Ventura Country Outpatient Treatment

Ojai Recovery offers more than treatment; it’s a place to heal, reconnect, and rediscover yourself through therapy, nature, and community—while maintaining your daily life. Healing happens here, on your terms.

Proud to serve Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and LA County.

Flexible Addiction Recovery in Ventura, CA

At Ojai Recovery, our outpatient treatment program provides structured, professional care that fits into your life. You’ll receive the support and guidance you need to build a strong foundation for long-term recovery—while continuing to live at home, maintain work or school commitments, and stay connected to your family.

Our outpatient programs offer scheduled therapy sessions throughout the week, allowing you to access evidence-based treatment without stepping away from your daily responsibilities. With flexible scheduling options and comprehensive care from our licensed team, every aspect of treatment is designed to foster stability, healing, and growth.

Our treatment options integrate evidence-based therapies with holistic practices, ensuring that clients address the root causes of addiction while also strengthening their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. You’ll participate in individual therapy, group sessions, mindfulness practices, and wellness activities—all scheduled around your existing commitments.

At Ojai Recovery, we believe healing happens in the community. Through peer support groups, family involvement, and personalized care planning, clients complete outpatient treatment prepared and empowered to continue their journey with confidence and resilience.

What to Expect: Ojai's Outpatient Recovery Program

Our outpatient program provides scheduled, structured care for individuals seeking lasting recovery from substance abuse, drug addiction, and co-occurring mental health conditions. With flexible programming that accommodates your work, school, and family obligations, Ojai Recovery offers professional support, peer community, and evidence-based treatment—all while you continue living at home.

Individual therapy sessions

One-on-one counseling with a licensed therapist to address personal challenges and recovery goals on your schedule.

Flexible scheduling options

Choose from day, evening, or weekend programs designed to work around your commitments and responsibilities.

12-step and peer-based support

Structured peer support systems that encourage accountability and lasting recovery within outpatient programs.

Family involvement and aftercare planning

Involve loved ones in the process and create a clear plan for sustained recovery and relapse prevention.

Mindfulness, meditation, and expressive arts

Reduce stress and deepen self-awareness through creative expression, meditation, and calming practices.

Life skills and coping strategies

Learn practical tools for managing triggers, stress, and challenges while maintaining your recovery.

Daily group therapy and process groups

Build connections and gain support by sharing experiences and learning from peers in guided group settings.

Addiction Treatment Services

Ojai Recovery’s outpatient programs are designed to provide effective substance abuse services for people struggling with drug and alcohol problems while maintaining their daily lives. Evidence-based therapy, care coordination, and holistic recovery services are just a few things our facility offers. We include proven methods for treatment, such as:

Alcohol Addiction Outpatient Treatment

Ojai Recovery offers outpatient alcohol treatment integrating trauma-informed therapy, relapse prevention, holistic modalities, and flexible scheduling to address addiction while you continue your daily responsibilities.

Drug Addiction Outpatient Treatment

Ojai Recovery treats drug addiction (opioids, stimulants, prescription, polysubstance) through scheduled outpatient sessions addressing trauma, co-occurring conditions, coping skills, and relapse prevention with evidence-based therapies.

Polysubstance Abuse Outpatient Treatment

Ojai Recovery treats polysubstance addiction through personalized outpatient therapy to manage complex patterns of use and develop sustainable recovery strategies for multiple substance dependencies.

Who We Treat

Ojai Recovery’s outpatient program offers accessible, professional treatment that meets you where you are. Here, healing fits into your life.

Substance use disorders (alcohol, drugs, or polysubstance)

We provide comprehensive outpatient care for individuals struggling with alcohol, drugs, or polysubstance use. Our approach addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of addiction, helping clients build recovery while maintaining their daily lives.

Co-occurring mental health issues (depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma)

Many people face substance use alongside depression, anxiety, PTSD, or trauma. Our integrated outpatient treatment supports both conditions simultaneously, promoting true healing and long-term stability.

Step-down care after residential treatment

Transitioning from intensive treatment requires ongoing support. Our outpatient programs provide structured care to help you maintain progress and prevent relapse as you reintegrate into daily life.

Early intervention and prevention

Addressing substance use concerns early can prevent escalation. Our outpatient services offer support before problems become severe, helping you make positive changes proactively.

Maintenance and relapse prevention

Sustained recovery requires ongoing care. We help clients strengthen coping skills, manage triggers, and maintain the progress they've worked hard to achieve.

What Makes Our Outpatient Program Different

Our outpatient treatment combines clinical excellence with flexibility and real-world application.

Flexible Scheduling That Fits Your Life

Unlike programs with rigid schedules, we offer day, evening, and weekend options. You can maintain your job, attend school, care for family, and still receive comprehensive addiction treatment.

Nature-Enhanced Therapy Sessions

Set in the Ojai Valley's breathtaking foothills, our outpatient setting offers more than clinical offices. Access to outdoor spaces, trails, and natural beauty helps clients ground, reflect, and reconnect during their visits.

Real-World Application and Skills Building

Our outpatient program focuses on practical tools you can use immediately. You'll practice recovery skills in your actual environment, learning to navigate triggers and challenges as they arise in real life.

Trauma-Informed, Clinically Excellent Care

Our therapists are licensed, experienced, and deeply compassionate. We use evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma recovery frameworks to support deep emotional healing, without shame or judgment.

