California Area OfficeResidential Programs Adult
Residential treatment is available for adults requiring an intense alcohol and drug treatment experience in order for them to begin and maintain sobriety. Residential treatment generally includes substance abuse assessment, around the clock observation, individual and group substance abuse counseling, 12-step groups, mental health assessment and treatment, life-skills training, vocational assessment and training, and recreational activities. Those run by an Indian health program or tribe generally also include a cultural and traditional healing component. Treatment frequently last from two to six months, with some programs having an on-site transitional living component which can last an additional six months.
There are five IHS-funded adult residential programs in California.
Friendship House Association of American Indians (San Francisco)
333 Valencia Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 865-0964
Director: Helen Waukazoo
helenw@friendshiphouse.sf.org
Male/Female
Native Directions, Inc. (Manteca)
13505 North Union Road
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-2421
Director: Ramona Valadez
mona3riverslodge@aol.com
Male
Sierra Tribal Consortium (Fresno)
610 West McKinley Avenue
Fresno, CA 93728
(559) 445-2691
(888) 56SOBER
Director: Michael Roth
director@sierratribal.org
Male/Female
Tule River Alcohol Program (Porterville)
340 Reservation Road
P.O. Box 589
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8797
Director: Joseph Garfield
Male/Female
United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (Los Angeles)
1125 W. 6th. Street, Suite 400
Los Angeles CA 90017 - 1879
(213) 202-3970
Director: David L. Rambeau
Male/Female
Though there are not additional funds for residential treatment from the California Area Office, since these programs are IHS funded, they are accessible to any eligible Indian adult requiring these services. Referrals can be made by the local Indian health program out-patient substance abuse department or in some cases by contacting the facilities directly. United American Indian Involvement in Los Angeles also provides referrals and funding for adult residential treatment for those eligible Indians living in Los Angeles County.
