Mending Bridges - Central Mission Viejo, California.
TREATS
Substance use disorder
Mental health
LEVELS OF CARE
Detox · Inpatient · Residential
Accepts private pay
About Mending Bridges
Mending Bridges, established in 2014, provides comprehensive care for individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Operating in Orange County, California, the organization offers a clinical infrastructure built around a deeply personalized and patient-centered philosophy. The facility is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the state department of health, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to high clinical standards and clinical safety.
The facility’s unique treatment philosophy, known as the Roots and Wings Initiative, blends trauma-informed care with the Social Model of Recovery. This highly participatory, non-hierarchical approach aims to foster internal transformation while actively promoting community integration. Mending Bridges delivers structured clinical pathways that address the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of a person’s recovery journey, helping individuals establish stable foundations for long-term health.
Key Facility Details
- License and Registration: Licensed and certified by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
- Verified Rehab Accreditations: The Joint Commission (National Gold Seal of Approval)
- Primary Disorders Treated: Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Alcohol Use Disorder, Opioid Use Disorder, and Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions
- Treatment Facility Location: Central Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, California, United States
- Mending Bridges Contact Number: +1-747-274-3437
Senior Healthcare and Medical Team
- Michael F. Bishara, MD – Medical Director
- Nicole Perlman, PsyD – Clinical Director | LinkedIn Profile
- Yessenia Barriga, LVN – Program Director
- Miguel Ureta – Managing Partner | LinkedIn Profile
- John Becerra – Managing Partner | LinkedIn Profile
Facility Type
Licensing and Accreditation
Setting and Surroundings
An urban setting, 7.5 miles from the coast. The nearest town is Mission Viejo (population 97k), under a mile away.
Nearest named features
- Sheep HillsMountain range · 4.6 miles
- Main BeachBeach · 7.2 miles
- San Mateo Canyon WildernessWilderness area · 16 miles
- Santa Ana RiverRiver · 16 miles
- Pechanga Hot SpringsHot spring · 39 miles
- Wolfskill FallsWaterfall · 40 miles
Getting there
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)Major international · 13 miles
Setting and distances are calculated from this facility’s coordinates against GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), OurAirports and Natural Earth. Distances are straight line, not driving distance.
Mending Bridges Photos and Images
The images of the property show a comfortable, homelike environment located within a quiet residential neighborhood. The interior design incorporates warm, mid-century modern elements, featuring shared bedrooms and relaxing common spaces that encourage community building among individuals.
Outside, the facility features a spacious patio area complete with an outdoor swimming pool and recreational spaces like a ping-pong table. These clean, open-air environments offer residents a peaceful setting to unwind and reflect between their clinical and therapeutic sessions.
Mending Bridges Detox and Rehab Services
Mending Bridges offers an integrated continuum of clinical care starting with a medically supervised detoxification program to manage withdrawal safely. The medical team customizes detox protocols based on a comprehensive physical and mental assessment to minimize withdrawal symptoms and ensure client safety.
Following stabilization, individuals transition into structured programs including residential inpatient care, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), or an intensive outpatient program (IOP). These programs incorporate evidence-based behavioral therapies to address underlying psychological trauma and build lifelong recovery skills.
Levels of Care
Substances and Addictions Treated
Mental Health Disorders Treated
Counseling and Therapy
Specialized Programs
Mending Bridges Address, Location and Contact Information
The facility is situated in a peaceful neighborhood setting along Gloriosa Drive in Central Mission Viejo, California. This quiet location provides a private, tranquil backdrop that helps individuals focus entirely on their treatment goals without external stressors.
The facility is easily accessible from major regional pathways in Southern California, serving residents across Orange County. Individuals looking to explore care options or speak directly with admissions can utilize the phone number provided on this directory page.
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Nearest neighborhoods
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Mending Bridges Prices and Payment Options
Mending Bridges operates as a private, for-profit provider that works directly with major private health insurance plans. Out-of-pocket costs and self-pay rates vary dynamically based on the specific program, duration of stay, and level of medical care required.
While specific financial figures are kept private, the facility offers a sliding fee scale to accommodate families based on financial need. In this region of Orange County, residential treatment generally aligns with standard regional private healthcare averages.
Payment Options
Public Insurance Accepted
Medications Offered
Support Services
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Assessment and Testing
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Mending Bridges Reviews and Ratings
Public feedback from independent platforms shows consistently positive remarks from individuals who have completed the program. Reviewers frequently highlight the patience, respect, and compassion shown by the clinical staff, describing the therapeutic environment as supportive and welcoming.
As of July 10, 2026, the facility maintains an exceptional 5.0-star rating on public listings, reflecting a high level of satisfaction. Clients often emphasize that the personalized attention and community-oriented atmosphere played a decisive role in their healing process.
Mending bridges is a excellent rehabilitation/dtox place to seek help they are amazing and great staff that will take care of they have thought me alot and made me feel a better person it's 100% recommend for those who… really need help contact them !
