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Residential · Costa Mesa, California

Yellowstone Womens First Step House

Detoxification Residential Treatment - Primary Care Residential Treatment - Extended Care Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Address
154 East Bay Street
Costa Mesa, California 92627
Insurance accepted
8 carriers including Aetna, Anthem
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About

About Yellowstone Womens First Step House

Yellowstone Womens First Step House is the women’s residential entry point within Yellowstone Recovery, a Costa Mesa-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been operating in Orange County since 1997. The women’s house sits on East Bay Street within walking distance of local beaches and is part of a network that has helped more than 5,000 men and women through addiction recovery over the past two-plus decades. Yellowstone’s mission is explicitly affordability: as a nonprofit, the organization offers among the lowest-cost comprehensive rehab in Orange County while still walking clients through the full continuum.

The program follows a structured four-step path. Step 1 is detoxification, during which staff monitor new clients for up to roughly 10 days to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and ensure safety. Step 2 is primary residential treatment, where clients work with the staff psychiatrist and CCAPP-registered counselors using a 12-step format to address the mental, emotional, and behavioral dimensions of addiction. Step 3 is extended residential care, which deliberately keeps clients in structured housing rather than discharging them at the end of primary treatment. Step 4 is sober living, typically beginning around the 90-day mark, paired with continued outpatient aftercare.

Clinical programming includes CBT, experiential therapy, group counseling, individual counseling, art therapy, music therapy, and a notable practical skills component: resume writing, mock interviews, public-transportation orientation, and workplace ethics instruction help women re-enter the workforce after treatment. Yellowstone serves women and young adults across a wide spectrum of substance use disorders including alcohol, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, fentanyl, prescription medications, and designer drugs, plus co-occurring mental health conditions.

Yellowstone accepts private insurance, Medi-Cal, self-pay, sliding-scale arrangements, and financing options, and the admissions team verifies eligibility with most major commercial carriers including Aetna, Anthem, Beacon Health Options, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Magellan, and UnitedHealthcare. The program also supports court-ordered treatment placements.

  • Women-only medical detox and residential programs designed specifically for female withdrawal needs
  • Lowest cost addiction treatment in Orange County with extensive insurance coverage including Medi-Cal
  • 90-day residential program length providing extended medical supervision beyond standard detox
  • Integrated trauma and mental health treatment during withdrawal management process
  • Sober living transition support with daily clinical availability 7 AM-11 PM

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Detoxification Residential Treatment - Primary Care Residential Treatment - Extended Care Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Outpatient Program Sober Living
Conditions
Alcohol Use Disorder Cocaine/Crack Addiction Heroin Addiction Methamphetamine Addiction Marijuana Use Disorder Prescription Drug Addiction (Xanax, Vicodin, Klonopin) Synthetic / Designer Drug Use Fentanyl Addiction Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 12-Step Recovery Experiential Therapy Group Counseling Individual Counseling Art Therapy Music Therapy Family Support
Populations
Women Young Adults (18-25) Court-Ordered
Languages
English
Facility
Women's-Only First Step House Near Orange County Beaches 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Job Skills Programming (Resume Writing, Mock Interviews) Placement Assistance

Location

Where it is

154 East Bay Street, Costa Mesa, California 92627 Get directions

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Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management for Women

Yellowstone Women's First Step House provides medically supervised detox services specifically designed for women experiencing alcohol withdrawal, opioid withdrawal, and other substance-related medical complications. The residential setting allows for 24-hour monitoring during the critical early stages of withdrawal management, with clinical staff available daily from 7 AM to 11 PM to address medical concerns.

The facility's 90-day residential program extends well beyond typical detox timelines, providing sustained medical supervision for women with complex withdrawal needs. This extended residential care proves particularly valuable for women detoxing from benzodiazepines or managing multiple substance dependencies requiring careful medical management.

Residential and Outpatient Detox Programs

Women can access both inpatient detox through the residential program and outpatient detox services depending on their medical and social circumstances. The residential component provides intensive medical supervision in a structured environment, while outpatient services support women who can safely manage withdrawal with regular clinical check-ins.

