World-Class Residential Treatment for Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders

Alta Mira is a nationally recognized Bay Area treatment center specializing in rehabilitation for substance use and co‑occurring mental health disorders.

Alta Mira is Proud to be In-Network with TriWest and Kaiser Permanente | We Accept Most Insurance

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Compassionate Care for Substance Use & Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders

The journey to recovery starts with integrated care by a team focused on you. Alta Mira Recovery Center, tucked away in comforting and picturesque Sausalito, California, offers tailored residential treatment programming designed to address every aspect of wellness. Our team of psychiatrists, psychologists, masters- and doctorate-level clinicians, and compassionate nurses go beyond the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. We help you identify and heal underlying issues so you can achieve lasting recovery.

All-Inclusive Residential Treatment Program in a Luxurious Bay Area Setting

At Alta Mira, we look at the whole person, customizing our substance use and co-occurring disorders programming to address your diagnoses and meet your unique treatment needs.

Integrated Clinical Care for Addiction and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders

At Alta Mira, every client benefits from the collaboration of a full multidisciplinary team: medical doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and a full-time neuropsychologist. This coordinated approach ensures that care addresses not only the symptoms of addiction but the underlying emotional, psychological, and biological factors driving it.

Evidence-Based Treatment

Holistic & Experiential Healing

“Alta Mira has made a name for itself over the years by integrating scientific progress in addiction and psychiatry into a recovery community that works collaboratively and truly cares about the person and their short-term and long-term outcomes.”

Dr. Mark Gold | Chief Science Officer

Pioneering academic researcher and internationally recognized expert in addiction, psychiatry, and neuroscience.

Providing the Highest Standard of Client Care

The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Quality Care

Alta Mira is accredited by The Joint Commission. We have passed all safety and health requirements to ensure the highest level of care available and are honored to hold this highly respectable accreditation.

The State Department of Healthcare Services

Alta Mira is licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services to operate an adult residential alcohol and/or drug program and co-occurring disorders.  Visit The State Department of Health Care Services website for licensing information.

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

ASAM is dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with addiction.

LegitScript Certified

LegitScript Certification takes a holistic look at a provider’s business model, marketing practices, and business affiliations. Alta Mira Recovery represents the highest levels of commercial integrity for healthcare markets.

Our Residential Treatment Center Overlooks the Beautiful San Francisco Bay

Alta Mira is located in the Bay Area of Northern California, just across the Golden Gate Bridge north of San Francisco. We offer a magnificent and serene setting with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, lovely gardens, and the casual elegance of a historic hotel.

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We are here to listen compassionately. Our free, confidential telephone consultation will help you find the best treatment program for you. We can also guide you in approaching a loved one who needs treatment.

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Extraordinary Treatment Experiences

You deserve the most compassionate, multidisciplinary care available for substance use disorder treatment. We are committed to providing you with the highest caliber of care, no matter who you are.

Family Programming

At Alta Mira, we believe that family involvement is one of the most important components of a successful treatment experience.

Intensive Workshops

Our intensive workshops have been designed to be meaningful, engaging, and helpful in maintaining sobriety after treatment.

Holistic and Experiential Therapy

At Alta Mira, we offer an extraordinary treatment experience where you can reconnect with your body, care for your spirit, and spark your sense of adventure.

Why Clients and Families Choose Alta Mira, an All-Inclusive Residential Treatment Program in a Luxurious Bay Area Setting

At Alta Mira, we look at the whole person, customizing our substance use and co-occurring disorders programming to address your diagnoses and meet your unique treatment needs. Our program supports individuals and families in achieving lasting recovery through evidence-based treatment, deep emotional healing, and measurable outcomes that set us apart from other Bay Area rehab centers.

Highly Credentialed Treatment Team

Our experts are renowned in their fields of care. Board-certified physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and a full-time neuropsychologist collaborate to deliver sophisticated care for substance use and complex co-occurring mental health conditions.

Integrated Treatment Plans

Our curriculum provides tools and education to help you thrive. Fully integrated evaluations allow us to deliver drug and alcohol rehabilitation programming that addresses the neurobiological, psychological, social, physical, and spiritual aspects of addiction.

Family Programming

Our three-day Family Program allows you to participate in robust educational sessions and process groups. You are also given the opportunity to meet with your loved one’s therapist, both alone and with the loved one in treatment.

Continuing Care & Alumni Support

Continuing care planning is unique to you and can be coordinated with your external care providers. You’re also invited to participate in weekly alumni support meetings, quarterly on-site workshops, and ongoing lifelong support following the completion of your treatment.

Measured Outcomes 

Independent research confirms high program-completion rates and significant reductions in depression, anxiety, trauma, and suicidal thoughts. Together, these results demonstrate our commitment to evidence-based treatment that not only alleviates symptoms but supports lasting stability and improved quality of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Alta Mira residential treatment facility in Northern California overlooks the San Francisco Bay Area, allowing us to cultivate a serene environment where you feel supported in your journey to fulfill your highest potential. With extraordinary grounds and comfortably elegant living spaces, you will experience a peaceful setting that facilitates healing and transformation.

The Alta Mira residential treatment facility in Northern California overlooks the San Francisco Bay Area, allowing us to cultivate a serene environment where you feel supported in your journey to fulfill your highest potential. With extraordinary grounds and comfortably elegant living spaces, you will experience a peaceful setting that facilitates healing and transformation.

Clients choose to receive residential help for substance use disorders at Alta Mira because they haven’t been able to achieve a stable and satisfying life despite their best efforts. This changes after a stay with us. Through our years of practice, we have observed and learned what works best for our clients, and designed a treatment dynamic that is immersive, comfortable, comprehensive, and inclusive. The result is a complete experience to support you as you cultivate a new sense of wholeness, stability, and health.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

Why Would I Travel to California for Residential Treatment at Alta Mira?

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