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El Dorado Community Service Center - Fort Help Mission

Drug Rehab Center in San Francisco, California

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Alcoholism

The El Dorado Community Service Center - Fort Help Mission is an accredited addiction treatment facility in San Francisco, CA offering a range of services, family support groups, aftercare planning and accepting private health insurance to help those suffering from alcoholism and opioid addiction achieve long-term sobriety.

About This California Facility

El Dorado Community Service Center - Fort Help Mission, situated in San Francisco, California, is a drug rehab facility specializing in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid misuse. Services are provided in both English and Spanish.

  • MAT combines FDA-approved medication with evidence-based therapy to manage cravings and reduce relapse risk, supporting long-term recovery.
  • Outpatient therapy at Fort Help Mission includes individual and group sessions, addiction education, and relapse prevention planning.
  • Life skills classes may be offered, covering topics such as coping, communication, emotional management, and building relationships.

Fort Help Mission is accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). They may accept various insurance plans, including Humana, Cigna, Aetna, Beacon, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health, and Ambetter. Contacting the insurer directly is recommended to verify out-of-network benefits and coverage details.

The facility treats opioid addiction using a combination of medication and therapy. They offer outpatient levels of care, providing individualized treatment plans to meet each client's unique needs.

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

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Opioid addiction treatment helps people addicted to opioids in California curb their drug use. The selection of a treatment setting depends on the severity of the addiction. Mild cases are usually treated in outpatient facilities; severe cases need hospitalization or treatment in a residential facility. Doctors use medicines along with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat the addiction. The treatment includes medication, counseling and therapy. It can also include group counseling, individual counseling and family counseling.

    Levels of Care Offered at El Dorado Community Service Center - Fort Help Mission

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

    Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are entirely removed from your body. There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days.

    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.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor at El Dorado Community Service Center - Fort Help Mission in San Francisco, California. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.

    Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in San Francisco, CA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at El Dorado Community Service Center - Fort Help Mission. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.

    A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. El Dorado Community Service Center - Fort Help Mission aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in San Francisco, CA. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.

    Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.

    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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    Additional Details

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    El Dorado Community Service Center - Fort Help Mission Location and Directions
    Address Information1101-Capp Street
    San Francisco, California 94110 Phone Number(415) 821-1427 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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    San Francisco, 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.

    There were 1,93 overdose deaths in San Francisco in 2016. This is a significant increase from the 1,11 overdose deaths reported in 2015. 16% of San Francisco residents aged 12 and older reported using an illicit drug. Drug abuse and addiction cost San Francisco an estimated $5 billion yearly. San Francisco's drug treatment facilities are designed to meet each patient's unique needs, providing the support and resources necessary for a successful recovery.

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