About El Chante-Recovery Home – Oakland
La Familia is a nonprofit community outreach that provides mental health and community support services in the San Francisco Bay area. Their mission is to provide no-cost addiction treatment for individuals and families. El Chante, their 20-bed recovery home for men in Oakland, California, serves the local community, especially Spanish-speaking men, but any adult man who needs help is welcome. They also connect women and teens to other residential options through partner organizations.
Stays at El Chante vary, lasting anywhere from a few weeks to several months, based on individual needs. Right from the start, you’ll have a counselor to help identify your goals and build a long-term recovery plan personalized for you.
Residential substance abuse treatment is all about creating a focused and supportive space. It’s helpful to be able to step away from distractions and triggers. Most people find residential treatment gives them the chance to dig into recovery work.
Life in residential recovery is structured. Si Se Puede helps residents bond and build supportive networks through individual counseling, group therapy, and case management. The focus is on reconnecting with the community in a positive, safe way, helping people feel a renewed sense of belonging.
Don’t worry, there will be plenty of time for relaxing and fun, too! For one resident, healing began with group outings to the lake, team activities, and meaningful connections.
For anyone recovering from substance use, basic life skills often need rebuilding. Over time, addiction can make it hard to keep up with responsibilities or think clearly. Life skills training helps people rediscover confidence, rebuild daily routines, and gain tools to handle stress. Combined with therapy, it’s the kind of training that makes recovery feel doable.
El Chante Recovery Home has helped many people find the tools they need to stay committed to sobriety even after they’ve moved on. For those who spend time there, it’s often a first step toward stability and renewed hope for the future.
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