Vista Guidance Center

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, in Barstow, California, offers outpatient mental and behavioral health services for children and adolescents. They also provide additional support services, telepsychiatry, and support for justice involved individuals.

Services include assessments, crisis intervention, early identification and intervention, individual and family counseling, classes in anger management and coping skills, life skills training, case management, and alcohol and drug education. Approaches may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and other evidence based strategies. Clients requiring higher intensity treatment may be referred to an inpatient alcohol or drug rehab.

Their aftercare services include a student assistance program, academic and vocational training, housing support services, emergency food, clothing, and transportation assistance, and more.

To receive services from Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, families generally need to be eligible for Medi Cal or Medi Care. They may also refer clients to other drug rehab or recovery services that accept private insurance plans such as Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, ComPsych, Magellan, United Healthcare, and others. Insurance plans vary, so be sure to verify your coverage and out of network benefits by contacting the insurance company directly.