Overview
- Updated On:
- May 7, 2024
Description
Options proudly celebrates over two decades of service to the community, helping to break the cycle of crime, broken families, and homelessness caused by addiction. We are proud of our history, our donors, volunteers, and staff. Most of all, we are proud of our clients and graduates who have reclaimed their lives from addiction. After two decades of success treating addiction, we know that accurate drug testing is essential to effective treatment. Day and evening programs include peer support groups, counseling, relaxation training, anger management, and more. Transitional housing and Shelter Plus Care apartments are available for qualified program participants and graduates.
“What would you do if you faced all the same problems and removed the fear? Now, that’s courage. That’s how we change. That’s how we open new possibilities. That’s Options Recovery Services.”
– Martin Sheen, Actor/Options’ Honorary Chair
Behavioral Health is essential to Health, Prevention Works, Treatment is Effective, and People Recover (the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Administration).
Options has effectively built a Recovery Community throughout California. Options’ graduates bring the message to their peers, with solutions to the problems of addiction and mental illness. Our accomplishments this past year tell the story:
- Options served approximately 1,000 clients through Early Intervention and Treatment Programs.
- Almost 200 homeless clients were placed in emergency shelter, transitional or permanent housing beds.
- All qualifying clients are provided with employment development activities preparing them to find jobs.
- Historically, 90% of our graduates remain clear of both crime and courts.
Shelter referrals. Transitional housing and Shelter Plus Care facilities are available for qualified program participants and graduates.
Options provides its clients with Sober Living Environments, 180 beds in Oakland and Berkeley. Options is also under contract with the Alameda County Housing Authority and manage 26 Shelter Plus Care beds funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide permanent housing and services for those who are disabled by mental illness and/or HIV/AIDS.
DAY TREATMENTS
A day treatment recovery program including 12-step study, self-esteem groups, relaxation training, yoga, anger management, life skills, relapse prevention, smoking cessation, individual counseling, acupuncture and a host of other services.
Men’s groups: M-F, 8:30-11:30 am (intakes at 8:00 am, walk-ins accepted)
Women’s groups: M-F, 1:30-4:30 pm (intakes at 1:00 pm, walk-ins accepted)
Program Duration: Options Plus is a twelve-month program*; graduates have the option to participate in the Aftercare Program upon completion.
EVENING OPTIONS
Outpatient program for people who are working or studying and cannot attend during the day.
MWF, 5:30-7:00 pm (intakes at 5:00 pm, walk-ins accepted)
Program Duration: Evening Options is a twelve-month program*; graduates have the option to participate in the Aftercare Program upon completion.
OPTIONS AFTERCARE
Support group and relapse prevention tools.
W, 8:30-10:00 am; 5:30-7:00 pm
Program Duration: Options Aftercare participants attend once a week for an undetermined length of time.
OPTIONS MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
Therapy and individual case management to support those suffering from both addiction and trauma or a diagnosis of mental illness.
OTHER SERVICES
Addiction Severity Index (ASI)
Money management guidance, mental health care, residential treatment referral, acupuncture, health care screening referral, vocational counseling, educational assessment and literacy training.
* Program duration times shown are based on full attendance. Program absence extends program duration; clients do not graduate until they have attended the requisite number of groups and sessions.
For more information, please visit Options Recovery Services
