Positive Directions Equals

About Positive Directions Equals

In San Francisco, California, Positive Directions Equals Changes is a treatment center for justice-involved adults of all genders, people with court, jail or prison involvement. The TRP Academy program runs as a therapeutic teaching community, the term for peer-led recovery work, and it’s abstinence-based.

Sober Housing in San Francisco

One program offers up to two years of sober transitional housing, structured independent living after residential treatment and post-treatment recovery housing. Living in that housing means the day starts and ends on site.

A residence for dual diagnosis, a substance use disorder and a mental health condition in the same person, runs 12 to 24 months. The residence keeps supportive and clinical services on site.

One program takes justice-involved adult men, and another takes justice-involved women who are single, pregnant or parenting. The Billie Holiday Center serves adults who are justice-involved and either leaving county jail or without stable housing.

Onsite and Virtual Classes

The Eleanora Fagan Center runs classes in healthy living, life skills and community meetings, on site and in a virtual format. You can join the virtual class from wherever you are, so the trip into San Francisco is optional.

There are also groups for addiction and for life hardships. A referral isn’t required to join.

They’ve run since 1993, first as a support group. It’s a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Edited by: Amy Greene

Addiction Treatment Programs

Dual Diagnosis
Many people with addiction issues also have a mental health diagnosis, which is known as a dual diagnosis. Be sure to find a rehab in California that can treat both. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a dual diagnosis program will offer specific support for your mental health needs alongside traditional substance use treatment.
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.
Men's Rehab
Choosing a men’s rehab in California can be a great way to manage gender-specific issues while also addressing substance use. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a men’s 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.
Young Adult Rehab
Young adult rehabs in California address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients transition into adulthood. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a young adult 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.
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

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Outpatient Rehab
Attending outpatient treatment in California allows you to get evidence-based care without living in the facility, helping you establish long-term recovery. Building a new life for yourself takes time, and it’s important to have enough support throughout the process. Outpatient treatment allows you to have more intensive or less intensive help, depending on your needs.

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.