Al - Anon and Al - Ateen

San Lorenzo, California, 17259 Hesperian Blvd # 4, 94580

Available Programs

Adolescence program
Adult program
Program for men
Program for women
Young adult program

About this Facility

Al-Anon, in San Lorenzo, California, is a community-based, peer-directed addiction education and support group for the friends and family members of persons affected by substance use disorder (SUD). Treatment is based on the 12-step model of recovery.

Participants in Al-Anon receive emotional support and recovery education through community-based process groups. Al-Anon groups address topics relevant to persons impacted by the addiction of a friend or loved one, such as codependency, communication, and self-care. Meetings are free, anonymous, and open to the public, whether or not the participant’s loved one is enrolled in a formal alcohol or drug rehab program.

Al-Anon programs are based on the 12 Step Model of recovery, which prioritizes whole-person healing. As a service tailored to the unique needs of those impacted by another’s addiction disorder, Al-Anon supports clients in cultivating their physical, psychological, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual well-being independent of their loved one’s substance disorder.

Al-Anon services are available at no cost to clients. However, participants may be peer-referred for paid medical and mental health services, the costs of which may be covered by many major insurance providers, such as Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, United Healthcare, and others. Contact your provider to verify coverage because out of network benefits can vary.

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Alcoholism

Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is defined by alcohol dependence. This is a state the body reaches when it experiences withdrawal symptoms in the absence of alcohol. A person who has AUD craves alcohol and continues to drink despite adverse consequences. Because withdrawing from alcohol can pose health risks, individuals with AUD should seek professional alcohol rehab in California to overcome their alcohol addiction. This process typically involves medical detox, rehabilitation, and maintenance.

Drug Addiction

Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.

Substance Abuse

In California, substance abuse treatment programs can help individuals with any type of substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. These rehab programs typically encompass various levels of care, including medically assisted detox, intensive outpatient, outpatient, residential rehab, and partial hospitalization. You can expect clinicians to utilize evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness to help you achieve and sustain your recovery. The rehab’s clinical team can provide a comprehensive assessment to determine the appropriate level of care and medical support you may need.

12-Step

Participants engaged in 12 step programs receive intensive peer coaching (sponsorship) and community support. Spiritual development as a means of achieving psychological and emotional healing and growth is the cornerstone of 12 step recovery, but religious affiliations are not required. Meetings are free, anonymous, and open to the public, though specialized formats are available, including groups for seniors, teens, and family members. Evening, night, and day meetings are conducted year-round in most communities.

Family Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.