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Hospital Program · Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Medical Detox Residential Treatment
Address
400 West Pueblo Street
Santa Barbara, California 93105
Accredited by
Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Insurance accepted
8 carriers including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross

About

About Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital operates a hospital-based medical detox program located at 400 West Pueblo Street in Santa Barbara, California. The facility provides medically supervised withdrawal management for adults struggling with alcohol addiction, drug addiction, and opioid use disorder through their dedicated detox center within the hospital setting.

The program offers both medical detox and residential treatment levels of care with 24-hour medical supervision seven days a week. Their detox programs treat alcohol detox, opioid detox, and drug detox cases with medically supervised protocols designed for safe withdrawal management. The facility maintains a 24-bed capacity with both private and semi-private room accommodations for inpatient detox patients.

Under the leadership of Dr. Paul Erickson, Medical Director and Chair of Psychiatry and Chemical Dependency Services, the program utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside medical withdrawal protocols. The hospital-based setting ensures immediate access to comprehensive medical care during the detox process, with Joint Commission accreditation maintaining clinical standards.

The detox center serves adults throughout Santa Barbara County and accepts major insurance carriers including Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, United Healthcare, and Medicare. Patients benefit from the hospital’s established medical infrastructure, aftercare planning services, and discharge coordination. Founded in 1891, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital brings over a century of medical expertise to their addiction medicine and detox programs.

  • Hospital-based medical detox with immediate access to full medical services and emergency care
  • 24/7 medical supervision seven days a week for safe withdrawal management protocols
  • Joint Commission accredited facility with over 130 years of medical care experience since 1891
  • Dedicated 24-bed detox capacity with both private and semi-private room options
  • Led by Dr. Paul Erickson, Medical Director of Psychiatry and Chemical Dependency Services

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment
Conditions
Alcohol Addiction Drug Addiction Opioid Use Disorder
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
Adults
Languages
English
Facility
Private Rooms Semi-private Rooms

Location

Where it is

400 West Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara, California 93105 Get directions

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Medical Detox Programs and Withdrawal Management

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital's medical detox program operates within a full-service hospital environment, providing 24/7 medically supervised withdrawal management for alcohol, opioids, and other substances. The facility maintains a dedicated 24-bed detox unit with both private and semi-private rooms, ensuring patients receive appropriate medical monitoring throughout the withdrawal process.

The hospital-based setting distinguishes this detox center from standalone facilities by offering immediate access to comprehensive medical services, laboratory testing, and emergency care when needed. Medical staff provide round-the-clock supervision using established withdrawal protocols designed to safely manage detox symptoms and medical complications that may arise during the process.

Inpatient Detox Services and Treatment Approach

The program provides both medical detox and residential treatment levels of care, allowing patients to transition seamlessly between withdrawal management and continued addiction treatment. Under Dr. Paul Erickson's leadership as Medical Director and Chair of Psychiatry and Chemical Dependency Services, the team integrates medical care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches.

Patients receive medically supervised detox services seven days a week, with the hospital's established medical infrastructure supporting complex withdrawal cases. The facility's Joint Commission accreditation ensures adherence to national standards for medical care and patient safety during the detox process.

Insurance Coverage and Payment Options

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital accepts major insurance carriers including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, and United Healthcare for detox services. The facility also accepts Medicare, TRICARE, and private insurance, with self-pay options available for those without coverage.

Patients may qualify for interest-free extended payment plans to help manage treatment costs. The hospital's financial counselors work with individuals and families to determine insurance benefits and explore available payment options for medical detox and residential treatment services.

After Care

Continuing support

Aftercare/continuing Care Discharge Planning Community Support And Relationship-building

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Of California Cencal Health Aetna Humana Cigna United Healthcare
Payment options
Medicare Private Insurance TRICARE Self-pay / Cash
Accreditations
Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Note

Patients may be eligible for an interest-free, extended payment plan

Common questions

FAQs About Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

What types of medical detox does Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital provide? +
The hospital provides medically supervised detox for alcohol addiction, drug addiction, and opioid use disorder. Their medical detox program operates 24/7 with around-the-clock medical supervision for safe withdrawal management.
How many beds does the detox program have? +
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital's detox program has a 24-bed capacity with both private and semi-private room options. The facility serves adults requiring inpatient detox services.
Who leads the medical detox program? +
Dr. Paul Erickson serves as Medical Director and Chair of Psychiatry and Chemical Dependency Services, overseeing the hospital's detox programs. The facility also has Dr. Michael Shenoda as Chief of Staff.
What insurance does the detox center accept? +
The hospital accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare, Medicare, and TRICARE. They also offer self-pay options and interest-free payment plans.
Is this a hospital-based detox program? +
Yes, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital operates a hospital-based medical detox program, providing immediate access to full medical services and emergency care. The facility has been providing medical care since 1891 and maintains Joint Commission accreditation.
What happens after medical detox is complete? +
The facility provides residential treatment as a next level of care following medical detox. They also offer aftercare planning, discharge coordination, and community support services to help patients transition from detox to continued treatment.
What therapeutic methods are used during detox? +
The program incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside medical withdrawal management protocols. The hospital-based setting allows for comprehensive medical and psychiatric care during the detox process.
Where is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital's detox program located? +
The detox center is located at 400 West Pueblo Street in Santa Barbara, California 93105. The facility serves adults throughout Santa Barbara County and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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