About Aurora Las Encinas Hospital
Aurora Las Encinas Hospital is a licensed acute psychiatric hospital located on a 25-acre campus in Pasadena, California, serving Los Angeles County. Established in 1904, the facility has provided mental health and chemical-dependency care in the Pasadena community for over 120 years and is accredited by the Joint Commission, which has recognized it as a Top Performer for hospital-based inpatient psychiatric care.
The hospital offers a full continuum of behavioral health services, including inpatient psychiatric stabilization, medically supervised detoxification, chemical dependency rehabilitation, residential treatment, partial hospitalization/day treatment, and intensive outpatient care. Its long-term residential substance abuse program, The Briar Program, is a well-known component of its addiction treatment offerings. Clinical services include individual, group, couples, and family therapy; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); dialectical behavior therapy (DBT); trauma therapy; and dual-diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Aurora Las Encinas Hospital treats young adults, adults, and seniors, including clients referred through the court/judicial system, and offers specialized programs for LGBT clients and individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) or PTSD. The hospital accepts a broad range of payment types, including Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), and cash or self-payment, along with numerous state, county, and federal funding sources.
Quick Facts
- County: Los Angeles
- Facility Type: Acute psychiatric hospital / psychiatric unit
- Established: 1904
- Levels of Care: Hospital inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization/day treatment, outpatient
- Notable Program: The Briar Program (long-term residential substance abuse treatment)
- Accreditation: The Joint Commission
- Population Served: Young adults, adults, seniors (65+), LGBT clients, court-referred clients
- Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, military insurance, cash/self-pay, and various state/county/federal funds
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Briar Program?
The Briar Program is Aurora Las Encinas Hospital’s long-term residential program focused specifically on substance abuse recovery.
Does the hospital treat both mental health and substance use disorders?
Yes, it offers integrated dual-diagnosis treatment for individuals with co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency issues.
What levels of care are available?
Hospital inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment, partial hospitalization/day treatment, and outpatient services are all offered.
Does the facility accept Medicare and Medicaid?
Yes, both Medicare and Medicaid are accepted, along with private insurance, military insurance, and self-pay.
Who does Aurora Las Encinas Hospital serve?
The hospital treats young adults, adults, and seniors, including LGBT clients, individuals with serious mental illness, people with PTSD, and clients referred by the courts.
Is detox available on-site?
Yes, medically supervised detoxification is part of the hospital’s inpatient services.
How long has Aurora Las Encinas Hospital been operating?
The facility has served the Pasadena community since 1904, more than 120 years.
Is the hospital accredited?
Yes, it’s accredited by the Joint Commission and has been recognized as a Top Performer for hospital-based inpatient psychiatric care.
Intake Phone Number
800-792-2345
Alternate Intake Phone Number
626-795-9901
Mental Health Treatment
Yes
Substance Abuse Treatment
No
Methadone Detoxification
No
Buprenorphine used in treatment
No
Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone)
No
Transitional housing or halfway house
No
All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program
No
Individual psychotherapy
Yes
Couple/family therapy
Yes
Cognitive/behavior therapy
Yes
Dialectical behavior therapy
No
Behavior modification
Yes
Integrated dual disorders treatment
Yes
Electroconvulsive therapy
No
Psychotropic medication
Yes
Smoking allowed in designated area
Yes
Smoking allowed without restriction
No
Psychiatric hospital or unit
Yes
Residential treatment center (RTC) for children
No
Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults
No
Other residential services (excluding RTCs)
Yes
Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Yes
Outpatient mental health facility
No
Multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., residential plus outpatient)
No
Short-term residential
No
Residential detoxification
No
Outpatient detoxification
No
Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or vivitrol
No
Outpatient Day treatment or partial hospitalization
No
Intensive outpatient treatment
No
Regular outpatient treatment
No
Hospital inpatient detoxification
No
Hospital inpatient treatment
No
Computerized treatment
No
Intensive case management
Yes
Chronic disease/illness management
Yes
Consumer-run (peer-support) services
No
Court-ordered outpatient treatment
Yes
Diet and exercise counseling
Yes
Family psychoeducation
Yes
Illness management and recovery
No
Integrated primary care service
No
Nicotine replacement therapy
No
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Yes
Psychosocial rehabilitation services
No
Screening for tobacco use
Yes
Suicide prevention services
Yes
Therapeutic foster care
No
Tobacco cessation counselling
Yes
Vocational rehabilitation services
No
Crisis intervention team
Yes
Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Yes
Services for the hearing-impaired
No
American Indian or Alaska Native languages
No
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Yes
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) clients
Yes
Clients referred from the court/judicial system (other than DUI/DWI)
No
Seniors or older adults
Yes
Pregnant/postpartum women
No
Persons with HIV or AIDS
No
Persons who have experienced trauma
No
Residential beds for client's children
No
Persons who have experienced sexual abuse
No
Persons who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
No
Children with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
No
Persons with serious mental illness (SMI)
Yes
Persons with Alzheimers or dementia
No
Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Yes
Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
No
Transitional age young adults
No
Persons with eating disorders
No
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
No
State mental health authority
No
Other state government agency
No
Regional/district or county, local or municipal government
No
Seniors (65 or older)
Yes
State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Yes
Private health insurance
Yes
Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Yes
IHS/638 contract care funds
Yes
Access to recovery (ATR) voucher
No
State mental health agency funds
Yes
State welfare or child and family services funds
Yes
State corrections or juvenile justice funds
Yes
State education funds
Yes
County or local government funds
Yes
U.S Department of VA funds
Yes
Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
No
Methadone clients only
No
DUI/Serve only DWI clients
No
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
No
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
No
