800-262-4205PAAR Center
About PAAR Center
The PAAR Center at 184 contains the administrative offices that oversee a number of treatment locations on the same street and is a low barrier community resource in Porterville, California offering immediate support and safety for clients affected by alcohol and drug use.
Detox Referrals and Programs on Belleview
With an open door model built around harm reduction and human connection PAAR Center meets people where they are and helps them take a first step toward recovery.
The program provides foundational recovery support services including peer support, case management, AA/NA meetings, and referrals to community resources and treatment including medical detox services.
Sobering Station and Drop-In Support
The PAAR Center offers a Drop-In location just behind the main house which is a safe and sober environment for clients seeking recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. The location is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Sobering Station operates around the clock providing a clean and supervised space for clients who are intoxicated to sober up safely overnight and connect with recovery resources in the morning.
On-site services include basic necessities like food, clothing, and hygiene facilities alongside referrals for medical and detox needs. Staff provide monitoring and peer based support designed to reduce harm and encourage engagement with longer term treatment options.
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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. |
PAAR Sober Living homes provide a supportive, stable environment with structures designed to help residents continue their recovery journey. |
The Sobering Station operates 4pm-8am, offering clients a safe place to sober overnight and connection with recovery resources in the morning, facilitating transition to ongoing care. |
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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.
PAAR Sober Living homes provide a supportive, stable environment with structures designed to help residents continue their recovery journey.
The Sobering Station operates 4pm-8am, offering clients a safe place to sober overnight and connection with recovery resources in the morning, facilitating transition to ongoing care.
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.
Amenities
The Drop-In Center and Sobering Station provide a safe, sober environment designed for individuals seeking support and stabilization.
Contact
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FAQs
What is the difference between PAAR Center's Drop-In Center and Sobering Station?
The PAAR Center in Porterville operates two distinct services. The Drop-In Center runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and provides a safe, sober environment with food, hygiene facilities, and referrals to treatment resources. The Sobering Station operates 24/7 and is designed for individuals who are actively intoxicated, offering a safe place to sober overnight with staff monitoring and connection to recovery resources in the morning.
Does PAAR Center offer medical detox or withdrawal management services?
Yes, the PAAR Center provides withdrawal management services delivered by licensed medical professionals in a safe, comfortable environment. This service is separate from the Drop-In Center and Sobering Station and is part of the facility’s comprehensive treatment options available to individuals seeking detoxification support.
What support services are available at PAAR Center beyond sobering and detox?
The PAAR Center offers multiple levels of care including outpatient treatment, residential treatment programs lasting 3 to 6 months, and sober living homes. Additional supports include case management, peer support, AA and NA meetings, employment readiness assistance, parenting education, and child care services to support families in recovery.
How does PAAR Center connect people to ongoing recovery after detox or sobering services?
The PAAR Center emphasizes linkage to treatment resources and recovery supports as a core part of its services. Staff provide referrals to medical and mental health resources, connect individuals to AA and NA meetings, and offer case management to guide participants toward longer-term substance use treatment programs and community recovery resources.
What basic needs support does PAAR Center provide during drop-in or sobering services?
The PAAR Center provides food, hygiene facilities including shower access, and basic necessities such as clothing. These supports are offered in the Drop-In Center and Sobering Station to create a welcoming, low-barrier environment where individuals can stabilize and engage with recovery resources in a safe setting.