MHS - Contra Costa ACTiOn Team
Drug Rehab Center in Concord, California
MHS - Contra Costa ACTiOn Team is a drug rehab in Concord, California that provides various levels of treatment for those with dual diagnosis and mental health issues, including residential, inpatient, intensive outpatient, and sober-living/half-way care, as well as post-treatment support. The center takes private health insurance.
About This California Facility
Mental Health Systems is a non-profit organization located in Concord, California, dedicated to improving lives affected by substance abuse and behavioral health challenges. Their primary focus is providing mental health and drug and alcohol rehabilitation services innovatively and cost-effectively.
MHS - Contra Costa ACTiOn Team offers Assisted Outpatient Treatment through an Assertive Community Treatment model. This program respects individuals' autonomy while addressing serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders for up to 75 eligible adults in Contra Costa County.
Established in 1978 and accredited by the State License and JCAHO, MHS - Contra Costa ACTiOn Team offers a comprehensive range of services with 75 beds available. They provide detox, inpatient, intensive outpatient, outpatient, residential, and sober-living/half-way programs for individuals struggling with dual diagnosis, mental health disorders, alcoholism, opioid addiction, and drug addiction.
- Offers a diverse set of services for addiction and substance abuse
- Provides aftercare support, dual-diagnosis treatment, and detoxification
- Offers inpatient, residential, intensive outpatient, outpatient, and sober-living programs
MHS - Contra Costa ACTiOn Team focuses on treating individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
People with dual diagnosis have coexisting addiction and a mental disorder. 9.2 million US adults had a co-occurring disorder in 2018, so not just limited to California residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.
Levels of Care Offered at MHS - Contra Costa ACTiOn Team
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Inpatient rehab means living at the Concord, CA facility while all aspects of an addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. This helps limit the distractions and increase the focus on recovery. Typical inpatient rehab stays are approximately one month long.
MHS - Contra Costa ACTiOn Team offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.
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.
Sober living home provides a drug and alcohol-free environment for people in Concord trying to stay sober. The atmosphere in SLH is less restrictive than in inpatient rehab. Members have to follow many rules, including not drinking and using drugs and paying rent and bills. There is no limit for the minimum or maximum period of stay, but as long as you stay in the house, you should follow the rules, as it’s the opportunity for individual and group sobriety.
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.
After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by MHS - Contra Costa ACTiOn Team is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around California, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.
Therapies & Programs
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Concord, CA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at MHS - Contra Costa ACTiOn Team. 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. MHS - Contra Costa ACTiOn Team aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Concord, CA. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.
Rehabilitation is not just limited to bringing an individual out of addiction and achieving sobriety. It is considered complete only when an individual starts leading a normal and balanced life. Life skill therapy focuses on the various skills that help an individual to lead a normal life. Patients often do not take care of themselves, struggle professionally, and withdraw from social interaction due to addiction’s physical and emotional disturbances.
Life skills therapy helps people in California improve various personal, professional, and social skills such as cooking healthy meals, maintaining proper hygiene, budgeting, decision-making, time management, regulation of emotions, and effectively resolving interpersonal conflicts.
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Concord, California 94520 Phone Number(925) 483-2223 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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2280 Diamond Blvd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 483-2223
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Concord, 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.
In 2011, there were 1,773 people arrested for drug charges in Concord, CA. In 2013, 40% of all admissions to substance abuse treatment facilities were for marijuana addiction. The primary drug addiction and abuse problems in Concord, CA, are heroin and crack cocaine. The most effective programs can address all aspects of addiction, including the type of drug being abused and any co-occurring mental health disorders.
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