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Psychiatric Services - Medical Center

Drug Rehab Center in San Mateo, California

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

Psychiatric Services - Medical Center is a San Mateo, CA addiction treatment facility offering a variety of services and levels of care, including dual-diagnosis and mental health programs, inpatient and outpatient care, private health insurance, one-on-one therapy sessions, group support, educational programs, relapse prevention, and family counseling.

About This California Facility

Psychiatric Services - Medical Center is a reputable dual diagnosis and mental health treatment facility located in San Mateo, California. With a focus on treating individuals who suffer from both mental health disorders and addiction issues, this facility offers a comprehensive range of treatment options. Their services include dual-diagnosis, inpatient, and outpatient levels of care, ensuring that individuals can receive the appropriate treatment based on their specific needs. Psychiatric Services - Medical Center accepts private health insurance, making it accessible to those seeking help in their recovery journey.

Psychiatric Services - Medical Center offers a variety of services and treatment methods for addiction and substance abuse. Their professional team is skilled in dual-diagnosis treatment, addressing both mental health disorders and addiction simultaneously. Through their inpatient program, individuals benefit from a structured and supportive environment, allowing them to focus entirely on their recovery. Additionally, the facility provides outpatient services, giving individuals the flexibility to attend therapy sessions and support groups while still maintaining their daily responsibilities. Their treatment approach combines evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and group counseling, to promote lasting recovery and improved overall well-being.

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

    A dual-diagnosis describes two medical issues that are happening at the same time. They may or may not be related. Over 50% of people with an addiction in California have another mental health condition. Screening for both addiction and any untreated mental health issue is essential, and individually managed by Psychiatric Services - Medical Center.

    Levels of Care Offered at Psychiatric Services - Medical Center

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

    Inpatient treatment takes place when a patient checks into a rehab facility. Patients at Psychiatric Services - Medical Center receive round the clock care that includes detoxing and therapy. Although outpatient treatments are available, inpatient care is recommended as the first step in rehabilitation. The intensive and comprehensive treatment sets patients on a path for drug free living.

    An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the California facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Psychiatric Services - Medical Center‘s program is complete.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Psychiatric Services - Medical Center 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 Psychiatric Services - Medical Center 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 Mateo, 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 Psychiatric Services - Medical Center also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    DBT, also known as dialectical behavior therapy, is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings all connect. This can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It can also help put people in control over some mental struggles, like borderline personality disorder.

    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 Psychiatric Services - Medical Center in San Mateo, 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.

    Nutrition Therapy, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), focuses on improving a patient’s mental and physical health through diet. A diet that is low in certain nutrients can lead to emotions that can trigger addiction or relapse. Psychiatric Services - Medical Center‘s Nutritional therapy promotes healthy eating to heal the body and prevent addictive behavior.

    Many addictions co-exist with some type of nicotine or tobacco use. During treatment at Psychiatric Services - Medical Center in California, some may prefer to quit smoking and use of other nicotine products. Nicotine replacement is a way to move towards stopping smoking or using any form of nicotine. This can be nicotine gum or nicotine patches. The process of setting a goal quit date, using nicotine replacement and gradually decreasing nicotine intake is proven to help in reaching the goal of a nicotine free life.

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Psychiatric Services - Medical Center

    Experiential therapy is a non-traditional treatment that uses physical activities to help work through troubling emotions. Role-playing, use of props, and re-enactments are just a few common techniques in experiential therapy at Psychiatric Services - Medical Center. Its goal is to help people work with troubling emotions, memories, and trauma that are the source of their psychological issues

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Psychiatric Services - Medical Center Location and Directions
    Address Information222 W 39th Ave
    San Mateo, California 94403 Phone Number(650) 573-2222 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    San Mateo, 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.

    The most commonly abused drugs in San Mateo include marijuana, cocaine, and opioids. Several less common drugs are abused in the area, including methamphetamine and club drugs like ecstasy. A few types of addiction treatment are available in Caribou, Maine. Detoxification and counseling are used in combination to help people learn how to cope with their addiction and triggers. Medication-assisted treatments are also widely used in San Mateo, CA.

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