Dual diagnosis treatment in Malibu at Amend Treatment offers luxury, integrated care in two private residences with personalized mental health support.
Recover in Peace
Dual diagnosis treatment in Malibu at Amend Treatment is designed for individuals navigating both mental health challenges and substance use or related conditions at the same time. When these concerns overlap, it can feel confusing to know where to begin. You may have tried to address one issue, only to find the other continues to interfere with your progress. With this page, you’ll learn about:
At Amend Treatment, we provide an integrated, luxury residential program in Malibu, along with a virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP), to support long-term healing. Our approach focuses on treating the full picture of your mental, emotional, and physical health so that you can build real stability, not temporary relief.
Learn More About Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis treatment in Malibu refers to specialized care for individuals experiencing both a mental health condition and a substance use or behavioral concern. These conditions often influence one another, making treating them separately less effective.
For example, someone living with anxiety or trauma may use substances to cope, while substance use can intensify symptoms like depression or emotional instability. Without addressing both, the cycle often continues. Dual diagnosis treatment focuses on:
At Amend Treatment, we approach dual diagnosis as a whole-person experience, not a set of separate problems.
Learn More About Co-Occurring Conditions
Co-occurring conditions are very common, with around 21.2 million adults having a co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder.1 There are also reports that upwards of 60% of people with anxiety will also have symptoms of depression.2 Because co-occurring conditions can take many forms, Amend Treatment supports individuals facing a range of overlapping challenges, including:
Treatment works best when these conditions are addressed together through a coordinated, thoughtful approach.
Our Program
Our residential program in Malibu offers an immersive environment where you can focus fully on healing. This level of care is ideal for individuals who need structured, daily support in a private and calming setting.
When you enter our residential dual diagnosis program, your experience is thoughtfully structured to provide both stability and depth of care from the very beginning.
During your stay, you can expect:
Each element of your stay is designed to work together, helping you build insight, develop new skills, and create a strong foundation for long-term recovery.
Our dual diagnosis treatment program combines established, evidence-based approaches with advanced therapeutic innovations to support deeper, more lasting healing. We utilize clinically grounded therapies such as:
In addition to traditional modalities, we offer innovative therapies designed to support individuals who may not have found relief through standard treatment alone. These include:
By integrating these advanced technologies with personalized, whole-person care, we can support healing at both the psychological and neurological levels, especially for individuals with complex or treatment-resistant conditions.
Amend Treatment’s Malibu residences are designed to support comfort, safety, and focus. With serene surroundings, natural light, and thoughtfully designed spaces, you can step away from daily stress and fully engage in your recovery.
We offer treatment at two private Malibu locations, Wildlife House and Portshead House, each designed to provide a tranquil, secure setting for healing. The setting is not just about comfort; it creates the conditions needed for deeper therapeutic work.
Our virtual intensive outpatient program
Recovery does not end when residential treatment concludes. Our virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides continued structure and support as you transition back into daily life.
Our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program is designed to provide structured, consistent support while allowing you to remain engaged in your daily life. As part of this program, you can expect:
This level of care offers more support than traditional outpatient therapy, while still giving you the flexibility to apply what you’re learning in real time.
The Virtual IOP can be a meaningful next step in your recovery journey or a starting point for structured care, depending on your needs. This program may be a good fit for:
By meeting you where you are, this program helps reinforce progress, strengthen coping skills, and support long-term stability in everyday life.
Our Luxurious Residential Care
Choosing a treatment program is a deeply personal decision. At Amend Treatment, we focus on creating an experience that is both clinically effective and supportive of your individual needs.
What sets us apart:
We approach treatment with the understanding that healing is not one-dimensional. Our goal is to support meaningful, lasting change across all areas of your life.
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Contact Us
If you are navigating both mental health challenges and substance use, you are not alone, and effective treatment is available. Dual diagnosis treatment in Malibu at Amend Treatment offers a structured, supportive path forward.
Contact Amend Treatment today! With the right combination of clinical care, personalized support, and a healing environment, it is possible to move toward greater stability, clarity, and well-being.
Helping Clients Everyday
Our client testimonials offer a window into the real-life impact of treatment at Amend Malibu. Our clients share what it’s like to engage in the process, build trust with our providers, and see the potential for meaningful change.
Insurance Options
Amend is redefining what mental health treatment looks like with a team of highly experienced and licensed healthcare professionals focused solely on you and your recovery. While insurance may only partially cover your stay at Amend, our team is ready to discuss available private pay options with you. Please note that Amend does not accept Medicare, Medicaid, Kaiser, HMO, or EPO plans. We only accept plans with out of network benefits (PPO).
Start Your Healing Journey
Recovery begins the moment you are truly seen and supported. Whether you are managing complex trauma, depression, or co-occurring disorders, we provide the expert clinical guidance and serene environment necessary to reclaim your future.
Your journey toward healing starts with a confidential conversation. Please fill out the form, and our admissions team will reach out to discuss how we can support your recovery.
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