Maple House – Women with Children Program

Maple House is an addiction recovery home in Bloomington, California. This is a substance use and mental health treatment program for women and their children. The program accepts pregnant women as well. 

Clients can pay for the program using county funding sources or Medi-Cal. They don’t accept private insurance. 

They do, however, offer an income based sliding scale payment option. Most women stay in the program from six months to one year, depending on their individual needs. 

Breaking the Cycle of Addiction in Bloomington, CA

This program was developed for women who are pregnant or parenting. The children range in age from birth to 10 years old. The program is unique in its focus on parenting coupled with treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. 

Women seeking recovery support and family reunification are prioritized. They accept women referred from the courts, social services or through self referral. Staff have highlighted the importance of “breaking the cycle of addiction for both mother and child.”

Emphasizing Parenting Skills in Addiction Recovery

I think many women will appreciate being able to bring their children with them, since childcare is often a big obstacle for women seeking addiction treatment. Residents have remarked on the supportive staff and family like environment. 

The program has received lots of positive feedback from women about being able to have their children with them while in treatment. Women have noted significant improvement in both their emotional health and their parenting skills. 

Comfortable Campus Environment

The house provided for the women and children is in a safe and secure residential area. There are outdoor gardens and play spaces for the children to play and for family activities. They offer children’s programs and childcare on site.

Women can socialize in the community dining and gathering spaces, as well as a shared kitchen. The women receive life skills training classes, group and individual counseling and relapse prevention strategies in this comprehensive addiction recovery program.