Santa Clarita Behavioral Health marks first year in Valencia

Santa Clarita Behavioral Health is celebrating its first anniversary in Valencia after expanding outpatient mental health, addiction and eating disorder care for adults across the Santa Clarita Valley and statewide via virtual programming. The center says the growth shows strong demand for structured care that sits between weekly therapy and inpatient treatment.

Why it matters: - Santa Clarita Behavioral Health filled a local gap for people who needed more support than weekly therapy but did not need inpatient care. - The center’s growth signals unmet demand for structured outpatient behavioral health services in the Santa Clarita Valley. - Virtual programming has expanded access beyond Valencia to clients across California.

What happened: - Santa Clarita Behavioral Health marked its first anniversary on July 7, 2026. - The Joint Commission-accredited outpatient center is based in Valencia, California. - The facility says it has become a leading destination for Partial Hospitalization Program and Intensive Outpatient Program care in the region.

The details: - The center now offers a continuum of care covering mental health, addiction and eating disorder treatment. - Services include treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, disordered eating, substance use and co-occurring disorders. - Clinical care integrates CBT, DBT, EMDR and ACT with medication management, individual therapy, group therapy and case management. - Each treatment plan is personalized to the client. - PHP provides intensive daily structure for people whose symptoms have not improved with traditional outpatient therapy. - IOP supports people stepping down from PHP or balancing treatment with work and daily responsibilities. - Both programs are available in person in Valencia and virtually throughout California. - Morning, afternoon and evening scheduling options are available. - The center offers same-day admission. - Santa Clarita Behavioral Health is in-network with major insurers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthnet, Tricare, TriWest, Blue Shield of CA, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente and United Healthcare. - The facility is located at 23838 Valencia Blvd, Suite 200, Valencia, CA 91355. - The center also offers alumni programming for adults.

Between the lines: - The launch was designed to address a gap founders knew firsthand: structured outpatient care often required travel to Los Angeles. - The center’s model combines lived experience with evidence-based treatment. - The emphasis on virtual care suggests demand is coming from beyond the immediate local market.

What's next: - Santa Clarita Behavioral Health says it will continue expanding services and its clinical team. - The center expects demand to keep rising across the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities. - More clients may use the virtual programs as awareness grows.

The bottom line: - Santa Clarita Behavioral Health’s first year shows how local behavioral health access can expand when higher-intensity outpatient care is available close to home and online.