Tavarua Health Services
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 8207 Whittier Boulevard, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
- Levels of care
- OutpatientDetoxTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Accreditation


Detox and medication
Detox
- Offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Offered: Buprenorphine
- Not offered: Naltrexone
- Offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Pico Rivera
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Tavarua Health Services
Which levels of care does Tavarua Health Services have?
They are set up for 3 levels: outpatient, detox and telemedicine. Of the 8 centers within 14 miles of Pico Rivera, 2 offer a bed.
Does Tavarua Health Services offer a detox?
They provide detox for 1 substance: opioids. Whether a bed is free this week is a question for the call, and Pico Rivera has 8 other centers.
Is there a pregnancy program at Tavarua Health Services?
They treat pregnant and postpartum clients. Ask whether prenatal care is on site or coordinated with somewhere else in Pico Rivera.
Do I have to come in person to Tavarua Health Services?
They offer a telemedicine option. What that covers varies, and a first appointment in Pico Rivera often still has to be in person.
Is there anything in Pico Rivera besides paid treatment?
Alongside this, Pico Rivera has 63 NA meetings and 2 free AA meetings.
Can you stay overnight at Tavarua Health Services?
Nobody stays overnight. Outpatient means you keep sleeping at home and come in for sessions, and the closest residential option is 4.4 miles away in Bell Gardens.
What if I have no insurance?
In network and out of network are the two phrases that decide most of this. A plan tends to approve a level of care in blocks of days, then review whether to carry on. Ask the center to put the benefits check in writing before an admission date is set.
Do I have to tell my employer?
There is a difference between asking for leave in advance and explaining an absence afterward, and the first position is much stronger. Where an employer offers an assistance program, it is usually confidential and separate from your manager. Keep a copy of everything you send and every date you were given.