Resources

Self-Help groups are community-based and support people working to reduce or stop substance use. 

Outpatient programs provide substance use disorder (SUD) counseling and services to support individuals who would like to reduce or cease their use of substances. Outpatient programming includes assessment, group counseling, individual counseling, and case management.

Residential programs provide 24/7 substance use disorder treatment using a harm-reduction approach and offer a variety of services for people who want to reduce or stop their substance use.

Withdrawal management programs provide 24/7 residential care for people experiencing substance withdrawal. Participants are monitored and may receive medication to ease symptoms. Using a harm reduction approach, providers work with each person to create a treatment plan that supports their substance use goals.

Drinking Driver programs offer group psychoeducation and individual or group counseling for people arrested for driving under the influence. Program length and weekly hours vary depending on legal factors.

Gender‑responsive services for women provide substance use disorder treatment through residential and outpatient programs designed for their unique needs and experiences. Services include women’s‑only counseling groups, support for survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence, and assistance with parenting and women’s health issues.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs use a harm-reduction approach to provide medications and services, including counseling and case management, for individuals in treatment for alcohol and opioid use disorders.

Prevention services help reduce the development of substance use problems by educating youth and families, helping build healthy skills, promoting substance-free norms and policies, and providing early intervention to address substance use before it worsens.

Sober Living Environments are co-op style, substance-free homes that provide safe, supportive housing with varying levels of structure and support.

For urgent but non-emergency needs related to substance use disorder services, call the Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Access team during business hours. After hours, call the 24/7 Access line at (800) 952-2335. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Youth substance use disorder treatment includes residential, outpatient, and community engagement services. Programs provide assessment, treatment and discharge planning, counseling, and case management using harm-reduction and evidence-based practices.