Norwalk, CA Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers

There are two types of residential treatment programs. The most common is the short three- to six-week program that uses intense cognitive and behavioral therapy. Most facilities use a combination of individual counseling and group sessions. Individual therapy addresses your addictions and any underlying mental health conditions that may contribute to substance misuse, as well as strategies to cope with cravings. These are intense, highly restrictive hospitalizations, and patients attend several meetings per day during treatment. The other type of residential care is less restrictive, and in a community setting. Patients spend a minimum of six months in these programs. While in treatment, they take part in sobriety groups, attend individual therapy sessions and meet regularly with someone who oversees the patients’ progress and adjusts the program as necessary. Long-term residential treatment also includes skills training to help you ease into your home community with the tools you need to be successful in your recovery.

Some people in rehabilitation need longer to heal and find their way to sobriety. Partial hospitalization, also known as a day treatment program, helps patients transition slowly into their home communities. These facilities are less restrictive than either type of residential facility, but still offer the structure that many patients find helpful in their recovery.

The least restrictive programs are held in outpatient centers. You can enter this type of program if you have commitments to family or work that prevent you from committing to a full hospitalization or day treatment program. This is also a good choice if you are transitioning from a residential facility and need the extra support during your re-entry into the community. Here you will attend as many group and individual sessions as you need during the week until you are able to sustain sobriety on your own.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a flexible program that welcomes anyone recovering from alcohol misuse. It’s flexible in the sense that you participate as much or as little as you like and move along the program at your own pace. You can choose from a number of meetings that are available in your area, and there are no formal requirements to join. Many people in AA participate in the sponsorship, which gives you the opportunity to identify a sponsor. Sponsors typically have completed the 12-step program, so they can help mentor you. They also play an important role in helping you maintain your sobriety because you can always call on them if you’re struggling with a potential relapse. AA has helped countless people around the world maintain their sobriety, and it could help you as well during your alcohol treatment.

Norwalk AA
11920 Alonda Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650

Norwalk Developmental Center
13000 San Antonio Dr.
Norwalk, CA 90650

Faith Church
11226 Excelsior Dr.
Norwalk, CA 90650

Narcotics Anonymous offers a non-judgmental place for people with a history of narcotics misuse to meet on a regular basis. The constant check-ins and sense of accountability help people stay on track with their sobriety. Meetings can take on different formats, from speaker meetings to discussions based on predetermined topics. Like AA, your participation is voluntary, and you’ll never feel pressured to say or do anything. Being part of a group of like-minded individuals helps you find healing and empowerment.

Norwalk United Methodist Church
13000 San Antonio Dr.
Norwalk, CA 90650

Saint Linus Church
13915 Shoemaker Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650

SMART Recovery takes a different approach than AA or NA. SMART Recovery utilizes scientific research rather than spirituality to motivate its members. The group teaches four guiding principles that anyone can apply to their life and supplement those with a wide array of tools and techniques. These tools and techniques teach you to think critically and analyze situations from multiple angles. This approach helps you become self-empowered and self-sufficient. SMART Recovery also offers an online option for meetings, as well as traditional in-person meetings.

Kaiser Permanente Health Pavilion
200 S. Lewis St.
Orange, CA 92868

Greater Bethel Cathedral
4831 S. Gramercy Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90062

Whether it’s a partner, parent or another family member, watching a loved one struggle with substance misuse can have a deep impact on you, both physically and psychologically. In a time when you can feel alone or confused, it’s important to reach out for help. Al-Anon and Nar-Anon provide the help that you may need. These meetings are invaluable and give you a chance to meet with others who understand your struggles as well as teach you how to cope with your loved ones’ misuse and recovery.

Al-Anon
Mariposa Women and Family Center
812 W. Town Country Rd.
Orange, CA 92868

Nar-Anon
Healing Hearts
5885 Downey Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90805