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Santa Maria Center for Change, a non-profit rehab in Santa Maria, California, specializes in treating mental health and drug addiction for adults, military personnel, LGBTQ+ individuals, Spanish-speakers, and those who have experienced trauma or sexual abuse. The facility offers intensive outpatient programs (IOP), general outpatient treatment, and aftercare support.
The Center for Change utilizes a Matrix model for healing and provides individual and group therapy, family counseling, 12 Step programs, and relapse prevention courses as part of their outpatient programs.
- Aftercare support: Designed to prevent relapse and provide resources to alumni, including continued therapy, recovery education, and referrals to other programs.
- Insurance coverage: Accepts Medicaid and Medicare, and may refer clients to services covered by major insurance providers like Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Anthem.
- Specialized care: Offers tailored treatment for specific demographics, such as military personnel, LGBTQ+ adults, Spanish-speakers, and individuals who have experienced trauma or sexual abuse.
Santa Maria Center for Change effectively addresses a wide range of addictions and mental health issues, catering to the unique needs of various demographics. The facility's comprehensive approach benefits adults, military personnel, LGBTQ+ individuals, Spanish-speakers, and those who have experienced trauma or sexual abuse, providing them with the necessary support and resources for recovery.
- 3 Conditions Treated
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- 3 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 6 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Santa Maria, CA
Within the past decade, opioid addiction has become a nationwide epidemic. The United States hosts one of the world’s highest rates of opioid use or abuse and has one of the highest rates of opioid-related deaths. In the United States, opioid drugs are classified as Schedule II-IV controlled substances due to their highly addictive properties and potential for abuse. These include morphine, opium, heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, and fentanyl. Physicians usually prescribe opioids to help control pain.
Over time, opioid users develop a tolerance for the drugs, which makes it difficult, if not impossible, to function without them. In turn, opioid users often resort to illicit means of obtaining the drugs. These means can include drug dealers, friends, and family members who do not have legitimate prescriptions for the drugs. Opioid addiction can quickly lead to heroin use, especially those seeking more intense highs than prescription opioids offer. Due to the high risk of overdose, heroin users are at a much higher risk for illness and death.
Dual-Diagnosis
A person who struggles with addiction and a mental health condition suffers from a dual diagnosis. This means that they have two issues that must be treated. The specific mental health issues that the patient at Santa Maria Center for Change might have include but are not limited to:
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
The specific addiction issues that the patient might have include but are not limited to:
- Alcoholism
- Drug Addiction (i.e., Cocaine, Meth, and other stimulants, Marijuana, and Ecstasy)
The combination of the two illnesses can be tough to treat. Taking care of one or the other is tough, and taking care of both cannot be done alone. A patient who receives dual diagnosis treatment will be given the best chance at becoming sober.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction or a co-occurring disorder. The treatment must attend the treatment facility for their therapy and other programs but return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of the treatment program is complete. The treatment programs are monitored by the treatment facility and case managers who work for a judge or judge’s office. A treatment program may be performed out of a treatment facility, treatment clinic, or treatment center.
The benefits of outpatient treatment programs are many. One of the most beneficial treatment programs is that it allows treatment for clients who cannot afford or may not be able to attend treatment at a treatment facility, treatment center, or treatment clinic full-time. Another benefit of treatment programs is that they reduce crime rates because treatment allows people to treat their addiction.
Therapies & Programs
Group therapy sessions provide recovering addicts with a chance to cope with everyday situations that many face. Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment.
People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
Trauma therapy allows them to work through past trauma to have peace of mind and begin down the road of sobriety. The therapist will work with the individual to help them understand their past and present relationships. Patients may often believe that something is inherently wrong with them or they are unworthy of love. The therapist aims to correct these negative feelings and behaviors by helping the person realize that their actions do not reflect who they truly are.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact

201 South Miller street
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone Number
(805) 925-9811
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Santa Maria, California Addiction and Treatment
More than 3 million of California's citizens are addicted to illegal drugs. Almost 800,000 people use hard drugs, almost 5 million use marijuana, and another 2.1 million abuse alcohol every year. Other substance abuse issues such as binge drinking and teen drug use are also common. Many illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana are smuggled into the state from Mexico.
Santa Maria, located on California's Central Coast, is known for its barbecue, agriculture, and mild climate that allows for year-round outdoor activities. In 2023, opioids were the primary drug for 35% of adults in Santa Barbara County treatment programs, with fentanyl involved in 86% of the 130 opioid overdose deaths that year.
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