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Encompass Community Services - Alto Counseling Center

Encompass Community Services - Alto Counseling Center

Drug Rehab Center in Santa Cruz, California

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Alto Counseling Center is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment facility located in Santa Cruz, California that has been providing comprehensive, specialized care for individuals dealing with alcoholism, opioid addiction, dual diagnosis, and drug addiction since 1973, including aftercare support, drug rehab, and various levels of outpatient care that accept private health insurance.

About This Santa Cruz, CA Facility

Encompass Community Services - Alto Counseling Center, established in 1973, is an addiction treatment facility located in Santa Cruz, California. With a focus on providing assistance to individuals struggling with alcoholism, opioid addiction, dual diagnosis, and drug addiction, the center offers a range of comprehensive treatment options. Notably, Encompass Community Services - Alto Counseling Center holds accreditation from CARF, showcasing its commitment to maintaining high standards of care and ensuring the best outcomes for its clients.

Encompass Community Services - Alto Counseling Center offers a variety of services tailored to addressing addiction and substance abuse issues. Their offerings include aftercare support, drug rehab programs, outpatient treatment, and residential levels of care. These services aim to provide individuals with the necessary tools and support needed to overcome their addiction and embark on the path to recovery. Clients can also take advantage of the center's acceptance of private health insurance, making treatment more accessible to a broader range of individuals seeking help. Affiliated with Encompass Community Services, the Alto Counseling Center strives to make a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with addiction in the Santa Cruz community.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Multiple Centers
  • Accreditations

    CARF

    The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Encompass Community Services - Alto Counseling Center support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.

    Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Outpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in California include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.

    Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

    Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Encompass Community Services - Alto Counseling Center. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Santa Cruz, CA such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

    Encompass Community Services - Alto Counseling Center‘s Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at Encompass Community Services - Alto Counseling Center in Santa Cruz, California, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

    Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.

    Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at Encompass Community Services - Alto Counseling Center in Santa Cruz, CA that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Encompass Community Services - Alto Counseling Center helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Encompass Community Services - Alto Counseling Center Location and Directions
    Address Information716 Ocean St
    Santa Cruz, California 95060 Phone Number(831) 423-2003 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Santa Cruz, California Addiction Information

    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.

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