Teen Challenge – Alum Rock Women & Children’s Center

4601 Alum Rock Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127

Teen Challenge Alum Rock Women & Children's Center CA 95127

About Teen Challenge – Alum Rock Women & Children’s Center

Teen Challenge – Alum Rock Women and Children’s Center offers inpatient treatment for women with alcohol or drug addiction in San Jose, California. This program is uniquely designed to support mothers who need addiction treatment and whose children also need healing.

Teen Challenge – Alum Rock Women & Children’s Center offers residential treatment.

The residential treatment program at Teen Challenge is a highly structured, long-term treatment program with a length of stay of 12 – 18 months. This program focuses on healing the addiction in addition to healing the relationship between mother and child. Time is spent getting to the root cause of the addictive cycle while learning new life skills and coping strategies. Time is also spent focusing on how to create a sustainable foundation of recovery. Socio-economic issues such as having an education and workforce readiness are also addressed so there is a higher chance of success upon graduating from the program.

Individual therapy creates the space to explore the psychological challenges associated with the addiction. With the help of a professional, individuals are given the space and direction to talk about and process their emotions. Often this includes unresolved trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, and the need for more control or autonomy in life.

Group therapy involves treatment through the process of connecting in a group setting to discuss and work through mental, emotional, and physical issues. There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more.

Teen Challenge – Alum Rock Women and Children’s Center understands that trauma is often a root cause of addiction, which changes the brain and biochemistry of those it impacts. Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents through scientifically proven and evidence-based treatment methods that help target the nervous system’s processing centers, which help to create balance mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Latest Reviews

Mysti Day
3 weeks ago on Google
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If you don t want to relapse or have the person you love relapse on drugs DO NOT GO TO THIS REHAB. I came here to get better and all I experienced is abunch of women who power trip and abuse their power. Firstly if you get any money send to you or general assistance ssi or anything they take 85% of it. That is straight greed at its finest. I tried to care take their dying garden and instead of allowing me do something that soothes my soul they prevented me from doing that, they prevented me from making myself tea to help my body. I also was asked by girls coming down on heavy medication to help them regularly because I know plants and they refused.I tried giving them another chance after they kicked me out on the streets of San Jose in the middle of the night, cuz the director and supervisor apologized since they found out I was not lying about a situation where a women threatened to stab me and instead of actually making it right they were meaner to me than before. So mean on purpose that I chose to leave so it wasn t on them legally. I would NEVER send anyone here and a lot of women in the program want this place shut down. They are detoxing women without nurses on staff which is illegal as well as made me sign a contract saying I basically couldn t tell any other women about what happened to me cuz they tried to cover it up. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this hell hole.
September Blackburn
1 month ago on Google
1
Personally I had an awful experience. It resulted in me being left on the sidewalk in front of the house with no way to call anyone and nowhere to go in a town 3 hours from home. My phone was dead and I wasn't allowed to charge it until a couple hours after I d been left on the sidewalk in front of the house to fend for myself. With no money left, and nobody to call for help anywhere nearby I walked to the quick stop and asked a stranger for help. Thankfully he bought me a train ticket home and helped me pick up my years worth of belongings I d brought with me to use while I d be in rehab here for the next 12-18 months if all had gone as promised by my intake specialist. In no way was the program I signed up for the program I entered. All of the things I was told could and would happen in fact were not available like described. The description and examples of family reunification I was given while inquiring about the program were not accurate once I spoke directly to the people who run this house. The information you receive from your intake specialist doesn t match up to the different rules for each house. I was so disappointed to learn the restrictions were directly going to affect my ability to stay here. I was asked to sign over any right to hold teen challenge liableFor mine or my kids lives if for any reason we were wronged, or hurt, or anything that may happen to us while in the program Teen Challenge couldn t be held responsible because I d be signing a contract saying I gave up That right. As you can imagine I wouldn t sign that contract! They are absolutely not a good example of what a Christian is or is about. They treated me very poorly from the moment I advocated for myself about the things I d been told would be happening as simple as a phone call I was told I d be ableTo make to my fianc who was in the men s program waiting to hear from me that I d made it here safely was denied. I was told to pack my things before they d give me my phone to make that call which they returned to me not charged to even make a call for help once I was put on the sidewalk.
Linda Rost
8 months ago on Google
5
On February 5th, I attended the Teen Challenge graduation event. Participants of the program shared their before and after stories about how they recovered from addiction and crime, which often led to homelessness or time in jail. This caused several of the participants to lose their children. With the help of Teen Challenge, they were able to regain custody and repair their relationships with their families. I do not work for Teen Challenge. I am simply a San Jose resident who wants to help our neighbors who suffer with addiction, crime, and homelessness. Teen Challenge is successfully doing this. I encourage others to support Teen Challenge.
Response from the owner7 months ago
Hi, Linda! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. The experience of our students is a priority for us, and this reaffirms the hard work we put in day in and day out!

