The listings in Porterville, California and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(14) Outpatient
(9) Teens and Adolescents
(7) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(8) Females
(16) Spanish Speaking
(9) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(5) Halfway House
(8) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(7) Males
(3) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(11) Clients With Legal Issues
(10) American Sign Language
(4) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(3) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(3) Gay and Lesbian
(4) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(7) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(2) Hospital Inpatient
(2) Seniors/Older Adults
(1) Mental Health Services
(2) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(1) Residential Beds for Children
(1) Methadone Maintenance
(1) Methadone Detoxification



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Alternative Services drug treatment center is a treatment facility located in Porterville, CA. that an individual can enter in order to treat a drug addiction or alcoholism problem. Through therapy and education at Alternative Services, individuals are rehabilitated using various treatment methods which can enable them to lead productive lives. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend Alternative Services in Porterville. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Below you will find a detailed description about the treatment options provided at Alternative Services. If you need any further assistance our trained counselors are available 24hrs a day 7 days a week, call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378). You are not alone Call 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) if you need help.


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Alternative Services
259 North Hockett Street
Porterville, CA, 93257
(559) 783-2320

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Substance abuse treatment services and Drug rehab Porterville, California

Substance abuse treatment is where an individual who has a problem with drugs or alcohol can go and receive help. There are many different approaches to substance abuse treatment. Some treatment methods believe that substance abuse is a disease and can never be recovered from. Other substance abuse treatment methods believe that an individual's substance abuse problem can be recovered from completely. Substance abuse treatment is a powerful tool in the recovery from substance abuse.


Substance abuse treatment and drug rehab Porterville, California

Substance abuse treatment is helping an individual recover from drugs or alcohol. An individual who has a substance abuse problem can greatly benefit from attending a substance abuse treatment program. There they will learn the tools needed in order to live life without drugs or alcohol.


Detoxification treatment services and Drug rehab Porterville, CaliforniaDetoxification treatment services help in assisting an individual in detoxifying from drugs or alcohol. Many drugs can be difficult to withdraw from. That is why detoxification treatment services are beneficial to those in need of help detoxing from drugs or alcohol. Detoxification treatment services can help in locating a facility to receive help in detoxifying or in providing information.


Outpatient treatment services and drug rehab Porterville, California

Outpatient treatment services are helpful resources to obtain info about the various outpatient treatment methods. When an individual is entered into an outpatient treatment program they attend meetings at a facility on a regular basis. However, they do not live at the treatment facility. Outpatient treatment services can offer such information as the locations of qualified outpatient treatment programs, how to choose an outpatient treatment program that is right for you and much more.


Partial hospitalization/day treatment Porterville, California

Partial hospitalization/day treatment is beneficial to individuals who need help in recovering from drug addiction. Individuals who are in need of drug addiction rehabilitation with intensive structure will find this level of treatment appropriate. In Partial hospitalization/day treatment individuals arrive in the morning to participate in their recovery program throughout the day as well as attending several evening sessions during the week.


Adolescents treatment services Porterville, California

Adolescents treatment services provide helpful resources regarding adolescent drug addiction recovery. Treatment may be given on an outpatient or inpatient basis depending on the facility the individual attends. Adolescent treatment for drug addiction and drug abuse is a vital step on the road to drug addiction recovery. While attending a drug rehab program the individual will acquire the tools and information necessary to recover from their drug addiction.


Services for co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders Porterville, California

Services for co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are important for the physical safety and overall health of the individual struggling with these problems. With co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders the overall health risks are greater; the impairment of life skills is greater; and the chances for successful treatment are diminished. There are many organizations whose sole purpose is to advocate increasing the understanding of key issues in the area of substance abuse and co-occurring mental disorders.


Persons with HIV/AIDS treatment services Porterville, California

Treating people with HIV/AIDS is extremely complex. It is important that the care team has experience working with substance-abusing clients because the combination of substance abuse and HIV/AIDS poses special challenges. Integrated care is the best treatment option, and professionals who work with substance abuse treatment centers should be experienced in treating HIV/AIDS patients.


Gay and Lesbian treatment services Porterville, California

Gay and Lesbian treatment services provide information about the unique challenges of drug addiction treatment for gays and lesbians. One of the unique challenges is a lack of understanding regarding the many aspects of gay society. Gay and lesbian drug addiction treatment is conducted in both inpatient and outpatient programs.


