Dual diagnosis means addiction and a mental health condition are present together. Treating one and hoping the other settles down rarely works. At Silver Lining Recovery in Huntington Beach you get both treated at once, by one clinical team. We are outpatient only: you live at home, keep your routine, and come to us for structured clinical care.
One team, one plan
PHP, IOP, Evening IOP, Virtual IOP
Prescribed and managed in house
Outpatient, you live at home
Dual diagnosis describes a substance use disorder occurring alongside a mental health condition. It is common, and it changes what good treatment looks like. A program built only for addiction will leave the depression or the PTSD running underneath. A program built only for mental health will not hold up against active substance use.
The two also feed each other. Drinking or using to get through the night makes the anxiety worse the next day, which makes using more likely again. Breaking that loop means working on both ends of it at the same time.
We work with adults whose substance use and mental health feed each other. Our programs fit people who work full time, are in school, are parents or caregivers who cannot relocate, or are veterans and active military looking for trauma-aware outpatient care.
One team holds your whole picture. Your therapist and the psychiatric side of your care work from the same plan, so your medication and your therapy goals line up instead of contradicting each other. Splitting them across two providers is where people usually fall through the gaps. Treating both conditions together is the approach clinicians recommend for co-occurring disorders.
Approaches include CBT, DBT and EMDR, recommended by your clinical team rather than picked from a menu. Medication-assisted treatment is available where it is clinically appropriate.
Silver Lining Recovery accepts most major insurance, including Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, TriWest/TRICARE, Aetna, Anthem and Health Net. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so we verify your benefits before anything starts. Private-pay and flexible payment options are available.
We are certified by the California Department of Health Care Services (Program #300161AP), accredited by The Joint Commission, and members of NAATP and CCAPP.
Psychiatric evaluation and medication oversight happen inside the program, not through an outside referral.
Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, TriWest/TRICARE, Aetna, Anthem, Health Net and more. Verification is free and takes about two minutes.
The same clinicians stay with you as your level of care changes. Nobody re-explains their history.
Three levels of outpatient care, with the hours set by what your situation calls for.
You get the clinical intensity your situation calls for, then step down as things steady, without moving out of your house. Most IOP clients stay 30 to 90 days; PHP runs several weeks to several months.
Your treatment plan sets the timeline, and it gets revisited as you go.
A clinician will ask what you are experiencing and how long it has been going on, then recommend a starting point that covers both. Checking coverage costs nothing.
Alcohol, opioids or stimulants alongside anxiety, depression, PTSD or bipolar disorder is the pattern we see most.
Where drinking becomes the way you manage panic or constant worry.
Where trauma drives both the use and the avoidance.
Where low mood and heavy drinking hold each other in place.
Where stimulants sharpen mood swings and impulsivity.
Bringing high arousal, poor sleep and impulsive decisions.
Trauma-aware outpatient care with scheduling that fits military life.
Your therapist and the psychiatric side of your care work from the same plan, so your medication and your therapy goals line up instead of contradicting each other. Splitting them across two providers is where people usually fall through the gaps.
Which level of care your plan covers depends on your specific benefits and medical necessity. Verification is free, takes about two minutes, and carries no obligation to enroll.
Five steps from the first call to your first sessions.
We collect the basics and start your benefits check. Have your photo ID, insurance card and medication list handy.
Medical, psychiatric and substance use history, plus your living situation and support system.
You decide together on level of care, therapy goals and medication needs. Bring a support person if you want one.
Group and individual sessions begin, with medication management if it is part of your plan.
A clinician-led review adjusts your plan once we have seen how the first stretch goes.
You do not have to pause your life to begin. Call for a free, confidential assessment and an insurance check, and we will tell you honestly whether outpatient is the right starting point.
