About Bonita House – Berkeley
Founded in 1971, Bonita House, Inc. is a nonprofit agency that specializes in treating adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. They’re located in Berkeley, California. They have a residential program for dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders, a wellness center with day programs, supported independent living, and other outreach and engagement programs.
The residential treatment program specializes in integrated dual diagnosis treatment practices (IDDT). IDDT uses evidence-based treatment to address substance use intervention and mental health treatment and recovery. To be eligible for the program, you must be 18 or older and have a dual diagnosis. You also must be on Alameda County Medi-Cal.
While in the residential treatment program, you’ll work with mental health rehabilitation specialists and licensed clinicians. You’ll work on building the necessary skills to function in life and work. You’ll receive ongoing assessments and evaluations while participating in individual behavioral health and mental counseling. There are also intensive day treatment programs and dual diagnosis recovery groups.
The Berkeley Wellness Center is also at the Bonita House. This is an arts-centered program with peer support groups, art groups, mindfulness training, and individual mental health services. You’ll design a program based on your needs, goals, and interests that strives toward self sufficiency. They’re also for adults with substance use and mental health issues. The program provides a transition from other specialty mental health treatment programs.
If you’re low income and at risk of homelessness or already homeless, they also have a supported independent living housing program (SIL). The SIL provides long term housing where you’ll have support in making your own decisions, creating a life with meaning, and developing and managing your life in a community of your choosing. You must be a single adult with substance use disorder and severe mental health issues, with a stable income such as supplemental security, social security, social security disability, or employment. You’ll also need to be able to cook, clean, manage your own medication, and other basic life skills.
All the programs are geared toward independent living and wellness. You’ll build resilience while achieving personal goals and learning to live in recovery.
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