Safe Refuge

1041 East Redondo Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90804

Long Beach, California
562-987-5722

About Safe Refuge

Safe Refuge helps underserved people in Long Beach, California get access to programs to help them become self-sufficient. They help with housing for homeless and low income folks as well as counseling and job training.

They have a residential program that gives residents a home-like space to recover from addiction. Stays range from 30 days up to 180 or more if needed. Most clients need to have Medi-Cal to qualify although there are a few exceptions. This residential program is accredited by CARF.

They also offer bridge and transitional housing to help people get on their feet after leaving residential treatment. These safe and sober residences come with some requirements. You must be active in outpatient treatment during your stay and also be employed, in job training or be volunteering in the community.

Clients can get a fully furnished unit in a sober apartment living for six months to a year. They also have long term housing for up to two years for residents who are employed and need more time in this supportive environment.

Their outpatient groups meet at various times during the day as well as on weekends so that everyone can find a time that works best for their schedule.
In these groups, you'll improve your relationships, learn recovery skills and more. Some groups work for offenders who are referred by Long Beach probation or local courts. These groups are led by a trained facilitator. You can get up to one year of outpatient services through Safe Refuge.

Amenities

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Art Therapy

Art and music are mediums that connect with our feelings, making them a great recovery tool during addiction t...reatment. Studies show that combining art/music and drug rehab can have a greater therapeutic impact than drug rehab alone, as you’re able to access parts of your brain and body that you may not have access to during traditional talk therapy. Benefits of art/music therapy include lowering stress and anxiety, promoting healthy neurochemicals, and providing stress relief.
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Music Room

Music can be extremely therapeutic, serving as a valuable healing tool and an integrative feature of a holisti...c treatment plan. A music room offers a large number of outlets, including singing, playing musical instruments, and listening to music.
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Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to ge...t 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.
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Rec Room & Activities

Recreational therapy uniquely combines therapeutic interventions with an activity, like horse-riding, hiking, ...wilderness therapy, basketball, tennis, or a full workout. Benefits of recreational therapy include providing a healthy way to work through the emotions of recovery, learning to build and maintain relationships, improving communication skills, and building self-esteem.
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Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Alcoholism LGBTQ Friendly 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.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

The incidence of substance abuse and addiction is higher among the LBGTQ community. That’s why LBGTQ-friendly rehab in California is available, to offer specialized treatment that addresses the unique needs of individuals in this demographic.

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

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Inpatient Rehab

Unlike outpatient drug rehab, clients receiving inpatient rehab in California reside at the facility for the d...uration 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.
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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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Aftercare & Alumni Program

Community support and relationship-building are key elements of aftercare rehab in California. You’ll receiv...e recovery coaching, social support, and mentors to help you maintain sobriety after completing initial rehab treatment. This support will continue as long as you need it, which could be weeks or more than a year.
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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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Sober Living

California sober living has been shown to reduce relapse and improve recovery. These programs offer highly-str...uctured 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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Accreditations

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Insurance

financial-aid icon Financial Aid

If you need help paying for alcohol and drug rehab, financial aid may be an option for you. Financial assistan...ce options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.
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If you’re an in-state resident and eligible for Medicaid, you can use your coverage to assist with the cost ...of alcohol and drug rehab in California. Medicaid can help cover all levels of care, including detox in California, inpatient rehab in California, and more.
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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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sliding-scale icon Sliding Scale Payment

If you’re ready to enter a drug rehab program in California, but you cannot afford to pay the full amount, a... sliding scale payment plan may be the solution for you. This option asks you to make payments in an amount you can reasonably afford on a consistent basis. To qualify for this discount, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.
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1041 East Redondo Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90804

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