Design for Change

About Design for Change
Design for Change offers intervention services and a full continuum of care to clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. They provide medical detox, residential, day treatment (partial hospitalization), outpatient care, and aftercare support. Design for change can treat co-occurring depression, trauma, and anxiety. Intervention services include an intervention specialist helpline and an in-person intervention. Design for Change provides short-term detox and rehab with 3, 5, and 7-day programs. They additionally offer longer-term stays for 30, 60, and 90+ days. Design for Change provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone as needed. Their residential, day treatment, and outpatient programs offer comprehensive care with various evidence-based therapies. Design for Change’s clinical team provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), commitment and acceptance therapy, and motivational interviewing. They also provide relapse prevention planning. Design for Change’s dual diagnosis treatment aims to address and heal the present conditions separately by identifying triggers and teaching coping strategies. Design for Change strives to create a well-rounded recovery, offering holistic and experiential therapies such as psychodrama, biosound (uses guided imagery, sound, and meditation to promote relaxation), art therapy, music therapy, and yoga. A healthy body can help create a healthy mind, so clients participate in exercise and eat nutritious foods. Design for Change offers outdoor activities and animal interactions. Their veterans and first responders programs have customized treatment plans that focus on trauma and stress recovery, as well as other co-occurring disorders. In addition to individual and group therapy, Design for Change’s family therapy program uses a cognitive behavioral approach to improve communication, create healthy boundaries, and build healthier relationships. Design for Change’s aftercare helps clients transition to the next chapter of their recovery journey. Their team holds 1:1 and group therapy sessions, provides medication management, hosts alumni meetings, and helps clients connect with community resources like 12-Step meetings. Design for change can also help clients find sober living.
In Lancaster, California, Design for Change provides a continuum of care for those affected by addiction. Available programs include Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient and Detox. Their integrated approach addresses physical, psychological, and social dimensions of recovery, empowering clients to reclaim their lives. Areas of specialization encompass alcohol, drug addiction and post traumatic stress disorder. The facility's supportive community and skilled professionals work together to create conditions for genuine transformation.
For more information or to begin the admissions process, call (855) 835-2140 today for a free, confidential assessment.
Treatment Programs
Residential Rehab
Co-Occurring Mental Health
Outpatient
Detox
Accepted Insurance
Design for Change accepts major insurance plans. Contact us to verify your coverage.
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Facility Details
Treatment Focus: This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Specializations: Alcohol, Drug Addiction, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Populations Served: Men, Women
Program Length: 28 days
Accreditation: Joint Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
Design for Change in Lancaster, California offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, Detox. Each program is tailored to individual needs with evidence-based approaches.
Yes, Design for Change accepts Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield and more. Call (855) 835-2140 to verify your coverage.
Treatment duration varies by individual need, typically ranging from 30 to 90 days. Call (855) 835-2140 for a personalized assessment.
Design for Change is located in Lancaster, California. The address is 1066 East Avenue J.