Alta Mira: A Leading Mental Health Center in Sausalito, California
Psychiatry & Mental Health • Sausalito, CA • Since 2010
About
Alta Mira Recovery Programs is a private residential substance use disorder treatment center in Sausalito, California, founded in 2010 and part of Constellation Behavioral Health. Located on a restored 1920s resort property just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, it offers luxury, evidence-based addiction treatment with holistic and experiential therapies and extensive neuropsychological testing. The program emphasizes neurobiological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of recovery, drawing on 12-step principles. It operates four U.S. offices (all in Sausalito) and reports about 35 staff, $4.5M annual revenue, and ongoing activity in the mental health and substance use treatment space.
Clinic Type
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Address
Sausalito, California
Phone
8669221350
alumni@altamirarecovery.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Private pay facility; collaborates with PPO plans for out-of-network benefits; government-issued insurances not reimbursed
Private pay, Out-of-network PPO benefits, Reimbursement assistance for the client’s home community plans
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FAQs
What levels of care do you offer?
Residential treatment as primary level of care with additional services such as detox, individual/group/family therapy, holistic therapies, relapse prevention, alumni program, and referrals.
Do you accept insurance?
We are a private pay facility that collaborates with all PPO plans offering out-of-network benefits. Government-issued insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, Medi-Cal, and Tricare) does not reimburse for treatment at our facility.
What types of awards/accreditations do you have?
The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval; Licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services; Member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP); Excellence in Treatment Award eligibility (noted in general excellence discussions); Bronze Excellence in Treatment Award by Conquer Addiction, Inc. (2019).
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 3.0 out of 5 stars (based on 4 reviews) (4 reviews (on Yelp))
- Facebook: 4.5 out of 5 stars (based on 20 reviews) (20 reviews (on Facebook))
- Google: 4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 4 reviews) (4 reviews (on Google))
- Alcohol.org: 3.0 out of 5 stars (based on 7 reviews) (7 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded clinical staff and therapists
- Serene, scenic, and high-end physical environment
- Effective holistic and comprehensive treatment approach
- Strong alumni and continuing support programs reported by many clients
Common complaints
- Concerns about high cost and perceived "profit-over-patient" business model
- Reports of unprofessional or poorly trained staff in some instances
- Complaints regarding billing transparency and unexpected charges
- Occasional feelings of isolation or inadequate attention from staff
"Personalized program, sincere concern, no personal degradation, compassionate, experienced staff."
— Former client K.M.W."Alta Mira is a disaster of a program... owned by private equity and is very much a business more than a program to help people in recovery."
— Lily Blavin (online review)"There is not an ounce of nervousness in my body leaving Alta Mira after 60 days here. This program has offered me all the support, hospitality and tools I needed in my recovery…it changed my life."
— Former client (August 2024)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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