Clear Recovery Center

What Clear Recovery Center does

Clear Behavioral Health (operating as Clear Recovery Center) is a California-based mental health and substance use disorder treatment provider serving adults and adolescents. The company delivers a full continuum of care spanning medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), outpatient services, and statewide telehealth-based virtual programs. Treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), medication management, nutrition, and mindfulness, with integrated dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health and addiction conditions. Specialized programs target distinct populations including teens (with family therapy and parent support groups), LGBTQIA+ patients, labor union members, and individuals in legal diversion programs.

The company operates 115+ physical treatment locations across Southern California — including Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, Gardena, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, South Bay, Pasadena, Anaheim Hills, El Segundo, Van Nuys, El Monte, and Santa Clarita — alongside statewide telehealth coverage in California. The delivery platform combines physical residential and outpatient facilities with virtual IOP, LGBTQIA+ Virtual IOP, and Evening Online IOP programs. The technology layer is primarily a healthcare service delivery platform; no proprietary AI/ML systems, APIs, or SDKs are disclosed. The company is certified by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), CDSS, and LegitScript, and holds in-network provider status with seven major insurance carriers: Anthem, Blue Shield of California (effective January 1, 2026), Aetna (including First Health and Meritain Health), United Healthcare (including Optum and UMR), Magellan, Health Net (including Ambetter and MHN), and TRICARE/TriWest.

The business model is predominantly insurance-reimbursed fee-for-service across multiple care intensity tiers, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Patient acquisition is driven by direct admissions (24/7 phone line and website), in-network insurance referrals, and content marketing/SEO targeting condition-specific searches. The company claims 90%+ of patients are seen within 24 hours and reports 11+ years of operational experience with 125+ care providers. Leadership includes CEO Michael Joly, Director of Operations Basel Shadfan, CMO Dr. Martha B. Koo, and dedicated Medical Directors for the Mental Health and Substance Use divisions. Ownership is described as founder/management-controlled with no disclosed private equity backing or institutional investors.

Name

Clear Recovery Center

Legal name

Clear Behavioral Health

Website

https://clearrecoverycenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clear Behavioral Health (Clear Recovery Center) is a California-based mental health and substance use disorder treatment provider operating 115+ Southern California locations plus statewide telehealth, serving adults and teens through detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs reimbursed via major insurance carriers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), 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 Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

Keywords

• Mental health treatment
• Addiction treatment services
• Substance abuse rehab
• Residential treatment programs
• Telehealth behavioral health

Headquarters

HQ city

Redondo Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mental Health Treatment Services: Revenue generated from residential mental health treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and outpatient services for adults and teens. Services are primarily billed through insurance providers.
2. Substance Abuse Treatment Services: Revenue from detox programs (alcohol, heroin, opioid, prescription drug), inpatient addiction treatment, and outpatient addiction treatment. Dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders is a key service offering.
3. Telehealth/Virtual Programs: Virtual IOP, LGBTQIA+ virtual IOP, and evening online mental health treatment programs delivered via telehealth platforms across California.
4. Insurance Reimbursement: The organization is in-network with multiple major insurance providers including Blue Shield of California, Anthem, Aetna, United Healthcare, Magellan, Health Net, and TRICARE, generating revenue through insurance claims and reimbursement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clear Recovery Center (dba Clear Behavioral Health) is a California-based mental health and substance use disorder treatment provider that delivers residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient, and detox services to adults and teens across 115+ Southern California locations plus statewide telehealth. Programs integrate CBT, DBT, medication management, and mindfulness-based care, with specialized tracks for dual diagnosis, LGBTQIA+ patients, teens, legal diversion, and labor union members, billed primarily through in-network insurance reimbursement.

