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Substance Use Treatment · Long Beach, California

Safe Refuge

Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Address
3125 East 7th Street
Long Beach, California 90804
Accredited by
CARF
Insurance accepted
2 carriers including Medicaid, TRICARE

About

About Safe Refuge

Safe Refuge operates as a comprehensive substance use treatment facility offering medical detox and withdrawal management services in Long Beach, California. Located at 3125 East 7th Street, this 24-hour facility has provided medically supervised detox programs for over 35 years, maintaining CARF accreditation and California Department of Health Care Services licensing. The center specializes in withdrawal protocols for individuals requiring immediate medical intervention during the detox process.

The facility provides multiple levels of care including residential treatment for intensive medical detox, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and standard outpatient services. Safe Refuge’s detox programs address withdrawal management for various substances, with medical supervision available around the clock. Their residential detox center offers the highest level of medical oversight for patients experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms requiring inpatient detox protocols.

Under the clinical direction of Jennifer Lundahl, M.S., LMFT, Safe Refuge employs cognitive behavioral therapy and specialized treatment protocols for co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis cases. The facility’s approach focuses on medically supervised withdrawal management combined with therapeutic interventions to address underlying addiction and mental health conditions. Treatment protocols specifically target trauma and PTSD cases that often complicate the detox process.

Safe Refuge serves diverse populations including veterans, pregnant women, young adults, and seniors requiring medical detox services. The facility accepts Medicaid, TRICARE, and offers sliding scale payment options for self-pay patients. Their transitional housing and recovery bridge housing programs provide extended support beyond initial detox and withdrawal management phases, making them a comprehensive choice for patients requiring both immediate medical detox and longer-term recovery support in the Long Beach area.

  • Over 35 years of experience providing medically supervised detox and withdrawal management in Long Beach
  • 24/7 medical supervision with CARF accreditation ensuring clinical quality standards
  • Comprehensive detox programs from residential to outpatient levels with on-site housing options
  • Specialized withdrawal protocols for co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis cases
  • Accepts Medicaid and TRICARE with sliding scale options for immediate detox access

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Conditions
Hiv/aids Support Trauma/ptsd Co-occurring Disorders/dual Diagnosis
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
Veterans Pregnant Women Young Adults (18-25) Seniors/older Adults Men Women Court-ordered Seniors / Older Adults Hiv/aids Support Trauma / PTSD Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Languages
English
Facility
Recovery Bridge Housing Transitional Housing Long-term Housing

Location

Where it is

3125 East 7th Street, Long Beach, California 90804 Get directions

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Medical Detox Programs and Withdrawal Management

Safe Refuge provides comprehensive medical detox services with 24-hour medical supervision for patients requiring withdrawal management. Their residential detox program offers the highest level of medical oversight for individuals experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances. The facility maintains CARF accreditation, ensuring adherence to clinical standards for medically supervised detox protocols.

The center's withdrawal management approach includes both residential and outpatient detox options, allowing patients to receive appropriate medical supervision based on their specific needs. Their intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides medical monitoring for patients who can safely detox while maintaining some daily activities, while their residential program offers 24/7 medical supervision for those requiring inpatient detox care.

Specialized Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders

Under Clinical Director Jennifer Lundahl, M.S., LMFT, Safe Refuge specializes in withdrawal management for patients with co-occurring mental health conditions and dual diagnosis cases. Their detox protocols specifically address trauma and PTSD cases, which often complicate the medical detox process and require specialized clinical attention during withdrawal management.

The facility employs cognitive behavioral therapy alongside medical detox protocols to address both addiction and underlying mental health conditions. This integrated approach ensures that patients receive comprehensive care during the vulnerable withdrawal period, with medical supervision combined with therapeutic interventions to support long-term recovery outcomes.

Housing and Extended Care Options

Beyond immediate medical detox and withdrawal management, Safe Refuge offers recovery bridge housing, transitional housing, and long-term housing options. These residential supports provide continued structure and supervision following completion of initial detox programs, addressing the critical transition period when patients are most vulnerable to relapse.

The facility's housing programs complement their detox services by providing stable living environments with ongoing support. This continuum allows patients to progress from medically supervised detox through residential treatment and into transitional housing, ensuring continuity of care throughout the early recovery process in the Long Beach community.

After Care

Continuing support

Aftercare Services

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted
Medicaid TRICARE
Payment options
Medicaid TRICARE Self-pay/cash Sliding Scale State Insurance Self-pay / Cash
Accreditations
CARF State Department Of Health Care Services License 190077 Ahn

Common questions

FAQs About Safe Refuge

What is Safe Refuge Long Beach? +
Safe Refuge is a CARF-accredited substance use treatment facility in Long Beach, California that provides medically supervised detox and withdrawal management services. Operating 24 hours daily since 1988, they offer residential and outpatient detox programs with medical supervision for alcohol, drug, and medication withdrawal.
Does Safe Refuge provide medical detox services? +
Yes, Safe Refuge offers comprehensive medical detox with 24/7 medical supervision through their residential treatment program. They also provide outpatient detox options and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for patients requiring different levels of medical oversight during withdrawal management.
What types of withdrawal does Safe Refuge treat? +
Safe Refuge provides withdrawal management for various substances through their medically supervised detox programs. Their clinical team specializes in treating patients with co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis cases, including those with trauma and PTSD complications.
Does Safe Refuge accept insurance for detox services? +
Yes, Safe Refuge accepts Medicaid and TRICARE for medical detox and withdrawal management services. They also offer self-pay options and sliding scale payment arrangements to ensure access to medically supervised detox programs.
Can you leave Safe Refuge's detox program voluntarily? +
Patients can generally leave voluntary detox programs, though medical professionals strongly recommend completing medically supervised withdrawal management for safety. Safe Refuge's clinical staff works with patients to address concerns and modify treatment plans when appropriate during the detox process.
What housing options does Safe Refuge provide after detox? +
Safe Refuge offers recovery bridge housing, transitional housing, and long-term housing options following completion of their detox programs. These residential supports provide continued structure and supervision during the critical transition period after medical withdrawal management.
Is Safe Refuge licensed for medical detox in California? +
Yes, Safe Refuge operates under California Department of Health Care Services License 190077 AHN and maintains CARF accreditation. These credentials ensure they meet state requirements for providing medically supervised detox and withdrawal management services in Long Beach.
What makes Safe Refuge different from other detox centers? +
Safe Refuge combines over 35 years of experience with specialized treatment for co-occurring disorders and comprehensive housing options. Their CARF-accredited programs offer medical detox with integrated trauma and PTSD treatment, plus transitional housing that extends support beyond initial withdrawal management.
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