New House III

About the Facility

Located in the beautiful, waterfront town of Santa Barbara, California, New House III is a recovery support home for men, allowing them to live in a safe, comfortable environment while they work on their sobriety.

Teamwork is the central theme at this facility, and everyone who works there believes that recovery is a real, achievable goal. This is because everyone on the staff is a client himself. They’re all working together to eliminate distractions, learn as much as possible, and build one another up as they work toward this common aim. They share household duties, eat together, and engage in recreational activities.

While the facility doesn’t offer on site treatment options, a local 12 step recovery group meets there regularly. Clients must attend these meetings and secure a 12 step sponsor. In addition, they are encouraged to leave the facility to attend other kinds of outpatient services, such as addiction counseling, as needed. As soon as they’re physically and mentally capable, they also seek employment outside the facility to earn money, build their self-esteem, and develop responsible habits.

Clients can stay at the facility as long as they need to. Most spend between six and 12 months there before reintegrating into their homes and workplaces. Once they’ve been in the program for at least six months, clients can also move into the nearby Grad House. This is a similar residence that offers a higher level of independence and autonomy.

Reviews of this facility are glowing, with many clients crediting it for saving their lives and families. They mention the sense of brotherhood that permeates the building, and how the program helped them make friends for life. They acknowledge that the residence is very structured, but note that this is exactly what they needed as they took the first steps toward recovery.

Treatment

Alcoholism

Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is defined by alcohol dependence. This is a state the body reaches when it experiences withdrawal symptoms in the absence of alcohol. A person who has AUD craves alcohol and continues to drink despite adverse consequences. Because withdrawing from alcohol can pose health risks, individuals with AUD should seek professional alcohol rehab in California to overcome their alcohol addiction. This process typically involves medical detox, rehabilitation, and maintenance.

Drug Addiction

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.

Opioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance Abuse

In California, substance abuse treatment programs can help individuals with any type of substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. These rehab programs typically encompass various levels of care, including medically assisted detox, intensive outpatient, outpatient, residential rehab, and partial hospitalization. You can expect clinicians to utilize evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness to help you achieve and sustain your recovery. The rehab’s clinical team can provide a comprehensive assessment to determine the appropriate level of care and medical support you may need.

Insurance and Financial

Self-pay options
Financing available

Programs

Adult program

Elderly program

Program for men

Young adult program

Levels of Care

Sober Living Homes

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.

12-Step

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.

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).

Clinical Services

Individual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Life Skills

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.