CLARE Outpatient

CLARE Outpatient offers two distinct levels of outpatient care for people in recovery: a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Both are structured to support individuals who are building or maintaining sobriety while remaining connected to their home, work, and community — a defining feature of outpatient addiction treatment.

The IOP level is particularly well-matched for people stepping down from residential treatment or those beginning recovery who need a higher frequency of clinical contact. Outpatient care through CLARE Outpatient is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, at their Santa Monica location on Pico Boulevard.

Many people entering substance abuse treatment are also managing mental health conditions — and CLARE Outpatient's clinical scope reflects that reality. The program treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, meaning clients with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition can receive coordinated care within the same program rather than being referred elsewhere.

Trauma and PTSD treatment is also part of CLARE Outpatient's confirmed clinical offerings. This matters for recovery communities because unaddressed trauma is a well-documented driver of relapse. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) forms the core therapeutic method, providing clients with practical tools to recognize and redirect the thinking patterns underlying substance use.

CLARE Outpatient in Santa Monica serves a wide cross-section of the recovery community. The program specifically welcomes veterans, young adults between 18 and 25, pregnant women, seniors and older adults, men, women, individuals with HIV/AIDS support needs, and those who have been referred through court-ordered programs. This breadth of population focus is notable for an outpatient setting and reflects the center's long institutional history in Los Angeles County.

For families supporting a loved one in recovery, the center's population-specific experience means that programming can account for the distinct recovery challenges different groups face — from the service-related trauma common among veterans to the developmental considerations relevant to young adults in early recovery.

Access to ongoing outpatient care can hinge on whether a program accepts your coverage. CLARE Outpatient accepts a broad range of payment sources, including Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay or cash options. This range makes the program accessible to clients across different financial situations — including those who rely on public insurance programs.

Prospective clients can reach the center by email at [email protected] or visit clarematrix.org for more information about enrollment and intake.