Your story isn't over
Medical detox, guided by clinicians.
Los Angeles · San Fernando Valley. Two private facilities — Granada Hills and Northridge. Safe, discreet, medically supervised — 24/7.
DHCS #191082AP·Nationally accredited·24/7 admissions·Adults 18+
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Care in your language.
Clinicians who speak English, Spanish, Arabic, and Farsi — so you explain your history once, in the words that feel natural. No translator delays, no meaning lost between rooms.
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We say yes when others say no.
Co-occurring diagnoses, complex medical histories, prior treatment that didn't hold — we don't screen those out. Your plan is built around your situation, not around a checklist.
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You don't have to leave your life at the door.
Phone calls with family, familiar comforts, private moments to think — kept, not confiscated. Recovery works better when it feels like living, not like lockdown.
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A full-time chef, not a food service.
Meals cooked on-site, three times a day, by a chef who plans around dietary needs and preferences. Nutrition is part of stabilization — not an afterthought on a tray.
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Clinically driven stays, not insurance-driven ones.
Your length of stay is set by your physician, not by a claims deadline. When more time helps you land on your feet, we build the case with your insurer — you focus on recovery.
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A team that has stayed together.
Nurses, technicians, and clinicians who've worked side by side for years — no rotating strangers, no handoff confusion. The person who greets you on day one is likely still there on day fourteen.
What we offer
Medical detox for every substance
Inpatient, medically supervised detox — tailored to the withdrawal profile of each substance. Each program runs at both our Granada Hills and Northridge facilities.
Alcohol detox
5-stage timeline · seizure-monitored
Structured, medically supervised. Peak risk window managed by 24/7 clinical staff.
Opioid detox
Heroin · fentanyl · oxy · hydro
Personalised plans for every opioid. Comfort medications to reduce withdrawal pain.
Benzodiazepine detox
Gentle taper · seizure peaks at 5-8 days
Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Ativan. Carefully managed taper with delayed-risk monitoring.
Stimulant detox
Cocaine · meth · prescription
Through the dopamine crash with supportive care. Mood and craving monitoring built-in.
Why Believe Detox Center
A new standard in private addiction care
World-class treatment. Complete privacy. A team that puts you first.
Recover in peace
Private rooms and one-on-one clinical sessions. Discreet check-in, quiet common spaces, and staff trained to protect your identity — from your first call to discharge.
A plan built around you
Personal recovery goals set at intake, then reviewed weekly with your case manager and our clinical partners. Your plan adjusts as you do.
Home-like, not hospital-like
Two San Fernando Valley homes — real bedrooms, common living spaces, outdoor patios. Support staff on site around the clock. Recovery without an institutional feel.
By the numbers
Outcomes measured, not marketed.
Verified numbers from clinical operations. Hover any card to see the source.
of clients complete the full detox program
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Source: PLACEHOLDER — replace with internal exit-survey aggregate (NOT Google reviews)better outcomes than national baseline
Source: PLACEHOLDER — replace with peer-reviewed study or SAMHSA baseline citationBeautiful, home-like facilities
Discreet. Serene. Comfortable.
Two private facilities in the San Fernando Valley — Granada Hills and Northridge. Calm interiors, garden space for reflection, and an atmosphere designed for healing, not institutional treatment.
What to expect
Your detox journey in three steps
From the first phone call to your first day with us — no commitment, no pressure, no surprise.
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Call us — anytime
Our admissions team is available 24/7. We answer your questions, walk through what detox involves, and conduct a brief screening — with no commitment.
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Verify your insurance
We verify your insurance benefits before you arrive. Tricare, TriWest, and most major PPO plans accepted. Private pay options available.
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Welcome to Believe Detox Center
Arrive at Granada Hills or Northridge. Vitals checked every 30 minutes for the first 72 hours. Individualised treatment plan within 10 days.
Real people · real stories
What our clients say
Verified feedback from people who've stayed with us.
Amazing staff that goes beyond caring, absolutely 100% positive support and compassion. The way they create your program 100% to ur specific needs, just ask for help and believe me, Amy and her staff will help make you safe, serene, and completely comfortable...
I was a patient at this facility and i felt safe and comfortable my entire stay. The employees were kind and the owners made sure that I was very well taken care of. It's a pretty great place to start your recovery journey if you ask me.
I recently had the opportunity to experience the incredible care and support offered at Believe Detox Center during my detoxification process, and I cannot stress enough how amazing this facility truly is. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth...
From the moment I arrived, I felt understood, not judged. The team helped me rebuild my confidence step by step. This place didn't just help me detox — it helped me believe in myself again
I came in broken and overwhelmed. The care here was personal, calm, and incredibly professional. Every day felt purposeful, and for the first time in years, I felt real hope.
What sets this center apart is how genuine the support is. The staff listens, adapts, and truly cares about your long-term recovery. I left stronger, clearer, and ready for life.
Cover the cost
We accept most major insurances
Insurance shouldn’t be a barrier to getting help. We accept PPO plans from most major carriers, plus Tricare and TriWest for veterans. Private pay options available.
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PPO
Aetna
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Anthem Blue Cross
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Blue Shield of California
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Cigna
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UnitedHealthcare
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Molina Healthcare
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Not seeing yours? Call us — we work with most PPO plans and private pay.
Attending Physician
Dr. Adnan E. Khoury, MD
Los Angeles–based psychiatrist with more than 20 years of clinical experience and subspecialty focus in addiction psychiatry, sleep medicine, and integrative psychiatry. Attending physician at Believe Detox Center since 2021.
Trained in both psychiatry and internal medicine — dual expertise directly relevant to residential detox, where psychiatric symptoms and medical withdrawal risks must be evaluated together.
English · Spanish · Arabic · Active California medical license since 1999.
Meet the team
The people you'll work with day to day
Admissions specialists, case managers, wellness coordinators, and behavioral health technicians — the day-to-day face of Believe Detox Center. They coordinate your care, sit with you through hard nights, and work alongside our clinical partners to keep every stay safe.
Clinical guides
Guides for the questions that come up before, during, and after detox

Signs of addiction
How to recognise substance use disorder — and when professional intervention matters.

Is quitting cold turkey safe?
Why unsupervised alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening — and what to do instead.

What to do after detox
Detox is the first step, not the last. The highest overdose-risk window — and how to protect against it.
Take the next step
Your story isn't over.
The first step is a conversation — no commitment, no pressure. Our admissions team is here 24/7.