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El Centro de Amistad

El Centro de Amistad

Drug Rehab Center in San Fernando, California

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

El Centro de Amistad Addiction Treatment Facility in San Fernando, CA offers an evidence-based approach that utilizes a variety of therapies and services to provide compassionate, intensive treatment for individuals seeking sobriety.

About This California Facility

El Centro de Amistad is an Addiction Treatment Facility located in San Fernando, California. With a dedication to helping individuals overcome addiction and achieve sobriety, they specialize in providing comprehensive care for those suffering from Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health conditions. This facility understands the complex nature of addiction and the importance of addressing underlying mental health issues that often coexist. With a compassionate and experienced team of professionals, El Centro de Amistad offers personalized treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.

At El Centro de Amistad, a range of services and treatment methods are available to assist individuals on their journey to recovery. Their outpatient levels of care provide flexible treatment options that allow individuals to receive essential support while maintaining their daily responsibilities. They offer Dual-Diagnosis treatment, which addresses both addiction and any underlying mental health disorders simultaneously. This integrated approach ensures that individuals receive comprehensive care that targets the root causes of their addiction. Additionally, El Centro de Amistad recognizes the importance of ongoing support and offers counseling and therapy sessions to help individuals develop coping mechanisms and relapse prevention strategies. With a commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment, El Centro de Amistad is an ideal choice for individuals seeking effective and holistic addiction treatment.

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

    Some of the most common co-occurring disorders are schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. Most rehab facilities in San Fernando, CA like El Centro de Amistad provide patients with a dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis gives rehab the means to treat addiction while restoring mental and emotional health.

    Levels of Care Offered at El Centro de Amistad

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    An Outpatient Rehab Program is a part-time drug rehab program for treating individuals in San Fernando, CA with mild addiction or mild-to-moderate drug withdrawal symptoms. It generally requires about 10 to 12 hours every week.

    Doctors can administer on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their El Centro de Amistad therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.

    Therapy for couples decreases unhealthy behavior in a relationship that can trigger addiction. Either, or both, members of the couple will be improved by this. This treatment administered by El Centro de Amistad still targets addiction and can also make a relationship healthier through a variety of methods.

    Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in San Fernando, California, it is impossible for family members not to be affected. In order to have the greatest chances for long term sobriety, healing any family trauma and dysfunctional communications is important. Family therapy aims to heal and rebalance unhealthy roles and habits.

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at El Centro de Amistad also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at El Centro de Amistad in San Fernando, CA is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.

    Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.

    This therapy modality at El Centro de Amistad in San Fernando, CA strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.

    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
  • Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    El Centro de Amistad Location and Directions
    Address Information566 S Brand Blvd
    San Fernando, California 91340 Phone Number(818) 898-0223 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    San Fernando, 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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