MELA Counseling Services Center

5723 Whittier Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90022

Los Angeles, California

323-721-6855

About MELA Counseling Services Center

MELA Counseling Services Center in East Los Angeles, California is a faith based nonprofit that specializes in offering compassionate counseling services to individuals and families struggling with mental health or addiction issues. They accept MediCal or MyHealthLA as well as self pay. Sliding scale fees are also provided.

Founded in 1993, this center has decades of experience supporting individuals with a range of mental, social and behavioral issues. Their goal is to empower clients to improve their quality of life and ultimately achieve any personal or professional goals they set their minds to.

Here, clients can access a variety of counseling services including individual, group and couples therapy. They can also access specialized services for things like anger management as well as parenting and domestic abuse classes.

They also offer a specialized outpatient substance abuse program, as well as a more intensive option. These are designed to support individuals struggling with addiction as they transition away from substance use.

The center’s experienced counselors take an empathetic, nonjudgmental approach, and extend compassionate care to all their clients to create a safe and supportive environment. In this way, clients can feel more comfortable opening up to explore their thoughts and feelings and ultimately develop the tools they need to thrive and live a healthier life.

The center also works with DCFS, probation, parole and the court system to help those in need of addiction treatment services. Their open door policy also means that any participant is welcome to come and enjoy a quiet, safe refuge. Their office provides TV, books and a quiet area for individuals to rest should they need it.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Alcoholism Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Men's Rehab Opioid Treatment Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) Women's Rehab Teen & Adolescent Program

Adult Program

An adult program in California uses various therapeutic methods to treat a person who is dependent on an addictive substance. Individuals aged 18 and older are eligible for treatment, which focuses on breaking the cycle of addiction and learning how to maintain sober living.

Alcoholism

Alcohol rehab in California provides professional treatment to guide participants through each step of recovery. Programs offer a support system to walk you through challenges and celebrate victories with you, from detox to long-term sobriety.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

When a person is struggling with addiction, their actions and emotions may not be rational. Cognitive behavioral therapy in California helps individuals understand better why they feel and act certain ways and how those emotions and actions can lead to substance abuse.

Men's Rehab

Gender-specific addiction treatment programs may be more effective in treating men because they focus on unique needs of males. Men’s rehab in California is designed to help men process emotions and cope with stress in a judgment-free environment.

Opioid Treatment

For those who are struggling with opioid use disorder, help is available at opioid rehab in California. This complex addiction can be treated through a combination of evidence-based therapies and medication assisted treatment.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)

Therapists often use rational emotive behavioral therapy in California to treat addiction. The ABC (activating event, beliefs, consequences) framework is used to help participants identify irrational beliefs and reframe their thinking in healthier ways.

Women's Rehab

Women’s rehab in California provides a safe environment where women can work through addiction challenges surrounded by their gender peers. This often creates an environment that is more conducive to recovery.

Teen & Adolescent Program

Typically, a young adult program in California can guide individuals from detox, through initial treatment, and extends to aftercare. Treatment gives young adults what they need to reset their lives and move to the next stage of life free from addiction.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

When you choose outpatient rehab in California, you will meet with a counselor and attend support group meetin...gs. The focus will be on restructuring attitudes and thoughts to reduce cravings and develop skills to prevent relapse. The length of time in outpatient rehab varies by individual, based on their recovery needs.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Community support and relationship-building are key elements of aftercare rehab in California. You’ll receiv...e recovery coaching, social support, and mentors to help you maintain sobriety after completing initial rehab treatment. This support will continue as long as you need it, which could be weeks or more than a year.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

When you have a co-occurring disorder, it is essential to treat both your addiction and the mental health diso...rder. California dual diagnosis treatment provides this type of multidisciplinary approach, for improved recovery outcomes.

SAMHSA

Insurance

Medicaid Accepted

If you’re an in-state resident and eligible for Medicaid, you can use your coverage to assist with the cost ...of alcohol and drug rehab in California. Medicaid can help cover all levels of care, including detox in California, inpatient rehab in California, and more.

Self-Pay Options

There are a number of self-pay options available for alcohol and drug rehab in California. If you can’t affo...rd to write a check for the full cost of inpatient or outpatient treatment, personal and medical loans offer alternate ways of financing.

Sliding Scale Payment

If you’re ready to enter a drug rehab program in California, but you cannot afford to pay the full amount, a... sliding scale payment plan may be the solution for you. This option asks you to make payments in an amount you can reasonably afford on a consistent basis. To qualify for this discount, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.