Walden House

About Walden House

Walden House is a residential substance use treatment program in San Francisco, California, located on Buena Vista Avenue West beside Buena Vista Park.

As part of the Walden House and HealthRIGHT 360 network, this site is identified as a co-ed dual recovery program supporting adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs.

The program reflects a longstanding commitment to accessible, community-based addiction recovery in the Bay Area.

Adult Residential Care with Dextox

Treatment at this location centers on adult residential care, with detox, counseling and substance use treatment support services.

Within the residential program, individuals can expect structured daily programming, individual and group counseling and dual diagnosis support for those managing both addiction and mental health conditions.

The co-ed setting is designed to foster peer connection and long-term recovery skills.

Key Information: Walden House

Location: San Francisco, beside Buena Vista Park, near Haight Street and Masonic Avenue
Levels of care: Adult residential treatment with counseling and support services
Who they treat: Adults in a co-ed dual recovery setting, with experience serving LGBTQ clients
Approach: Integrated care for substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns
Payment options: Medicaid, Medicare, military insurance and self-pay options
Facility: Historic multi-story group housing building with dining room, lobby, offices and resident rooms
Accreditation: CARF accreditation is associated with the HealthRIGHT 360 network

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.
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.
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.
LGBTQ Friendly Rehab
Offering specialized substance use treatment for the LGBTQ+ community, LGBTQ+ friendly rehabs in California provide a safe space to work on recovery. These programs offer personalized treatment that incorporates your physical, mental, and emotional needs. You’ll find the compassionate care you need to overcome addiction.

Insurance Coverage

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.
Medicare
Medicare is a good way to pay for substance use treatment in California. Your Medicare plan can pay for some or all of the costs of rehab, although you will want to check on the full details. You may have some out-of-pocket costs such as copays or deductibles.
Military insurance
For those with military insurance, using your coverage to pay for treatment in California can make rehab more accessible. Your insurance plan can pay for some or all of the costs of rehab, although you will want to contact the insurer for full details. You may have some out-of-pocket costs such as copays or deductibles.
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.

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.
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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.
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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.