800-671-4304Valley Health Associates Substance Use Disorder
About Valley Health Associates Substance Use Disorder
Valley Health Associates is a nonprofit addiction treatment center in Salinas, California providing comprehensive substance use disorder services for youth and adults throughout Monterey and San Benito Counties.
Since 1992, the organization has offered outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs, medically supervised ambulatory detox and Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorders.
Valley Health Associates takes a whole person, evidence based approach in a safe and supportive environment, with specialized programming for adolescents, young adults, and justice involved individuals
Addiction Treatment Programs at Valley Health Associates
Treatment begins with a comprehensive medical and mental health assessment, followed by personalized care planning and case management. Clients can access regular outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient services, or medically supervised ambulatory detox, with services available on-site at the Pajaro Street location or through a mobile clinic unit.
Programs include individual, group and family counseling using evidence based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, the Matrix Model and 12-step facilitation.
The Youth Outpatient Program for ages twelve to 17 incorporates equine assisted and art assisted wellness activities while the adult MAT program uses methadone, buprenorphine and naloxone to treat opioid addiction alongside counseling and relapse prevention support.
Quick Facts
- Location: Downtown Salinas on Pajaro Street, accessible via local public transportation
- Levels of care: Outpatient, intensive outpatient, ambulatory detox and Medication Assisted Treatment
- Payment options: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, Tricare, sliding scale and financial aid
- Aftercare: Comprehensive aftercare planning, support services and mobile clinic for community outreach and overdose prevention
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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. |
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life. |
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction. |
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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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Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. |
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. |
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills. |
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan. |
Rational behavior therapy helps you identify irrational beliefs that contribute to an addiction. Challenging and modifying those beliefs helps you develop healthier attitudes and behaviors. This therapy supports long term sobriety and sustainable recovery. |
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment. |
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support. |
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Levels of Care
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.
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life.
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction.
Detox Service Setting
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
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
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.
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential.
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
Rational behavior therapy helps you identify irrational beliefs that contribute to an addiction. Challenging and modifying those beliefs helps you develop healthier attitudes and behaviors. This therapy supports long term sobriety and sustainable recovery.
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
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