Mills – Peninsula Medical Center

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center is an addiction treatment center based in San Mateo, California. This site is fully mobile accessible and features substance use and mental health care as part of the Sutter Health network. Their services span detox, inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) along with dual-diagnosis care for co-occurring disorders.

The center serves a broad population: adolescents, adults and seniors throughout San Mateo County and surrounding areas. It treats both men and women, including those with serious mental health disorders in addition to substance use challenges. Separate programming is offered for adolescents (ages 13-18) and seniors.

Levels of Care at Mills-Peninsula

Mills Health Center uses evidence-based therapies like cognitive (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, trauma‐informed counseling, relapse prevention and the 12 Steps. Treatment includes individual and family counseling alongside group therapy formats.

There's also a strong emphasis on building a recovery community to support long-term wellness.

Payment and First Steps

Mills Health Center accepts private health insurance, Medicare and TRICARE, covering many insurance options. Self-pay is available for those who choose that route.

The admissions process begins with an assessment to determine the appropriate level of care. Given that treatment is hospital-based, there's medical oversight from the start.