South Coast Behavioral Health

What South Coast Behavioral Health does

South Coast Behavioral Health (SCBH) is a privately held, for-profit behavioral health treatment provider founded in 2011 and headquartered in Orange County, California. The company operates five treatment facilities across Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, and Huntington Beach in California, plus a regional center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and delivers a four-level continuum of care: medical detoxification, residential inpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP), supplemented by dual-diagnosis treatment, psychiatric medication management, and trauma-informed care including EMDR. Specialized programs include the Valor track for veterans and first responders and a Native American Program built on the Wellbriety model. Each residential house is intentionally limited to approximately six guests, with clinicians traveling to the homes to deliver therapy; adjunctive holistic services include yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, sound healing, art therapy, adventure therapy, and nutrition counseling. The organization holds Joint Commission (JCAHO) accreditation and California DHCS certification.

The underlying clinical model is grounded in American Psychiatric Association and American Society of Addiction Medicine guidelines, combining FDA-approved medications with psychotherapy modalities (CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy) and experiential therapies. Services are delivered directly by employed, credentialed clinicians (MDs, DOs, LMFTs, LVNs, LADCs) at owned facilities; there is no third-party distribution model.

South Coast generates revenue on a fee-for-service basis billed primarily to commercial insurers as an in-network provider with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, TriWest, TRICARE, BCBS, HealthChoice (Oklahoma), and several other plans, with out-of-network and self-pay as secondary streams. Patient acquisition runs through a sales-led, direct-admissions motion: a toll-free line, online inquiry forms, free insurance verification, and confidential assessments, supported by insurance-payer referrals, professional/clinical referrals, and alumni word-of-mouth. The company operates as a member of the Aliya Health Group conglomerate alongside related addiction and mental health brands.

Name

South Coast Behavioral Health

Legal name

South Coast Behavioral Health

Website

https://scbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

South Coast Behavioral Health is a privately held addiction and mental health treatment provider operating five facilities in Orange County, California and Oklahoma City, delivering a full continuum from medical detox through intensive outpatient care to insured and self-pay patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Mental health treatment
• Residential rehab programs
• Medical detoxification services
• Dual diagnosis treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: South Coast Behavioral Health generates revenue through fee-for-service healthcare delivery across its full continuum of care — medical detox, residential inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs — billed to insurance payers and self-pay patients. The organization is in-network with multiple major commercial insurance plans, accepting insurance coverage as a primary payment mechanism, and also offers self-pay options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

South Coast Behavioral Health provides a full continuum of behavioral health care for adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Services span medical detoxification, residential inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient mental health care, delivered through small-capacity residential homes and outpatient centers in Orange County, California and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Treatment integrates FDA-approved medications, evidence-based psychotherapies (CBT, DBT, EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT), and holistic adjuncts, with specialized tracks for dual diagnosis, veterans and first responders, and Native American communities.

Product overview

South Coast Behavioral Health is a full-spectrum behavioral health treatment provider offering a continuum of care for substance abuse and mental health disorders. The company's services include Medical Detoxification, Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Mental Health Treatment, each building on the previous level of care. Treatment programs incorporate evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) alongside holistic services (adventure therapy, art therapy, yoga, meditation, sound healing). Specialized programs address dual diagnosis, Native American communities, and veterans/first responders. The company operates residential homes in Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, and Huntington Beach in Orange County, California, and in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with each facility offering detox, residential, and outpatient services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Native American Program: Specialized addiction and mental health treatment program for Native American individuals
• Valor Program

