ATLANTIC RECOVERY SERVICES Long Beach

Provider Description

The program provides substance abuse services for people in Los Angeles County. Services include drug/alcohol testing; comprehensive outpatient alcohol abuse treatment and comprehensive outpatient drug abuse treatment for court-referred individuals, and for adolescents; a sober living center; and substance abuse education and prevention. There are no geographic restrictions.

The drug/alcohol testing and the substance abuse education and prevention programs are outpatient programs. Drug and/or alcohol testing is available for anyone who walks in.

The agency is a State certified treatment center for youth, age 12 to 20, in the CA State CARE program. See the separate entry.

The program provides a general substance abuse education and prevention program as well as a youth program which targets youth 12 years to 18 years. Both programs contain similar topics and structure, but the youth program focuses on youth issues. Substance abuse education and prevention is discussed in group sessions as well as family dynamics, anger management, HIV/AIDS education, adult perinatal issues, stress management and life balance skills. The groups are led by a licensed counselor and meet 4 times per week followed by a one-on-one session on the 5th day.

The sober living centers are chemical-free houses for adults 18 years and older. For the first 30 days there is a curfew and a mandatory meeting per day. Residents are required to sign-in/sign-out, attend two mandatory house meetings daily and observe all house rules. However, these conditions may be more lenient after the initial 30 days. The program recommends a 6 month stay but residents are not required to stay for any set amount of time. Referrals to outpatient programs are provided and based on individual need.

The program also operates parolee and Proposition 36 programs that provide services to parolees and offenders as an alternative to incarceration. Services include outpatient alcohol and drug abuse treatment, comprehensive case management, and referrals to community based organizations for mental health, physical health, vocational training, and educational services as needed.

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH

Spanish; the sober living centers operate in English only.

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm. Saturday and Sunday appointments may be available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Call or walk-in to apply or for service. Proof of age, Social Security number and T.B. test is required at registration.

FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE

Fees for the sober living centers are $400 per month with an enrollment fee of $75 which is due at registration. The outpatient program is based on a sliding scale; Medi-cal is accepted for counseling services.

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