About Atlantic Recovery Services- Long Beach
Atlantic Recovery Services program provides substance abuse services for people in Los Angeles County.
Services include:
- drug/alcohol testing
- comprehensive outpatient alcohol abuse treatment
- comprehensive outpatient drug abuse treatment for court-referred individuals and for adolescents
- a sober living center
- substance abuse education and prevention
There are no geographic restrictions.
The drug/alcohol testing and the substance abuse education and prevention programs are outpatient programs.
Drug and/or alcohol testing is available for anyone who walks in.
The agency is a State certified treatment center for youth, age 12 to 20, in the CA State CARE program.
The program provides a general substance abuse education and prevention program as well as a youth program which targets youth 12 years to 18 years.
Both programs contain similar topics and structure, but the youth program focuses on youth issues.
Substance abuse education and prevention is discussed in group sessions as well as family dynamics, anger management, HIV/AIDS education, adult perinatal issues, stress management and life balance skills.
The groups are led by a licensed counselor and meet 4 times per week followed by a one-on-one session on the 5th day.
The sober living centers are chemical-free houses for adults 18 years and older.
For the first 30 days there is a curfew and a mandatory meeting per day.
Residents are required to sign-in/sign-out, attend two mandatory house meetings daily and observe all house rules.
However, these conditions may be more lenient after the initial 30 days.
The program recommends a 6 month stay but residents are not required to stay for any set amount of time.
Referrals to outpatient programs are provided and based on individual need.
The program also operates parolee and Proposition 36 programs that provide services to parolees and offenders as an alternative to incarceration.
LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH
- Spanish;
- the sober living centers operate in English only.
HOURS:
- Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
- Saturday and Sunday appointments may be available.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- Call or walk-in to apply or for service.
- Proof of age, Social Security number and T.B. test is required at registration.
Is this treatment center really free?
Most of the listings on this website are free; however, we decided it would also be helpful for our visitors to see sliding scale treatment centers (which are based on your income and you can qualify for free treatment) and low cost rehab centers for low income persons.
Tips on Choosing a Free Rehab Center in Long Beach, CA
Here are some additional tips:
- Ask about the center's admission process. What documentation do you need to provide? Is there a waiting list?
- Find out what the center's policies are on insurance and financial assistance. Will the center accept your insurance? Does the center offer financial assistance to patients who need it?
- Visit the center in person, if possible. This will give you a chance to meet the staff, see the facilities, and get a feel for the center's atmosphere.
- Talk to people who have been to the center. Ask them about their experiences and whether they would recommend the center to others.
Choosing a rehab center is an important decision. By following these tips, you can find a free rehab center in Long Beach, CA that is right for you.