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WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East

WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East

Drug Rehab Center in San Luis Obispo, California

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

The California Men's Colony East Addiction Treatment Facility in San Luis Obispo, CA, run by WestCare, offers comprehensive services such as Aftercare Support, Inpatient and Outpatient Levels of Care, Dual Diagnosis, Drug Rehab, and access to peer support groups and 12-step programs, all tailored to help those suffering from Opioid Addiction, Alcoholism, and other types of substance abuse.

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About This San Luis Obispo, CA Facility

WestCare - LTOP at California Men’s Colony East (CMC-E) in San Luis Obispo, California provides an extensive range of services to support individuals in recovery from substance abuse and addiction. The facility is a collaboration between WestCare and the CMC-E, a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facility. WestCare - LTOP provides both primary and extended care residential substance use disorder treatment services with integrated mental health services to inmates at CMC-E. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services.

The facility provides an array of services to help individuals in recovery, including assessments and individualized treatment plans, treatment management services, individual and group counseling, relapse prevention and life skills training. The facility also offers comprehensive co-occurring disorder programs, designed to provide integrated services for those who are struggling with both mental health concerns and substance abuse issues. There is also an extended care program, designed to provide continued support to those in recovery after they have completed the primary care program. Services include behavioral health counseling, educational and vocational training, and re-entry services.

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
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    With so many people struggling with opioid addiction, opioid addiction treatment is more critical than ever before. Patients often take opioids when they face a painful injury. When someone begins taking opioids such as Vicodin or oxycodone differently than how the medications were prescribed, this points to opioid addiction.

    Stopping these types of medications abruptly is not safe. That is where opioid addiction treatment at WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East in San Luis Obispo, CA comes in. Most opioid addiction treatment facilities start with detox and move to rehabilitation services while providing medical support during the process.

    Getting over an opioid addiction takes time and determination, but with the right support and resources, those struggling with opioid addiction can recover and move forward with their lives.

    Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.

    Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Opioid Addiction 

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    Inpatient rehab is intended to treat severe addictions and co-occurring disorders. The length of stay in California varies from four weeks to six months according to the individual needs. Inpatient rehab ensures that the patient stays in a substance-free environment at WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East.

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in San Luis Obispo, CA. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.

    Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East. 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 San Luis Obispo, CA such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

    WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.

    Another benefit of individual therapy at WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East in San Luis Obispo, CA is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.

    Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.

    Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East in San Luis Obispo, CA involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.

    In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.

    Group therapy at WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.

    Trauma therapy zeroes in on traumatic incidents that a WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East patient in San Luis Obispo, California 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. The goal of trauma therapy is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward.

    Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling that focuses on acceptance and change. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a type of cognitive therapy. It is based on the principle that irrational thoughts are responsible for the emotional and behavioral changes in addiction. The therapy starts with identifying the underlying irrational thoughts. These thoughts are then challenged and opposed logically and then replaced with positive thoughts.

    Life skills pertain to the skill sets a person should possess to become successful in life. Examples are time management, budgeting, and social abilities. Life skills therapy highlights the fact that addiction recovery is more than just a person’s ability to go through their day-to-day without resorting to substance use. Patients in recovery should also be given the tools to thrive. Life skills training provides recovering alcoholics and substance users a chance to learn new things that can help them land a job and function well in society. The new learnings they acquire can motivate them to live with a goal-oriented and sober lifestyle once they leave the facilities at WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East in San Luis Obispo, California.

    Aftercare, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Life Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Trauma Therapy

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    WestCare - LTOP at California Men's Colony East Location and Directions
    Address InformationColony Rd
    San Luis Obispo, California 93405 Phone Number(805) 547-7900 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    San Luis Obispo, 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.

    10% of adults in San Luis Obispo, California have a substance use disorder. 18% of fatalities involve drugs. Methamphetamine is a particular problem in the city, as it is manufactured locally. Heroin addiction is also a serious issue. 41% of high school students report being involved in drugs activity. SLO, California offers a variety of treatment options. Patient advocates can help you find the right program for your needs.

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