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Helen Vine Recovery Center

291 Smith Ranch Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903
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About Helen Vine Recovery Center

The Helen Vine Recovery Center is located in San Rafael, California and they run a 30 bed residential rehab.

They provide care for adults who are at least 18 years old.

What’s a clinically managed detox?

Detox at the San Rafael house is on a short term basis and at Helen Vine, trained staff watch and support the withdrawal process.

It’s the county’s only residential detox and treatment program for people with limited financial resources, licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services and accredited by CARF.

Does the program treat dual diagnosis?

Helen Vine provides dual diagnosis care inside the residential program.

A typical day includes individual and group counseling, 12 step meetings and relapse prevention, with staff around the clock.

The house sits beside a nature preserve, and has trails for walking.

Medi-Cal, including Partnership HealthPlan of California and Kaiser are accepted, as is private payment and sometimes the referring agency pays, the Marin County Probation Department among them.

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Facility Overview

Bed icon 30
Number of Available Beds
Calendar icon 31 - 60
Avg Length of Stay in Days

Latest Reviews

Kristee Barlow
1 year ago on Google
5
This place is awesome if somebody really wants to get sober. It's like any other detox or rehab. If you want it the help is available.
Christopher Anspach
2 years ago on Google
5
Teresa (the director) is amazing and has many connections in the sober world and the Bay area community in general..literally a god send! Got sober here...place births straight miracles.. if u want sobriety ..this place provides a good and safe environment for that.
Billy Howard
3 years ago on Google
5
My step daughter has been to Helen Vine and it really helps her
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Accepted Insurance

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Helen Vine Recovery Center works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Clients receiving treatment at an outpatient rehab typically do not require hospitalization or intensive supervision and support. Outpatient addiction counseling and recovery education are often offered during the morning, evening, night, and weekend, allowing clients to tailor treatment to their own schedule. Partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs are the most time-intensive and are designed for clients who are at an increased relapse risk and/or who need more robust therapeutic support.

A 30-bed, co-ed program runs 30 to 90 days of intensive treatment, with clinically managed detox inside the same stay. It also takes people with co-occurring psychiatric disorders.

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) support a client's sustained sobriety as they exit detox or step down from an inpatient program. IOPs are also designed for clients who are at an elevated risk of relapse. Intensive outpatient treatment typically requires clients to engage in a minimum of nine hours of therapy per week, but clients may receive up to 20 therapeutic hours weekly. IOP treatment modalities often combine psychotherapy, recovery-focused life skills training, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Rehab aftercare programs offer clients in addiction recovery a robust continuum of care after clients have completed active treatment. These services address recovery as a life-long process and are designed to evolve with clients' changing needs. Clients may partner with their case managers and/or addiction recovery team to identify the rehab aftercare services that are right for them. They may receive career counseling, housing assistance, peer coaching, 12 step program induction, among many other services.

Participants engaged in 12 step programs receive intensive peer coaching (sponsorship) and community support. Spiritual development as a means of achieving psychological and emotional healing and growth is the cornerstone of 12 step recovery, but religious affiliations are not required. Meetings are free, anonymous, and open to the public, though specialized formats are available, including groups for seniors, teens, and family members. Evening, night, and day meetings are conducted year-round in most communities.

Sober living homes in California offers an intermediate sober environment that has less structure than inpatient rehab but more than typical home environments. This makes it a good option for those who have concerns about transitioning back to the "real world" after treatment. Residents can typically live at the halfway house as long as they want, if they are willing to follow house rules. These may include a curfew, chores, and maintaining a job.

When an individual is in denial about their substance use disorder, their loved ones may organize a drug intervention in California. This effort involves gently but assertively confronting the individual about their substance use and sharing how it has affected those who care about them. A professional interventionist may also attend this gathering. Their expertise with intervention services can prove helpful in guiding the conversation to a positive result.

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

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.

Treatments

Alcohol is named alongside other drugs in who this program treats, and the schedule includes education about alcohol and drug addiction as well as 12-step meetings.

Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.

Co-occurring psychiatric disorders are part of who the center is built for, treated in the same residential program as alcohol and drug addiction. People with limited financial resources are welcomed too.

Programs

Adults 18 and older from Marin County make up the group, with room for up to 30 people in a co-ed setting.

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.

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.

Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy in California is a method that therapists often use for the effective treatment of substance use disorders. It is based on the principle that substance abuse stems from unhelpful ways of thinking and patterns of behavior, which can be changed by helping the individual learn better ways of coping.

While participating in dialectical behavior therapy in California, you'll focus on four key areas of skill development: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Treatment includes weekly individual and group sessions.

During group therapy, men and women learn to express their emotions openly in a non judgmental setting. This helps you process your feelings and reduces feelings of social isolation that are often associated with addiction.

Individual therapy for drug addiction includes a customized treatment plan that considers your history and life circumstances. During your therapy sessions, the therapist helps you uncover underlying issues and triggers for addictive behavior that support a holistic approach to recovery.

For clients who are struggling with ambivalence toward change, motivational interviewing in California can help strengthen their commitment to change. Using a conversational method, the therapist helps you explore your motivations and empowers you to make the changes you desire.

Life skills and wellness sit in the program next to counseling, relapse prevention and medical services.

The goal of creative arts therapy in California is to encourage growth and transformation. It can be used in individual and group settings with both children and adults. Options include movement, music, and painting.

Relapse Prevention

Amenities

  • car iconPrivate Transportation
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Chris Kughn, LMFT

Chief Executive Officer

Teresa Bowman

Director of Substance Use Services

Karen Frost

Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Pat Gallagher

Chief Philanthropy Officer

Grace St. Clair

Director of Quality and Compliance

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: California

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Helen Vine Recovery Center.

Contact Information

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291 Smith Ranch Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903

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3.64 (14 reviews)
Allyson Loshin
9 months ago
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I wish I could do an anonymous review. But I can’t. What happened to me at Helen Vine detox 12 years ago changed me forever. It wasn’t a safe place especially for women. Stay clear of this place!!!

Julia
1 year ago
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Why would Helen Vine Detox Center say they have beds available same day, have a patient wait in the emergency room for almost 3 hours struggling with substance abuse doing their best to go to detox to get into a rehab facility only to tell this patient at the end of the day there are no beds available??? They left this patient with false hopes and disappointment and sadness!! What is going on? Does anyone care anymore for the patients care and welfare… system failure!😣

Kristee Barlow
1 year ago
5

This place is awesome if somebody really wants to get sober. It's like any other detox or rehab. If you want it the help is available.

Christopher Anspach
2 years ago
5

Teresa (the director) is amazing and has many connections in the sober world and the Bay area community in general..literally a god send! Got sober here...place births straight miracles.. if u want sobriety ..this place provides a good and safe environment for that.

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Helen Vine Recovery Center FAQs

How can someone pay for treatment here?

Medi-Cal is accepted, including Partnership HealthPlan of California, and Kaiser works as well. Private pay works, and in certain cases a referring public agency pays, with the Marin County Probation Department as an example. Plans and agencies handle approval in their own way, so the payer is worth confirming before a start date.

Who is eligible for Helen Vine Recovery Center?

Marin County residents aged 18 and over. The house holds up to 30 adults and is co-ed, so the program is mixed rather than split by gender. Someone living outside the county does not fall inside that group.

How long does the residential program at Helen Vine last?

Thirty days to 90 days, described as an intensive program. The building holds 30 beds, so the group in treatment at any given time is capped at that number. Detox and treatment sit inside the same residential stay rather than as separate admissions.

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