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Residential · Fresno, California

WestCare California Inc

Medical Detox Residential Treatment
Address
2772 South MLK Jr Boulevard
Fresno, California 93706
Accredited by
CARF
Available
24/7 admissions

About

About WestCare California Inc

WestCare California Inc is a CARF-accredited residential facility located at 2772 South MLK Jr Boulevard in Fresno, California, offering medically supervised detox alongside structured residential treatment. For individuals in Fresno County who need clinical withdrawal management before entering longer-term care, WestCare California provides an on-site continuum that eliminates the need to transfer between programs. The facility’s NPI-registered status confirms it operates as a recognized clinical provider within California’s behavioral health system.

The facility offers two primary levels of care: medical detox and residential treatment. Medical detox is the entry point for individuals whose substance use requires supervised withdrawal management before transitioning into the next phase of care. Residential treatment follows, providing an immersive, live-in program for those who need structured support beyond the detox period. Having both levels under one provider reduces disruption during one of the most clinically vulnerable windows of early recovery.

Clinically, WestCare California incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into its treatment approach, a method with a strong track record in addressing substance use and the thought patterns that sustain it. The facility also treats co-occurring disorders and trauma or PTSD alongside substance use, recognizing that these conditions frequently present together and require concurrent attention rather than sequential treatment.

WestCare California serves a notably broad population: men, women, pregnant women, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and those who are court-ordered into treatment. This range makes it one of the few Fresno facilities equipped to handle court-mandated cases alongside voluntary admissions within the same residential setting. Payment options include Medicaid and self-pay, lowering financial barriers for those who may otherwise delay seeking medically supervised detox.

  • Medical detox and residential treatment available within a single CARF-accredited facility, eliminating program transfers during early withdrawal
  • One of few Fresno residential detox programs explicitly equipped to serve pregnant women alongside general adult populations
  • Accepts Medicaid, making medically supervised detox accessible to individuals without private insurance
  • Treats co-occurring trauma and PTSD concurrently with substance use — not as a secondary concern
  • Accepts court-ordered admissions, serving both voluntary and mandated individuals within the same residential detox and treatment program

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment
Conditions
Trauma / PTSD Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
Pregnant Women Men Women Hiv/aids Support Court-ordered
Languages
English

Location

Where it is

2772 South MLK Jr Boulevard, Fresno, California 93706 Get directions

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Medical Detox and Residential Treatment in Fresno, CA

WestCare California Inc operates at 2772 South MLK Jr Boulevard in Fresno, providing medical detox as the first clinical step for individuals entering its residential program. Medically supervised detox is critical for those whose withdrawal carries physical risk — having that level of care on-site means patients do not need to stabilize elsewhere before beginning residential treatment.

Following detox, the residential treatment program offers a structured environment for continued care. The back-to-back availability of both levels of care within one CARF-accredited facility gives patients a more clinically coherent path from acute withdrawal management into the longer work of addressing substance use and any co-occurring conditions.

Dual Diagnosis and Trauma Treatment Alongside Detox

A meaningful portion of people entering medical detox are also managing untreated trauma, PTSD, or co-occurring psychiatric conditions. WestCare California addresses this directly — its residential program treats co-occurring disorders and trauma as part of the clinical picture, not as issues to be referred out after detox is complete.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is incorporated into the treatment approach, providing a structured method for examining and shifting the thinking patterns associated with substance use and emotional dysregulation. For individuals whose substance use is deeply entangled with past trauma, this concurrent focus can be the difference between a short-term detox and a more durable recovery outcome.

Who WestCare California Accepts

WestCare California serves men, women, pregnant women, individuals with HIV/AIDS support needs, and court-ordered clients. This breadth is unusual in the residential detox space, where many facilities serve only one gender or exclude court-mandated admissions entirely. Pregnant women seeking medically supervised detox in the Fresno area will find WestCare California explicitly equipped to serve them.

On the financial side, the facility accepts Medicaid and self-pay. Medicaid coverage for medically supervised detox removes one of the most common obstacles that delays people from getting care — the assumption that residential detox is only accessible with private insurance. Those with questions about coverage or admission can reach the facility directly at (559) 251-4800.

CARF Accreditation and Clinical Credibility

WestCare California holds accreditation from CARF International, an independent organization that evaluates treatment facilities against established standards for clinical quality and organizational performance. CARF accreditation is not automatic — it requires a formal review process and ongoing compliance — and it signals to patients and families that the facility has met a recognized external benchmark.

For individuals or family members making a same-day or urgent decision about where to pursue medical detox in Fresno, CARF accreditation provides a measurable data point beyond self-reported claims. Combined with Medicaid acceptance and a broad population served, WestCare California is positioned as a clinically credentialed option for medically supervised withdrawal management in the Central Valley.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
Medicaid Self-pay / Cash
Accreditations
CARF

Common questions

FAQs About WestCare California Inc

Does WestCare California offer medical detox? +
Yes. Medical detox is one of the two confirmed levels of care at WestCare California in Fresno. It serves as the initial phase for individuals who require supervised withdrawal management before entering residential treatment. Both services are available within the same CARF-accredited facility.
What levels of care are available at WestCare California? +
WestCare California provides medical detox and residential treatment. These two levels are offered on-site, allowing patients to transition from withdrawal management into structured residential care without changing facilities.
Does WestCare California accept Medicaid? +
Yes. WestCare California accepts Medicaid as a payment method. Self-pay and cash are also accepted. For specific questions about coverage or eligibility, contact the facility directly at (559) 251-4800.
Is WestCare California accredited? +
Yes. The facility holds CARF accreditation, which is awarded by an independent international organization that evaluates treatment centers against established standards for clinical quality and operational performance.
Does WestCare California treat co-occurring disorders during detox and residential treatment? +
Yes. Co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis are listed among the conditions treated at WestCare California. Trauma and PTSD are also addressed within the program, meaning these conditions are treated alongside substance use rather than deferred to a later stage of care.
Does WestCare California accept pregnant women into its detox and residential program? +
Yes. Pregnant women are among the specific populations the facility is confirmed to serve. This is an important distinction, as not all residential detox programs are equipped to accept pregnant individuals.
Does WestCare California accept court-ordered admissions? +
Yes. Court-ordered individuals are among the confirmed populations served at WestCare California. The facility accepts both voluntary and court-mandated admissions into its residential detox and treatment program.
What therapy approaches are used at WestCare California? +
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the confirmed therapeutic method used at WestCare California. CBT is a structured clinical approach that focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns associated with substance use and related mental health conditions.
Where is WestCare California located? +
WestCare California Inc is located at 2772 South MLK Jr Boulevard, Fresno, CA 93706. The facility can be reached by phone at (559) 251-4800.
Does WestCare California provide HIV/AIDS support within its residential program? +
Yes. HIV/AIDS support is listed among the populations specifically served at WestCare California, indicating the facility is equipped to address the needs of individuals living with HIV/AIDS who are also seeking medically supervised detox or residential treatment.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Residential treatment Residential detoxification Long-term residential Short-term residential Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment Federal or any government funding for substance use programs Medicare
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Marital/couples counseling Addiction recovery education Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Gay & Lesbian Clients referred from the court/judicial system
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