D'Amore is Now an Approved Treatment Provider for Kaiser
Finding comprehensive mental health care in Orange County shouldn’t mean compromising on quality or comfort. D’Amore Mental Health’s residential treatment center serves Huntington Beach residents seeking intensive mental health support in a compassionate, evidence-based environment. Located in nearby Costa Mesa, our facility provides the perfect balance of accessibility for Huntington Beach families and the therapeutic distance needed for healing.
Our Huntington Beach-area residential program offers what sets D’Amore apart: an impressive 2-to-1 staff-to-client ratio, private accommodations, and round-the-clock clinical support. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or other mental health challenges, our team creates individualized treatment plans that address your unique needs while maintaining the connection to your Huntington Beach community.
Our Costa Mesa location sits just minutes from Huntington Beach, allowing family members to participate actively in treatment through our family therapy programs while providing the therapeutic separation that supports recovery. This proximity means Huntington Beach residents can access premier residential mental health care without the stress of traveling far from home.
Unlike traditional psychiatric hospitals, D’Amore’s residential facility combines the clinical excellence of intensive treatment with the comfort of a home-like setting. Huntington Beach clients benefit from:
What truly distinguishes D’Amore is our commitment to individualized attention through our Gracious Redundancy® philosophy. With a 2-to-1 staff-to-client ratio, Huntington Beach residents receive personalized care that simply isn’t possible in larger facilities. This means more therapeutic contact, faster crisis intervention when needed, and treatment plans that evolve with your progress
D’Amore’s Huntington Beach-area residential program provides specialized treatment for a comprehensive range of mental health conditions:
Depression is a common emotional disorder marked by prolonged feelings of intense sadness, hopelessness, and disinterest in previously enjoyed activities. This condition can disrupt one's work, sleep, eating habits, and overall zest for life. The intensity of depression can range widely, typically presenting a profound shift in mood and daily function.
Bipolar Disorder involves significant mood fluctuations, from extreme euphoria or irritability (mania) to deep depression. Bipolar I Disorder is characterized by severe episodes at both ends of the mood spectrum, whereas Bipolar II Disorder involves a less intense form of mania known as hypomania.
Anxiety Disorders encompass a variety of conditions where chronic and overwhelming anxiety adversely affects daily functioning. This group includes disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Common treatments include cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is defined by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and ritualistic behaviors (compulsions) that a person is driven to perform. These compulsions and obsessions can significantly disrupt everyday life, with treatments typically involving psychotherapy and medications.
Schizophrenia & Schizoaffective Disorder represent severe mental health conditions impacting a person’s thinking, feeling, and behavior, often resulting in delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thought processes. Schizoaffective disorder includes symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorders.
Adult ADHD is identified by ongoing issues with attention, impulsiveness, and overactivity, which can profoundly affect one's daily living, relationships, and work. Treatment strategies often combine medications, psychotherapy, and lifestyle adjustments.
Dual Diagnosis describes the concurrent presence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder, necessitating a comprehensive treatment strategy that addresses both conditions through detoxification, rehabilitation, and supportive therapies.
Suicidal Ideation involves thoughts of, planning for, or an obsession with suicide, ranging from brief considerations to elaborate planning. Treatment approaches often focus on crisis intervention, therapeutic support, and medications, prioritizing safety planning and treatment of the underlying mental health issues.
Chronic Pain is long-lasting pain that persists for months or even years and can severely affect one's mental health and quality of life. Managing chronic pain typically involves a multifaceted approach, including medical treatments, physical therapy, psychological support, and lifestyle changes.
Every Huntington Beach client begins with a thorough psychiatric evaluation and comprehensive assessment. Our clinical team develops a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific symptoms, trauma history, co-occurring conditions, and recovery goals through our individualized counseling approach.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines individual psychotherapy with group skills sessions to help individuals manage severe emotional disturbances, self-harm behaviors, and unstable relationships. DBT emphasizes developing skills in four crucial areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, aiding in achieving emotional and psychological stability.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven, structured approach that helps individuals identify and correct problematic thoughts and beliefs. Through targeted interventions, CBT modifies adverse behaviors and is effective in treating a variety of psychological issues, including depression, anxiety disorders, and specific phobias.
Equine Therapy utilizes guided interactions with horses to foster emotional healing and personal growth. This therapy goes beyond riding to include activities like grooming and leading horses, which are instrumental in building skills such as empathy, self-awareness, and communication.
Art and Music Therapy involve using the arts as a medium for therapeutic expression. These therapies facilitate the exploration and expression of emotions through creative activities, providing an alternative for those who might struggle with more conventional forms of therapy.
Individualized Treatment recognizes the uniqueness of each client’s path to recovery by customizing therapeutic interventions to fit specific needs and personal circumstances, ensuring a more effective and impactful treatment experience.
Medication Management focuses on the meticulous oversight and fine-tuning of psychiatric medications. This collaborative process involves patients in the decision-making to enhance treatment efficacy and symptom management.
Family Therapy aims to enhance familial relationships and communication, address conflicts, and explore the dynamics that might influence a family member's mental health. This therapy modality delves into family roles and patterns, fostering healthier interactions and support systems.
Group Therapy offers a communal and supportive setting where individuals can share their experiences and learn from peers facing similar challenges. It is a space for practicing new skills, gaining insights, and receiving supportive feedback within a safe and encouraging environment.
Crisis Stabilization provides immediate assistance and intervention by experienced providers for individuals in a mental health crisis. These services deliver rapid, short-term treatment aimed at quickly stabilizing the person, ensuring their safety, and setting the stage for ongoing recovery efforts.
Huntington Beach residents entering our program can expect a structured yet flexible daily schedule:
We understand that Huntington Beach families want to stay connected and involved. D’Amore offers:
Sustainable recovery requires thoughtful discharge planning. As Huntington Beach clients near completion of residential treatment, our team develops comprehensive aftercare plans that may include:
If you or a Huntington Beach loved one is struggling with mental health challenges, residential treatment at D’Amore Mental Health offers the intensive support and evidence-based care needed for lasting recovery. Our compassionate admissions team is available 24/7 to answer questions, verify insurance, and begin the admissions process.
Our Costa Mesa facility is located approximately 10-15 minutes from Huntington Beach, making it easily accessible for family visits and participation in family therapy while providing the therapeutic distance that supports recovery.
Yes. We offer weekly designated visiting hours and work with families to ensure meaningful connection throughout treatment. Family therapy sessions can be conducted in-person or virtually based on your family’s needs.
Residential treatment provides 24/7 clinical support, intensive daily programming, medication management, and removal from environmental stressors—all critical for stabilizing acute mental health symptoms that haven’t responded to outpatient care alone.
Yes. Our dual diagnosis programming addresses both mental health conditions and substance use disorders simultaneously, recognizing the interconnected nature of these challenges.
We develop comprehensive aftercare plans before discharge, which may include transitioning to our Partial Hospitalization or Intensive Outpatient programs, connecting with outpatient providers in the Huntington Beach area, and ongoing medication management. We ensure continuity of care to support long-term recovery.
Residential treatment is typically recommended when outpatient care hasn’t provided adequate symptom relief, when you’re experiencing crisis-level symptoms (such as suicidal ideation), when you need medication stabilization, or when environmental factors are interfering with recovery. Our clinical team can help assess the appropriate level of care during a confidential consultation.
