12 South Recovery
23712 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
AMFM Mental Health Treatment
Also known as A Mission for Michael
Address: 24262 Sunnybrook Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630 · Map
Phone: (949) 649-6252
Intake: (844) 725-6596
Website: amfmtreatment.com
About AMFM Mental Health Treatment
AMFM Mental Health Treatment offers gender-specific residential programs designed to help individuals move beyond the burden of mental health symptoms and rebuild stability in everyday life. The center addresses a range of needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, and mood disorders, using a combination of proven therapeutic methods and individualized support. With guidance from experienced clinical professionals, AMFM helps clients regain control of their mental health and create a path forward shaped by confidence and clarity.
At AMFM, each person receives a tailored treatment plan that combines evidence-based practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with holistic strategies. Plans typically include both private and group therapy, so clients benefit from one-on-one attention while also drawing strength from gender-specific community support. The program also includes comprehensive psychiatric assessments, scheduled meetings with a psychiatrist, and ongoing medication monitoring along with education. For overall well-being, AMFM incorporates mind-and-body approaches such as guided meditation, yoga, and mindfulness.
AMFM’s residential areas for men and women are carefully structured to promote safety, comfort, and calm. Clients have access to modern private and shared bedrooms, comfortable common areas for relaxation and connection, and thoughtfully arranged spaces that support recovery. Quiet outdoor environments are also available for reflection and mindfulness. In addition, the center provides on-site fitness and wellness facilities, and meals prepared by chefs are designed to be nutritious and satisfying.
Following treatment, AMFM may develop an aftercare plan that includes continued support groups, follow-up sessions with therapy providers, additional coping tools, and continued medication management. In some cases, clients are encouraged to transition gradually into an outpatient program, helping them return to their daily routines with support and stability.
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Residential/24-hour residential
- Treatment focus
- Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults
- Facility type
- Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults
- Medications used
- Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
- Treatment approaches
- Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
- Education and counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Special programs
- Young adults · Seniors or older adults · Veterans · Active duty military · Members of military families · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence · Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Ages accepted
- Young Adults · Adults
- Payment accepted
- Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment
- Ownership
- Private for-profit organization
- Other services
- Diet and exercise counseling · Family psychoeducation · Intensive case management · Psychosocial rehabilitation services · Vocational rehabilitation services · Case management service · Suicide prevention services
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Conditions treated
- ADHD, ADD · Anxiety · Bipolar · Burnout · Codependency · Grief and Loss · Perinatal Mental Health · Personality Disorders · Schizophrenia
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Art Therapy · Attachment-Based Family Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Meditation & Mindfulness · Mindfulness Therapy · Online Therapy · Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation · Trauma-Specific Therapy
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Family Involvement · Medical · Trauma Informed
- Who it serves
- Co-Occurring Disorders · Executives · LGBTQ+ · Men · Men and Women · Midlife Adults · Pregnant Women · Women · Young Adults
- Aftercare
- Ability to Call a Counselor · Aftercare App · Aftercare Home Support · Alumni Events & Get-Togethers · Family Follow-up Counseling · Follow-up Sessions (online) · Online Aftercare · Outpatient Treatment · Private, Online Alumni Groups
- Amenities
- Access to Nature · Basketball Court · Chef-prepared Meals · Fitness Center · Outdoor Lounge · Pool · Walking Trails · Wellness Center
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask AMFM Mental Health Treatment
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by California. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at AMFM Mental Health Treatment
AMFM Mental Health Treatment reports accepting Private insurance, Self-pay. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your California Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. 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:
- Nearest medical detox: Santa Ana, about 1.4 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Garden Grove, about 4.6 miles (34 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Santa Ana, about 1.3 miles (76 within 25 miles)
See the Orange County treatment map, methadone clinics near Orange County and Suboxone doctors near Orange County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does AMFM Mental Health Treatment offer?
AMFM Mental Health Treatment reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does AMFM Mental Health Treatment accept insurance?
It reports accepting Private insurance, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is AMFM Mental Health Treatment located?
24262 Sunnybrook Circle, 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.
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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.