Regain stability, independence, and confidence with compassionate, comprehensive mental health support at First Light Recovery.
Our Orange County residential program is designed for adults who need more support than outpatient care can offer, in a safe, structured, and welcoming environment where lasting change can begin.
Speak with our admissions team now – call (949) 844-3573, or complete our online form to get started.

Jennifer Worley

Dr. Turner
Quality mental health care should be accessible. First Light Recovery is in-network with
many major insurance providers, including Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Kaiser, Magellan, Optum, United, and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU).
Using your insurance benefits can significantly reduce the cost of residential mental health treatment. Not sure if you’re covered? Call (949) 844-3573 and our admissions team can verify your benefits, explain your coverage, and answer your questions before you commit to anything.
You can also read our insurance FAQs to learn more about how payment and coverage work.







At First Light Recovery, we understand that living with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or personality disorders can feel overwhelming. You may have tried outpatient therapy or short-term care, only to find that you need a deeper level of support to regain stability.
Our residential mental health program in Orange County, CA, provides comprehensive, individualized treatment that goes beyond symptom management – we empower you to build a fulfilling, independent life.
Residential mental health treatment means you live on-site while you focus fully on recovery, surrounded by clinical support and a community of peers who understand what you’re going through. This immersive setting removes many of the everyday pressures that can make healing difficult at home, giving you the space, structure, and stability to make real progress. If outpatient therapy or short-term care hasn’t been enough, our residential program can provide the deeper level of support you deserve.
A Personalized Approach to Mental Health Recovery
No two people experience mental health challenges in exactly the same way, so no two treatment plans should look alike. From your very first assessment, our team works to understand your history, symptoms, strengths, and goals, then builds an individualized plan designed around them. As your needs evolve throughout treatment, your plan evolves with you, ensuring the care you receive always reflects where you are in your recovery.
CARF-Accredited Residential Program
Customized Treatment Plans
Social Rehabilitation Focus
24/7 Support & Onsite Therapists
In-Network With Major Insurances
We specialize in treating a range of mental health conditions, offering personalized, evidence-based care in a supportive community environment. Select a category to learn more about how we help.

Persistent worry, fear, or unease that can disrupt daily life.
Includes:
Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD

Conditions that affect how you feel, think, and function day to day.
Includes:
Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder

Conditions affecting perception, reasoning, and communication.
Includes:
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder

Enduring patterns of thinking and relating that can strain daily life.
Includes:
Borderline, Narcissistic, Avoidant, Histrionic, Antisocial

Additional conditions we treat with evidence-based, individualized care.
Includes:
PTSD, CPTSD, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, ADHD
Explore all of the conditions we treat.
At First Light Recovery, we combine clinical expertise with holistic care to ensure deep, lasting healing. Your plan may draw on several of the following therapies, chosen to fit your needs:

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Enhance emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Every plan blends the approaches that help you most, and adjusts as you progress.
Unlike traditional treatment centers that restrict electronics, autonomy, and daily activities, we believe in integrating real-world skills into treatment.
Real life doesn’t pause while you heal. Our approach helps you practice the skills you’ll actually use every day, so the progress you make in treatment carries over when you return home. By staying connected and engaged with the world around you, you build genuine confidence and independence – not just short-term stability.

Maintain Access to Electronics & Communication
Stay connected while focusing on recovery.

Practice Life Skills in a Natural Setting
Improve hygiene, nutrition, sleep, and personal care.

Engage in Real-World Activities
Community outings, vocational development, and social integration to prepare for life beyond treatment.
From your first phone call to your transition home, we’re with you every step of the way. Here’s what the journey looks like:

Easy Admissions Process
We guide you through insurance verification and treatment planning. Most admissions begin with a single phone call to (949) 844-3573, and our team handles the details so you can focus on getting help.

Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment
Our team evaluates your needs to create a personalized recovery plan. This thorough assessment helps us understand the full picture of your health and goals.

Daily Therapy & Skill-Building
Engaging in structured therapy sessions, life skills training, and community activities. Each day is designed to help you build practical tools for lasting recovery.

Family & Aftercare Support
Preparing you for long-term success with family involvement and aftercare planning. We help you build a support system that continues well after your stay.
At First Light Recovery, quality care starts with the people who provide it. Our programs bring together experienced clinical and medical professionals who are dedicated to your wellbeing. Learn more about First Light Recovery and meet our team, or connect with our admissions staff to ask questions and take the first step.
What is residential mental health treatment?
Where is First Light Recovery located?
Our residential mental health program serves adults across Orange County, California, with locations in San Juan Capistrano and Mission Viejo.
What mental health conditions do you treat?
Is First Light Recovery accredited?
Do you accept insurance?
What therapies do you offer?
We provide individual, group, and family therapy, along with CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.
How do I get started?
Call our admissions team at (949) 844-3573 or contact us online. We’ll guide you through insurance verification, assessment, and treatment planning.
First Light Recovery provides residential mental health treatment across Orange County, California. Our residential locations include San Juan Capistrano and Mission Viejo. View all of our locations to find the program nearest you.
If you’re struggling with your mental health, you don’t have to face it alone. First Light Recovery offers compassionate care, expert treatment, and a real-world approach to empower you.
Reaching out is the first step, and we’re here to make it simple. Call (949) 844-3573 now to speak with our admissions team, email us, or contact us online to begin. Help is available today.
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To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible to all people: blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more.
This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.
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These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
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Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to