Products and services

• Medical Detoxification Program Sub-acute detoxification program providing 24/7 clinically supervised medical and observational detoxification services using FDA-approved medications to manage withdrawal symptoms safely and comfortably for adults withdrawing from alcohol and drugs.
• Residential Treatment Program Inpatient addiction treatment delivering intensive therapy, counseling, psychoeducation, and clinical support in a residential home setting with around-the-clock care for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Transitional day-rehab program offering 6-8 hours of treatment daily focused on relapse prevention, coping skills development, and ongoing care using research-based and holistic treatment options for guests stepping down from residential care.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Outpatient treatment offering therapy with flexible schedules, typically three hours per day, three days per week, combining individual therapy, group therapy, medication management, and skills training for adults transitioning back to daily life.
• Addiction Treatment Comprehensive substance abuse treatment program addressing alcohol addiction and drug addiction (including meth, cocaine, opioids, prescription drugs, benzodiazepines, heroin, fentanyl) with research-based therapeutic approaches for adults with substance use disorders.
• Mental Health Treatment Treatment programs addressing mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders with individualized therapeutic approaches for adults.
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment Comprehensive treatment addressing co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders simultaneously, combining medication management with tailored therapies for adults with psychiatric and addiction comorbidities.
• Psychiatric Medication Management Medication management services provided by medical professionals to address mental health conditions and support recovery from substance use disorders as part of the treatment program.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) FDA-approved medications including methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone used in combination with counseling for opioid and alcohol addiction treatment as part of South Coast's clinical services.
• Valor Program Substance abuse treatment program specifically designed for veterans and first responders, with TRICARE and VA Community Care coverage accepted and trauma-informed care tailored to service-related conditions.
• Native American Program Culturally specialized treatment program for Native American individuals addressing substance abuse and mental health needs, incorporating the Wellbriety recovery model and culturally responsive practices.
• Alumni Services Continuing support program for graduates of South Coast's treatment programs, including an alumni community, online and in-person events, aftercare referrals, and a peer recovery network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Guests engaged in treatment for 90+ days show stronger long-term sobriety and mental wellness outcomes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aetna InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Coast is an in-network provider for Aetna Insurance members seeking substance abuse, mental health, and dual diagnosis treatment services. Aetna's case management and utilization review teams refer covered members to South Coast for detox, residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care.
• Anthem Blue Cross of CaliforniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Coast is an in-network provider for Anthem Blue Cross of California. The partnership enables Anthem members in California to access covered addiction and mental health treatment at South Coast's Orange County facilities.
• Cigna HealthcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Coast is an in-network provider for Cigna Healthcare members, offering covered substance abuse and mental health treatment services including detox, residential, PHP, and IOP programs.
• United HealthcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network provider relationship with United Healthcare for substance abuse and mental health treatment. United Healthcare members can access South Coast's full continuum of care as a covered benefit.
• TriWest Insurance / TriWest Healthcare AlliancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network provider for TriWest insurance plan members. TriWest serves as a administrator for VA Community Care and military-related health benefits, directing eligible veterans and active-duty personnel to South Coast for addiction treatment.
• TRICAREcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Coast accepts TRICARE insurance for veterans and military service members seeking addiction and mental health treatment, including the Valor Program tailored for veterans and first responders.
• HealthChoice (Oklahoma)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network provider for HealthChoice members in Oklahoma, facilitating access to South Coast's Oklahoma City addiction treatment programs for state employees and public servants.
• Magellan HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network provider relationship with Magellan Health for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services.
• Molina HealthcareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network provider with Molina Healthcare for substance abuse and mental health treatment services at South Coast's facilities.
• ComPsych InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network provider for ComPsych Insurance members, offering covered EAP and behavioral health treatment services.
• Halcyon Behavioral Health / SimpleTherapyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network provider relationship with Halcyon Behavioral Health (now SimpleTherapy) for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services.
• The Holman Group InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network provider for members of The Holman Group Insurance plan.
• Uprise Health / HMC HealthWorksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network provider relationship with Uprise Health and HMC HealthWorks for substance abuse and mental health treatment services.
• Optum / VA Community CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Coast is an in-network VA Community Care provider through Optum, enabling eligible veterans to access addiction and mental health treatment services covered under VA community care benefits.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Coast now accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, including BCBS in Oklahoma. In-network relationship with Wellmark BCBS confirmed. Out-of-network BCBS plans may also be accepted.
• Providence Health PlanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOut-of-network provider relationship with Providence Health Plan. Members may access South Coast's treatment services with potential out-of-network benefits.
• HumanaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOut-of-network provider accepting Humana insurance for addiction and mental health treatment. Members can verify coverage and potential reimbursement for services.
• AmeriHealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOut-of-network provider accepting AmeriHealth insurance for substance abuse and mental health treatment services.
• Beacon Health Options / Carelon Behavioral HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOut-of-network provider accepting Beacon Health Options (now Carelon Behavioral Health) insurance for behavioral health and addiction treatment.
• MultiPlan / First Health NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOut-of-network provider relationship with MultiPlan and First Health Network, enabling coverage verification for members seeking treatment at South Coast.
• TarominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network provider for Taro insurance plan members in Oklahoma, facilitating access to addiction treatment services.
• Healthcare Highways (Oklahoma)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network provider for Healthcare Highways members in Oklahoma, enabling covered access to South Coast's Oklahoma City treatment programs.
• UMR InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOut-of-network provider accepting UMR Insurance for substance abuse and mental health treatment services.
• Aliya Health Group (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Coast Behavioral Health is a proud member of Aliya Health Group, a behavioral health network operating multiple addiction treatment brands including Aliya Mental Health, Aliya Veterans, Aliya Native Americans, and Aliya Academy. The parent company provides brand-level resources, shared operational infrastructure, and cross-brand referral pathways.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lakeview Health: Residential and outpatient addiction and dual diagnosis treatment provider based in Florida with national referral reach. Comparable on dual diagnosis specialization and clinical programming mix.
• River Oaks Treatment Center: Residential addiction treatment facility in Tampa, FL with full continuum including detox, residential, PHP, and IOP. Comparable on small-capacity residential model and dual diagnosis capabilities.
• Discovery Behavioral Health: Operator of residential, PHP, and IOP programs for addiction and mental health across multiple U.S. states. Comparable on continuum-of-care delivery, evidence-based clinical modalities, and in-network payer strategy.
• Recovery Centers of America: Multi-site residential and outpatient substance use and mental health treatment provider in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable on full continuum of care model, in-network commercial payer strategy, and brand-led admissions marketing.
• Promises Behavioral Health: Multi-brand residential and outpatient addiction and mental health treatment operator with locations nationwide. Direct comparable on luxury/specialty residential positioning and dual diagnosis capabilities.
• Bradford Health Services: Regional addiction treatment provider operating residential and outpatient programs across the Southeastern U.S. Comparable on multi-level care delivery and community-based admissions model.
• American Addiction Centers: National for-profit residential and outpatient addiction treatment operator with multiple facilities across the U.S. Direct comparable on continuum of care, in-network insurance model, and multi-state footprint.

Emerging players

• Galen Hope: Smaller specialty residential and outpatient mental health and eating disorder provider. Partial overlap on dual diagnosis mental health treatment positioning and boutique residential model.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Large nonprofit incumbent operating residential, outpatient, and recovery-focused addiction treatment nationwide. Comparable on clinical model and continuum of care, but nonprofit and significantly larger scale.

Others

• Aliya Health Group (parent): Parent conglomerate operating multiple behavioral health brands including South Coast, Aliya Mental Health, Aliya Veterans, and Aliya Native Americans. Relevant for understanding South Coast's brand portfolio context and shared infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SCBHtweets
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@scbhtreatment
• Facebookfacebook.com/scbhtreatment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/18275616
• Instagraminstagram.com/scbhtreatment

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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