True Integration of Mental Health and Addiction Treatment

Too many programs treat mental health and addiction separately. We don't. Our integrated outpatient care model addresses both simultaneously, because that's how real healing happens.

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Sample Outpatient Program Schedule

We support individuals facing substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health challenges, early intervention needs, and those transitioning from higher levels of care. Our outpatient services are personalized to meet each person’s unique needs and schedule.

Morning or evening individual therapy sessions

Meet with your therapist at times that work with your schedule for personalized recovery support.

Weekly group therapy on topics like relapse prevention, coping skills, and relationships

Connect with peers through guided sessions that build understanding and accountability.

Psychoeducation and skills training

Learn about addiction, mental health, and practical strategies for managing both in daily life.

Family therapy sessions (as appropriate)

Involve loved ones in your recovery process to strengthen support systems and heal relationships.

Wellness activities and mindfulness practices

Integrate stress-reduction techniques and healthy habits into your regular routine.

Care coordination and case management

Receive support connecting with additional resources, medical care, or community services as needed.

What is Outpatient Treatment?

Outpatient treatment is a flexible recovery program where you attend scheduled therapy sessions and support groups while continuing to live at home and maintain your daily responsibilities. At Ojai Recovery, you’ll experience professional, evidence-based care for addiction and mental health challenges—all while staying connected to your work, school, and family. This accessible approach allows you to apply recovery skills in real-time, building sustainable habits and lasting change in your actual environment.

Outpatient Treatment vs Residential Treatment: Comparison Chart

 

Outpatient Treatment

Residential Treatment

Living Situation

Continue living at home

Safe, healing-focused environment away from home

Time Commitment

Scheduled sessions, usually several hours per week

Full immersion for deep transformation, typically 30-90 days

Support Availability

Support during scheduled appointments and on-call crisis services

24/7 access to compassionate care teams and immediate support

Treatment Intensity

Focused sessions with longer intervals between treatment

Comprehensive, multi-layered approach with daily therapeutic activities

Structure

Flexible schedule that works around your daily life

Thoughtfully designed daily routine that builds healthy habits

Environment

Remain in your usual environment, learning to manage triggers

Protected sanctuary completely free from triggers and stressors

Peer Support

Meaningful connections during group sessions

Vibrant recovery community with constant connection

Cost

More affordable, typically covered better by insurance

Investment in comprehensive 24/7 care, housing, and services

Best For

Mild to moderate conditions with strong home support system, step-down care, maintaining daily responsibilities

Those needing intensive support, serious conditions, or unstable home environment

Daily Life Impact

Maintain work, school, and family commitments

Dedicated time to focus entirely on your healing journey

Medical Supervision

Periodic check-ins with medical providers and psychiatric support

Continuous expert medical monitoring and medication management

Privacy

Complete privacy in your own home

Supportive community living with peers who understand your journey

5 Benefits of Outpatient Treatment in Ventura County

Choosing outpatient treatment is a practical, effective step toward recovery, and it comes with meaningful advantages:

  1. Flexibility and Accessibility: Outpatient treatment allows you to receive professional care while maintaining employment, education, and family responsibilities—making recovery accessible without disrupting your entire life.
  2. Real-World Skill Application: Unlike residential settings, outpatient treatment lets you immediately practice recovery skills in your actual environment, learning to navigate triggers and challenges as they arise in daily life.
  3. Cost-Effectiveness: Studies show outpatient treatment is more affordable than residential care and typically has better insurance coverage, making quality addiction treatment financially accessible to more people.
  4. Strong Support Network Maintenance: Remaining in your community allows you to strengthen existing support systems—family, friends, employment—rather than disconnecting from them during treatment.
  5. Evidence-Based Effectiveness: Research demonstrates that for many individuals with mild to moderate substance use disorders, outpatient treatment produces comparable outcomes to residential care, particularly when combined with strong motivation and stable home environments.
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Outpatient Treatment FAQ

Here are some questions people also ask about outpatient treatment programs, addiction treatment services, and mental health care.

What does it mean to be treated as an outpatient?

Being treated as an outpatient means you receive scheduled therapy and treatment sessions while continuing to live at home and maintain your daily responsibilities. You attend regular appointments at a treatment facility—such as individual counseling sessions, group therapy, and psychiatric evaluations—without staying overnight. This approach allows you to apply recovery skills in your actual environment while balancing work, school, and family commitments.

The main difference is that outpatient treatment allows you to live at home between scheduled sessions, while inpatient care requires you to stay at a treatment facility 24/7. Outpatient programs offer flexibility to maintain daily responsibilities with several hours of treatment per week, whereas inpatient facilities provide intensive, round-the-clock medical supervision and structured programming. Inpatient care is typically recommended for more severe substance use disorders or when a stable home environment isn’t available.

Outpatient programs include individual therapy sessions, group counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and relapse prevention skills training. Most programs also offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, stress management techniques, family therapy, and psychoeducation about substance abuse treatment and mental health. Additional services may include psychiatric evaluation, crisis intervention, and community support services coordination.

The three main classifications are standard outpatient treatment (1-2 sessions per week), Intensive Outpatient Programs or IOPs (9+ hours per week), and Partial Hospitalization Programs or PHPs (20+ hours per week). Each level provides progressively more structured care within the continuum of care, allowing treatment intensity to match individual needs. These classifications help ensure appropriate support, whether someone needs minimal maintenance care or step-down support after inpatient facilities.