Harm Reduction Therapy Center

21 Merlin Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

San Francisco, California
415-863-4282

About Harm Reduction Therapy Center

The Harm Reduction Therapy Center is an integrated alcohol and drug rehab and mental health center. They provide an alternative program for anyone in San Francisco who needs help while not requiring abstinence first from substance use. They have community-based drop-in centers, medical clinics, street outreach, and mobile pop-ups to help various clients.

They give clients an alternative to traditional treatment. They believe in empowering people to help with their problems and define goals. Since each person’s relationship to drugs is unique, they recognize the complexities and don’t focus on abstinence as the only outcome but helps clients who actively use drugs. No one gets excluded from the program.

The treatment modalities emphasize earning trust with services that fit the needs of each individual. This unique model allows the therapists to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, case managers, camp monitors, and more.

Aftercare can play an important role in helping clients after treatment. The center includes workshops and ongoing coaching and may provide referrals to other services as needed.

Remember that they’re a nonprofit where no one is refused assistance. They also accept donations and may work with major insurance companies, like Aetna, Humana, Cigna, and more. Contact your insurance provider, as out of network benefits vary.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Alcoholism Drug Rehab Men's Rehab Opioid Treatment Women's Rehab Teen & Adolescent Program

Adult Program

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.

Alcoholism

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

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.

Men's Rehab

Gender-specific addiction treatment programs may be more effective in treating men because they focus on unique needs of males. Men’s rehab in California is designed to help men process emotions and cope with stress in a judgment-free environment.

Opioid Treatment

For those who are struggling with opioid use disorder, help is available at opioid rehab in California. This complex addiction can be treated through a combination of evidence-based therapies and medication assisted treatment.

Women's Rehab

Women’s rehab in California provides a safe environment where women can work through addiction challenges surrounded by their gender peers. This often creates an environment that is more conducive to recovery.

Teen & Adolescent Program

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.

Levels of Care

1

Detox & MAT

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.
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Outpatient Rehab

When you choose outpatient rehab in California, you will meet with a counselor and attend support group meetin...gs. 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.
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3

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

When you have a co-occurring disorder, it is essential to treat both your addiction and the mental health diso...rder. California dual diagnosis treatment provides this type of multidisciplinary approach, for improved recovery outcomes.
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Insurance

private-insurance icon Private Insurance

As a California resident with private rehab insurance, you can use your coverage to help pay for alcohol and d...rug addiction treatment. You may be asked to pay some costs like a co-payment or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.
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self-pay icon Self-Pay Options

There are a number of self-pay options available for alcohol and drug rehab in California. If you can’t affo...rd to write a check for the full cost of inpatient or outpatient treatment, personal and medical loans offer alternate ways of financing.
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Contact Harm Reduction Therapy Center

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21 Merlin Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

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