Access Malibu
Malibu, CA 90265
Cliffside Malibu
Also known as Birdview
Address: Malibu, CA 90265 · Map
Phone: (424) 278-4548
Intake: (424) 781-1362
Website: Cliffsidemalibu.com
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Residential/24-hour residential · Residential detoxification · Long-term residential · Short-term residential
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Detoxification · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults
- Detox services
- Alcohol Detoxification · Benzodiazepines Detoxification · Cocaine Detoxification · Methamphetamines detoxification · Opioids detoxification · Medication routinely used during detoxification
- Opioid treatment
- Buprenorphine detoxification · Buprenorphine maintenance · Prescribes buprenorphine · Prescribes naltrexone · Relapse prevention with naltrexone · Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere · Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification · Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
- 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 · Brief intervention · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Contingency management/motivational incentives · Motivational interviewing · Matrix Model · Relapse prevention · Substance use disorder counseling · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Trauma-related counseling · 12-step facilitation
- Education and counseling
- HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support · Hepatitis education, counseling, or support · Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis · Substance use disorder education · Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling · Individual counseling · Group counseling · Family counseling · Marital/couples counseling
- 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
- Payment assistance
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Licensing and accreditation
- State substance use treatment agency · State mental health department · State department of health · Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) · The Joint Commission
- Ownership
- Private for-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Self-help groups · Housing services · Assistance with obtaining social services · Recovery coach · Mentoring/peer support
- Transitional services
- Aftercare/continuing care · Discharge Planning · Naloxone and overdose education · Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Other services
- Acupuncture · Case management service · Mental health services · Social skills development · Transportation assistance · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services
Questions to ask Cliffside Malibu
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- Do you provide medical detox on site, and how many days does it usually last?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- Which medications do you prescribe (buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone), and can I continue a medication I already take?
- 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?
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 Cliffside Malibu
Cliffside Malibu reports accepting Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, 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. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
Distance to specialized care from Malibu
Measured from the population center of Los Angeles County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Los Angeles, about 1.2 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Los Angeles, about 1.2 miles (65 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Los Angeles, about 1.2 miles (131 within 25 miles)
See the Los Angeles County treatment map, methadone clinics near Los Angeles County and Suboxone doctors near Los Angeles County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Cliffside Malibu offer?
Cliffside Malibu reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Detox, Residential, MAT, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Cliffside Malibu accept insurance?
It reports accepting Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Cliffside Malibu located?
Malibu, CA 90265.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Malibu?
From the center of Los Angeles County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Los Angeles, about 1.2 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.