Salud Clinic

CommuniCare Health Centers Salud Clinic in West Sacramento, California, provides outpatient treatment for adults and adolescents struggling with substance use disorders (SUD). They also offer specialized outpatient services for dually diagnosed adults and pregnant and parenting mothers.

Folks struggling with opioid dependence or alcoholism can also benefit from their medication assisted treatment (MAT). MAT is an evidence based technique that uses FDA approved meds alongside behavioral therapy to support recovery. They even offer harm reduction services like free Narcan kits and fentanyl testing strips. Narcan is a life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug that is sprayed in one nostril during an overdose.

The facility accepts walk-in appointments and screening appointments to enroll in county funded programs. The screening serves as an intake evaluation where a clinician assesses your mental health and substance use history to identify specific treatment needs. It helps determine your eligibility and appropriate services within the county funded program. Once eligibility is confirmed they’ll create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your needs.

The main recovery program involves weekly in person substance use disorder groups, counseling and care coordination. Counseling and therapy groups focus on uncovering the root causes of your substance use and equipping you with tools to tackle them. You’ll participate in substance use education sessions as well. These sessions are taught in English and Spanish. You’ll learn how substance use impacts you and develop effective coping strategies.

You'll not just enjoy the support of outstanding clinical professionals but also that of peers who guide you through the recovery process. This is all thanks to their recovery peer support services provided by specialists like peer advocates and SUD navigators. These experts share their lived experiences and motivate you in a way that encourages personal growth.

Their MAT program addresses many SUDs including opioid dependency, alcoholism and stimulant misuse. They can prescribe some of the most popular meds available for this therapy. These include Suboxone, Vivitrol and Naltrexone. These meds help reduce withdrawal symptoms and curb cravings so that you can participate in behavioral therapy. Their evidence based treatment for stimulants like cocaine includes incentives to encourage progress and keep you motivated.

They partner directly with primary care providers, local emergency departments and other community resources to ensure continuity of care. Youth seeking extra support to tackle opioid, alcohol and stimulant misuse can also benefit from their “Youth Opioid Response” initiatives. The program provides education, prevention and intervention services. They also connect you to housing resources, legal help and employment.