County of San Luis Obispo- Behavioral Health Department

2180 Johnson Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

San Luis Obispo, California
805-781-4768

About County of San Luis Obispo- Behavioral Health Department

San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services are offered at San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Services with its main facility located on Johnson Avenue in San Luis Obispo in California. Several locations are available and located throughout San Luis Obispo County. They provide outpatient treatment programs for adults and youth struggling with substance abuse.

Individual and Group Counseling for Substance Abuse

Services include both individual and group counseling for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. They also offer court-ordered treatment programs (such as PC1000, Proposition 36) and DUI programs and education. Clients can be referred to higher levels of care and recovery support.

MAT Treatment For Opioid Addiction

Access is provided to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction. Medications can help reduce your withdrawal symptoms and allow you to focus on your treatment in counseling. Special services are also provided to parents and families impacted by addiction including Family Drug Court participants as well as pregnant and parenting women and adolescents.

Clinical Setting with Private Counseling Offices

Services are offered in a clinic setting, including private counseling offices and group meeting spaces. I also like that they have a connection to related county behavioral health services (mental health and primary care coordination).

Payments for your services are offered on a sliding scale based on income to make services accessible. Medi-Cal and some grant-funded programs are also available to those who qualify.

The main facility is located near French Hospital Medical Center and Sinsheimer Park, a community park with green space and recreational facilities. I like that you’re also not far from San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, a calming natural environment potentially supportive for recovery.

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Amenities

Private Rehab

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 Setting

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.

Art Therapy

Art and music are mediums that connect with our feelings, making them a great recovery tool during addiction treatment. 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.

Private Rooms

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.

Addiction Treatment Programs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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.

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.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

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.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

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.

Inpatient Rehab

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.

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.

Sober Living

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.

Drug & Alcohol Intervention

Intervention services in California provide the support you need to encourage a loved one to make wise recovery decisions. Professionals will help you work with your loved one to develop an intervention plan and get him or her started on their recovery journey.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Accreditations

SAMHSA
State License

Accepted Insurance

County of San Luis Obispo- Behavioral Health Department works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Humana
UnitedHealth Group

Contact Information

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2180 Johnson Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Fact checked and written by:
Camille Sylvain
Edited by:
Eric Owens

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