Effort Counseling Center

1820 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

Effort Counseling Center CA 95811

About Effort Counseling Center

The J Street Community Health Center is part of Wellspace Health. It is located in Sacramento, California. It was formerly known as The Effort. They offer treatment services for individuals with substance use and dual diagnosis disorders. They offer a sliding scale fee. MediCal, Medicare and Family PACT are accepted.

This Center offers outpatient addiction counseling. Integrated behavioral health and psychiatry services are available as well. An appointment is required to receive service. Aftercare services may be available to support long term recovery.

Latest Reviews

Myrna Bietz
2 months ago on Google
1
One could easily die while waiting for a person to talk to. My pharmacy has contacted them, and I've TRIED to contact them BUT phone recordings make one wait and wait. The medication team has recently had 10 or more calls ahead of mine. IF one is actually lucky enough to happen to talk to a person things happen quickly, but their recorded phone answering service is woefully inadequate and needs more real people. I wonder how many people have just given up on this health service. I am on the verge of doing that myself. I hate going through the process of trying to find a medical practice that will take my insurance, and one that will answer either my phone calls or those of my pharmacy on my behalf.
pipanthecowgirl
2 months ago on Google
5
I have been treated with kindness, & professionalism. I would recommend them highly.
marjan ghtb
3 months ago on Google
1
Very disappointed by the phone wait time, after waiting for 2hrs no one responded!

Location

Accepted Insurance

Effort Counseling Center 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

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.

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

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

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
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
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

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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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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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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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.
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Postpartum Program
The postpartum period is a sensitive time, especially for women in addiction recovery. Rehabs with specialized programs for new mothers will offer compassionate, personalized care to meet each client's needs as they transition from pregnancy to this season of life. Care teams may include obstetricians, pediatricians, and social workers working collaboratively to give women, children, and families a healthy future.
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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.

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.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy meant to be short-term and comprehensive. It was intended to help clients become more self-sufficent and move forward without the need for expensive, ongoing therapy. It includes an emotional self-help method called “rational self-counseling,” the purpose of which is to give clients all the skills needed to handle future emotional issues by themselves, or with significantly less professional help.

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.

Amenities

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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
Accreditation Number: 572763

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

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 (916) 313-8434
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1820 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

Fact checked and written by:
Jenise Alvarez
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of Effort Counseling Center

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2.2 (75 reviews)
pipanthecowgirl
2 months ago
5

I have been treated with kindness, & professionalism. I would recommend them highly.

Myrna Bietz
2 months ago
1

One could easily die while waiting for a person to talk to. My pharmacy has contacted them, and I've TRIED to contact them BUT phone recordings make one wait and wait. The medication team has recently had 10 or more calls ahead of mine. IF one is actually lucky enough to happen to talk to a person things happen quickly, but their recorded phone answering service is woefully inadequate and needs more real people. I wonder how many people have just given up on this health service. I am on the verge of doing that myself. I hate going through the process of trying to find a medical practice that will take my insurance, and one that will answer either my phone calls or those of my pharmacy on my behalf.

marjan ghtb
3 months ago
1

Very disappointed by the phone wait time, after waiting for 2hrs no one responded!

Hongwei Li
4 months ago
4

Very helpful stuff and good medical providers.

The family
6 months ago
1

The medical assistant did not want to take the time to list all my medications due to she just didn't have time.

Whateveris42
10 months ago
2

I saw a different Dr. at the the J St clinic. I usually see adr. out of the Alhambra office. I think this is the appointment I had to agree because it was either here or wait another 2 months. The appt. person was saying that they would not be making any new appointments at. I'm thinking "How is it possible?" If you are so backed up so badly you cant treat the patients you have, stop taking on new ones! I'm seriously wanting to move my medical care somewhere else. I have Hypothyroidism, Diabetes type2, I also have Spinal Stenosis all of these require medication management. thats just part of them. I had to go two months till I got my meds back.

B Singh
10 months ago
1

Shockingly bad service.The nurse or whoever calls to check in for appointments has no medical knowledge to even pronounce the name of the medications correctly. On top of that, they get defensive when you call them out for not having any idea of what s going on. Dr. Janet Aller took no accountability for their own mistakes and would rather talk over the patient to finish the call. Don t waste your time.

Marcus Younblood
1 year ago
1

Horrible customer service.. I want to change my doctor .. staff has bad attitudes.. insensitive behavior health !! I scheduled an appointment and had to walk out because he was sarcastic and offensive. I regret even talking to him and even seeking help . DONT COME HERE IF YOU NEED HELP! Especially behavior health help!!! They stare at you and talk about you , very judgmental!

danya hunt
1 year ago
1

Allows insurance companies to set appointments for patients without patient consent and without properly verifying prior to the appointment got a text at 1:30 pm about a 3pm appointment today I never made. I'm not a minor so I dunno why this would be allowed but it's absolutely insane this office went along with it. I'm not going back because this isn't the first horrible experience and I'm not going to give any more chances. Aetna and wellspace had no right to do anything without my permission. Do better

Yolanda Lara
1 year ago
2

THE CHANGED PRIMARY DOCTORS ON ME TWICE WITHOUT NOTICE IVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD AND HUNG UP ON MANY TIMES AND NEVER CALLED BACK THE DOCTORS SOUND CONCERNED AND HELPFUL BUT NOTHING GETS DONE IVE BEEN WAITING FOR AN IMPORTANT SURGERY AND NOTHING HAS BECOME OF IT IM STILL WAITING

Dean Leforte
1 year ago
5

I absolutely love wellspace Darcy wilcoff my primary care is absolutely awesome most of the call center people are great as well don't change a thing don't overreach and don't force patients to do certain things is very important to keep a patient and a very good reputation as far as I'm concerned I trust Darcy wilcuff her opinion I value and very personable thank you well space for keeping people like Darcy around and great call center people most of them thank you again!!!!!!!! Rww

Saudia McCastle
1 year ago
1

You can never get an in person appointment and when you finally can get one it s 2-3 months out. Then they cancel it once it s within a weeks time, so you have to reschedule for another appointment for ANOTHER 2 months out. Just ridiculous and completely unprofessional.

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