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<p><strong>ABOUT COLLEGE HOSPITAL COSTA MESA</strong></p> <p>College Hospital Costa Mesa is an <strong>acute-care hospital</strong> that provides medical and psychiatric services, as well as <strong>substance abuse treatment for adult and teens</strong>. Located in sunny Orange County, Calif., about an hour south of Los Angeles, the facility offers <strong>medically-managed detox, residential care to treat psychiatric and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorder treatments</a></strong>, as well as a partial hospitalization (PHP) program, outpatient services, and sober living services. College Hospital Costa Mesa is a <strong>short-term care facility</strong>.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>In addition to medically-managed detox, the Chemical Dependency Services program offers <strong>daily individual, group, and family counseling</strong>, as well as case management services, addiction education, and links to community-based <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare</a>, such as outpatient and sober living. The facility also offers onsite <strong>12-step groups</strong>.</p> <p>Substance abuse education is a common component of treatment, focusing on the effects and causes of addiction, as well as strategies that clients can use to overcome these influences. If necessary, <strong>pharmacological interventions</strong> may also be utilized to treat dually diagnosed clientele.</p> <p>In addition to adult care, the hospital's <strong>Youth Services program is intended for teens ages 13 to 17</strong>. Both programs offer stabilization and daily intensive treatment, including behavioral interventions, <strong>family education</strong>, coping skills groups, relapse prevention classes, and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a> education. Teens enrolled in the youth program may also continue formal education via a partnership with the local school district.</p> <p>Held Monday through Saturday, the <strong>PHP track</strong> offers participants a flexible attendance arrangement that is based on personal need. PHP consists of case management, <strong>medication management</strong>, group counseling, and one-on-one psychotherapy.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Led by certified medical staff, including a <strong>physician on-site 24/7</strong>, College Hospital Costa Mesa's interdisciplinary treatment team includes psychiatrists, registered nurses, marriage and family therapists, and licensed clinical social workers. The facility is a part of the <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">19% of U.S. facilities</a> accredited by the Joint Commission. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Costa Mesa is a <strong>122-bed facility</strong> in Orange County, CA, with 99 of those beds dedicated to psychiatric care. Private rooms on the medical floor are subject to availability. The facility is a part of the hospital and clinical in nature. Sharp objects such as razors, scissors, pictures frames, and mirrors are prohibited, as are shoelaces, belts, and any clothing with drawstrings or long ties. Security measures are in place for the safety of the clients as well as the surrounding public. The four individuals polled by Rehabs.com to date offered moderately positive opinions concerning the cleanliness of the facility. </p> <blockquote> <p>Facility Cleanliness and Upkeep: 3.5/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The two alumni polled by Rehabs.com offered mixed opinions concerning the facility. One alum who attended the facility “mainly to detox” explained to Rehabs.com that they’d recommend treatment to a friend “if they just wanted to detox and get set up with great options.” However, the alum offered four stars for the effectiveness of individual counseling, the facility's ability to resolve conflict, and the training of staff members.</p> <p>The other alum celebrated the “adequate amount of groups and therapy” but was critical of the bedding and “very outdated” atmosphere. “I would not recommend going there unless you're able to fight good,” they warned others, citing altercations between male clients. The alum gave perfect five-star ratings for the facility's ability to treat co-occurring disorders and discharge planning, though gave one star for the facility's counseling options and family participation. </p> <p>On Google, College Hospital Costa Mesa earned an average of <strong>2.1 out of five stars</strong> from 40 reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> While many alumni frequently described a poor living environment, others praised the effectiveness of staff members. "I was admitted to the adolescent psych ward and it was decent. Could have been better if it wasn't attached to the adult ward," Kay, a representative reviewer, wrote. </p> <p>On Yelp, 38 reviewers gave the facility an average rating of 2.5 out of five stars<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small>, offering <strong>polarizing opinions concerning staff</strong>. Some alumni wrote positive things about the staff, while others wrote about “unprofessionalism” they experienced. Andrea indicated that the treatment “does not cater to the people it provides services to” in the teenage population.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The two loved ones who submitted Rehabs.com surveys about College Hospital Costa Mesa as of this writing both expressed mixed opinions for the facility. Both loved ones gave three out of five stars or lower for its exercise and leisure options, holistic offerings, and amount family participation. However, the loved ones gave a four- and a five-star rating for facility cleanliness and maintenance, respectively. "Staff was very supportive. However, the mental health treatment was very poor," one loved one wrote.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>On Indeed, College Hospital Costa Mesa earned an average of <strong>3.8 out of five stars</strong> from 19 reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> While some former employees wrote about how they felt the environment was “unsupportive” and indicated that “pay isn’t the best,” many current and former employees wrote about how it’s a great place to get started in the field and that “there is always something new to learn.”</p> <p>On Glassdoor, the Costa Mesa location has an average rating of 3.4 out of five stars from five reviews at the time of this writing.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a></small> Employees indicated that they enjoy “Providing care to patients” and their “co-workers.” However, employees did note “poor pay” and needing something “to work towards” to advance their careers.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided on the facility's website regarding its costs.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>Over the years, <strong>some very serious complaints</strong> have been made about the Costa Mesa facility. In 2009, the <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2009/apr/09/local/me-homeless-dumping9" target="_blank">Los Angeles Times reported</a> that the hospital was made to pay $1.6 million in penalties and charitable contributions after its psychiatric ward was found to have left 150 mentally ill patients on Los Angeles’ infamous skid row in 2007 and 2008.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/ybubrqnj" target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/college-hospital-costa-mesa-costa-mesa-2" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/college-hospital-costa-mesa-costa-mesa-2</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/College-Hospital-Costa-Mesa/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/College-Hospital-Costa-Mesa/reviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/College-Hospitals-Costa-Mesa-Reviews-EI_IE121725.0,17_IL.18,28_IC1146769.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/College-Hospitals-Costa-Mesa-Reviews-EI<em>IE121725.0,17</em>IL.18,28_IC1146769.htm</a></small><br /> </p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-09-19 10:25:55 PDT
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