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Integrated treatment services at Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) recognize a fundamental reality of recovery: people often need help with more than one challenge at a time. A person struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD) may also be living with depression, chronic pain, hypertension, dental problems, housing instability, or another serious health condition.

Addressing one challenge while ignoring the others can make lasting recovery much more difficult. As the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) explains, “Integrating both screening and treatment for mental and substance use disorders leads to a better quality of care and health outcomes…by treating the whole person.”

At TTC, the goal is always to treat the whole person.

Integrated Treatment Services Address Behavioral and Physical Health

Since 1972, TTC has grown into one of Southern California’s comprehensive nonprofit healthcare organizations, offering an extensive continuum of behavioral and medical services.

SUD treatment remains a cornerstone, encompassing withdrawal management, residential and outpatient treatment, medications for addiction treatment, and recovery support. However, TTC’s scope extends far beyond addiction treatment.

Mental health services include outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, and treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Primary care clinicians provide preventive care, manage chronic conditions, perform physical examinations, and address other medical needs.

TTC also offers dental and oral healthcare, chiropractic care, chronic pain management, HIV/AIDS services, and specialized support for Veterans.

Connecting Integrated Treatment Services Across the Recovery Journey

The significance of this breadth becomes clear when considering the complexity of the people TTC serves.

Someone entering treatment for opioid use disorder may also have untreated back pain and require primary medical care. Another patient seeking help for depression may be living with HIV. A Veteran experiencing PTSD may also need SUD treatment, pain management, medical care, and housing support.

Rather than expecting patients to navigate disconnected systems on their own, TTC integrates services through an integrated model of care.

This approach reflects TTC’s “no wrong door” philosophy. Regardless of where someone first enters the TTC system, clinicians can identify additional medical, behavioral health, and social needs and connect the individual with appropriate services.

Serving the Diverse Communities of Los Angeles County

Serving Los Angeles County means caring for people with vastly different life experiences, healthcare needs, and resources.

TTC provides care to families, youth, Veterans, people experiencing homelessness, justice-involved individuals, people with private insurance, and people with limited financial resources.

Diversity is central to TTC’s nonprofit mission. High-quality healthcare should not depend on where someone has been. It should depend on what that person needs to become healthier.

TTC is fully licensed in California and accredited by The Joint Commission. Across its programs, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, therapists, counselors, dentists, case managers, and other professionals contribute to a coordinated system centered on individual needs.

Recovery is about more than stopping substance use. It is about rebuilding physical health, emotional stability, relationships, independence, and a sense of hope.

Through integrated treatment services, Tarzana Treatment Centers continues to strengthen recovery and remains an essential part of the behavioral health and healthcare landscape of Los Angeles County.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Integrated Treatment Services

What are Integrated Treatment Services at Tarzana Treatment Centers?

Integrated Treatment Services coordinates behavioral health, physical health, and supportive services tailored to an individual’s needs. TTC provides services that include substance use disorder treatment, mental health care, primary care, dental care, chiropractic care, chronic pain management, HIV/AIDS care, and specialized services for Veterans.

Why are Integrated Treatment Services important for recovery?

People entering recovery often have multiple behavioral, medical, and social needs. Addressing these needs together can help reduce care fragmentation and support a more comprehensive approach to long-term recovery and wellness.

Does Tarzana Treatment Centers provide both substance use disorder and mental health treatment?

Yes. TTC provides substance use disorder and mental health treatment, including services for people with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Does TTC provide primary care and dental services?

Yes. TTC provides primary medical care, dental care, and oral healthcare, allowing patients to address physical health needs alongside behavioral health concerns.

Who can receive services from Tarzana Treatment Centers?

TTC serves diverse communities throughout Los Angeles County, including adults, youth, families, Veterans, people experiencing homelessness, justice-involved individuals, and people with varying insurance coverage and financial resources.

Where does Tarzana Treatment Centers provide Integrated Treatment Services?

TTC provides behavioral health, medical, and supportive services at multiple locations across Los Angeles County. Services vary by location, so patients can contact TTC to identify the location and programs that best fit their needs.