About
About Chapters Capistrano
Chapters Capistrano is a luxury residential addiction treatment center in San Clemente, California, located at 1525 Buena Vista on the Orange County coast. The program operates a small-cohort facility built around eleven suites, ten of which are private, and provides a full continuum of care: on-site medical detox (typically 7 or 14 days), residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and aftercare. The facility is accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by LegitScript, both of which are referenced directly on its website.
Clinically, Chapters Capistrano emphasizes customized treatment plans rather than a single fixed curriculum. The program offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 12-Step and non-12-step tracks, SMART Recovery, holistic modalities, faith-based programming, dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring depression and anxiety, and relapse prevention. The flexible length-of-stay model lets clinicians extend or shorten the residential phase based on clinical progress rather than fixed package lengths.
The leadership team includes Dr. Christian Small as Medical Director, Manuel Perez as Vice President of Operations, Teresa Aragona as Regional Executive Director, Jenny Knowles as Director of Nursing, Natalie Williams as Clinical Director, Chad Daugherty as CEO, Brandon Turner as COO and CFO, and Josh Norimatsu as Vice President. The program markets itself as cell phone and laptop friendly, which makes it more accessible for working professionals than facilities that require complete digital disconnection.
Chapters Capistrano accepts private insurance and offers a benefits verification service through its admissions team rather than listing specific carriers publicly. Medicare and Medicaid acceptance is addressed in the FAQ and should be confirmed directly with admissions. The program is not equipped for severely psychiatric, severely physically disabled, or chronically aggressive clients, and steers those cases toward higher-acuity providers. Admissions can be reached at 833-631-1294.
- On-site medical detox with seamless transition to residential treatment in the same facility
- Oceanfront location in San Clemente providing therapeutic environment during withdrawal management
- Joint Commission accreditation ensuring clinical standards for medically supervised detox
- 24/7 medical supervision with Medical Director and Director of Nursing on staff
- Flexible program length up to 90 days with private room accommodations