I want to thank the on-site staff at Mending Bridges as well as Nadine and Yesenia for making my admission smooth the staff on site are amazing. I want to especially think chadi for his professionalism Crissy for her… empathy Anthony and Tori for their magic from 3 to 11 PM. They keep us all engaged with things to do the beach outside meetings panels shopping, most of all their sense of humor. They taught me how to laugh again also how to keep things simple, but to have a deep respect on my Mental health as well as my recovery I won’t forget Aaron the NOC shift super Tech. He was very kind and caring to me, especially when I woke up. In the middle of the night, he was there to ask if I was all right I will be eternally grateful for the loving experiences that was given to me. The staff on site at Mending Bridges and I would recommend Mending Bridges to anyone who struggles with mental health or addiction the therapist Dr. Nicole helped me to realize my grief and loss Is OK I can feel sad without feeling dark. My world doesn’t feel dark anymore. Thanks to Mending Bridges respectfully Margo
The staff here is so amazing they really care and they have experience same as clients they treat you with respect and they always have food to eat I never starved here or been told that I need to stop eating I love my… staff here and one of the staffs is a barbie and I want to mimi brand her she so cool clock it
I went in for detox and impatient. Mending bridges has changed my life.The staff is so patient, understanding and very caring. They actually understand what you're going through. I honestly felt as if I was on vacation.… That's how comfortable I felt. I honestly thought that I was not going to be able to do this. But after talking to Dr. He was able to prescribe comfort meds to get me through this. Not to mention It is only two to a room so I did not feel overwhelmed or over crowded like other detox homes. Refrigerator and pantry was always stocked up with really good food. They even have a pool and patio area to swim and relax. So if you're looking to seek help and better your life. I highly recommend Mending bridges. Thank You Mending bridges.
Coming up on a year of sobriety soon thanks to this place! I think of it all the time and how much I miss it! Felt like family 💙 forever grateful I was led to this place it changed my life!
I am incredibly grateful for my time at this detox and residential treatment center. Walking in, I was at a very low point and unsure of what the next step in my life would look like. From the moment I arrived, the… staff treated me with compassion, patience, and genuine care. Every staff member I encountered was amazing, supportive, and always willing to help whenever I needed it. The therapists truly went above and beyond my expectations. They created a space where I felt safe enough to be honest, open, and start doing the real work on myself. Their guidance, understanding, and encouragement made a huge impact on my healing process. Another thing I appreciated was that they made sure we were taken care of in every way, including providing meals and making sure our basic needs were met so we could focus fully on recovery. This experience has helped me reconnect with hope and strength I didn’t know I still had. I’m leaving here feeling powerful, grateful, and ready to take the next step in my recovery journey. I will always appreciate the support, compassion, and dedication of the people here. For anyone who is struggling and looking for help, this is a place where real healing can begin.
Mending Bridges too care of me when I was hundreds of miles away from home. if your looking, I recommend Mending Bridges. The staff is great and caring. They are a big reason for my success in recovery
Although my stay was short, the staff were all very cool, very responsive to every need. I couldn't find anything bad about the place. Nice ,clean and safe
If you're searching for a residential treatment facility for detox or a longer-term recovery program—whether it's 30 days or more—I wholeheartedly recommend Mending Bridges to anyone seeking help. If you're ready to… break free from the disease or substance that's holding you back from being your true self, this is a place worth considering. They genuinely tailor their care to meet your needs and provide exceptional support throughout your journey. Most of the staff are compassionate and truly understand what you're going through. For those who care about the details, they offer a pack of cigarettes every two days and accommodate special dietary needs. After the initial 7-day detox period, we were able to attend community meetings and Sunday church services. During my stay, I felt incredibly comfortable—like I was truly at home. They treated me like family. The group sessions were consistently uplifting, welcoming, and supportive. I pray I never have to go through this experience again, because I now know I can live a fulfilling life without substances. I don’t plan on going back. A heartfelt thank you to JB, Miguel, and Yessenia for giving me the chance to grow, and to Olga, Scott, Ben, and Daniel—your care helped me become a better version of myself. I’m proud to say I’m sober and free.
They helped me when I was at bottom. Homeless addicted . They are family now. I look forward to see what else they have for me in the next 90 days.
Mending Bridges is a loving helpful program. My mom has all the support she needs to become her best self. Everyday I speak with her she seems to be better and better. We are very grateful!
If your looking for treatment where you can feel at home .and be only one of 6 patients excepted at a time giving you that one on one care, kindness and understanding that you deserve at this stage in your life then… please read on : as a patient myself of Mending Bridges I researched and asked and called in full blown addiction from both drugs and alcohol continuing to ask many questions that you yourself may have not only did the at MENDING BRIDGES staff provide me with all the answers I was seeking to find for my treatment with detox .when I arrived I was greeted with kind caring staff medical detox full frig home like atmosphere beautiful pool I enjoyed whenever I wanted to .I was always laughing joking with not only the other people in detox with me but with staff like I said before it's like home so if recovery is what your looking for then it's a (no brainer )choose MENDING BRIDGES you won't regret the choice you've made
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