800-671-4304Alcoholics Anonymous San Mateo
About Alcoholics Anonymous San Mateo
Alcoholics Anonymous San Mateo serves as the central Intergroup office coordinating AA services throughout San Mateo County, California. This nonprofit peer led fellowship supports men and women in recovery from alcohol addiction through 12 step programs at meetings held across the county.
Peer Led 12-Step Support for Alcohol Recovery
The San Mateo County Intergroup coordinates a network of 12-Step meetings where members work through the steps, connect with sponsors, and support newcomers in their recovery journey. The program is rooted in reading AA literature, learning the principles and traditions, and making daily decisions aligned with sobriety.
Continuous Support and Detox Referrals
The central office maintains a comprehensive meeting directory for San Mateo County and operates a 24 hour helpline for anyone seeking AA support. The Intergroup also hosts annual Holiday Alkathons during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, a tradition spanning over 50 years that offers continuous meetings during times when many face heightened relapse risk.
The office can refer members in need of detox treatment to a local facility that offers this treatment.
Accessing AA in San Mateo County
The central office is located on South El Camino Real in San Mateo and operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with meetings held at various locations throughout the county. AA has no membership dues or fees and is self supporting through voluntary contributions from members.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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Kimberly Hawkins holds a Masters degree in Computing and Information Sciences from East Tennessee State University. She is also a freelance writer specializing in content related to mental health, addiction recovery, and overall wellness. On Valentine’s Day of 2024, Kimberly’s only sibling passed away of an accidental drug overdose. Since then, Kimberly has become a passionate advocate for addiction recovery awareness and support.
