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Akua Behavioral Health Inc

Medical Detox Residential Treatment Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Address
20271 SW Birch Street Suite 200
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Accredited by
Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Insurance accepted
7 carriers including Aetna, Anthem
Akua Behavioral Health Inc - drug and alcohol detox center in Newport Beach, CA

About

About Akua Behavioral Health Inc

Akua Behavioral Health, operating as Akua Mind Body, runs a Newport Beach treatment campus on SW Birch Street that serves as one node in a multi-site California network covering Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, and the Sacramento region. The Newport Beach location is designed for adults seeking structured, clinically supervised care for substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and co-occurring diagnoses, with admissions counselors available around the clock to coordinate intakes and verify insurance benefits.

The program offers a full continuum that includes medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, traditional outpatient, and a virtual/online track for clients who need to maintain work or family obligations. Clinical work centers on cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based modalities, paired with structured group programming and individual sessions. Akua treats a broad mix of presenting concerns including alcohol and opioid dependence, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, and codependency, with dedicated pathways for dual-diagnosis clients.

Leadership in the network includes Vice President Alicia Robinson (MSc, CADC-II), Clinical Directors Mysty Higgins (LPCC) and Jacquelene Hernandez (LMFT), and Akua South Vice President Neely Weir (CADC-II). The organization positions itself as employee-owned and emphasizes individualized treatment plans rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum, including a specialized LGBTQIA+ Pride track and an Extended Care Program for clients who benefit from longer stabilization.

Akua is accredited by The Joint Commission and accepts most major commercial insurance plans (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Humana, UnitedHealthcare), TRICARE for eligible military families, and private pay. The Newport Beach center is paired with Akua’s San Diego, Costa Mesa, Long Beach, and Sacramento locations, allowing clinicians to step clients up or down in level of care as recovery progresses.

  • Joint Commission accredited medical detox with 24-hour medical supervision
  • Comprehensive insurance acceptance including major carriers and TRICARE for veterans
  • Dual diagnosis specialization treating co-occurring mental health conditions during detox
  • Full continuum from medical detox through residential to intensive outpatient programs
  • Strategic Orange County location serving Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Irvine communities

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Outpatient Program Virtual / Telehealth
Conditions
Substance Use Disorders Alcohol Use Disorder Opioid Use Disorder Depression Anxiety PTSD Bipolar Disorder OCD Personality Disorders Codependency
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Evidence-Based Clinical Therapies Individual Therapy Group Therapy Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
Populations
Veterans Young Adults (18-25) Seniors / Older Adults Men Women Court-Ordered Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis HIV/AIDS Support Trauma / PTSD LGBTQIA+
Languages
English
Facility
Multi-Location Network 24/7 Admissions Support Co-Occurring Treatment Tracks Virtual / Online Programming Extended Care Program LGBTQIA+ Pride Track

Location

Where it is

20271 SW Birch Street Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Get directions

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Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management Services

Akua Behavioral Health operates a 24-hour medical detox facility providing medically supervised withdrawal management for alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances. The Newport Beach location maintains continuous medical oversight during the critical detox phase, ensuring patient safety throughout withdrawal protocols. Joint Commission accreditation validates their commitment to clinical excellence in detox services.

The medical detox program addresses both physical withdrawal symptoms and co-occurring mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Licensed clinical staff monitor patients around the clock, adjusting treatment protocols as needed during the withdrawal process. This comprehensive approach to detox prepares patients for successful transition to residential treatment or outpatient programs.

Insurance Coverage and Payment Options

Akua accepts major insurance carriers for medical detox and addiction treatment services, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare. Veterans can utilize TRICARE benefits for detox programs, while self-pay options accommodate those without insurance coverage. The facility works directly with insurance providers to verify benefits and coordinate coverage for medically supervised detox.

California DHCS licensing ensures compliance with state regulations for substance use treatment and medical detox services. This licensing, combined with Joint Commission accreditation, provides patients and families confidence in the facility's clinical standards and treatment protocols.

Specialized Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders

The facility specializes in dual diagnosis treatment, addressing substance use disorders alongside mental health conditions during the detox process. Clinical Directors Mysty Higgins (LPCC) and Jacquelene Hernandez (LMFT) lead treatment teams in providing integrated care for patients with complex presentations requiring both medical detox and psychiatric stabilization.

Treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and evidence-based clinical therapies tailored to individual needs during withdrawal management. The program serves diverse populations including young adults, seniors, veterans, and individuals with trauma histories, adapting detox protocols to meet specific population requirements.

Orange County Service Area and Accessibility

Located in Newport Beach, Akua serves patients throughout Orange County including Costa Mesa, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Tustin, and surrounding communities. The central Orange County location provides accessible medical detox services for families seeking immediate withdrawal management for loved ones in crisis. Round-the-clock admission availability ensures rapid access to medically supervised detox when needed.

The facility's comprehensive service area extends from coastal communities like Laguna Beach and Corona Del Mar to inland areas, providing critical detox services across diverse Orange County neighborhoods. This geographic coverage, combined with 24-hour operations, makes Akua a primary resource for medical detox throughout the region.

After Care

Continuing support

Akua Extended Care Program Alumni Community Continued Outpatient Step-Down

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted
Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna Health Net Humana UnitedHealthcare
Payment options
Private Insurance TRICARE Self-Pay / Cash
Accreditations
Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Common questions

FAQs About Akua Behavioral Health Inc

What types of medical detox does Akua Behavioral Health provide? +
Akua provides medically supervised detox for alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances with 24-hour medical oversight. The facility specializes in withdrawal management with protocols designed for safe detox from various substances.
Is Akua's medical detox program accredited? +
Yes, Akua Behavioral Health holds Joint Commission accreditation and is licensed by California DHCS. These credentials ensure the facility meets national standards for medical detox and substance use treatment services.
What insurance plans cover detox at Akua Behavioral Health? +
Akua accepts major insurance carriers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Health Net. Veterans can use TRICARE benefits, and self-pay options are available for those without insurance coverage.
Does Akua treat co-occurring mental health conditions during detox? +
Yes, the facility specializes in dual diagnosis treatment, addressing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions alongside substance use disorders during medical detox. Licensed clinical directors provide integrated care throughout the withdrawal process.
What areas of Orange County does Akua serve for medical detox? +
Akua serves Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Tustin, Laguna Beach, and surrounding Orange County communities. The Newport Beach location provides accessible detox services throughout the region with 24-hour admission availability.
What happens after completing medical detox at Akua? +
Akua offers a full continuum of care including residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). Patients can transition seamlessly from medical detox to appropriate levels of ongoing addiction treatment.
Does Akua provide detox services for veterans? +
Yes, Akua serves veterans and accepts TRICARE benefits for medical detox and addiction treatment services. The facility has experience treating veterans with substance use disorders and trauma-related conditions.
Is medical supervision available 24 hours during detox at Akua? +
Yes, Akua operates 24 hours a day with continuous medical supervision during the detox process. This round-the-clock medical oversight ensures patient safety throughout withdrawal management protocols.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Outpatient Residential treatment Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization IOP Aftercare recovery programs Residential detoxification Long-term residential Short-term residential Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE)
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Marital/couples counseling Addiction recovery education Adult men
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