Services, Substance Abuse Treatment (Drug/Alcohology)

Redwood Center
100 Edmonds Road, Redwood City, CA

This facility offers a 49-bed non-medical primary care residential substance abuse treatment program for men aged 18 and older. Situated on 150 acres of natural parkland near Redwood City, Redwood Center offers holistic rehabilitative services in 42-day, 90-day or 120-day residential programs.

Treatment modalities span individual and group counseling, education, 12-step participation, art therapy, acupuncture, exercise, relaxation techniques, amino acid restoration, journal writing, sand tray therapy, HIV-positive support groups, smoking cessation, relapse prevention, re-entry planning and aftercare.

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Golden Gate For Seniors
637 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

Addressing a very specific and often overlooked population, Golden Gate for Seniors is one of only a few programs of its kind in the country. This facility offers a 20-bed residential recovery home specifically designed for chemically dependent men and women aged 55 and over, who have completed a primary substance abuse treatment program.

Golden Gate for Seniors provides the setting needed to obtain a more meaningful life free from alcohol and drugs, promoting dignity and self value, and offering long-term housing and meals. Residents stay an average of six months in the center while following an individually tailored recovery plan, which includes counseling and case management, 12-step meetings, education on alcohol and other drugs, sound health practices, and development of interests and activities that are conducive to a sober lifestyle.