Admissions
Your recovery journey starts with a single call. We handle the rest.
Start Your Journey
Admissions at MDPH Rehab start with one phone call, 24 hours a day. Our intake coordinators are licensed clinicians or trained clinical staff — never sales. We ask clear, direct clinical questions because accurate intake shapes accurate care.
Because MDPH runs a full continuum under one roof, patients often begin with outpatient and move to residential only if clinically indicated — or start in detox/residential and step down to our outpatient program with the same clinicians. Admission is a single conversation, not a series of handoffs between unrelated facilities.
Admissions Process
Confidential Call
Call (209) 774-7384 to speak with an admissions specialist. Available 24/7.
Clinical Assessment
Our clinical team conducts a thorough assessment to determine the most appropriate level of care.
Insurance Verification
We verify your insurance benefits and explain your coverage clearly before admission.
Personalized Plan
We create a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and circumstances.
Welcome & Intake
We coordinate travel and welcome you with a thorough, compassionate intake process.
Insurance Accepted
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- United Healthcare
- Optum
- Cigna
- Kaiser Permanente
Don't see your provider? Contact us at (209) 774-7384 to discuss options.
What to Bring
- Photo ID and insurance card
- Current medications in original bottles (7-day supply)
- Comfortable clothing for 7 days (laundry available on-site)
- Closed-toe shoes for the tennis court, pool deck, and walking paths
- Swimsuit if you plan to use the pool
- Personal toiletries (alcohol-free)
- A journal and any reading material you want
- Religious or spiritual items that matter to you — our chapel / interfaith space welcomes all backgrounds
- Phone numbers for family members on your approved contact list
- Any court paperwork, custody documents, or FMLA forms needing clinical signature
Please leave at home: weapons, valuables, outside food or supplements. Phone use follows our limited-hours policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I need to start with outpatient but end up needing residential?
This is a common trajectory at MDPH, and it is exactly why we built the continuum under one roof. If our clinical team determines that your current outpatient level of care isn't sufficient, we can move you into residential within the same organization — same medical records, same primary therapist when possible, same family clinician. No starting over with strangers.
What does a typical first day of admission look like?
After arrival, you'll meet with the nursing team for a medical intake (about 45 minutes), then with your assigned primary therapist for a clinical orientation (about 60 minutes). You'll settle into your room, meet your roommate if you have one, and attend the evening community meeting. Most patients sleep through their first night; the daily schedule begins in earnest on day two.
Is there a religious or spiritual component to treatment?
Only if you want one. We have a chapel / interfaith space on campus and an optional spiritual-care track led by Reverend Akbulut, our director of clinical services who holds chaplaincy credentials. Patients from every faith background — and from no faith background — are welcome. Participation is never required or assumed.
How is dual diagnosis treatment different here?
Most centers treat addiction and co-occurring psychiatric conditions as separate problems referred to different providers. At MDPH, Dr. Delgado-Tanaka (our addiction psychiatrist) reviews every dual diagnosis treatment plan directly, and she is the same clinician who meets your family, prescribes your medication, and attends your discharge planning meeting. One team, one plan, one prescriber.
What happens after discharge?
Every patient leaves with a named outpatient therapist (often the same clinician from residential), scheduled psychiatric follow-up, a named alumni mentor, and a 90-day post-discharge check-in cadence with the family clinician who worked with their household during treatment. Recovery doesn't end when the building doors close behind you.
Do you accept Medi-Cal?
Yes, we accept Medi-Cal directly. Our benefits team handles verification and authorization for the Medi-Cal patients we admit — you will not be asked to navigate that on your own.
Is MDPH appropriate for patients who have been through treatment before?
Yes. Roughly 40% of our admissions are returning patients — this is normal, and the returning patients who engage in a full integrated dual diagnosis assessment at intake typically have materially better outcomes than their first admission. Prior treatment isn't failure; it's clinical information that shapes a more accurate plan this time.
Can family members visit during residential?
Yes, we have scheduled weekend visiting and a dedicated family visiting area. Visits are coordinated with the clinical team — particularly in the first 10 days while the patient is acclimating — and family participation in at least one family therapy session is strongly encouraged during any visit.