Aegis Treatment Centers | Atascadero - Addiction Treatment Services

About Aegis Treatment Centers | Atascadero – Atascadero

AEGIS Treatment Centers, in Atascadero, California, is a 12 step-focused outpatient drug and alcohol rehab for adults. They offer medically supervised ambulatory detox, medically assisted detox (MAT) and general outpatient (OP) care, including specialized programming for pregnant and postpartum women, young adults, and persons with co-occurring disorders.

AEGIS Treatment Centers provides 12 step-focused general outpatient (OP) addiction recovery services for adults in Atascadero, California. They specialize in medically supervised ambulatory detox, medication assisted treatment (MAT) using methadone and/or buprenorphine, addiction counseling, recovery education, and evidence-based holistic care. Gender-specific and dedicated services for young adults, pregnant and postpartum women, and persons with co-occurring disorders are available.

Clients undergoing outpatient detox receive robust medical supervision and may be prescribed FDA-approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially serious complications.

Medical and mental health assessments, personalized care planning, and case management are included in their OP program. Clients also engage in intensive individual, group, and family counseling, drawing on proven modalities, including CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. The program promotes clients’ sustained sobriety through recovery education addressing topics such as coping, disease and medication management, and relapse prevention. Their holistic therapies include mindfulness training. Aftercare planning and support are prioritized to ensure a complete continuum of care.

They are state licensed and accredited by SAMHSA and CARF. They accept private insurance, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Mental Health and Substance Abuse Opioid Addiction

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Michael Lawler

Chief Executive Officer

Brian Thorn

Chief Operating Officer

Chris Dennis, MD, MBA, FAPA

Chief Medical Officer

Chris Ong

Regional Vice President

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