Janus of Santa Cruz

About Janus of Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz

Janus of Santa Cruz is an addiction treatment center in Santa Cruz, California. The facility has been providing substance abuse recovery services for over 45 years. The programs available to clients are medication assisted treatment for opioid use, residential treatment, outpatient programs and detoxification. The facility also offers sober housing, drinking driver programs and perinatal treatment. Janus of Santa Cruz is licensed and accredited by various organizations including the US Department of Health and Human Services and the State of California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. Most private insurance plans are accepted at this facility, and staff members will work with non insured clients to find a way to make treatment affordable.

There are two residential treatment programs available at Janus of Santa Cruz. The facility offers a co-educational residential program and a perinatal residential program for women who are pregnant or parenting a child under five. The length of stay at this facility will be based on the patient’s needs and regular assessments of their progress. Patients will work with a counselor to come up with a treatment plan that’s used as a guide throughout their stay.

Clients will have the opportunity to do fitness activities at a nearby gym, go on hiking excursions and participate in a swimming program. The primary treatment approaches that are used to treat patients are cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I like that they also provide alternative treatments such as yoga and art therapy. Additional services that are offered at the facility are relapse prevention skills training and lifetime aftercare group counseling. The campus is a tobacco free zone that gives patients a supportive and safe environment in which to heal.

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.

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis 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

Amber Williams, LAADC-CA, CADC-CS, ICCS, ICAADC

CEO

Stephanie Macwhorter

COO

Jason Wasche, D.O.

Chief Medical Officer

Bill Morris, M.D.

Medical Director, MAT Services

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