AMFM Mental Health Treatment’s residential mental health treatment program in Laguna Hills on Waterwheel Place is an inpatient facility offering 24/7 clinical support for women and female-identifying individuals struggling with mental health conditions. Whether you or your loved one is seeking treatment for severe depression, anxiety, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia, AMFM Mental Health Treatment is here to provide expert support and resources.Â
Our residential mental health facility in Laguna Hills offers women the chance to step away from the stressors of their daily lives and focus entirely on comprehensive emotional recovery through a combination of individual and group therapy sessions. Situated in the rolling hills of southern Orange County, this residential mental health program supports mental wellness with customized treatment plans for women that blend evidence-based therapeutic modalities with holistic healing methods.Â
AMFM Mental Health Treatment has over a decade of experience and is built on the promise of compassionate, personalized, comprehensive mental health programming. Whether you’re coming from a neighboring city like Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, or Irvine, or you’re traveling in from out of state, our women’s residential facility may be the perfect place to reset with structure and support.Â
Our residential mental health program in this inland Orange County suburb provides a secure and safe environment for women and female-identifying individuals where they can learn and practice healthy coping skills for lasting wellness. This Laguna Hills sanctuary features large rooms, an updated interior, and a large backyard designed to foster relaxation during mental health recovery.Â
For individuals struggling with mental health conditions, the process of recovery can feel isolating and overwhelming. With AMFM Mental Health Treatment in Laguna Hills, our qualified team of professionals is here to support you through your personal transformation journey. With 24/7 clinical support and only six beds, women at this inpatient facility benefit from a high client-to-staff ratio.Â
At our Laguna Hills residential treatment center (RTC), women enjoy structured routines and personalized treatment plans that incorporate individual therapy, psychiatric care, and specialized focus groups. Clients participate in somatic therapy groups, music therapy, art therapy, narrative therapy, gardening groups, and equine therapy. Additionally, our therapists are trained to lead women through dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), when clinically appropriate.
26065 Waterwheel Pl, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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At AMFM, we believe in going beyond traditional mental health care by offering a more personal, deeply compassionate healing experience.
At our women’s residential facility in Laguna Hills, California, our qualified team of professionals provides resources and guidance to women struggling with a variety of mental health conditions.
AMFM is here to help you or your loved one take the next steps towards an improved mental well-being.
When you reach out to a member of our friendly admissions team, you’ll be guided through a clinical assessment that helps us understand how AMFM Mental Health Treatment in Laguna Hills can meet your specific needs. From there, our clinical team builds a personalized treatment plan that addresses your particular mental health needs.Â
Though schedules vary by person, the women at this suburban residential mental health facility engage in a combination of group and individual therapy sessions. With specialty therapies like art therapy, somatic therapy, music therapy, and equine therapy, our AMFM Mental Health Treatment facility in Laguna Hills delivers comprehensive treatment focused on whole-person healing and lasting recovery.Â
Residential mental health treatment refers to the level of care in which individuals attend mental health programming on a highly regular and structured basis while staying overnight in a residential treatment center (RTC) with 24/7 clinical care. This level of care is often helpful for women struggling with severe depression, anxiety, or PTSD, where symptoms are getting in the way of daily life.Â
By attending an inpatient mental health program, you or your loved one have the opportunity to reset and refresh in a structured and safe environment away from the stressors of everyday life, while attending groups and individual therapy sessions focused on treating your mental health conditions. Upon completion of a residential mental health program, you may decide to step down to a less intensive level of care like a partial hospitalization program (PHP) or intensive outpatient program (IOP), for a seamless transition back home.
At AMFM Mental Health Treatment in Laguna Hills, our experienced clinical team can lead you or your loved one through a combination of evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
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When attending residential treatment at the Laguna Hills facility, your custom treatment plan may vary depending upon the results of your clinical assessment, but women at this facility typically follow a schedule like the one below.
7:00 AM: Wake up, prepare for daily groups
8:00 AM: Breakfast before group blocks
9:00 AM – Noon: Groups begin, varying in topic, but often consisting of weekly somatic therapy, music therapy, art therapy, narrative therapy, and more.
Noon: Break for lunch, before resuming additional group therapy sessions; may include weekly therapeutic gardening group or biweekly equine therapy.
3:00 PM: Break from groups
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Free time before dinner, attend weekly yoga sessions or fitness classes at a local wellness center
6:00 – 8:00 PM: Dinner and evening outings in the local community
10:30 PM: Lights out
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When you call our admissions team, a friendly team member will talk with you to learn more about what you’re looking to get out of a residential treatment stay and walk through the insurance verification process. Insurance verification enables our team to better understand your costs and coverage depending on your insurance benefits and policy.
