Addiction Support Groups in California
Online Harm Reduction Group
If previous attempts at stopping
substance
use have failed or if you want to learn to manage your use rather than abstain, this is the group for you. We approach
addiction
as a biopsychosocial phenomenon and help our patients understand ...
Hosted by California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94112
If previous attempts at stopping
substance
use have failed or if you want to learn to manage your use rather than abstain, this is the group for you. We approach
addiction
as a biopsychosocial phenomenon and help our patients understand ...
Partners & Spouses Living w Addiction & Recovery
The Partners and Spouses Group is an ongoing therapy group and place to gain awareness, feel understood, grieve, express feelings, practice new skills and heal. Areas of focus include
addiction
in the family system, loss of control, trauma, feelings expression, ...
Hosted by Mary Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
The Partners and Spouses Group is an ongoing therapy group and place to gain awareness, feel understood, grieve, express feelings, practice new skills and heal. Areas of focus include
addiction
in the family system, loss of control, trauma, feelings expression, ...
Intensive Outpatient Program
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is intended individuals that do not require round-the-clock care. IOP is ideal for clients that require intensive therapeutic treatment, but still need to maintain other responsibilities such as work, school, family, etc. Our IOP is ...
Hosted by New Start Recovery Solutions Sacramento
Treatment Center
Verified
Group meets in Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is intended individuals that do not require round-the-clock care. IOP is ideal for clients that require intensive therapeutic treatment, but still need to maintain other responsibilities such as work, school, family, etc. Our IOP is ...
Launch Therapy Groups - Teens / Young Adults
Launch Therapy Groups are focused on resolving challenges that may be holding you back from launching into a successful and meaningful future. Launch Groups are small therapy groups where tweens, teens and college students can explore areas in which they ...
Hosted by Patty Shirley - East Bay Christian Counseling - Serving California And Idaho
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, CATC, CCTP
Verified
Group meets in Danville, CA 94526
Launch Therapy Groups are focused on resolving challenges that may be holding you back from launching into a successful and meaningful future. Launch Groups are small therapy groups where tweens, teens and college students can explore areas in which they ...
Friends and Family Community Support Group
In response to a service that is greatly needed in our community PURA VIDA RECOVERY SERVICES Is continuing to offer a FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP! A free, drop in support circle for people wanting support around their loved one’s ...
In response to a service that is greatly needed in our community PURA VIDA RECOVERY SERVICES Is continuing to offer a FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP! A free, drop in support circle for people wanting support around their loved one’s ...
Adult Day Intensive
Intensive Outpatient Treatment for
substance
use disorders for adult
Hosted by Twin Town Treatment Centers - Torrance
Treatment Center
Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Intensive Outpatient Treatment for
substance
use disorders for adult
SPORT (Supporting Parents of Recovering Teens)
This group is a parent support group, we meet once a week for provide support and resources for parents dealing with: out of control teens,
addiction
, tobacco cessation, co-dependency, cognitive distortions, learning disabilities, school failure, advanced treatment, and parents with ...
This group is a parent support group, we meet once a week for provide support and resources for parents dealing with: out of control teens,
addiction
, tobacco cessation, co-dependency, cognitive distortions, learning disabilities, school failure, advanced treatment, and parents with ...
Teen Substance Abuse Outpatient Therapy
Hosted by Teen Mental Health Treatment at Evolve San Jose
Treatment Center
Verified
Group meets in Ojai, CA 93023
Detox and Withdrawal Management
Our team is here to ensure you experience safe and comfortable detoxification. Detox typically ranges from 5-7 days and is the first part of the treatment process.
Our team is here to ensure you experience safe and comfortable detoxification. Detox typically ranges from 5-7 days and is the first part of the treatment process.
Detox and Withdrawal Management
Our team is here to ensure you experience safe and comfortable detoxification. Detox typically ranges from 5-7 days and is the first part of the treatment process.
Hosted by California Recovery Center
Treatment Center, MA
Verified
Group meets in Roseville, CA 95678
Our team is here to ensure you experience safe and comfortable detoxification. Detox typically ranges from 5-7 days and is the first part of the treatment process.
