Alcoholics Anonymous San Mateo
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San Mateo, California
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About Alcoholics Anonymous San Mateo
The San Mateo County Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous is a peer-based support network in San Mateo, California. They serve as the central contact hub for AA meetings across the county.
It coordinates free, peer-led fellowship meetings using the Twelve Steps. Meetings are offered in-person, online, and in hybrid formats to support recovery from alcohol use.
Gender Specific Meetings
The fellowship is inclusive and open to all who have a desire to stop drinking. They offer meetings for everyone, including specific women-only and men-only meetings, to support participant comfort and engagement.
Different types of meeting formats offered include open, closed, speaker and discussion groups. I like that the facility may also connect individuals to volunteer service opportunities.
Getting Started
You can start by contacting the San Mateo Central Office during weekday business hours or by calling their 24-hour helpline. They can help connect you with appropriate local or online meetings and support.
There is no cost for AA meetings. Participation is free and does not require insurance. I like that Alcoholics Anonymous is self-supporting through the voluntary contributions of its members.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Alcohol rehab in California provides professional treatment to guide participants through each step of recovery. Programs offer a support system to walk you through challenges and celebrate victories with you, from detox to long-term sobriety.
Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.
Levels of Care
When you enter drug rehab in California, detox is the first step towards becoming drug-free. The detox process includes 24/7 monitoring and medical care and may include the use of medications to ease withdrawal symptoms.
Unlike outpatient drug rehab, clients receiving inpatient rehab in California reside at the facility for the duration of the program. The length of stay may range from two weeks to 18 months or more, depending on the client's needs and the program’s design.
When you choose outpatient rehab in California, you will meet with a counselor and attend support group meetings. The focus will be on restructuring attitudes and thoughts to reduce cravings and develop skills to prevent relapse. The length of time in outpatient rehab varies by individual, based on their recovery needs.
