Friendship House Association of American Indians

About Friendship House Association of American Indians

Friendship House Association of American Indians is a Native led addiction treatment center in San Francisco, California providing culturally grounded residential substance use treatment for adult men and women.

This 80 bed facility offers adult residential care, extended residential stays and a bridge housing pathway for male graduates.

Friendship House blends American Indian cultural practices, ceremony and traditional medicines with evidence based clinical services to support lasting recovery.

12 Step Programs and HIV Testing

Treatment begins with an individualized assessment, followed by adult residential care for up to six months, with an option for an additional six months of extended residential treatment.

Male graduates can continue their recovery at the New Path Forward Recovery Lodge, a 30 bed program offering daily classes and counseling, case management and housing navigation.

Clients participate in counseling, substance use education and 12 step programs, alongside traditional healing such as talking circles and sweat lodge ceremonies.

Medication for addiction treatment is available, and rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing supports whole person wellness.

Quick Facts to Know

Location: 56 Julian Avenue in San Francisco, California
Levels of care: Adult residential treatment, extended residential and bridge recovery housing
Who they treat: Adult Native and non Native men and women with substance use concerns
Approach: Culturally grounded, trauma informed care combined with clinical services and MAT
Payment options: Payment structure established during intake based on financial need
Amenities: 80 bed residential facility with shared rooms and cultural healing spaces
Accreditation: CARF accredited for adult residential substance use treatment since 1994

Edited by: Natalie Scott

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.
Alcohol Rehab
If you’re ready to overcome alcohol use disorder, an alcohol rehab in California can give you the tools you need. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, an alcohol program will help you build a new lifestyle based on healthy coping mechanisms, better relationships, and a new way of thinking about life.
Adult Program
An adult program in California addresses the unique needs of adults, such as finding secure housing, building a career, and raising a family. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, an adult program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Women's Rehab
If you’re a woman struggling with substance use, consider a women’s rehab program in California. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a women’s program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.

Insurance Coverage

Self-pay options
Paying the full cost of rehab in California yourself is called self-pay. Some people write a check, some electronically send payment to the treatment center, and others get a medical loan. There may be different fee structures depending on the level of care.
Private insurance
Paying for rehab in California is easier if you use private insurance. Keep in mind that coverage levels may vary, and it’s important to try to find a center that’s in-network with your plan. Be sure to ask about your out-of-pocket costs, such as copayments and deductibles.
Medicaid
One way to pay for rehab in California is to use Medicaid if you qualify for the coverage. You can find treatment centers that accept Medicaid offering multiple levels of care, including detox, inpatient, and outpatient. You may pay little or nothing out-of-pocket.

Levels of Care

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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.

Therapies

Group Therapy
Attending group therapy in California is a way to overcome shame and isolation, helping you establish long-term recovery. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and group therapy may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients support each other, provide accountability, and relate to each other’s experiences.
Individual Therapy
During individual therapy in California, clients work with a professional to address specific individual concerns. Some of the topics covered in individual therapy include developing healthy coping skills, addressing past events that may have played a part in substance use, and building a support network.
Family Therapy
Attending family therapy in California is a way to address broken relationships and dysfunction, helping you establish long-term recovery. There are several goals in family therapy. Some sessions may be focused on specific past events, while others address current broken relationships or how good intentions have gone astray. Over time, family relationships can be restored, making recovery easier.