MAT in Woodland Hills

What This Treatment Is

Medication-Assisted Treatment combines FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) with counseling and behavioral therapy. It’s the framework the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration identifies as the current standard of care for opioid use disorder. At our Woodland Hills campus, MAT sits inside a structured, specialty-led plan — never as a standalone prescription without therapy.

Who MAT Is For

MAT is indicated for adults with a diagnosed opioid or alcohol use disorder. It’s a fit for people ready to engage with therapy alongside medication, whether they’re at the beginning of recovery or stepping down from a higher level of care. A psychiatric evaluation at intake determines whether MAT is clinically appropriate and which medication makes the most sense.

What Distinguishes This Program

Our Woodland Hills campus delivers MAT under a board-certified psychiatric team that meets with each patient on a regular cadence — not just at induction. Dose adjustments, side effects, and treatment goals are reviewed at each visit. Therapy is delivered by licensed clinicians credentialed in CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

Elevated Healing’s Specialty-Led Approach

Our Woodland Hills program treats substance use as its own primary track, led by clinicians with real depth in addiction medicine. When a mental health condition is also present, the psychiatric track leads on that side and the two teams coordinate on a shared care plan.

Practically, this means:

• Every patient begins with a psychiatric evaluation on-site or via telehealth.
• Medication decisions are made by a psychiatric provider with substance use expertise, not delegated to a generalist.
• The therapy team is briefed on the medication plan, so sessions reinforce (rather than clash with) what the pharmacology is doing.
• Progress is reviewed at defined intervals — clinical, not administrative.

Access at Our Woodland Hills Campus

Our campus is at 21250 Califa St, Ste 114, Woodland Hills, CA 91367, in the West San Fernando Valley. Access is straightforward:

• From the 101 (Ventura Freeway) — exit at De Soto Avenue or Winnetka Avenue and drive a short distance north.
• From the 118 (Ronald Reagan Freeway) — take Winnetka or De Soto south into the West Valley.
• Nearby communities — Warner Center, Winnetka, West Hills, Canoga Park, Tarzana, and Encino are all a short drive.
• Telehealth — after your initial in-person assessment, most follow-up psychiatric visits can be done by video for California residents.

Parking and check-in details are provided at intake. If accessibility accommodations are needed, tell our admissions team when you call.

Program Levels That Deliver This Care

This service is delivered inside the level of care that matches your clinical need at intake. Level of care can shift over time as treatment progresses.

Insurance, Cost, and Getting Started

Most commercial insurance plans cover mat under mental health and substance use disorder benefits, which are subject to federal parity requirements under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Parity means insurers cannot impose stricter limits on behavioral health services than they apply to physical health services — a real legal protection worth knowing you have when you call.

The first step is a conversation with our admissions team. This call is free, confidential, and carries no obligation. During it, we:

• Verify your insurance benefits within one business day.
• Confirm what’s covered, what your copay or coinsurance will be, and whether prior authorization applies.
• Start any required prior authorization on your behalf so you’re not stuck on hold with your insurer.
• Schedule a clinical evaluation — usually within a few business days of your first call, sooner when the situation is time-sensitive.

If insurance doesn’t cover the service or your plan design doesn’t fit, self-pay options can be discussed. There is no charge to have this conversation. Reach us at (747) 888-3000 or use our insurance verification form.

What Progress Looks Like

Recovery through mat is not a straight line, and durable clinical outcomes rarely happen in weeks. Realistic timelines matter here more than optimistic promises. Most patients notice measurable improvement in the first month of consistent treatment — reduced cravings, more stable mood, better sleep, easier engagement with therapy. Substantive behavioral change typically takes root over three to six months.

Progress is reviewed at every clinical visit. We measure it in specifics: frequency of the target behavior, functional recovery in work and relationships, sleep quality, and — where medications are involved — how well the pharmacology is holding cravings and side effects. When something isn’t working, we adjust. That might mean a dose change, a therapy focus shift, or a step up or down in level of care. The plan follows the patient’s clinical picture, not the other way around.

Setbacks are treated as clinical data, not moral failure. If a relapse or symptom flare happens, the team’s job is to understand what led to it and refine the plan. Patients are not discharged for a relapse. Long-term recovery is often what happens after the acute treatment phase ends, and we plan for that from the first visit — through aftercare planning, coordinated hand-offs, and telehealth follow-up available across California.

Confidentiality and HIPAA Protections

Treatment records at Elevated Healing are protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and, for substance use records specifically, under 42 CFR Part 2 — a federal regulation providing additional protection for substance use disorder treatment information. That means treatment status and clinical details are not disclosed to family members, employers, or third parties without your written authorization, except in narrowly defined legal circumstances (imminent harm, court order).

Practical protections include HIPAA-compliant scheduling and communication systems, secure insurance verification channels, and billing structured to minimize what appears on statements. Patients with heightened confidentiality concerns can request specific accommodations at intake — arrival timing, check-in flow, telehealth-first scheduling — and our admissions team will confirm what’s available.

Frequently Asked Questions