Levels differ by how many hours a week you spend in treatment, not by the quality of the clinical work. The same team runs all of them, and you step down as you progress.
| Level of care | Time commitment | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Partial Hospitalization (PHP) | About 32 hrs a week | Daily clinical structure, or stepping down from a higher level of care elsewhere |
| Intensive Outpatient (IOP) | Days Mon to Fri, evenings Mon to Thu | Keeping work, school or family going while in structured treatment |
| Evening IOP | Evenings, Mon to Thu | People who cannot step away from a job or studies during the day |
| Virtual IOP | Several days a week, online | Anyone in California who cannot travel to Huntington Beach |
| Outpatient (OP) | 1 to 2 sessions a week | Holding progress steady after PHP or IOP |
Every program here is run by licensed, credentialed clinicians. These are the people you will actually see.
William Sanchez
LMFT
SL
Sarah Litwiller
Primary Therapist, LCSW
CT
Christian Tiedge
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Kendra McCarthy
LVN
Dual diagnosis is the overlap, not a separate category. These are the conditions we most often treat on either side of it.
Including depression that has not responded to medication and therapy.
Trauma-focused treatment integrated with the rest of your care.
Trauma-informed care across every level of the program.
Standalone mental health care, including anxiety, bipolar disorder and ADHD.
"Silver Lining is a great place for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. I’ve been here for both. Every single person from staff to clinicians to ownership all genuinely care and make the time to show they care. Programming is thoughtful, informative, and very engaging. There is much more thought into treating the root cause than the symptom."
"The support and real care they give is unmatched. I can say without any doubt that the people that make up this community have a calling to serve and support those of us trying to heal and find a new way of life. Today I’m over five months clean, I have a career that feeds my energy, and a community of people that help me stay accountable."
"Silver Lining Recovery is a fantastic program for anyone seeking treatment for drug and/or alcohol abuse. Barmak and his staff were a delight to work with. Highly recommended."
Silver Lining Recovery accepts most major insurance, including Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, TriWest/TRICARE, Aetna, Anthem and Health Net. Coverage varies by plan, so we verify your specific benefits rather than assume, and give you a clear picture of what your plan covers before you commit to anything.
Most IOP clients participate for 30 to 90 days. PHP runs several weeks to several months, depending on your needs and how your progress goes. Your treatment plan sets the timeline, and it gets revisited as you go.
You’ll complete a clinical assessment covering your substance use, mental health, and safety. From there, our clinical team works with you to build a personalized treatment plan and recommend a level of care.
Adults who are medically stable, able to live at home, and want structured clinical care without stepping away from work, school, or family. We also have a dedicated track for veterans and active military.
Outpatient means you attend therapy and groups on a set schedule while living at home. Residential provides round-the-clock on-site support. Silver Lining Recovery is outpatient only, so we don’t offer residential or inpatient care, and we’ll help you find it if that’s what you need.
No, not on-site. If you need medically supervised detox first, we help you get connected to a detox provider and coordinate your step down into PHP or IOP once you’re stable.
Yes, that’s what Evening IOP and Virtual IOP are built for. Evening IOP runs Monday through Thursday from 6pm to 9pm, and Virtual IOP lets you join from anywhere in California.
Yes. We have a dedicated veterans and active military track with trauma-aware care and scheduling that fits military life. TRICARE is among the providers we work with, and we verify your benefits before treatment starts.
Medically Reviewed By
Last reviewed: June 11, 2026
Dr. Atul Grover, MD, is Medical Director at Silver Lining Recovery. He is board-certified in Addiction Medicine and Anesthesiology, trained at UCLA, and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He oversees medical care including medication-assisted treatment and co-occurring mental health conditions.
You do not have to pause your life to begin healing. Take the next step in whichever way feels easiest: call us, verify your benefits, or send a message and we will reach back out.
Medical disclaimer. This page is for general information only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It does not create a provider and patient relationship. Always speak with a qualified health professional about your own situation. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911.
Program hours, session counts and level of care recommendations described here are typical ranges. Your own plan is set by a licensed clinician during assessment. Insurance coverage varies by plan and by medical necessity.
