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Safe Refuge – East 7th Street

3125 East 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
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About Safe Refuge – East 7th Street

Safe Refuge’s residential program is for individuals who need a high level of care and 24/7 support. Accommodations and meals are provided, allowing for the focus to be solely on recovery. This program provides therapeutic activities in a home like community setting. The average length of stay is 30 to 180 days. Counseling and recovery groups, treatment planning, care coordination, career coaching, educational workshops, recreational and social activities, parenting and family services, HIV/AIDS services, 12 Step meetings, and drug and alcohol testing are interwoven into the treatment program.

Intensive outpatient is a step down from inpatient treatment but still functions as a highly structured recovery program. It requires participation seven days per week, 1½ to 3 hours per day. Participants are able to return to their homes in the evening and can often continue working or handling family responsibilities while receiving treatment. Educational topics related to addiction and the issues surrounding addiction are incorporated into the program. Many of the same topics covered in inpatient treatment will be addressed.

The outpatient program at Safe Refuge does not require daily participation and is considered a step down from intensive outpatient care. There are morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend programs available. The staff works with each person to help create a customized treatment plan that meets individual needs and goals. Various topics, such as anger management, life skills, and emotional recovery, are incorporated into the program.

Clients who may need some extra support may be eligible for the supportive housing program. The program can last from 6 months up to 3 or more years, depending on the level of care needed. Supportive housing is open to men, women, and families.

Individuals who complete any of the Safe Refuge treatment programs are eligible for up to one full year of supportive aftercare services, including relapse prevention, crisis counseling, on the job training, job placement assistance, and permanent housing assistance. They also provide an alumni group that meets regularly.

Safe Refuge is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation facilities. Safe Refuge offers a sliding scale and is open to Medi-Cal recipients. Insurance is not accepted, but check your coverage for any applicable out of network benefits.

Fact checked and written by:
Peter Lee, PhD
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Latest Reviews

Mario Renteria
1 month ago on Google
5
Awesome place of Sobriety
Dean Himbler Aviles
1 month ago on Google
5
If you wish for this to be your last treatment, NO 2 ALCOHOL/ SPIRITS AND ALL DRUGS. For abundance of caution to clients, be mindful that PUNISHMENT STARTS AFTER TREATMENT " FOR TRYING TO GET OVER THE SYSTEM" during the course of your Alcoholism and or Drug Usage. The welcome to treatment safe refuge papers upon admissions clearly states this. I WOULD RECOMMEND RENTING A BED AT THE SAFE REFUGE APARTMENTS BECAUSE OF THE DELICIOUS to go/ take out restaurant that provides 3 hot meals daily, stay at the Safe Refuge Motels and EAT LIKE A KING.
Angel Lopez
1 month ago on Google
5
To whom it may concern my name is Miguel Lopez I was taken there on May 21 but then I got arrested you gave me a bed at the 3131 building next to the office do you still have my Bibles so I can pick them up Jill johnata said you didn't want me back thank you
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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient programs are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. Outpatient treatment services vary in intensity and duration. They offer morning, afternoon, evening and weekend programs. Their professional staff helps each client develop a treatment plan to fit his or her individual needs.

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.

Their residential program provides therapeutic activities in a home-like community setting. Residential treatment varies from 90 days to 180 days (or more, as needed). Their residential treatment facilities and programs are licensed and certified by the State of California, and nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

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.

Individuals who complete their treatment programs are eligible for up to one year of supportive aftercare services, including relapse prevention, crisis counseling, on-the-job training, job placement assistance and housing search assistance. Their Alumni Group, which includes people who have completed primary treatment, hosts recreational and social events throughout the year. Alumnae also help newcomers adjust to the treatment setting.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA 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.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

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.

Programs

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.

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

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.

Clinical Services

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

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 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.

Amenities

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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

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3125 East 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804

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Reviews of Safe Refuge – East 7th Street

4.79/5 (21 reviews)
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5
Going good so far

4 days in and so far yet things are good. We're allowed to keep our cell phones from day 1. No take aways. Food is good, staff members are nice and helpful. Only down part is they wash your clothes as soon as your admitted, my expensive underwear were stolen and I'm left ... Read More

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Reviewed on 6/17/2025
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When i found out my bf used I call the office to ask how is possible that he being on rehab was able to get a hold of drugs and make calls at midnight , well the girl who answer wouldnt help, at first she said I cannot tell u if his here or not , I told her I know his there ... Read More

Reviewed on 2/21/2018
4.5

I have been to many price rehabilitation centers and safe refugee is like home compaired to the Institutional settings ive experianced. At times its frustrating and your not always Going to agree with staff or other peers. this is true in life and As in everything, it is wh ... Read More

Reviewed on 12/15/2017
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Mario Renteria
1 month ago
5

Awesome place of Sobriety

Dean Himbler Aviles
1 month ago
5

If you wish for this to be your last treatment, NO 2 ALCOHOL/ SPIRITS AND ALL DRUGS. For abundance of caution to clients, be mindful that PUNISHMENT STARTS AFTER TREATMENT " FOR TRYING TO GET OVER THE SYSTEM" during the course of your Alcoholism and or Drug Usage. The welcome to treatment safe refuge papers upon admissions clearly states this. I WOULD RECOMMEND RENTING A BED AT THE SAFE REFUGE APARTMENTS BECAUSE OF THE DELICIOUS to go/ take out restaurant that provides 3 hot meals daily, stay at the Safe Refuge Motels and EAT LIKE A KING.