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Teen Challenge – Alum Rock Women & Children’s Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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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.

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.

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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. Their program is divided into 4 phases. The times of completion of each phase may vary depending upon the patient's overall progress. They highly recommend that each client completes an additional 3-6 months internship.
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
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.

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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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 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

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.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Amenities

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  • private iconPrivate Setting

Contact Information

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4601 Alum Rock Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127

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Mysti Day
3 weeks ago
1

If you don t want to relapse or have the person you love relapse on drugs DO NOT GO TO THIS REHAB. I came here to get better and all I experienced is abunch of women who power trip and abuse their power. Firstly if you get any money send to you or general assistance ssi or anything they take 85% of it. That is straight greed at its finest. I tried to care take their dying garden and instead of allowing me do something that soothes my soul they prevented me from doing that, they prevented me from making myself tea to help my body. I also was asked by girls coming down on heavy medication to help them regularly because I know plants and they refused.I tried giving them another chance after they kicked me out on the streets of San Jose in the middle of the night, cuz the director and supervisor apologized since they found out I was not lying about a situation where a women threatened to stab me and instead of actually making it right they were meaner to me than before. So mean on purpose that I chose to leave so it wasn t on them legally. I would NEVER send anyone here and a lot of women in the program want this place shut down. They are detoxing women without nurses on staff which is illegal as well as made me sign a contract saying I basically couldn t tell any other women about what happened to me cuz they tried to cover it up. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this hell hole.

September Blackburn
1 month ago
1

Personally I had an awful experience. It resulted in me being left on the sidewalk in front of the house with no way to call anyone and nowhere to go in a town 3 hours from home. My phone was dead and I wasn't allowed to charge it until a couple hours after I d been left on the sidewalk in front of the house to fend for myself. With no money left, and nobody to call for help anywhere nearby I walked to the quick stop and asked a stranger for help. Thankfully he bought me a train ticket home and helped me pick up my years worth of belongings I d brought with me to use while I d be in rehab here for the next 12-18 months if all had gone as promised by my intake specialist. In no way was the program I signed up for the program I entered. All of the things I was told could and would happen in fact were not available like described. The description and examples of family reunification I was given while inquiring about the program were not accurate once I spoke directly to the people who run this house. The information you receive from your intake specialist doesn t match up to the different rules for each house. I was so disappointed to learn the restrictions were directly going to affect my ability to stay here. I was asked to sign over any right to hold teen challenge liableFor mine or my kids lives if for any reason we were wronged, or hurt, or anything that may happen to us while in the program Teen Challenge couldn t be held responsible because I d be signing a contract saying I gave up That right. As you can imagine I wouldn t sign that contract! They are absolutely not a good example of what a Christian is or is about. They treated me very poorly from the moment I advocated for myself about the things I d been told would be happening as simple as a phone call I was told I d be ableTo make to my fiancďż˝ who was in the men s program waiting to hear from me that I d made it here safely was denied. I was told to pack my things before they d give me my phone to make that call which they returned to me not charged to even make a call for help once I was put on the sidewalk.

Linda Rost
8 months ago
5

On February 5th, I attended the Teen Challenge graduation event. Participants of the program shared their before and after stories about how they recovered from addiction and crime, which often led to homelessness or time in jail. This caused several of the participants to lose their children. With the help of Teen Challenge, they were able to regain custody and repair their relationships with their families. I do not work for Teen Challenge. I am simply a San Jose resident who wants to help our neighbors who suffer with addiction, crime, and homelessness. Teen Challenge is successfully doing this. I encourage others to support Teen Challenge.

Response from the owner8 months ago
Hi, Linda! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. The experience of our students is a priority for us, and this reaffirms the hard work we put in day in and day out!
Christine Wedel
9 months ago
5

Response from the owner9 months ago
Hi Christine! This review made our day!
Linda Fontes
1 year ago
5

Response from the owner4 years ago
Hi, Linda! Thank you for this kind review. We're thrilled to hear such great feedback.
Jessica Robertson
1 year ago
5

Response from the owner1 year ago
Hi, Jessica! We appreciate you taking time out of your day to leave us a positive review!
Ken Taylor
1 year ago
5

Beautiful Day projectPaintingPlumbingYard workElectrical workWhat a blessing to help others

Response from the owner1 year ago
Hi, Ken! We appreciate you taking time out of your day to leave us a positive review!
Annabell Aguilar
1 year ago
5

Ninh Khuong
1 year ago
5

anthony moya
1 year ago
5

Osdany Maldonado
2 years ago
1

Response from the owner2 years ago
Osdany, we want to be better! If you d like to discuss your experience and share how we could improve, feel free to call us at (888) 339-3193.
Huy Quoc
2 years ago
5

Good

Response from the owner2 years ago
Hello, Huy! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review!
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