Alta Mira Recovery Programs

125 Bulkley Avenue
Sausalito, CA 94965

Alta Mira Recovery Programs CA 94965

About Alta Mira Recovery Programs

Alta Mira Recovery Programs is located in Sausalito, California. They address drug and alcohol addictions for adults. When you’re admitted, you’ll receive residential care and aftercare programs, with special programs for your family.

The residential care program lasts 90 days. Here, you’ll receive a range of trauma and grief counseling, daily group sessions, and experiential therapy. This can include kayaking, rope climbing, ziplining, hiking, and workouts. Acupuncture and equine therapy are also available. There’s also enrollment in 12 Step programs so you’ll recover and go on nature and tourist excursions and with your cohort.

The facility itself has a luxury hotel setting. There’s a rooftop view of San Francisco harbor, private suites for detox and withdrawal, double occupancy rooms, full kitchen, fitness center, and private baths.

There’s also a family program. This lasts for three days, in which your family will have intensive counseling and education classes to understand how addiction can impact everyone around you. In addition to learning more about each other, you’ll gain insight into how your recovery can improve your relationships.

After you complete the program, there’ll be an alumni program. This includes weekly meetups, quarterly and annual events, and check ins with your care coordinators. The center is always standing by to assist graduates’ continuing sobriety.

Latest Reviews

ehd office
2 weeks ago on Google
5
Alta Mira was an exceptional experience in 2020 and I recently celebrated 4 years of sobriety. The therapist I had in the program set me on a wonderful path to a better future. The alumni program is one of the best parts of my current journey along with the quarterly tune ups where we get to see our amazing community and the opportunity to give back to others.
Shane B
2 weeks ago on Google
5
Life changing experience! Highly recommended. Wide variety of issues and topics that a highly trained staff expertly tackles.
C S
3 weeks ago on Google
5
I was in Alta Mira in 2021 and just celebrated 3 years sober. This program has set my life on such a healthier trajectory. One of the best parts has been the alumni program! The community of alumni along with the quarterly tune ups have been a lifesaver. I will forever been grateful to the Alta Mira staff and alumni for saving my life.

Location

Accepted Insurance

Alta Mira Recovery Programs works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

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.

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.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

inpatient iconInpatient
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Rehab aftercare programs offer clients in addiction recovery a robust continuum of care after clients have completed active treatment. These services address recovery as a life-long process and are designed to evolve with clients' changing needs. Clients may partner with their case managers and/or addiction recovery team to identify the rehab aftercare services that are right for them. They may receive career counseling, housing assistance, peer coaching, 12 step program induction, among many other services.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.

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.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Adult Program
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.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
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.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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LGBTQ Program
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.
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HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

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.

The goal of nicotine replacement therapy in California is to mitigate the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. It cuts down on your cravings by supplying a small dose of nicotine without exposing your body to the toxins of cigarette smoke.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

LegitScript has reviewed Alta Mira Recovery Programs as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.

LegitScript verified in November 2019

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.

NAATP Member: Yes
Member ID: 1765

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: California

Contact Information

Phone icon (866) 922-1350
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125 Bulkley Avenue
Sausalito, CA 94965

Fact checked and written by:
Peter Lee, PhD
Edited by:
Anna Spooner

Reviews of Alta Mira Recovery Programs

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ehd office
2 weeks ago
5

Alta Mira was an exceptional experience in 2020 and I recently celebrated 4 years of sobriety. The therapist I had in the program set me on a wonderful path to a better future. The alumni program is one of the best parts of my current journey along with the quarterly tune ups where we get to see our amazing community and the opportunity to give back to others.

Shane B
2 weeks ago
5

Life changing experience! Highly recommended. Wide variety of issues and topics that a highly trained staff expertly tackles.

C S
3 weeks ago
5

I was in Alta Mira in 2021 and just celebrated 3 years sober. This program has set my life on such a healthier trajectory. One of the best parts has been the alumni program! The community of alumni along with the quarterly tune ups have been a lifesaver. I will forever been grateful to the Alta Mira staff and alumni for saving my life.

Kacy Ritter
3 weeks ago
5

Jill Soifer
3 weeks ago
5

Alta Mira is a wonderful program with an exceptional staff. I learned so much while there and I highly recommend it to anyone who is ready to get help.

Joshua Slayton
1 month ago
1

There were some really nice people there but they charged me an arm and a leg for five days and have still not refunded me tens of thousands of dollars months later. Some of the nurses were completely unprofessional. Like treating me like I was an annoyance, and cussing out their doctors in front of me. I ended up detoxing at a hospital for $100. They charged me $30k. Do not recommend this place to anyone. There s a reason it s the lowest rated facility in the Bay Area.

Sandra S
1 month ago
5

Alta Mira has a comprehensive and outstanding program. Over the past several years I have witnessed countless lives restored. I highly recommend this program!

RADOGO U
1 month ago
1

Great place to work but very very poor management. Clients are being misled, mistreated and not properly cared for. You'll pay less for the same services at other locations. Just touring the facility is different than staying at the facility and see reality so be cafereful. Former clients request for their reports were denied and still being denied after paying a fortune to be at this facility. Some management show up only during audit other you don't see their faces at all. Clients complaint about room issues after admission which should have been taken care off before admission by Operation Manager but it's the opposite here. Management talk shit about clients after they ACA or left for not staying 90 days. This facility acts like their an ER after seeing client lately admitted that badly needed Hospital attention. Rules and Policy keeps changing everyday , every week and never consistent. RAs are being lied to by management about clients and other issues due to low census. A total bs. This program is nothing but a scam

Jaq French
2 months ago
5

I have worked for a lot of mental health agencies and this is truly one of the best. They really put their money where their mouth is when it comes to practicing what they preach. The supervisors truly care about their clinicians mental health as well as that of the clients which surprisingly is a rare find when working in behavioral health settings. And honestly could you ever beat that view!

Sonny McCutcheon
3 months ago
5

Alta Mira is the premier program in the San Fransisco Bay area for complex substance abuse disorders with co-occurring mental health issues. The facility is gorgeous, but more importantly, the clinical team includes some of the best of the best therapists, psychologists, and physicians. Alta Mira is in a class of it s own.

heidi heard
3 months ago
5

Recently I had an extensive tour of the facility and interview with much of the staff of Alta Mira. This treatment center is a gem. It is in a former boutique hotel providing emotional safety and a strong staff client relationship. The staff has both a dept of training and experience and a deep commitment to the individual clients. Each treatment is personalized. I would not hesitate to recommend Alta Mira to a family member.

Adam Franke
4 months ago
5

The best in the business. Exceptional

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