Product overview

Clear Behavioral Health (also referred to as Clear Recovery Center) is a mental health and addiction treatment provider offering a multi-level, platform-based service model. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of treatment programs organized across care intensity levels (residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient), delivery channels (in-person at multiple California locations and telehealth/virtual), and population segments (teens and adults). Core programs include Residential Mental Health Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Outpatient Mental Health Treatment (IOP), Virtual IOP, Substance Abuse Programs (detox, residential, outpatient, dual diagnosis), and specialized Teen Programs. The company operates throughout Los Angeles area with locations in Redondo Beach, Gardena, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, South Bay, Pasadena, Anaheim Hills, El Segundo, Van Nuys, El Monte, and Santa Clarita, plus statewide virtual services in California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Mental Health Treatment
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
• Outpatient Mental Health Treatment (IOP)
• Teen IOP Treatment
• Parent Support Groups
• Family Therapy
• Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• LGBTQIA+ Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Evening Online Mental Health Treatment
• Alcohol and Drug Detox Program
• Inpatient Addiction Treatment
• Outpatient Addiction Treatment (IOP & PHP)
• Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment
• Legal Diversion Program
• Labor Union Support

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ of patients seen within 24 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Blue Shield of CaliforniacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBlue Shield of California coverage began January 1, 2026. The organization is an in-network provider for Blue Shield members seeking mental health and addiction treatment services.
• AnthemcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-network provider for Anthem health insurance members in California seeking mental health and substance abuse treatment.
• Aetna (with First Health & Meritain Health)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-network provider arrangement covering Aetna, First Health, and Meritain Health insurance plans for mental health and rehab services.
• United Healthcare (with Optum & UMR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-network provider for United Healthcare, Optum, and UMR health insurance plans covering mental health and addiction treatment.
• MagellancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-network provider for Magellan health insurance plans providing mental health and substance abuse coverage.
• Health Net (with Ambetter and MHN)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-network provider arrangement covering Health Net, Ambetter, and MHN insurance plans for substance abuse and mental health treatment.
• TRICARE & TriWestcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-network provider for TRICARE and TriWest military health insurance programs covering mental health and addiction treatment for veterans and military families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rogers Behavioral Health: Nonprofit specialty behavioral health system offering residential, partial hospitalization, IOP, and outpatient programs for mental health and addiction. Comparable clinical intensity and level-of-care structure, with a parallel emphasis on evidence-based modalities.
• Cliffside Malibu: Luxury residential and outpatient addiction and mental health treatment provider operating on the Westside of Los Angeles. Directly comparable in California market positioning, residential treatment focus, and insurance-supported service delivery.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Nonprofit addiction and behavioral health treatment provider with residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs. Comparable continuum-of-care model and dual-diagnosis specialization, though concentrated on the East Coast with selective national reach.
• American Addiction Centers (AAC): Publicly-traded national operator of residential and outpatient addiction and mental health treatment facilities. Directly comparable to Clear as a multi-site treatment provider offering detox, residential, IOP, and outpatient services with broad insurance contracting.
• Sun Behavioral Health: Operates a network of inpatient psychiatric hospitals and outpatient behavioral health programs across multiple U.S. states. Comparable as a multi-site psychiatric and addiction treatment operator offering inpatient, PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care.
• Promises Behavioral Health: Operates residential and outpatient mental health and substance use treatment programs, including The Pointe Malibu and other California facilities. Directly comparable in service mix (residential mental health, addiction treatment, dual diagnosis) and Southern California market overlap.
• Newport Healthcare: Residential and outpatient mental health treatment provider specializing in adolescents, young adults, and families. Closely comparable to Clear's Teen IOP, family therapy, and parent support programs, with similar therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT) and family-centered care model.
• Mountainside Treatment Center: Connecticut-based addiction treatment provider offering residential detox, residential rehab, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services. Comparable continuum of care and dual diagnosis capability, with a similar multi-modality (CBT, holistic, medication-assisted) clinical philosophy.

Emerging players

• BayMark Health Services: National provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), addiction medicine, and behavioral health services with a heavy emphasis on opioid use disorder. Comparable in addiction treatment focus and insurance-driven model, though narrower in therapeutic modality and primarily outpatient.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: The largest and most established nonprofit addiction treatment organization in the U.S., operating residential, outpatient, and recovery services across multiple states including California. Comparable as a multi-modality behavioral health provider serving insured and self-pay patients with a strong brand, though at materially greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/clearsouthbay
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@clearbehavioralhealth?si=k13YafuKakneaW3e
• Facebookfacebook.com/clearrecoverycenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clear-recovery-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/clearbehavioralhealth

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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