Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Los Angeles
Substance use and mental health rarely show up separately, so we don't treat them that way. One team, one plan, from the first call.
In-network with most major insurers
Our admissions team verifies your specific benefits and explains exactly what's covered for dual-diagnosis treatment, before you commit to anything.
We do not accept Medi-Cal or Medicare.
Verify my insuranceMental health and substances we treat together
These aren't separate tracks, whichever combination applies to you becomes one plan.
How we treat dual diagnosis
Residential Treatment
Full-time structure, daily therapy, and psychiatric care for both addiction and mental health, in one setting.
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Intensive daytime treatment, returning home or to transitional living in the evenings.
Learn About PHPIntensive Outpatient (IOP)
A flexible schedule for people balancing treatment with work, school, or family.
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One dedicated person who knows your whole file, not just the substance-use side or the mental-health side.
Learn About Case ManagementWhy choose Breathe for dual-diagnosis treatment
One plan, not two
Substance use and mental health are treated together from day one, by the same clinical team, on the same timeline.
Inclusive, affirming care
Every client is welcomed as they are. Breathe offers LGBTQIA+ affirming care at every level of treatment.
Staff who've lived it
Many of our team members have personal recovery experience. You're not explaining yourself to someone who's only read about it.
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4.1 · 155 Google reviewsEvery journey looks different, yours will be built around exactly what you need.
Our location
A secluded campus in the heart of Laurel Canyon, close enough to reach, private enough to heal.
Questions people ask about dual diagnosis
Straight answers about treatment order, detox, medication, and coverage.
What is dual diagnosis?+
When substance use and a mental health condition occur together, sometimes one driving the other, sometimes developing independently. Both are treated as one plan, not as separate problems.
Which condition gets treated first, the substance use or the mental health issue?+
Neither is treated in isolation. Our clinical team addresses both simultaneously, on the same plan, from day one.
Will I need to detox before starting dual diagnosis treatment?+
If you're dependent on a substance, yes, detox is typically the safe starting point, managed with clinical support to make withdrawal as comfortable as possible.
How do you treat substance use that comes with depression, anxiety or trauma?+
Substance use rarely exists in isolation. Depression, anxiety, trauma and trouble regulating emotions can drive it, and using can make all of them worse, so we treat the whole person, not just the substance use. You meet with our psychiatrist to see whether medication would help. Therapy starts with building safety and trust, then identifying your triggers and patterns and developing healthy coping skills. Mindfulness practices help with depression, polyvagal and somatic practices help with anxiety, and IFS parts work and DBT, along with our spiritual and experiential groups, support trauma work.
Will medication be part of my treatment?+
It may be, for either the substance use side or the mental health side, depending on your specific situation. Medication decisions are made by our psychiatric team, not assumed in advance.
Is dual diagnosis treatment more intensive than treating one issue alone?+
It's more integrated, not necessarily more intensive. The goal is one coordinated plan instead of bouncing between separate, disconnected programs.
Does insurance cover dual diagnosis treatment?+
In most cases, yes. We're in-network with most major providers and verify your specific benefits before you commit to anything. We do not currently accept Medi-Cal or Medicare. If that's your coverage, call us, we'll tell you straight away and point you toward a resource that can help.
