COPE Intensive Outpatient Programs

San Luis Obispo - Outpatient Center - Substance Abuse - Mental Health

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We have been dedicated to the most up-to-date, effective and dignified local treatment of mental health, substance use and dual diagnosis disorders since 1995. We offer a comprehensive range of structured services in an outpatient setting that allows the patient to remain at home and continue with work during treatment.

  • Free Initial Assessments
  • Intensive Outpatient Programs
  • Case Management
  • Family Involvement

Our Approach to Care

  • Personalized - Our treatment programs support each person's specific needs and include treatment modalities for dual diagnosis disorders to address both substance use and mental health.
  • Integrative - We seek to coordinate treatment with your current therapist and psychiatrist.
  • Family-Oriented - We actively involve the family system as a unit of care.
  • Culturally Sensitive - Each patient is understood in the context of his or her background.

COPE (Cottage Outpatient Program Experience) Intensive Outpatient Programs and Services

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Intensive Outpatient Mental Health

Based on the principle of Behavioral Therapies, the Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program provides skills-based group psychotherapy, family education, individual case management and daily structure. Treatment includes psychotherapy, symptom management, education, monitoring of medication compliance and enhancement of the patient’s ability to engage in activities related to daily living.

Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder

Our substance use disorders treatment program provides psychoeducation, group therapy and multi-family group therapy facilitated by licensed clinicians.

Intensive Outpatient Dual Diagnosis

Our dual diagnosis treatment is a specialized program offering a combination of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services.

In Person & Virtual Services

We offer both in person and virtual services for those that qualify.

Our ability to provide rehabilitation and treatment in an outpatient setting helps ensure a speedy return to the job for individuals who are required to undergo treatment.

Additional Information

We accept TRICARE, TRICARE West, and most private insurances. We offer self-pay rates and payment plans.


About Cottage Health

COPE intensive Outpatient Programs are part of not-for-profit Cottage Health, which is comprised of three acute care hospitals in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and the Santa Ynez Valley. Cottage Outpatient Center is licensed by the State of California Department of Healthcare Services and accredited by the Joint Commission.

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