Spiritual Awakening
The purpose of this Program is to provide a loving, supportive environment to nurture your spiritual growth. During the Program, you will learn how to receive Inner Guidance more clearly and how to apply it in your daily life experience. ...
Hosted by Miracle Activation Center
Pastoral Counselor, OMC, CHT
Group meets in Chino Hills, CA 91709
The purpose of this Program is to provide a loving, supportive environment to nurture your spiritual growth. During the Program, you will learn how to receive Inner Guidance more clearly and how to apply it in your daily life experience. ...
Weekly Addiction Support
Seeking to overcome problematic
addiction
without attending rehab or "one-size-fits-all" out-patient programs? Group counseling can be as effective, and in some cases more effective, then 1-on-1 counseling. Engaging with others in a recovery support group setting can be helpful in ...
Hosted by Bryan Vasquez
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CATCIII
Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Seeking to overcome problematic
addiction
without attending rehab or "one-size-fits-all" out-patient programs? Group counseling can be as effective, and in some cases more effective, then 1-on-1 counseling. Engaging with others in a recovery support group setting can be helpful in ...
I Hate Weekends
Due to their unstructured nature, weekends can be a difficult time for many people in recovery from depression, anxiety or
substance
abuse. The "I Hate Weekends" group is an ongoing weekly therapy group that meets on Sundays to provide the ...
Hosted by Jesse Sandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Due to their unstructured nature, weekends can be a difficult time for many people in recovery from depression, anxiety or
substance
abuse. The "I Hate Weekends" group is an ongoing weekly therapy group that meets on Sundays to provide the ...
Accountability
Hosted by Barbara Rankin
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SUD III, M-Level, FAC/CS, CWTS, CCS
Verified
Group meets in Lakewood, CA 90715
Wed 11am Substance Use - Education-Topic-Process
Groups discuss topics & current issues that individuals desire to share. Topics include: Alcohol & Drug Education, Life Skills, Relapse Triggers, Communications, Stress, Brain Chemistry, Nutrition, Mindfulness, Hobbies, Character Defects, Spirituality, Codependency, High Risk Situations, Anger, Roots of
Addiction
, Irrational ...
Hosted by Scott Henrywestwood Licensed
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LAADC, NCAC-II, SAP, IS-E
Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95126
Groups discuss topics & current issues that individuals desire to share. Topics include: Alcohol & Drug Education, Life Skills, Relapse Triggers, Communications, Stress, Brain Chemistry, Nutrition, Mindfulness, Hobbies, Character Defects, Spirituality, Codependency, High Risk Situations, Anger, Roots of
Addiction
, Irrational ...
Virtual Relapse Prevention
There are four main ideas in relapse prevention. First, relapse is a gradual process with distinct stages. The goal of the group is to recognize the early stages. Second, recovery is a process of growth and development. Third, the main ...
There are four main ideas in relapse prevention. First, relapse is a gradual process with distinct stages. The goal of the group is to recognize the early stages. Second, recovery is a process of growth and development. Third, the main ...
DBT
Group Therapy
Hosted by Changing Tides Treatment
Treatment Center, CATC, lll, CIP
Verified
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
Group Therapy
Evolve Teen Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment
Hosted by Residential Teen Treatment at Evolve
Treatment Center
Verified
Group meets in Ojai, CA 93023
CanAm Interventions 101 Training
CanAm Interventions is an orientation training program that focuses on the principles, philosophies, and basics behind the most popular intervention disciplines utilized today. This training is beneficial to those working in the
addiction
, mental health, medical, legal and first responder ...
Hosted by Patricia Pike CEO of CanAm Interventions
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC, CADC II, CIP, NAID
Verified
Group meets in San Rafael, CA 94903
CanAm Interventions is an orientation training program that focuses on the principles, philosophies, and basics behind the most popular intervention disciplines utilized today. This training is beneficial to those working in the
addiction
, mental health, medical, legal and first responder ...
Evolve Teen Group Therapy and Counseling
Hosted by Evolve Residential Treatment Centers for Teens
Treatment Center
Verified
Group meets in Ojai, CA 93023
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Addiction Support Groups
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
California Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in California is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in California are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Group therapy in California is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in California are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.