Guidance Center – Long Beach

Serving the Long Beach community and surrounding areas, Guidance Center offers comprehensive outpatient addiction treatment and mental health services designed to meet individuals where they are in their recovery journey. Located in California, this facility specializes in treating substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions, recognizing that true healing requires addressing the whole person. Whether someone is beginning their path to recovery or transitioning from more intensive care, Guidance Center provides flexible, accessible drug rehab services that fit into daily life while maintaining clinical excellence.

Guidance Center treats children, teens, young adults, and adults of all genders, including LGBTQ+ individuals who deserve affirming, inclusive care. The facility specializes in treating PTSD, trauma, and chronic pain management—conditions that frequently underlie addiction. Their evidence-based treatment approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), family therapy, group therapy sessions, individual counseling, and life skills training. Many clients benefit from online therapy options, which increase accessibility and convenience. By combining these therapeutic modalities, the team creates personalized treatment plans that address each client's unique needs and circumstances, helping individuals develop healthy coping mechanisms and rebuild their lives.

Guidance Center accepts most insurance plans, reducing financial barriers to treatment and making quality California addiction treatment accessible to more people. The facility emphasizes continuity of care through comprehensive aftercare planning, including ongoing outpatient treatment options and connections to support meetings that reinforce long-term recovery. This commitment to sustained support recognizes that recovery is a journey, not a destination, and that individuals benefit from continued community and professional guidance as they establish new patterns and rebuild relationships.