12 South Recovery
23712 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
California Care Recovery Lake Forest
About California Care Recovery Lake Forest
Located in Lake Forest, California, California Care Recovery provides treatment for mental health and substance use concerns including anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and addiction that occurs alongside other conditions. The center offers medical detox as well as residential care, outpatient services, intensive outpatient program (IOP) support, and day treatment. Its goal is to deliver caring, evidence-based care in a secure and supportive setting that helps individuals build long-term recovery.
California Care Recovery incorporates a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), group counseling, individual therapy, and additional evidence-based options. Recovery is reinforced through a combination of clinical treatment and wellness-focused practices including yoga, nutrition coaching, and fitness training, supporting healing for the mind, body, and spirit.
Clients live in private or semi-private accommodations within a small coed residential setting that typically houses about 11–24 people. The community features comfortable shared areas and landscaped outdoor spaces. Meals and snacks are designed to align with healthy nutrition guidance. The daily routine includes self-care, yoga, cardio training, hiking, paddle boarding, and art therapy, creating structure while strengthening connections within the recovery community.
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Co-Occurring Disorders · Drug Addiction · Heroin
- Conditions treated
- Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Eating Disorders · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Schizophrenia · Trauma
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Art Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Nutrition Counseling
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Gender-Specific · Holistic · Individual Treatment
- Who it serves
- Men · Men Only
- Languages
- English
Before you call
- Have your insurance or Medicaid card ready and ask whether the facility is in network.
- Ask how soon they can do an assessment and whether there is a waitlist.
- 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.
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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.