First Step House of Orange County Charle Street

About First Step House of Orange County Charle Street

Charles Street is a residential facility for men struggling with addiction in Costa Mesa, California. It is a program run by The First Step House of Orange County which is a non-profit, volunteer run organization.

Charles Street residents must want to quit alcohol, be willing to participate in a 12-step program, follow the house rules and commit to their sobriety. Most men stay at Charles Street for a total of 10 days. While there are longer-term residential facilities available, Charles Street is meant to be a quick facility that provides room, board, clothing and toiletries — all for free.

Up to 21 men can stay at this facility at a time. The program is run by volunteers who are sober and devoted to helping their fellow men get a hand up to a life free of addiction. Many of the people on the committee are former residents, too.

Charles Street looks like a residential home from the outside. Inside, you’ll find shared dorm-style bedrooms, a commercial kitchen that serves three healthy meals a day, and classrooms. This isn’t a fancy facility but it does have everything men need to break their addictive behaviors and reset their lives.

Something unique about this facility is that it’s the only one of its kind available in Orange County, California. The wide scope of services, all provided free of charge, is not available at any other rehab center in the area. They’re dedicated to helping you build a solid foundation of sobriety so you can live freely and enjoy long-term recovery.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Drug Rehab
In California, a drug rehab provides a combination of therapy and education to help clients overcome substance misuse. In a drug treatment program you’ll not only receive treatment, but you’ll participate in activities, receive peer support, and learn how to have fun without substance use.

Insurance Coverage

Sliding scale payment assistance
How do you pay for rehab in California? A good option is to look for programs with a sliding scale payment plan. You may need to provide financial documentation for your income and family size, but the lower fees will make it much easier to get the care you need.

Levels of Care

1
Detox Treatment
The first step to a substance-free lifestyle is detox in California. Most detox programs last around one week, although some are longer. You will generally receive medical treatment for withdrawal symptoms as well as treatment planning for the next stage of rehab.
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Inpatient Rehab
There are multiple options for addiction treatment in California. During inpatient treatment, you live at the facility and are able to focus on creating a new way of life. During inpatient treatment, clients are able to work on their recovery through counseling, activities, and holistic treatment like mindfulness, art therapy, and more.
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Sober Living Homes
Sober living in California is focused on giving you a substance-free place to live, giving you the support you need to stay sober long-term. Sober living is a place where you can practice your new life skills and begin to work toward an independent, substance-free life.