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BACS Towne House Wellness Center

629 Oakland Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
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Towne House Wellness Center CA 94611

About BACS Towne House Wellness Center

Towne House Wellness Center in Oakland California is a unique program that aims to support adults suffering from mental health challenges. The philosophy of the staff is to create a center with a welcoming sense of community and peer support. Their goal is to empower individuals to become productive members of their communities and gain independence and self reliance skills. They want everyone to feel comfortable walking into the center to get the support and life skills they need. 

Emphasizing Inclusion for All Cultures and Backgrounds

The center is created as a community connection for individuals with behavioral health challenges. The staff focuses on helping them build an individualized wellness plan to live fulfilling and healthy lives. There are different group and individual therapy options available. I really like that the Wellness Center emphasizes the inclusion of all cultures and backgrounds, wanting everyone to feel welcomed and valued here.

Accessible by Public Transportation 

The center’s Oakland location is situated near public transportation options. Towne House Wellness Center is near Piedmont Avenue and the Grand Lake neighborhood. There are several local parks and green areas that provide spaces for individuals to enjoy recreational activities and quiet walks and reflection time. Both Morcom Rose Garden and Lake Merritt are close by.

Supporting Individuals With Psychosocial Rehabilitation Care

The team at Towne House Wellness Center organizes many programs centered around psychosocial rehabilitation car  and mental health relapse prevention therapies. The center has communal areas to encourage interaction and socializing among the program participants. 

Additionally, there are private counseling rooms for therapy sessions. The center can also connect individuals with other support groups within the community that can be conducive to maintaining mental well-being.

Fact checked and written by:
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Edited by:
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Latest Reviews

Keesh Keesh (Ms.KeekeeReneee69)
4 weeks ago on Google
5
Thank you Bacs, Ms Roky, Cas, Jeanice, and Ms. Mitchell alone with other helpful staff. You are everything a life saver. I came to Bacs over two years ago. Stay in the program for about a year.Build my credit, saved my money and found me a two bedroom of my choice of stay. I'm so very grateful for the program.And the city of oakland for helping out the ones in need.It took me a long time to get help quite as kept.I have been needing help for over ten years.But was afraid to ask, but I did put my big girl panties and got out of the situation, I was in and put my pride to side and enrolled in the program.And now I am very happy with my unit.Thanks for the blessings.And thanks again for everything Bacs Townhouse, Oakland California.
Moonszter
1 month ago on Google
1
I’ve been living in this neighborhood for 6 years, and I have become fed up with the illegal parking in front of this house that blocks the only lane that turns onto Harrison st. This lane is separated from the rest using dividers that not every car can just drive over!! There is always some car parked like an entitled clown in the middle of the street, or someone hazed out of their mind suddenly breaking, cutting off, or abruptly and hastily pulling out of park from right in front of this house. I can not begin to count how many times I nearly got into a collision here because of this. I appreciate the purpose this place is supposed to serve for the community, BUT DO BETTER AT MANAGING YOUR TENANTS AND VISITORS. The managers here need to make an effort in this regard, educate your tenants.
el rakah
6 months ago on Google
1
TODAY IS 06/26/2025 TOMORROW ON 06/27/2025 I WILL BE WRITING AN ENTIRE REVIEW ON BACS Towne House Wellness Center, located on Oakland Ave! THIS ORGANIZATION AND ORGANIZATIONS A LIKE HERE IN THE BAY AREA, ARE NOT HELPING HOMELESS AMERICAN BORN CITIZENS AT ALL! I HAVE A LOT TO SAY ABOIT THIS ORGANIZATION FROM WHAT ME AND MY SON HAS EXPERIENCED OVER THE YEARS SINCE BEFORE THE PANDEMIC.
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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.

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.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

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.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

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.

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).

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.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

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.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

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Staff

Jamie Almanza

CEO

Shamima Abdullah

Program Manager

Ione Aquino

Property Supervisor

Jovan Yglecias

COO

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629 Oakland Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611

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Keesh Keesh (Ms.KeekeeReneee69)
4 weeks ago
5

Thank you Bacs, Ms Roky, Cas, Jeanice, and Ms. Mitchell alone with other helpful staff. You are everything a life saver. I came to Bacs over two years ago. Stay in the program for about a year.Build my credit, saved my money and found me a two bedroom of my choice of stay. I'm so very grateful for the program.And the city of oakland for helping out the ones in need.It took me a long time to get help quite as kept.I have been needing help for over ten years.But was afraid to ask, but I did put my big girl panties and got out of the situation, I was in and put my pride to side and enrolled in the program.And now I am very happy with my unit.Thanks for the blessings.And thanks again for everything Bacs Townhouse, Oakland California.

Moonszter
1 month ago
1

I’ve been living in this neighborhood for 6 years, and I have become fed up with the illegal parking in front of this house that blocks the only lane that turns onto Harrison st. This lane is separated from the rest using dividers that not every car can just drive over!! There is always some car parked like an entitled clown in the middle of the street, or someone hazed out of their mind suddenly breaking, cutting off, or abruptly and hastily pulling out of park from right in front of this house. I can not begin to count how many times I nearly got into a collision here because of this. I appreciate the purpose this place is supposed to serve for the community, BUT DO BETTER AT MANAGING YOUR TENANTS AND VISITORS. The managers here need to make an effort in this regard, educate your tenants.

el rakah
6 months ago
1

TODAY IS 06/26/2025 TOMORROW ON 06/27/2025 I WILL BE WRITING AN ENTIRE REVIEW ON BACS Towne House Wellness Center, located on Oakland Ave! THIS ORGANIZATION AND ORGANIZATIONS A LIKE HERE IN THE BAY AREA, ARE NOT HELPING HOMELESS AMERICAN BORN CITIZENS AT ALL! I HAVE A LOT TO SAY ABOIT THIS ORGANIZATION FROM WHAT ME AND MY SON HAS EXPERIENCED OVER THE YEARS SINCE BEFORE THE PANDEMIC.

Miesha Williams
7 months ago
1

The case manager ms Michelle dosnt fight for her clients to get a better resolution, instead she says things like I don’t understand or I told them what you told me. The job is to help people and I didn’t feel helped on any level by BACS or with her. I waited 3 months for Furniture I checked in weekly and some times dayly her response was they haven’t said anything or if they did it was they would let me know. When in fact questions should have been asked to get an approval. I get life happens but out weeks at a time how you helping your clients? The manager wasn’t no help cause when issues was brought to her she should have stepped in and reached out and ask questions as well. I feel like they see People’s potential and feel they don’t need help or honestly don’t want to help them. But let me had came In here off drugs and acting out my body they would have offered me services and it wouldn’t have took 3 months to get it. This whole process has messed not only my Health but mental health as well. 3 months later and still at step one. After doing Some research I found out they they sign you in under certain stuff for funding but only see a few people a day which is fraud because they are not helping all those people who signed in for that day. I could go on and on about my Experience with this place from day one

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