Yolo Wayfarer Center Walters House

About Yolo Wayfarer Center Walters House

Yolo Wayfarer Center Walter’s House, operated by Fourth & Hope, is a DHCS-licensed and CARF-accredited substance use disorder treatment program serving adults in Woodland and Yolo County, California.

The program offers residential and outpatient care for women and men, with services that include assessment, counseling, family therapy, education, crisis intervention and aftercare planning.

Walter’s House is built on the belief that lasting recovery is most attainable when treatment is paired with stable support, reflecting Fourth & Hope’s broader mission of integrating housing, recovery and community-based services.

Residential SUD Treatment & Homeless Support

Walter’s House provides ASAM 3.1 and 3.5 levels of residential care for adult women and men working through substance use disorders.

As part of the Fourth & Hope continuum, the program connects clients to additional homeless services and housing support when needed.

Treatment combines individual counseling, group sessions, family therapy and educational programs, with a focus on addressing root causes of addiction while building practical coping skills.

Aftercare planning and crisis intervention help clients transition back into the community with continued structure and support.

Outpatient Care and Continuing Recovery Support

Walter’s House also offers outpatient substance use disorder treatment featuring group and individual sessions for clients who need flexible, ongoing care.

This level of support is well suited for those stepping down from residential treatment or seeking structured help while maintaining work and family commitments.

Accreditation and Next Steps

Walter’s House provides in-person care in Woodland, California, and accepts some out-of-county and Veterans Administration referrals.

The program is DHCS-licensed, Medi-Cal certified and CARF accredited, reflecting its commitment to quality care.

The program accepts Medi-Cal, with self-pay, financing and sliding scale options.

Addiction Treatment Programs

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.
Opioid Addiction
The goal of an alcohol rehab in California is to give you the tools and skills you need to achieve long-term recovery. During this program, you’ll work with professional counselors to deal with the psychological, emotional, and physical issues that opioid misuse can cause. Over time, you’ll learn how to live without substance use long-term.
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.
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.
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.
Financing available
If financing options are available, they can be a good way to pay for substance use treatment in California. When you finance the cost of treatment, you can pay the cost over time. This makes getting the help you need more affordable. Options include payment plans, grants, loans, and scholarships.
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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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

Creative Arts Therapy
If you’re struggling with substance use in California, creative arts therapy can help you work through emotions so you can make positive changes. The goal of creative arts therapy is to help clients work through their emotions in a healthy way so they can start to understand the root cause of their substance use.
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.