Cottage Residential Center - Alcohol and Drug Addiction & ...
Substance Use Disorder Clinic • Santa Barbara, CA • Since 1888 • 2 (Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo) locations
About
Cottage Health is a not-for-profit health care system based in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 1888, it operates Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and affiliated centers (including Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital) under the parent organization Cottage Health (formed in 1996). It provides hospitals, urgent care, clinics, and telehealth (Cottage Virtual Care) services across the Central and South Coast. The system employs about 1,434 staff and generates roughly $746 million in annual revenue. Governance is by a volunteer local board, with a mission focused on community health, medical practice improvements, and access to care. Contact: main phone lines 805-682-7111 / 805-569-7287; Headquarters at 351 S. Patterson Ave, Goleta, CA, 93117.
Clinic Type
Substance Use Disorder Clinic
Address
Santa Barbara, California (located three blocks from the beach)
Phone
+1 805-569-7422
mediarelations@cottagehealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
We accept TRICARE, TRICARE West, and most private insurances. We offer self pay rates and payment plans.
self pay, payment plans, insurance payment
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are provided?
Medically supervised care with access to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital resources; private and semi-private rooms for up to 24 adults; team of professionals including RNs, LMFTs, and addiction medicine physicians.
What services does Cottage Residential Center offer?
Residential treatment for substance abuse, acute inpatient psychiatry, medical detox, intensive outpatient treatment, and community-based referrals.
Where is Cottage Residential Center located?
Santa Barbara, CA (315 W. Montecito St? per location section: 316 W. Montecito St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101)
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- rehab.com: 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
- ProjectKnow.com / Alcohol.org: 4.4/5 (15 reviews)
- recovery.com: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Recovered.org Trustscore: 3.75/5 (N/A)
Patients praise
- compassionate staff and knowledgeable professionals
- serene, convenient location near the ocean in Santa Barbara
- effective comprehensive programs with 12-step facilitation and family counseling
- supportive alumni community and strong recovery network
- life-changing experience for many patients
Common complaints
- concerns about financial motivations when insurance coverage is threatened
- reports of cold or insincere atmosphere among some staff and patients
- criticism of outdated or confrontational counseling techniques by some staff members
- complaints regarding room quality and minimal effort from some staff members
- some patients felt unwelcome or unable to receive tailored care based on age
"Going to Cottage Residential Center was the best decision I ever made. I tried to stop drinking on my own, but was powerless over alcohol, and unable to do it."
— Rehab.com review"So you get someone going in recovery and supposedly really care but when there is a threat of no coverage that all stops. Oh we don't care anymore it's all about the dollars!"
— Patient review (ProjectKnow.com/Alcohol.org)"staff members show minimal effort, quality of rooms is poor. I was told that they were unable to care for and work with younger people to my face!"
— Yelp reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - Behavioral Health Photos, Reviews - Santa Barbara, California — Jul 16, 2025
- Santa Barbara, CA Alcohol Rehab Centers | Alcohol.org — Dec 15, 2022
- Kratom Products Linked to Overdoses, Addiction in Santa Barbara County | Local News | Noozhawk — Apr 16, 2026
- CADC-II Tina Ward — May 28, 2026
- Cottage Health’s COPE Intensive Outpatient Programs Provide Flexible Behavioral Health and Substance Use Care - edhat — Apr 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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