Project Independence Outpatient and Residential Services
11927 Elliott Avenue
El Monte, CA 91732
About Project Independence Outpatient and Residential Services
Located in El Monte, California, Bridges Rehabilitation provides residential and outpatient treatment to those with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. In addition to private pay options, they accept Medi-Cal. Their staff is multilingual, so as to better accommodate the diverse population of the area.
Treatment for Underserved Populations
Treatment is designed for adults, with a focus on underserved populations including the low income community. They offer support to those reentering society from incarceration, as well as to those facing housing instability. Their mission driven approach is about “empowering individuals to reclaim their lives.”
Trauma Informed and Holistic Care
Emphasizing individualized treatment plans, their trauma informed and holistic care seeks to address the root causes of addiction. Evidence based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing are employed. I like that they offer life skills training, job readiness support, and other transitional services. Their focus is on aftercare and recovery management programs.
Compassionate and Professional Staff
I found positive reviews of this facility, with former clients praising the supportive and respectful environment. They describe the staff as compassionate and professional. Many cite significant personal growth and long term sobriety after treatment.
Relaxation and Recreation in El Monte
El Monte is home to an abundance of outdoor spaces to supplement your recovery journey. Whittier Narrows Nature Center is a 400 acre oasis in the heart of Los Angeles, providing trails to explore and guided tours throughout its natural beauty.
The Santa Fe Trail is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, blending nature and history for a day of outdoor education. Mountain View Park features 10 acres of trails and a playground, hosting year round programs and community events for local engagement. Set amongst the San Gabriel Mountains, the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area offers opportunities for birdwatching, biking, hiking, fishing, swimming, and picnicking.
Amenities
Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.
Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recover. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.
In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose their own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.
When paired with cognitive-behavioral therapy, exercise can be an effective tool for overcoming addiction. Drug rehabs with a gym offer clients healthy ways to increase energy levels, balance the body’s stress hormone levels, and aid in the brain’s healing process.
When used as part of an evidence-based treatment plan, basketball can boost physical and mental health, lead to sharper thinking, and facilitate improved self-esteem. Drug rehabs with a basketball court also place a focus on teamwork and cooperation.
There are many pathways to recovery and some journeys take a more labor-intensive approach, by attending a farm-based drug rehab. Farm life has many parallels with recovery: it requires constant tending, nurturing, and creating the conditions necessary to thrive. The benefits of a farm program include learning new skills, building a recovery community, peer support, and contributing to a greater ecosystem.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Typically, a young adult program in California can guide individuals from detox, through initial treatment, and extends to aftercare. Treatment gives young adults what they need to reset their lives and move to the next stage of life free from addiction.
An adult program in California uses various therapeutic methods to treat a person who is dependent on an addictive substance. Individuals aged 18 and older are eligible for treatment, which focuses on breaking the cycle of addiction and learning how to maintain sober living.
When a person is struggling with addiction, their actions and emotions may not be rational. Cognitive behavioral therapy in California helps individuals understand better why they feel and act certain ways and how those emotions and actions can lead to substance abuse.
EMDR Therapy is a neurobiological treatment modality used to address trauma disorders and related mental and behavioral health challenges. Short for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR is designed to help clients cope with distressing memories and emotions, including fear, sadness, and anger. EMDR may help clients in addiction recovery manage the psychological and emotional triggers that contribute to substance misuse and/or addiction relapse.
Levels of Care
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.
When you have a co-occurring disorder, it is essential to treat both your addiction and the mental health disorder. California dual diagnosis treatment provides this type of multidisciplinary approach, for improved recovery outcomes.
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.
California sober living has been shown to reduce relapse and improve recovery. These programs offer highly-structured living environments for those who desire to remain sober. House rules usually include abstinence from substances, participation in 12-step meetings, and contribution to household responsibilities.
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