South County Center for Change

South County Center for Change provides court-ordered substance use and co-occurring treatment disorder treatment services to adults in Chula Vista, California. The program is available to those who have a criminal conviction and a drug or alcohol addiction. Programs like these typically have strict requirements to follow, but may result in lessened or dropped charges upon completion.

You'll need a referral from the court to join this program.

If you're traveling to Chula Vista for treatment and want a relaxing way to unplug, the Chula Vista Bayfront is over 30 miles long. You can enjoy the views of San Diego Bay or find sober fun along the waterfront.

Getting You the Help You Need

When referred to this program, you'll be assessed to determine your needs. This means you'll be referred to an appropriate level of care for your addiction, including detox. From there, you'll work on recovery under the guidance and with the support of your care team and members of the drug court team.

What I like about this collaborative approach is that it ensures nothing falls through the cracks. Both sides are in communication throughout, so your progress is always known. Likewise, you're kept updated on any requirements needed to complete the program.

Preparing You for the Next Step

The ultimate goal of this program is to give you the tools needed to avoid reoffending. One way they achieve this is by helping you find and secure work before exiting treatment. This will make the transition from treatment smoother and give you much needed stability.

It's well known that steady employment helps prevent relapse, so this approach is especially useful.

Filling the Gaps with Community Referrals

Programs like these recognize how vulnerable justice involved clients can be. Getting them the services they need post treatment to lead productive, sober lives is vital. That's where community referrals come in.

Community referrals connect you with local services that you can make use of. These may include transportation assistance or healthcare providers. They may also give you a helping hand in jumpstarting education and career tracks. The extra help may show you services you didn't know existed or you qualified for.