Pregnant/postpartum women treatment services Porterville, California

Pregnant/postpartum women treatment services include many of the same protocols that regular drug addiction treatment utilize. Protocols for pregnant/postpartum women include detoxification, drug abuse education, as well as individual and family counseling. The effects of alcohol and drug use have negative consequences for women, their children, and the entire family. Providing comprehensive treatment services significantly improves the quality of life for women and their children.



Men treatment services Porterville, California

Men treatment services provide men with the special tools and resources they need to recover from drug addiction. By addressing these needs, men can increase their chances for long-term recovery. Drug addiction treatment for men can take place both at an inpatient or outpatient facility. What is unique about men treatment services is the individualized treatment plan and special recreational activities that are life-enhancing and interesting to men.


Criminal justice clients treatment services Porterville, California

Criminal justice clients treatment services provides information and statistics about treatment needs and the many different treatment modalities. Drugs and drug-using behavior are linked to crime in several ways. It is a crime to use, possess, manufacture, or distribute drugs classified as illegal. The effects of drug-related behavior such as violence as the effect of drug abuse, robberies to get money to buy drugs, violence against rival traffickers, influences our society daily. This is why it is vital that criminal justice clients receive drug addiction treatment to recover from their addictions.


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Military insurance (e.g., VA, TRICARE)
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There are 7 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Programs in Porterville, California. We have also provided 13 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facilities that are closest geographically to Porterville:

A STEP Inc Porterville, CA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Alcohol and Drug Services of Tulare Porterville, CA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Alternative Services Porterville, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Indian Health Services Porterville, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults
PAAR Center Porterville, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
SRS Recovery Services Porterville, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Turning Point Youth Services Porterville, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
New Heights Recovery Center Visalia, CA 22.7 miles from Porterville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Alternative Services Tulare, CA 24.3 miles from Porterville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Clinica Sierra Vista Delano, CA 25.4 miles from Porterville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mental Health Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Courage to Change Inc Exeter, CA 25.6 miles from Porterville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Angela's House Visalia, CA 27.2 miles from Porterville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Kaweah Delta Family Recovery Visalia, CA 27.2 miles from Porterville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mens Sober Living Home Visalia, CA 27.2 miles from Porterville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Tulare County Hispanic Commission Visalia, CA 27.2 miles from Porterville
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Visalia Clinic Visalia, CA 27.2 miles from Porterville
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Alcohol and Other Drug Services Visalia, CA 28.9 miles from Porterville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Recovery Resources Visalia, CA 28.9 miles from Porterville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
SRS Recovery Services Visalia, CA 28.9 miles from Porterville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Tulare County Alcoholism Council Visalia, CA 28.9 miles from Porterville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Young adults aged 18 to 25 had the highest rate of current use of a tobacco product (43.9 percent) and of each specific product compared with teens aged 12 to 17 and adults aged 26 or older. In 2006, the rates of past month use among young adults were 38.4 percent for cigarettes, 12.1 percent for cigars, 5.2 percent for smokeless tobacco, and 1.3 percent for pipe tobacco. The rate of current use of a tobacco product by young adults decreased from 2002 to 2006 (45.3 vs. 43.9 percent), as did the rate of cigarette use (40.8 vs. 38.4 percent). However, the rate of current use of cigars by young adults was higher in 2006 than in 2002 (12.1 vs. 11.0 percent).

Samples of Ambien that were purchased on the Internet have been found to contain haloperidol (Haldol), which is a potent antipsychotic drug which has many dangerous side effects.

Methadone addiction is one of the most serious risks of using this drug. Millions of unsuspecting individuals have fallen prey to the illusion that taking Methadone would somehow handle their opiate addiction and then that they could simply just stop taking it.

Teens aged 12 to 17 who had engaged in fighting or other delinquent behaviors were more likely than other teens to have used illegal drugs in the past month. For example, in 2008, past month illegal drug use was reported by 15.9 percent of teens who had gotten into a serious fight at school or work in the past year compared with 7.3 percent of those who had not engaged in fighting, and by 39.8 percent of those who had stolen or tried to steal something worth over $50 in the past year compared with 7.7 percent of those who had not engaged in such theft.

Researchers found elevated levels of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), a protein associated with inflammation, in cocaine abusers was associated with endothelial abnormalities and coronary artery calcification. Both are factors known to contribute to heart disease.

During 2011, the General Assembly in Pennsylvania is reviewing a Senate bill which would call for banning the sale and possession of synthetic drugs in the state; the bill can be enacted within 60 days after it has been passed.


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