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Safe Refuge

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727 Obispo Avenue, Long Beach, CA, California 90804
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Safe Refuge: Comprehensive Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Long Beach, CA

For over 37 years, Safe Refuge has been a vital resource in Southern California, offering a complete continuum of care for individuals seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Located in Long Beach, this established organization is committed to providing accessible and high-quality treatment, ensuring that financial limitations do not prevent individuals from achieving lasting sobriety. Safe Refuge serves the population at large, including those with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive healing.

Holistic Continuum of Care

Understanding that recovery is a journey, Safe Refuge provides a robust array of services designed to meet clients wherever they are in the process. Their approach is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), a testament to their dedication to excellence in rehabilitation services. Clients benefit from a unified system that includes both residential and outpatient options.

Treatment Programs

The core mission is built upon a foundation of comprehensive drug and alcohol treatment, coupled with essential recovery and housing programs. The organization emphasizes hope, change, and success, having served over 24,000 men and women throughout its history.

  • Substance Use Treatment: Addressing dependencies on various drugs and alcohol.
  • Residential Treatment Services: Providing an immersive, supportive environment for recovery on their Long Beach campus.
  • Outpatient Services: Offering flexibility for those transitioning back into daily life or requiring less intensive treatment.
  • Counseling Services: Available as part of a structured treatment plan or independently, focusing on mental and emotional health.

Supportive Housing and Resources

Safe Refuge recognizes that stable housing is crucial for long-term recovery. They offer several housing solutions to provide a safe and sober environment after initial treatment:

  • Recovery Bridge Housing (RBH)
  • Transitional Housing
  • Long-term Housing Options

By integrating clinical treatment with housing stability and mental health support, Safe Refuge provides a pathway for individuals to regain control of their lives and become self-sufficient members of the community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Safe Refuge only for residents of Long Beach?

While the residential campus and services are based in Long Beach, Safe Refuge serves all of Southern California, making its programs accessible to a wide regional population.

Does Safe Refuge accept clients with mental health issues alongside addiction?

Yes, Safe Refuge specializes in serving clients with co-occurring disorders, meaning they offer integrated treatment for those dealing with combined mental health and addiction issues.

How can I inquire about accessing services?

If you wish to speak to someone directly about accessing substance use services, you can call the Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH) at 1-844-804-7500.

Opening Hours
Monday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting
Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
Other contracted prescribing entity
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Other contracted prescribing entity
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies
Buprenorphine with naloxone
Treatment Approaches
Anger management
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Contingency management/motivational incentives
Community reinforcement plus vouchers
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Trauma-related counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
12-step facilitation
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agency
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
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