Santa Barbara Rescue Mission

535 East Yanonali Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Santa Barbara Rescue Mission CA 93103

About Santa Barbara Rescue Mission

Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is an addiction and mental health treatment facility that serves men around Santa Barbara, California, who have struggled with lasting cycles of crime, addiction, homelessness, and poverty. This 12 month residential program provides support to help rebuild lives, and, even better, you do not need insurance to pay for the program. One of the best things about Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is that they are completely funded by private parties who support the mission’s work. That said, anyone seeking help at the clinic does not have to worry about the costs.

This facility is based upon Christian beliefs and values. The facility is completely inclusive, but it’s important to understand that you will be taught about Jesus if you choose to remain a part of the program. You are never obligated to change your beliefs to succeed in the program, though. Typically, Santa Barbara Rescue Mission works with people who have already tried multiple different treatment options and have found themselves with no other options. That’s why the recovery program is so lengthy. It’s designed to produce transformative change based on true understanding and love of who that person is outside of their drug use, criminal history, socioeconomic status or other life circumstances.

One of the best things about this facility is their overwhelmingly positive reviews from past clients who were genuinely impacted and changed by the grace and love they experienced at the mission. So many past clients said the program changed their life. One client said the program “gave me my life back and showed me that I really do matter,” while another one called the clinic a “safe haven.”

Latest Reviews

J D
1 month ago on Google
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I have sleep apnea, and tried to stay there one night. The night staff, Gib, threw me out in the middle of the night, with nowhere to go, because I was making "noises" in my sleep. Not only that, he really treated me like I did something intentionally wrong and actually did something bad to them. I told them I have a sleep disorder, but they wouldn't listen. I asked what kind of "noises" I was making, and they wouldn't tell me that either. I asked if I could just sleep in the chapel the rest of the night, and was denied. I was totally treated unfairly, like a piece of trash, and discriminated against, because I have a legit medical condition. Pretty cold for a place that is supposed to be a "Christian Establishment" I think. God bless you Gib, and the rescue mission.
Andrew Reyes
1 month ago on Google
1
stay separate
Thomas Rumsey
10 months ago on Google
5
This place gave me the opportunity to live the life I've always dreamed of having. The Rescue Mission will forever hold a special place in my heart. A huge thank you to everyone who continuously pours their heart & soul into making this establishment possible and a special thanks to my tracker Dillon for giving me the chance to change my life for the better.-Rescue Mission Graduate (Class of 2023)

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Accepted Insurance

Santa Barbara Rescue Mission 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

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.

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Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.
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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).
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission provides safe, secure transitional housing in a supportive environment for men in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Once sobriety is achieved, maintenance of a healthy, chemical-free lifestyle requires support, encouragement and accountability with like-minded people. Cornerstone is a place where men can learn to sustain a lifestyle of freedom from addiction through the support of trained staff and the camaraderie of peers. The Mission is located just blocks from the beach and within walking distance to downtown.

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.

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.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Amenities

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

Contact Information

Phone icon (805) 966-1316
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535 East Yanonali Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of Santa Barbara Rescue Mission

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4.1 (38 reviews)
J D
1 month ago
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I have sleep apnea, and tried to stay there one night. The night staff, Gib, threw me out in the middle of the night, with nowhere to go, because I was making "noises" in my sleep. Not only that, he really treated me like I did something intentionally wrong and actually did something bad to them. I told them I have a sleep disorder, but they wouldn't listen. I asked what kind of "noises" I was making, and they wouldn't tell me that either. I asked if I could just sleep in the chapel the rest of the night, and was denied. I was totally treated unfairly, like a piece of trash, and discriminated against, because I have a legit medical condition. Pretty cold for a place that is supposed to be a "Christian Establishment" I think. God bless you Gib, and the rescue mission.

Andrew Reyes
1 month ago
1

stay separate

Thomas Rumsey
10 months ago
5

This place gave me the opportunity to live the life I've always dreamed of having. The Rescue Mission will forever hold a special place in my heart. A huge thank you to everyone who continuously pours their heart & soul into making this establishment possible and a special thanks to my tracker Dillon for giving me the chance to change my life for the better.-Rescue Mission Graduate (Class of 2023)

Lawrence Talley
11 months ago
5

Very nice and comfortable four people to stand in the weather doing. And if they looking for a place to get treatment.

Paul
1 year ago
5

Two components to review.Homeless services: The SBRM offers services to homeless people. Food, toiletries & other necessities, counseling, referrals to other programs in the area, and a safe place to sleep at night. This is a tightly run ship because in order to keep a diverse population safe there have to be hard and fast rules. But if you're genuinely out of luck and need short-term assistance or better yet, hope for long-term change, this is the place to come.Addiction recovery services: SBRM offers a 1-year residential recovery program for men and women (separate locations) who desire (or with a nudge from the judge) long-term change. This is not an easy program but it is unique in many ways, including that there is no charge to attend. It is Christian-based and while you don't have to be or become Christian to come here you *will* hear about Jesus every single day, as experience has shown this is who changes lives.This is more than a place to stay and detox. It's a comprehensive spiritual, emotional, psychological and physical transformative center. Clients are guided from total dependence and oversight to increasing freedom and responsibility as they earn trust and demonstrate their commitment to real change. Additionally, SBRM has strong ties with the local business community and those in the final three months of their program transition to jobs in the community in anticipation of their upcoming graduation.When you're done playing games and desperate for a change this is the place to come. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.

David Williams
1 year ago
5

This special place provided me the foundation needed for my independence from addiction

Josh Nordholm
1 year ago
5

Sbrm runs a tight ship and of course will not be agreeable to anyone who has to have it their way or refuses to play by the rules. But to those who are desperate and humbled by misfortune, the rescue mission can be the greatest resource. Their approach to alcoholism and drug addiction is one that has been proven to yield the best results possible in those whose odds are not good to begin with. I Can say from experience that you ll never get better treatment especially for free and it s a cause well worth supporting.

Clint Allen
1 year ago
5

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission saved my life. I had struggled with alcoholism and addiction my entire adult life and had become hopeless. In 2012 I became a resident of the Rescue Mission's 12 month treatment program and it changed my life forever. My recovery hasn't been linear, but thanks to the tools I was taught there, I am 4 and a half years clean and sober and a testament to the healing power of the program and how they help rebuild broken lives.Clint A.

michael abrams
1 year ago
5

Amazing staff and support services for those experiencing homelessness and/or substance abuse.

michael giordano
1 year ago
5

Not many places you can leave a review for that saved your life, but the SBRM did. Years of addiction, bad behavior and choices had me end up at SBRM door, I needed help and had nothing I was welcomed in and set up for success. I cannot stress enough this place is a godsend and will forever hold a near and dear place to my heart. Thank you SBRM your work saves lifes, mine and countless others.

jeromejohnston651
1 year ago
5

Hi my name is Carlos

Wesley Balmer
1 year ago
5

This place saved my life!

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