Address:
23712 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone:
(866) 955-1607
Business Hours:
24/7
12 South Recovery provides high-quality addiction and mental health treatment near San Clemente, CA, offering personalized care, evidence-based therapies, and a compassionate environment where individuals can heal and rebuild their lives. Our team is committed to guiding clients through recovery with structure, support, and long-term stability in mind.

Services We Offer
Addiction Treatment Programs
- Detox Placement
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient Program (OP)
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Mental Health Treatment
- Depression and anxiety treatment
- Trauma and PTSD care
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Personality and mood disorder support
Therapy Services
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family counseling
- Trauma-informed care
- Holistic wellness support
Why Choose 12 South Recovery?
Customized Treatment Plans
Every client receives individualized care built around their mental health needs, addiction history, and personal recovery goals.
Dual Diagnosis Expertise
Our clinicians treat addiction and mental health disorders together, promoting full and lasting recovery.
Supportive Healing Environment
Clients benefit from a compassionate team that offers structure, accountability, and encouragement throughout treatment.
Accredited & Trusted Facility
12 South Recovery is Joint Commission Accredited, state-licensed, and recognized as one of Orange County’s leading treatment centers.
Location and Accessibility
Located a short drive from San Clemente, our Lake Forest center serves clients from:
- San Clemente
- Dana Point
- San Juan Capistrano
- Laguna Niguel
- Mission Viejo
- Lake Forest
- Surrounding South Orange County areas
GPS Coordinates: 33.6412° N, –117.6937° W
Testimonials
“I highly recommend 12 South Recovery for anybody struggling with mental health or addiction issues. The staff are very welcoming. Also willing to work with your needs.”
– Ross Trinidad
“12 South Recovery has been great to me.
I highly recommend you come here if you’re suffering right now. The case managers were helpful”
– A.C Rios
“I had a great experience at 12 South the staff was extremely nice and tended to my needs the housing was just as pleasing”
– Joseph Dobbs
Contact Us
Start your recovery today by reaching out to our admissions team.
Phone: (866) 955-1607
Email: ADMISSIONS@12SOUTHRECOVERY.COM
Address: 23712 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Driving Directions
From San Clemente
- Take I-5 North
- Exit Lake Forest Drive and turn right
- Turn right onto Rockfield Blvd
- Turn left onto Birtcher Drive
- Arrive at 12 South Recovery
From Dana Point
- Take CA-1 North
- Merge onto I-5 North
- Exit Lake Forest Drive
- Turn right onto Rockfield Blvd
- Turn left onto Birtcher Drive
From San Juan Capistrano
- Take I-5 North
- Exit Lake Forest Drive
- Turn right onto Lake Forest Drive
- Turn right onto Rockfield Blvd
- Turn left onto Birtcher Drive
Nearby Landmarks
- San Clemente Pier – 12 miles
- Trestles Beach – 11 miles
- Mission San Juan Capistrano – 7 miles
- Heritage Hill Historical Park – 3 miles
- Irvine Spectrum Center – 7 miles
Take the First Step Toward Recovery Today
Call (866) 955-1607 to begin addiction and mental health treatment near San Clemente, CA, and let our team support you every step of the way.



