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Causes: Half-Way House (Short-Term Residential Care), Human Services
Mission: To prevent alcohol and drug addiction by offering education, prevention and recovery to individuals and families, regardless of income level.
Programs: Men's residential program - this state-licensed recovery program provides a supportive environment for men seeking a life free from the devasting effects of drug and alcohol addiction. Certified counselors and recovery participants incorporate the principals of social model recovery, which utilize a peer-oriented, mutual help system that views the participant as a student, not a patient. Residents attend 12-step meetings, get a sponsor, and take personal responsibility for their own recovery. The facility includes a kitchen, library, several meeting rooms and a recreational area. Participants attend a variety of activities, including community events and volunteer activities. "giving back" to the community is an important aspect of the recovery process.
driving under the influence program - this program is licensed by the state of california department of alcohol and drugs to provide quality education and counseling to help the participant understand his/her relationship with alcohol and drugs, and the inherent risk of driving while under the influence. They served 2,413 clients during the 2016-2017 fiscal year.
prevention - dedicated to building healthy and safe communities, the prevention centers provide a variety of services to community members and their families, in order to build awareness and promote action toward resolving community health problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse. Programs and services vary at each center and may include: information and referral, parents creating solutions, prevention coalition support, community outreach and education, meeting rooms for community groups, safe teen empowerment project in salinas and advocacy for prevention and community policies. Centers are located in salinas, seaside and king city, california.