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About 75% of people entering addiction treatment have a trauma history — and over 30% carry a PTSD diagnosis. Addiction treatment that ignores trauma leaves the most powerful driver of substance use completely unaddressed. Compass Recovery's trauma-informed program near Lake Forest integrates evidence-based trauma therapy with addiction care from day one, treating both simultaneously.
Available 24/7 for Lake Forest residents — (949) 444-9047
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Research consistently shows that approximately 75% of people entering addiction treatment have experienced trauma, yet addiction and trauma are often treated separately. When trauma goes unaddressed, one of the most powerful drivers of substance use remains intact. Lake Forest's large veteran population carries distinct vulnerabilities to trauma exposure and the resulting addiction that can follow. For these residents and others in your community carrying untreated trauma, accessing specialized addiction care that prioritizes trauma recovery isn't optional—it's foundational to lasting healing.
Compass Recovery's trauma-informed program in nearby Cypress, CA integrates evidence-based trauma therapies throughout every level of treatment rather than offering them as an afterthought. We use EMDR, DBT, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Seeking Safety, TREM, and ATRIUM alongside comprehensive addiction care. This means you're not waiting months into recovery to address what drives your substance use. From intake forward, trauma healing and addiction recovery move together, honoring how deeply connected these experiences actually are.
Established by the National Center for Trauma-Informed Care. At Compass, these are embedded in every interaction — not applied selectively.
Compass Recovery integrates multiple evidence-based trauma therapy models alongside EMDR, DBT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. The right combination is determined by each client's history, presentation, and clinical needs.
Trauma research over the past three decades has produced a range of evidence-based treatment models specifically designed for the intersection of trauma and substance use. These models go beyond managing symptoms — they address the neurological, relational, and behavioral patterns that trauma creates and that substance use temporarily suppresses.
At Compass Recovery, trauma therapy is integrated with addiction treatment from day one — not deferred until sobriety is established or offered as an optional add-on. The clinical team determines which combination of models best fits each client's specific trauma history, gender, cultural background, and substance use pattern.
Alongside structured models, Compass Recovery's clinical team uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and DBT — all of which have strong evidence bases for trauma processing and are particularly effective for clients with PTSD alongside addiction.
Helps both men and women develop coping skills to overcome trauma and substance use simultaneously — focusing on behavioral and cognitive strategies to manage life challenges and prevent relapse.
Group-based treatment for women with histories of physical or sexual abuse. Builds positive coping skills and social support while addressing the consequences of violent victimization and substance use.
Treats trauma's impact on body, mind, and spirit simultaneously — using relational treatment and trauma-focused practices in both peer and individual settings.
A gender-responsive, trauma-informed model covering self, spirituality, relationships, and sexuality — four domains essential to growth and healing for women in recovery.
Uses ACEs findings to identify strengths, screen for trauma, and provide trauma-informed interventions — taking a holistic view of personal and family history to address mental health and substance use together.
Lake Forest has a significant population of first responders and healthcare workers who carry the weight of their professions home with them. At Compass Recovery in nearby Cypress, we understand the unique trauma landscape these dedicated professionals face. Our trauma-informed approach recognizes that addiction rarely exists in isolation, and our clinicians are trained to address the root causes of substance use with the sensitivity and expertise that first responders deserve.
Treating addiction while deferring trauma work leaves the most powerful relapse driver untouched. At Compass, trauma-informed therapy begins on the same day as addiction treatment — not after sobriety is established.
Three of the most evidence-supported trauma therapies delivered by licensed clinicians — EMDR for trauma processing, DBT for emotional regulation, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy for rapid symptom reduction.
Trained clinicians actively manage re-traumatization risk throughout treatment — creating the consistent safety that allows clients to explore trauma history without being destabilized by the process itself.
TREM, HWC, and other gender-responsive models are available for clients whose trauma history intersects with gender-based violence, sexual abuse, or experiences requiring a culturally attuned clinical approach.
Our signature program builds a future-oriented identity — because healing from trauma is not only about resolving the past but about constructing a life that makes the present worth protecting.
California DHCS licensed (No. 300331CP) and Joint Commission accredited. Our trauma-informed care approach meets the highest clinical standards for behavioral health treatment in California.
Our admissions team answers 24/7. We will assess your full history — including trauma — verify your insurance, and connect you with a clinical team that treats both, close to Lake Forest.
From your first call to your first session, here is exactly what happens when you reach out to Compass Recovery.
Call (949) 444-9047 any time. We assess your substance use history, trauma background, and mental health to determine the right level of care and trauma therapy approach for your specific situation.
We confirm your Aetna, Blue Shield, Cigna, TriWest, or other benefits at no cost. Trauma-informed addiction treatment is covered under most major plans as medically necessary dual diagnosis care.
A comprehensive evaluation at our Cypress facility, accessible from Lake Forest, assesses both your trauma history and addiction — determining which therapeutic models and clinicians are the right fit.
Trauma therapy and addiction treatment begin simultaneously — EMDR, DBT, Seeking Safety, TREM, ART, and the Purpose Discovery Program integrated throughout detox, residential, PHP, or IOP.
Our trauma-informed team near Lake Forest understands that lasting recovery means healing both the wounds that led to substance use and the use itself, and we're here whenever you're ready to do that work together, without pressure or judgment.
Available 24 hours • 7 days a week • Cypress, Orange County, CA
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or visit the SAMHSA National Helpline.
Accredited/Certified by The Joint Commission.
Compass Recovery, Inc.
9431 & 9432 Alderbury St., Cypress, CA 90630
California DHCS License No. 300331CP, expires 11/30/2027
Joint Commission HCO ID 603196
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