Drug & Alcohol Outpatient Treatment Program (IOP) in California

This level of care is designed for those who:

• Do not require the structure of 24-hour residential care
• Are in the early stages of addiction or substance abuse
• Are transitioning from residential or partial hospitalization programs
• Have employment, family or school commitments
• Have stabilized in recovery practices and are seeking ongoing support

This comprehensive outpatient program meets three to four days per week, in the mornings, to accommodate your schedule. We offer, for your convenience, one in downtown San Rafael. 

Our outpatient program features include: 

• Individualized treatment planning
• Education/awareness classes
• Family Program weekends
• Weekly group acupuncture
• Yoga and meditation
• A fully equipped gym, pool, sauna, and steam room
• Referrals to self-help support groups (AA/NA, LifeRing, SMART Recovery)
• Lifelong continuing care 

Our goal at Bayside Marin in San Rafael, California, is to restore you to a healthier, happier, and more productive life — a life free from chemical dependency and destructive behaviors. We are committed to helping you heal in all areas of your life, including your physical health, mental health, employment, relationships, finances, housing, and social support systems. We are here to provide you with support in a safe and nurturing environment. 

Recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction is a commitment that takes a lot of time and energy. In the past, many centers for residential treatment of substance abuse stressed the notion that a full recovery meant quitting your job and entering treatment full-time.

Recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction is a commitment that takes a lot of time and energy. In the past, many facilities stressed the notion that full recovery meant quitting your job and receiving care full-time. 

At Bayside Marin, a premier substance use disorder treatment center in San Rafael, California, our outpatient program puts patients on the path to recovery without requiring them to stop working. 

Patients in the outpatient program attend group sessions three times per week and individual therapy sessions once per week. They are also provided with individualized care plans and can take part in education and awareness classes and on-site self-help support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, LifeRing, and SMART Recovery. 

Bayside Marin encourages patients to start building an outside support system while they are receiving care and to maintain an exercise program to help support their recovery. Patients who participate in the outpatient program have access to amenities and activities such as a fully equipped gym, as well as yoga and qigong classes. 

The emphasis on recovery lasts long after the 10-week program is completed. Bayside Marin’s continuing care program provides ongoing support for three years after a person receives outpatient care. Staff conducts confidential monthly assessments to ensure that patients are continuing in their recovery and to address any concerns that may have come up. 

At Bayside Marin, we recognize how important it is for patients to have a strong support system during their recovery process. We encourage patients to include their support network in their recovery through family therapy. 

Patients who participate in our outpatient program also receive continued support through our alumni program. This program provides alumni with weekly support groups, periodic lectures, and social events organized by other program graduates. 

Patients may also opt for recovery coaching or intensive case management, depending on their needs. Recovery coaches shadow people in recovery during the workday, at business meetings, or in other situations that may trigger a relapse. The coaches help patients avoid relapse while providing them with support throughout the day. Intensive case management provides concentrated day-to-day support to allow patients to work while going through recovery. 

Outpatient care provides a solution for people who are struggling with substance abuse but are worried that taking time off from work may mean losing their jobs. Despite the fear of losing employment, recovery should come first. Ignoring substance abuse can only cause more serious problems to a person’s health, relationships, and work life. 

Outpatient programs are best for: 

• People who have already completed detox from drugs or alcohol. This is something that is not normally done on an outpatient basis because of the risks and complexity of care. 

• People who can maintain abstinence for a period of time. People who are unable to stop using drugs or alcohol for a period of time would do better with the structure provided in an inpatient program. 

• People who have an addiction and a co-occurring disorder, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or another mental health disorder. 

• People who have a stable home environment and a strong support network. One of the hardest parts about outpatient programming is the temptation faced at home or in a social setting. To successfully complete outpatient addiction programming, it is important to have a support network of friends and family who do not struggle with substance use. 

• People who need some support, structure, and education in recovery. Recovery is an ongoing process, and it is something that is extremely difficult to do without any support or guidance. An outpatient program provides many of the same components of an inpatient program but allows patients to continue to work or attend school, care for children, and maintain their daily life. 

While today’s economy may make the idea of losing your job more stressful, your health should come first. In California, Bayside Marin’s drug and alcohol outpatient program allows you to focus on achieving recovery from addiction without worrying that you won’t have a job to go back to.