Outpatient and Counseling Services  

OUTPATIENT programs provide counseling and various levels of treatment for persons addicted to alcohol and other drugs. Typically programs meet on a weekly basis and help individuals remain sober while learning about the nature of addiction. However, some intensive outpatient or day treatment programs may meet several times a week for 3 or more hours per session. Most programs use 12-step recovery resources and tools.

Substance abuse counselors may be trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques used to address a wide range of issues, including depression, suicidal impulses, stress management, problems with self-esteem, issues associated with family, parenting, and marital or other relationship problems that are either associated with or underlie the addictive behavior. Typically, counseling sessions will include family members at some point in the therapeutic process to help them recognize behaviors and problems related to addiction.

These programs are designed to help develop abstinence skills and interrupt a pattern of addictive behavior. Usually, family members and/or significant others are included in some kind of family support program. Most programs use one- or two-hour group sessions organized around recovery topics that reinforce relapse prevention.

ACACIA ASSOCIATES 9055 Soquel Drive, Suite E Aptos, CA 95003 (831) 476-4656 (831) 662-0636 - fax www.acaciaassociates.com	Intervention for alcohol and drug abuse, a family process organized to address denial in a positive loving way, aimed at breaking through the defenses of the addict and getting him/her into treatment. Outpatient alcohol/drug counseling is primarily on an individual basis, short term, with family and relationship counseling available as needed. Insurance accepted. Medi-Cal not accepted. Bilingual services are not available. Disabled Accessibility: none Contact: Susan and Barry Wells. lbwells@earthlink.net
ALTO COUNSELING CENTER 271 Water St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 427-5290 740 Front St. Ste. 130 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 423-2003 18 Alexander St. Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 728-2233	Comprehensive outpatient chemical dependency program providing prevention, early intervention and treatment services. Programs including Drug Prevention, Employee Assistance Programs, Drug Deferred Judgement, First and Multiple Offense Drinking Driver Programs, Drug Court intensive outpatient and counseling. Services include assessment and referral; individual, family and group counseling; public presentations; training/consultation. Emphasis on services to populations with special needs, such as Latinos, women, and criminal justice system referrals. Countywide services available in English or Spanish. Fees based on ability to pay. Component of the Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center. Disabled Accessibility: Wheelchair, (partially), parking.Se Habla Español  Contact: Tim Mayo
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION 1350 41st Ave. Suite 101 Capitola, CA 95010 (831) 465-7100	Vocational rehabilitation services: counseling, job training, and job placement for persons' disabled by alcoholism. Must have documented 60 days sobriety. Bilingual services available. Disabled Accessibility: Wheelchair, parking, interpreter for deaf. Contact: Diane Berry-Wahrer, Rehabilitation Supervisor
FENIX SERVICES INC. 18 Alexander St. Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 722-5914	Comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment program providing individual, group and family counseling; education and prevention; information and referral; vocational rehabilitation and job counseling; serving South County with primary emphasis on the Latino population and migrant workers. Bilingual services available. Fee - sliding scale. Disabled Accessibility: Wheelchair, parking. Se Habla Español Contact: Rose George, Director
INTERVENTION AND COUNSELING SERVICE 5905 Soquel Dr. #300 Soquel, CA 95073 (831) 462-3271	Confidential intervention and counseling with sensitivity to individual and family needs. Strategies developed and implemented for all areas and levels of substance related problems. Services include: intervention strategies for families and colleagues designed to confront/stop individual's substance use; all stages of recovery counseling; education about processes and effects of substance use; agency/department presentations. Services for family/or others available without the alcoholic/addict present. Sliding scale available. Contact: Mark Kalemos
JANUS OF SANTA CRUZ 200 7th Ave., Suite 150 Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 462-1060 www.janussc.org	For over 30 years, Janus of Santa Cruz has helped thousands of people find their way out of alcohol and drug addiction and into healthy and productive lives. We offer help, hope and results to individuals and families in need of alcoholism rehabilitation, drug detoxification and opiate addiction treatment. Janus provides a variety of alcohol and drug rehab options designed for individual needs, from Outpatient Services and Short-term Detoxification to Extended Residential Treatment and ongoing medical treatment for opiate addiction at the Janus Community Clinic. Our Perinatal Program offers both residential and day programs for drug and alcohol dependent pregnant women and new mothers. And our two Sober Living Environments provide short-term as well as long-term stays. Insurance accepted. Medi-Cal accepted for Perinatal treatment. Santa Cruz residents may be eligible for no cost services. Wheelchair accessible. Bilingual. Se Habla Español
NEW LIFE CENTER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM 707 Fair Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 427-1007 or (831)458-1668 Fax (831) 454-0545	Residential/Inpatient/Outpatient/Day Treatment services. Twelve step social model. Variable length of stay, six months or more. Clean and sober transitional housing. Relapse prevention, Alcohol and Drug education, case management, and after care. Group, individual and crisis counseling. Emphasis on low income single adults and families. Children may stay with their parents during treatment. Treatment scheduling adjustable to allow programming-residents to keep "outside" jobs. Bilingual/Multi-Cultural. Disabled accessible. Flexible sliding scale fee structure, starting at $21.00 a day. Insurance payees and SSI recipients accepted. Criminal Justice referrals.Se Habla Español Contact: Emmanuel DeNike
PAJARO VALLEY PREVENTION STUDENT ASSISTANCE INC. 335 E. Lake Ave. Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 728-6445	Comprehensive school-based alcohol and drug abuse prevention services, K-12 curriculum, intervention program, and parent education. Disabled Accessibility: Wheelchair, parking wheelchair, and interpreter for deaf available. Medi-Cal accepted.  Se Habla Español Contact: Jenny T. Sarmiento
PROVIDENCE RECOVERY CENTER 831 Paget Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 475-1326 (888) 767-7342 www.providencerecovery.com	We offer a pleasant, nurturing environment where someone can learn how to live a life free of alcohol or other drugs. We are a California State Licensed and Certified Residential Treatment Program. Our treatment services include: Medically Managed Detox, residential inpatient treatment; outpatient treatment (IOP); private individual family counseling; extended care; relapse prevention education. Can accept hi-function dual diagnosis clients. Insurance or private pay. Bilingual. Wheelchair accessible. Se Habla Español Contact: Rebecca Cable, Clinical Supervisor inbox@providencerecovery.com
SOBRIETY WORKS 1658 Soquel Dr., Suite B Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (831) 476-1747	An outpatient program for adults which offers the following treatment options: Intensive Day Treatment, Intensive Evening Treatment, Relapse Prevention Treatment, Women's Relapse Prevention and Psychotherapy Group, as well as individual and/or family therapy for clients and their loved ones. Sobriety Works has clean and sober residences available for treatment and non-treatment clients. Our staff has extensive experience working with probation and the court system. Treatment is funded via private pay, insurance and through county funds (Prop.36). Payment plans are available. Contact: Ray Plamondon, Director sobrietyworks@sobrietyworks. com
YOUTH SERVICES 709 Mission St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 425-0771 241 E. Lake Ave. Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 728-2226	Outpatient Counseling services for youth (ages 12-18) with drug and alcohol abuse problems. Individual, group, and family counseling. Sliding fee scale. Bilingual services available. Disabled Accessibility: Wheelchair, Parking. Medi-Cal accepted. Se Habla Español Contact: Lily Garcia (Watsonville) or Patricia McCausland (Santa Cruz)