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Ascend Medical Wellness Concierge provides private, in-home detoxification and addiction recovery care. These answers come from the practice's own published information. For anything not covered here, call (310) 800-2833.
What is Ascend Medical Wellness Concierge?
Ascend Medical Wellness Concierge provides private, in-home detoxification and addiction recovery care, serving Orange, Ventura and LA County in California.
All detoxifications are monitored by registered nurses on site in your home. You will receive medical care from licensed physicians.
Where does Ascend provide care?
Care takes place in your home. Serving Orange, Ventura and LA County in California.
At Ascend Medical Wellness Concierge, we bring the medical team to you—ensuring safety, comfort, and discretion every step of the way.
Which types of detox does Ascend offer?
Ascend offers four detoxification programs, each with 24 hr monitored care by licensed registered nurses and MD:
- Opiate Detoxification
- Stimulant Detoxification
- Benzodiazepine Detoxification
- Alcohol Detoxification
Who monitors an at-home detox?
All detoxifications are monitored by registered nurses on site in your home. You will receive medical care from licensed physicians. Therapy will be provided multiple times weekly through the duration of your treatment.
What does a typical at-home detox include?
A typical at-home detox includes:
- Initial medical assessment and substance use evaluation
- On-site nurse and daily physician oversight
- Evidence-based medication protocols
- 24/7 monitoring for withdrawal symptoms
- Nutritional support and holistic adjunct therapies
- Care coordination for ongoing therapy or outpatient support
Is at-home detox right for everyone?
No. At-home detox is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with severe medical complications, high risk withdrawal profiles, or co-occurring psychiatric conditions may require a higher level of care. That’s why a thorough screening is non-negotiable.
A confidential call is where screening starts: (310) 800-2833.
How often is therapy provided?
Therapy will be provided multiple times weekly through the duration of your treatment.
What happens after detox?
Detox is only the first step in the recovery process. At Ascend, we emphasize continuity of care, offering referrals or direct access to:
- Concierge outpatient psychiatry or therapy
- Executive coaching with addiction-informed specialists
- Functional nutrition, movement therapy, and wellness planning
- Telehealth or in-person MAT follow-ups as needed
We will arrange follow up care including but not limited to therapy sessions, community support, if desired and ongoing medical concierge services as requested.
How does Ascend approach addiction treatment?
Ascend takes a trauma-informed, holistic approach. Our approach is rooted in the belief that substance use disorder is often a response to unresolved trauma and emotional pain incurred throughout our childhood and adult life.
We advocate for a compassionate and trauma-informed approach, recognizing the profound impact of early life experiences on an individual’s vulnerability to substance use disorders.
Who leads care at Ascend?
Dr. Courtney S. Scott, MD is the Medical Director. Dr. Scott is a dedicated physician specializing in addiction medicine and advocating for holistic health approaches.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and Ascend’s clinical director, with a work history in crisis intervention and one-on-one treatment.
How does Ascend protect my privacy?
We hold your privacy in the highest regard, ensuring a discreet and comfortable detox experience tailored to your unique needs.
This website uses no advertising trackers, and our inquiry form asks only how to reach you.
How do I get started?
Connect confidentially with our admissions team to determine if at home detox is right for you or someone you care about.
Call (310) 800-2833, email info@ascendmwc.com, or send a private inquiry from the contact page.
What should I do in a crisis?
If you or someone you’re with is in immediate danger, call 911. In a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988, or chat at chat.988lifeline.org (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). For free, confidential treatment referral and information, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Information on this site is not medical advice. If it's urgent, please call (310) 800-2833.
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