Medications for Hepatitis C treatment · Lofexidine · Clonidine · Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis · Medication for mental disorders · Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment approaches
Anger management · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Contingency management/motivational incentives · Motivational interviewing · Matrix Model · Relapse prevention · Substance use disorder counseling · Trauma-related counseling · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · 12-step facilitation
Education and counseling
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis · Substance use disorder education · Individual counseling · Group counseling · Family counseling · Marital/couples counseling · Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Special programs
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 co-occurring pain 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
Exclusive programs
Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Ages accepted
Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
Genders accepted
Female · Male
Payment accepted
IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Licensing and accreditation
State department of health · The Joint Commission
Ownership
Private for-profit organization
Recovery support
Self-help groups · Housing services · Assistance with obtaining social services · Mentoring/peer support · Employment counseling or training
Transitional services
Aftercare/continuing care · Discharge Planning · Naloxone and overdose education · Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other services
Case management service · Mental health services · Social skills development · Transportation assistance · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services

Facility-provided information

Accreditation
Joint Commission
Care offered
Detox · Outpatient
Substances treated
Benzodiazepines · Chronic Relapse · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Ecstasy · Marijuana · Prescription Drugs · Psychedelics
Conditions treated
Anxiety · Codependency · Depression · Gambling · Internet Addiction · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Schizophrenia · Suicidality
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling · Acupuncture · Adventure Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Equine Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Narrative Therapy · Spiritual Care
Approaches
Evidence-Based · Spiritual Emphasis · Twelve Step · Wellness
Who it serves
LGBTQ+ · Men · Men and Women · Professionals · Veterans · Women · Young Adults
Aftercare
Aftercare Home Support · Aftercare Recovery Coach · Alumni Reunions · Housing Services · Outpatient Treatment · Private, Online Alumni Groups · Recovery Coach · Recovery Retreats · Support Meetings
Amenities
Business Center · Gardens · Internet Access · Library · Outdoor Dining · Outdoor Lounge
Languages
English

Questions to ask 12 South Recovery

Also confirm the facility is licensed by California (this facility reports accreditation). If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.

Paying for treatment at 12 South Recovery

12 South Recovery reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Self-pay. With California Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.

Distance to specialized care from Lake Forest

Measured from the population center of Orange County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

See the Orange County treatment map, methadone clinics near Orange County and Suboxone doctors near Orange County.

Frequently asked questions

What services does 12 South Recovery offer?

12 South Recovery reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient, Partial hospitalization, MAT, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does 12 South Recovery accept insurance?

It reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.

Where is 12 South Recovery located?

23712 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630.

How far is the nearest medical detox from Lake Forest?

From the center of Orange County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Santa Ana, about 1.4 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.

Other treatment facilities in Lake Forest

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.

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