Both levels of care integrate addiction treatment with mental health and trauma services, recognizing that many women require comprehensive medical detox protocols addressing co-occurring conditions. The treatment team employs cognitive behavioral therapy and group counseling to support women through the psychological aspects of withdrawal and early recovery.

Insurance Coverage and Affordable Detox Options

Yellowstone accepts major insurance carriers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, and Medi-Cal, making medical detox accessible for women throughout Orange County. The facility positions itself as providing the lowest cost treatment in the region while maintaining clinical standards for withdrawal management.

Payment options include private insurance, self-pay arrangements, sliding scale fees, and financing plans. This comprehensive approach to payment removes financial barriers that might prevent women from accessing necessary medical detox services during crisis situations.

Specialized Care for Court-Ordered and Young Adult Women

The facility accepts court-ordered clients requiring medical detox as part of legal compliance, providing documentation and reporting necessary for judicial requirements. Staff coordinate with legal representatives and probation officers to ensure women receive appropriate medical care while meeting court obligations.

Young adult women receive age-appropriate detox services addressing their unique medical and psychological needs during withdrawal. The treatment approach recognizes developmental differences in how younger women experience and recover from substance dependency and withdrawal symptoms.

After Care

Continuing support

Sober Living Homes Outpatient Aftercare Job Readiness Programming

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted
Aetna Anthem Beacon Health Options Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna Humana Magellan Health UnitedHealthcare
Payment options
Private Insurance Medi-Cal Self-Pay / Cash Sliding Scale Financing
Accreditations
501(c)(3) Nonprofit CCAPP-Registered Counselors
Note

Lowest cost treatment in Orange County

Common questions

FAQs About Yellowstone Womens First Step House

Does Yellowstone Women's First Step House provide medical detox services? +
Yes, Yellowstone provides medically supervised detox as part of their residential treatment program. The facility offers withdrawal management services with clinical staff available daily from 7 AM to 11 PM, allowing for medical monitoring during alcohol detox, drug detox, and other substance withdrawal processes.
How long is the medical detox program at Yellowstone? +
Yellowstone operates a 90-day residential program that extends well beyond typical detox timelines. This extended timeframe provides sustained medical supervision for women with complex withdrawal needs, particularly those detoxing from multiple substances or requiring careful medical management.
What types of withdrawal management does Yellowstone provide? +
The facility provides withdrawal management for alcohol detox, opioid detox, and other drug detox needs. Their medical team addresses both the physical symptoms of withdrawal and co-occurring mental health conditions through integrated treatment approaches.
Does Yellowstone accept insurance for detox services? +
Yes, Yellowstone accepts major insurance carriers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, and Medi-Cal. They also offer self-pay options, sliding scale fees, and financing plans, marketing themselves as providing the lowest cost treatment in Orange County.
Can court-ordered clients receive detox services at Yellowstone? +
Yes, Yellowstone accepts court-ordered clients requiring medical detox as part of legal compliance. Staff coordinate with legal representatives and probation officers to provide necessary documentation while ensuring women receive appropriate medical care during withdrawal.
What happens after detox at Yellowstone Women's First Step House? +
After completing medical detox, women can continue with residential treatment as part of the 90-day program or transition to outpatient services. The facility also provides sober living referrals and aftercare services to support ongoing recovery beyond the initial withdrawal management phase.
Is Yellowstone's detox program only for women? +
Yes, Yellowstone Women's First Step House provides women-only medical detox and treatment services. This gender-specific approach allows for specialized withdrawal management addressing the unique medical and psychological needs women face during detox and early recovery.
What mental health support is available during detox at Yellowstone? +
Yellowstone integrates mental health treatment with medical detox services, addressing trauma and co-occurring conditions during withdrawal management. Treatment includes cognitive behavioral therapy, group counseling, individual sessions, and experiential therapies like art and music therapy.
Where is Yellowstone Women's First Step House located for detox services? +
Yellowstone is located at 154 East Bay Street in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California. The facility is positioned just miles from local beaches and serves women throughout Orange County and Southern California seeking medical detox services.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Residential treatment Residential detoxification Long-term residential Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment Payment assistance (check with facility for details) Federal or any government funding for substance use programs Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Addiction recovery education Clients referred from the court/judicial system
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