Angel Lopez
1 month ago
5

To whom it may concern my name is Miguel Lopez I was taken there on May 21 but then I got arrested you gave me a bed at the 3131 building next to the office do you still have my Bibles so I can pick them up Jill johnata said you didn't want me back thank you

Forrest Hale
1 month ago
5

Good place. Being someone who has been to a handful of places over the years.. the change i needed in my life came while at Safe Refuge. Located in the middle of a mixed enviornment of money/poverty (Long beach aka strong beach) there are plenty of distractions nearby if you want to fall back into old habits. Those old behaviors probably weren't working very well which led u to safe refuge in the first place. Pros: - genuine staff that care - food switches around and is worthy most of the time - staff available to talk @ anytime - guys/girls mixed up in groups - close to the beach - lucky enough to have phone will you from the very beginning and throughout ur stay (as of 7/14/24) when i was there, pay attention to the printout of scheduling or you will be kicked out if your phone is a distraction more than being used as required for attending groups, DRB... counsoler appointments and the such. Cons: - cliques of people from jail or neighborhoods that want to look down on eachother there - strict housing cleanliness requirements (well not all bad lol) - in an active area of long beach for questionable behaviors - you'll get fat from all the food they give u One of the best ways i heard someone explain the time spent there is, "they'll give you just enough rope to hang yourself with" which is very true, they give you alot of freedom while laying out a structure that makes sure to put soberity first (which is the main reason u are there) and then as for the details of how ur daily life ends up going, that is left up to you. Relationships... family... girlfriends/boyfriends or taking up a new hobby or even working to save up and get yourself out of there and move on to the next stage of things. i could sit here and be super negative about all the pieces of this place that i didnt agree with, or that justified me in using again. but in all reality, that would be my fault and not theirs since it comes down to a choice when you are finally presented with an oppertunity to change and your fate will be influenced in that way depending on your decision. gotta try our best to keep it simple when embracing this change, its too easy for things to become all twsited up. Besides that challenge of coexisting peacefully, i wouldnt wish the wild ride of using to anyone, and Safe Refuge is definitely a solid enviornment to hit the brakes on that lifestyle and crash land at a place that truly wants to help you turn your life back in a positive direction. it wont be exactly easy or comfortable, but from someone who pushed the limits in every way possible, i can tell you that treatment is a positive step in the right direction.. and sticking it through even after multiple failed steps gets you closer to leaving the toxic life of using and probalamatic behaviors in the past and get a 2nd chance at life. "remove drugs from your life before drugs remove you from life" <3

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Safe Refuge – East 7th Street FAQs

What types of addiction treatment programs does Safe Refuge offer?

Safe Refuge provides comprehensive addiction treatment options, including residential treatment for both short-term and long-term stays, outpatient services such as intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using medications like buprenorphine and naltrexone. The facility also offers specialized co-occurring disorder treatment for individuals with mental health and substance use issues.

Does Safe Refuge accept insurance or offer financial assistance for rehab near me in Long Beach?

Yes, Safe Refuge accepts various insurance plans, including Medicaid, federal military insurance like TRICARE, and other government-funded programs. The center also provides self-payment options and financial assistance through sliding fee scales based on income, making addiction treatment more accessible for those seeking help for alcoholism or drug detox.

Is Safe Refuge equipped to treat LGBTQ+ individuals and special populations?

Absolutely. Safe Refuge offers inclusive services tailored for the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring a supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning clients. The facility also serves veterans, pregnant women, individuals with HIV/AIDS, homeless clients, and those involved in the criminal justice system, providing specialized care for each population.

How long does detox from alcohol or drugs typically take at Safe Refuge?

The duration of detox from alcohol or drugs varies depending on individual health and substance use history, but medically assisted detox at Safe Refuge aims to stabilize clients safely. The process often includes medical detox with round-the-clock supervision, ensuring a safe transition to further addiction treatment that can include inpatient alcohol rehab or outpatient addiction treatment programs.

What amenities and physical features does Safe Refuge's residential campus include?

Safe Refuge’s campus consists of 11 houses and 2 apartment buildings on a single city block, with a capacity of 89 clients in state-licensed and certified beds. The residential facility offers alcohol– and drug-free housing options for clients who complete treatment and wish to continue their recovery in a supportive environment.

Is Safe Refuge licensed, accredited, and recognized for quality addiction care?

Yes, Safe Refuge is licensed and certified by the California Department of Health Care Services and has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) since 2001. This recognition reflects a commitment to providing high-quality, holistic addiction treatment and comprehensive care for diverse populations.

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