A Full Continuum of Holistic Care
Akua Mind Body provides a seamless transition through multiple levels of care, from intensive medical detox to flexible outpatient services. Each program integrates our core "East-meets-West" philosophy, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive, holistic support at every stage of their recovery journey.
Program Length: 5-7 Days
Our detox program provides 24/7 medical supervision in a safe, supportive environment. The clinical team manages withdrawal symptoms, ensuring client comfort and stability, preparing them for the next level of care.
Typical Stay: Approx. 30 Days
Clients live on-site in a structured, therapeutic community. This program includes intensive individual and group therapy, holistic activities, and 24/7 support to build a strong foundation for recovery away from outside triggers.
Schedule: 3-5 Days per week
Our PHP and IOP levels of care provide robust clinical support while allowing clients to live at home or in sober living. These programs help individuals apply recovery skills in their daily lives, with PHP offering more daily structure and IOP providing greater flexibility.
This dedicated program provides culturally competent care tailored to the unique experiences and traumas of first responders. It addresses conditions like PTSD and co-occurring disorders in a confidential and understanding environment, fostering healing among peers.
Environment & Accommodations
Akua Mind Body provides a serene and structured environment conducive to healing. Residential clients live in comfortable, home-like settings within quiet California neighborhoods, rather than a clinical, hospital-like facility. Each house typically accommodates 8-12 clients, fostering a close-knit community and strong peer support. The total program capacity is around 31-50 beds across all locations. While the campus is open, a structured schedule and 24/7 staff presence ensure safety and accountability as clients focus on their recovery.
Clients reside in comfortable houses in residential neighborhoods, creating a safe, non-institutional atmosphere for healing.
With 8-12 clients per house, the environment is intimate, promoting strong peer bonds and individualized attention.
Clients share rooms with roommates, a practice designed to reduce isolation and build fellowship and accountability.
Policies & Requirements
New clients must be medically stable. Akua provides integrated detox services for those who need it before beginning residential care.
To accommodate all clients, smoking and vaping are permitted, but only in specially designated outdoor areas.
Personal phones and laptops are not permitted in residential care to minimize distractions. Staff provides access for necessary tasks.
Full engagement in all scheduled therapies, group sessions, and activities is a core requirement for all clients in the program.
Family therapy is integral. On-site visits are limited, especially in early treatment, to allow clients to focus on themselves.
While not a locked facility, clients must remain on-site unless on a staff-supervised outing. This structure ensures safety and focus.
Program & Treatment
Learn about the program structure, therapy types, and treatment model.
Akua stands out for its "East-meets-West" philosophy, integrating holistic practices like yoga, acupuncture, and meditation with evidence-based clinical care. They are Joint Commission-accredited, offer a full continuum of care, and provide specialized, gender-specific programs.
Akua treats a wide range of substance use disorders, including addiction to alcohol, opioids (heroin, fentanyl), stimulants (cocaine, meth), benzodiazepines, and other prescription drugs.
Yes, they specialize in integrated dual diagnosis treatment. Their programs are designed to simultaneously address substance use and underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
Akua uses a mix of clinical and holistic therapies, including CBT, DBT, trauma therapy (EMDR), family counseling, music therapy, sound baths, yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, and mindfulness-based relapse prevention.
No, the program is not faith-based. It is a clinical and holistic program that integrates Eastern spiritual practices like yoga and meditation, but it is not centered on a specific religion.
Akua Mind Body was founded in 2012.
Cost & Admission
Find answers about costs, insurance, and what's required for admission.
Costs depend on your insurance plan and the level of care required. The estimated self-pay rate is approximately $30,000 per month. Contact their admissions team for a free benefits check to determine your specific out-of-pocket costs.
Yes, Akua is in-network with many major PPO and HMO insurance plans, including Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Tricare, and United Healthcare. They do NOT accept Medi-Cal or Medicare.
Yes, Akua offers an integrated medical detox program with 24/7 supervision from trained medical staff. The average stay in detox is 5-7 days.
Daily Life & Rules
Details on living arrangements, what to bring, and facility policies.
Length of stay is individualized. Average stays are: Detox (5-7 days), Residential (approx. 30 days), PHP (3-5 weeks), and IOP (30-45 days).
Residential clients live in comfortable, home-style houses. Rooms are shared with roommates to foster community and peer support; private rooms are not standard.
The detox environment is highly controlled for safety. As clients progress to lower levels of care, the environment becomes more open. However, it is not an "open campus," and clients are expected to remain on-site unless on a supervised outing.
Smoking/vaping is allowed in designated areas. Personal electronics like phones and laptops are generally prohibited in residential care to ensure focus on treatment; computer access is provided for approved activities.
Bring: Clothing for 7-10 days, non-alcoholic toiletries, ID/insurance card, and any approved prescription medications. Limit luggage to one suitcase and one carry-on.
Leave at Home: Electronics, expensive jewelry, clothing promoting substance use, pillows/stuffed animals, and any unapproved or over-the-counter medications.
Support, Staff & Community
Information on the care team, family involvement, and peer environment.
Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team including Master's-level therapists, physicians, dietitians, nurses, and other clinical staff. Yes, there are psychiatrists on staff for medication management and mental health care.
The program is for co-ed adults. You will be in treatment with a diverse group of peers from various backgrounds, all working towards recovery. The population primarily consists of individuals with private insurance. The facility has separate programs for women, but group settings are often co-ed.
Family therapy is a key component of the program. However, on-site family visits are discouraged during detox and residential care to allow the client to focus. Visits may be granted on a case-by-case basis during outpatient treatment, as determined by the clinical team.
Yes, Akua offers a robust Alumni Aftercare program to provide ongoing support, connection, and resources to help graduates maintain long-term sobriety.
Payment & Cost Information
Insurance Accepted
Akua Mind Body works with most major PPO, HMO, and EPO insurance plans to make treatment accessible. They do not accept Medicaid (Medi-Cal) or Medicare. Contact admissions for a free, confidential benefits check.
Self-Pay Estimates
For clients paying out-of-pocket, the following is an estimate. Please call to confirm exact pricing and discuss any potential payment options.
- Residential Treatment (30 days):~ $30,000 / month
In-Network & Accepted Insurances May Include:
This is a partial list. The best way to confirm coverage is to contact their admissions team.
Anthem Blue Cross
Aetna
Cigna
HealthNet
Humana
United Healthcare
Tricare
Magellan
Molina
Beacon Health
Multi Plan
And Many More
