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Residential · Costa Mesa, California

New Directions for Women Inc

Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Sober Living
Address
2607 Willo Lane
Costa Mesa, California 92627
Accredited by
CARF
Insurance accepted
1 carriers including TRICARE

About

About New Directions for Women Inc

New Directions for Women Inc operates a women-only medical detox and residential treatment facility in Costa Mesa, California. Since 1977, this CARF-accredited center has provided medically supervised withdrawal management and comprehensive addiction treatment exclusively for women, operating 24 hours daily at their Willo Lane location.

Their medical detox program serves as the foundation for recovery, followed by residential treatment, outpatient programs, and sober living options. The facility specializes in alcohol detox, opioid detox, and withdrawal management for various substances, with particular expertise in treating pregnant women and mothers with children. Their detox programs incorporate medically supervised protocols to ensure safe withdrawal from drugs and alcohol.

Under the clinical direction of Executive Director Heather Black-Coyne, LMFT, CADC II, treatment combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR with trauma-focused interventions. The center addresses co-occurring disorders and PTSD alongside substance use disorders, recognizing the complex needs of women in recovery. Art therapy, music therapy, and yoga complement traditional therapeutic approaches.

The facility serves pregnant women, young adults, seniors, and women with children, accepting TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay arrangements. Their specialized focus on women’s unique addiction treatment needs, combined with decades of experience and comprehensive aftercare planning, distinguishes this inpatient detox center in Orange County’s competitive treatment landscape.

  • Exclusively treats women with specialized protocols for pregnant women and mothers with children
  • Operating continuously since 1977 with CARF accreditation and 24/7 medical supervision
  • Comprehensive continuum from medical detox through sober living under one program
  • Trauma-specialized care combining DBT, CBT, and EMDR for co-occurring disorders
  • TRICARE accepted with multiple insurance and payment options available

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Sober Living
Conditions
Substance Use Dual Diagnosis Co-occurring Disorders Trauma PTSD
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR) Narrative Therapy Trauma Stabilization 12-step Facilitation
Populations
Pregnant Women Young Adults (18-25) Seniors / Older Adults Women Women With Children Trauma / PTSD Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Languages
English
Facility
Art Therapy Movies Music Therapy Yoga Fitness Activities Shared Room Options Holistic Therapies Including Yoga, Meditation, And Acupuncture

Location

Where it is

2607 Willo Lane, Costa Mesa, California 92627 Get directions

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Medical Detox Programs for Women

New Directions for Women Inc provides medically supervised detox specifically designed for women's physiological and psychological needs during withdrawal. Their 24/7 medical supervision ensures safe alcohol detox, opioid detox, and benzo detox with protocols adapted for female physiology, pregnancy considerations, and hormonal factors that affect withdrawal symptoms.

The medical detox program serves as the entry point to their residential treatment continuum, allowing women to stabilize physically before engaging in intensive therapeutic work. Withdrawal management is conducted under medical supervision with attention to the unique challenges women face, including trauma history and co-occurring mental health conditions that complicate the detox process.

Specialized Care for Pregnant Women and Mothers

The facility stands apart by providing pregnancy-safe medical detox and withdrawal management for expectant mothers and women with children. Their specialized protocols ensure both maternal and fetal safety during detox, with medical supervision trained in managing complex cases involving pregnancy and substance withdrawal.

Women with children can access their residential treatment and detox programs with accommodations for their caregiving responsibilities. This specialized population receives modified treatment approaches that address the guilt, shame, and unique stressors mothers face while navigating recovery and withdrawal management.

CARF Accredited Treatment Continuum

CARF accreditation validates their medical detox and residential programs meet national standards for quality care and safety protocols. The accreditation covers their full treatment continuum from initial medical detox through sober living, ensuring consistent clinical standards throughout each level of care.

Their structured progression from medically supervised detox to residential treatment, then outpatient programs and sober living, provides continuity rarely found in fragmented treatment systems. Women complete their entire recovery process within one accredited program rather than transferring between multiple providers after detox.

Trauma-Informed Detox and Treatment

Recognition that many women entering detox have trauma histories shapes their withdrawal management approach from day one. EMDR, trauma stabilization, and specialized therapy for PTSD begin during the detox phase when appropriate, addressing underlying conditions that often drive substance use.

Executive Director Heather Black-Coyne's dual credentials as LMFT and CADC II reflect their integration of mental health and addiction expertise. The combination of DBT, CBT, and trauma-focused interventions during and after medical detox addresses the co-occurring disorders common among women seeking withdrawal management and long-term recovery.

After Care

Continuing support

Alumni Programs Aftercare / Continuing Care Discharge Planning

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted
TRICARE
Payment options
Private Insurance TRICARE Self-pay / Cash
Accreditations
CARF

Common questions

FAQs About New Directions for Women Inc

What types of medical detox does New Directions for Women provide? +
New Directions for Women offers medically supervised detox for alcohol, opioids, and other substances with 24/7 medical supervision. Their detox programs are specifically designed for women's physiological needs and include specialized protocols for pregnant women and mothers.
Can pregnant women safely detox at New Directions for Women? +
Yes, they specialize in pregnancy-safe medical detox with protocols designed to protect both maternal and fetal health during withdrawal management. Their medical supervision is trained in managing the complex needs of pregnant women requiring detox services.
What happens after medical detox at New Directions for Women? +
After completing medical detox, women typically transition to their residential treatment program, followed by outpatient services and sober living options. This continuum allows women to progress through all levels of care within one accredited program.
Does New Directions for Women accept TRICARE for detox services? +
Yes, they accept TRICARE along with private insurance and self-pay arrangements. Military families can access their medical detox and residential treatment programs through TRICARE coverage.
What makes their detox program different from other facilities? +
New Directions for Women exclusively treats women with specialized protocols for pregnancy, motherhood, and trauma. Operating since 1977 with CARF accreditation, they provide a complete treatment continuum from medical detox through sober living under one program.
How long is the medical detox program? +
Medical detox length varies based on individual needs, substances involved, and medical complexity. Their medical supervision ensures safe withdrawal management with duration determined by clinical necessity rather than arbitrary timeframes.
Can mothers bring their children during residential treatment? +
New Directions for Women serves women with children and can accommodate caregiving responsibilities during treatment. Their specialized programs address the unique challenges mothers face while accessing medical detox and residential care.
What credentials does the treatment staff hold? +
Executive Director Heather Black-Coyne holds LMFT and CADC II credentials, reflecting their integration of mental health and addiction expertise. The facility maintains CARF accreditation which requires qualified clinical staff throughout their programs.
Do they treat co-occurring mental health conditions during detox? +
Yes, they specialize in dual diagnosis treatment including PTSD and trauma alongside substance use disorders. Their approach addresses co-occurring conditions during medical detox and throughout the treatment continuum using DBT, CBT, and EMDR.
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