Caminar
375 Cambridge Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Momentum for Health
Also known as La Selva Residential
Address: 652 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 · Map
Phone: (650) 323-1401
Website: thelaselvagroup.org
About Momentum for Health
La Selva Group, a division of Momentum for Health, has been dedicated to the Bay Area community since 1979. This CARF accredited facility provides a range of services, including residential, transitional living, and outpatient options. Clients can anticipate weekly one-on-one sessions with licensed therapists, as well as family therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Those in residential and transitional living programs participate in therapies at the nearby outpatient campus. The center emphasizes a healing atmosphere by encouraging client engagement in group activities and community involvement.
La Selva Group features several residences to meet diverse client requirements. They provide a 24/7 care residential setting along with transitional homes and apartments. Each of these residences is designed to be comfortable and clean, situated in attractive residential areas. Clients have the choice of either shared or private bedrooms.
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 · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
- Facility type
- Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults
- Medications used
- Chlorpromazine · Haloperidol · Perphenazine · Aripiprazole · Clozapine · Olanzapine · Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination · Paliperidone · Quetiapine · Risperidone · Ziprasidone · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
- Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Education and counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Special programs
- Seniors or older adults · Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Ages accepted
- Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- County or local government funds · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Other services
- Family psychoeducation · Psychosocial rehabilitation services · Vocational rehabilitation services · Case management service · Suicide prevention services · Education services
- Language services
- Spanish
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab · Outpatient · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Benzodiazepines · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Ecstasy · Heroin · Marijuana · Psychedelics
- Conditions treated
- Anger · Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Personality Disorders · Stress · Trauma
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Mindfulness Therapy · Somatic Experiencing
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Family Involvement · Holistic
- Who it serves
- Men · Men and Women · Midlife Adults · Older Adults · Women
- Aftercare
- Outpatient Treatment
- Amenities
- Outdoor Lounge
- Languages
- English · Spanish
Questions to ask Momentum for Health
- 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 Momentum for Health
Momentum for Health 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 Palo Alto
Measured from the population center of Santa Clara County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Menlo Park, about 17 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): San Jose, about 1.4 miles (4 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: San Jose, about 1.4 miles (8 within 25 miles)
See the Santa Clara County treatment map, methadone clinics near Santa Clara County and Suboxone doctors near Santa Clara County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Momentum for Health offer?
Momentum for Health reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Momentum for Health accept insurance?
It reports accepting Private insurance, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Momentum for Health located?
652 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Palo Alto?
From the center of Santa Clara County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Menlo Park, about 17 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.