After your insurance has been verified, you will be guided through a clinical assessment. This free assessment will help us understand what you need from treatment, as well as whether residential mental health treatment is the appropriate level of care for the severity of your mental health symptoms.Â
Once your custom treatment plan has been created for your stay in Laguna Hills, we’ll make sure you have answers to all of your questions and assist with any transportation from the airport when necessary. From the first call to your arrival on-site and throughout your entire residential stay, our team is here to help you—you don’t have to take a single step alone.
Our AMFM Mental Health Treatment admissions team is committed to helping you better understand your insurance policy, benefits, and anticipated costs and coverage for a residential mental health stay. We work with most major insurance providers and will answer any questions you have as we go through the insurance verification process.
Insurance coverage and costs vary by provider, location, level of care, and other factors, so it’s important to our team that we verify your insurance before your inpatient mental health experience begins. Whether you’re looking to go the private-pay route or you’re seeking information on whether AMFM Mental Health Treatment is in-network with your PPO plan, our team is here to help you find the answers you’re seeking.
AMFM Mental Health Treatment accepts many insurance plans to help cover mental health services:
Depending on your situation, we may be able to provide financing options and payment plans.
You can also use credit or debit cards to pay for your behavioral health services.
When your loved one arrives on-site at our residential mental health facility in Laguna Hills, a clinician will contact you within 24 hours of admission, followed by detailed updates from the primary therapist and case manager within 72 hours. Family members are encouraged to attend on-site family visits on Sundays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Virtual visits are available during this window as well.
Personal cell phones and laptops are not permitted unless approved prior to admission. Any use of approved cell phones will be supervised by clinical teams. Clients will have access to a landline to make calls to support contacts during approved blocks of time.Â
When packing, we recommend packing light, as our team will ensure you have most of the items needed for your stay. If you are a smoker or vaper, please only bring closed and sealed packages with you. Lozenges and patches will be provided for those interested in smoking reduction support. Vaping and smoking are only permitted in dedicated outdoor areas during non-programming times.Â
If you have any questions about what to pack, please contact a member of the clinical team at this inpatient facility in Laguna Hills. We are happy to answer your questions and help prepare you for your stay with us.
This women’s residential inpatient program has six beds, giving you or your loved one a high staff-to-client ratio, with consistent clinical attention. Clients usually are taken through very structured and routine days, with supervision from therapists, behavioral health technicians, case managers, and more.
RTC stands for Residential Treatment Center, which is an inpatient facility with daily clinical programming and 24/7 support.
Yes, our residential program provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by personal chefs.
Our residential mental health program in Southern California comes equipped with outdoor and indoor spaces for therapeutic and holistic healing sessions. While our residential facility on Waterwheel Place should have everything you may need during your stay, the rolling hills of the local surrounding area offer a beautiful landscape for health and wellness. Clients at this residential program frequent local parks and museums on experiential outings that enrich their treatment with natural beauty and movement, fostering a mind-body connection.
Clients at our residential program in Laguna Hills may wander the trails of the local community center and sports complex. This ADA-accessible facility offers baseball and softball fields, bike trails, a basketball court and gymnasium, and more.
At the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, clients may explore over 30 miles of official trails, where they can observe rare and endangered plants and animals across the 4,500 acres of wilderness.
A favorite of locals and visitors alike, the Irvine Spectrum hosts a giant Ferris wheel, a wide variety of shops, and exciting dining options. Whether you’re looking for a meal at Din Tai Fung or a shopping trip to Nordstrom, this center has something for everyone.Â
The women at our residential facility in Laguna Hills may take advantage of the proximity to Laguna Beach. With excursions to local restaurants or museums and beach days full of sand and sun, Downtown Laguna is loved by many.
Many of our clients fly in from out of state to stay at the residential treatment center for women in Laguna Hills. If you’re visiting a family member at our facility on Waterwheel Place, we’ve compiled a list of local hotels below for your convenience.
The Sonesta Select in Laguna Hills offers affordable rooms with pet-friendly accommodations, featuring a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The Hilton’s Homewood Suites in nearby Aliso Viejo features available rooms with full kitchens and suites, all only a short drive from our Laguna Hills center.
This four-star hotel is in close proximity to our residential facility and offers amenities like a swimming pool, with pet-friendly accommodations available.
Just a 5-minute drive away in nearby Mission Viejo, this Hampton property sits just off the I-5 freeway, offering a convenient stay for visiting families. Amenities include a free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and pet-friendly rooms.
Take a tour of our residential mental health facilities located in California. Our locations offer peace & comfort within a residential environment where you can relax and focus on yourself.
Our well-appointed facilities are located in Carlsbad, Dana Point, Fallbrook, Laguna Hills, Laguna Nigel, Lake Forest, and San Juan Capistrano.
Additionally, we offer both in-person and virtual outpatient services in California so you can be supported after leaving residential.
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