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As the opioid crisis continues, we are now seeing the likes of deadly drug fentanyl now killing teens and young adults. As someone who has witnessed teen substance use and seen it ravage friends’ lives, I was pleasantly surprised to see what researchers have been doing in San Jose. Doctors working at a hospital in San Jose noted the shortage of treatment options for teens coming into the ED with opioid use issues. Feeling helpless, these doctors started a pilot program to start teens on treatment while they’re still in the ED, and their research shows this method of treatment can lead to longer term success. I certainly believe that had my friends had earlier intervention their substance use may not have progressed to the sometimes-deadly stages it did. I think these doctors’ are onto something special and I hope other EDs take on a similar program.
~ Olivia Pennelle
Top 5 Drug Rehabs in San Jose
Every alcohol and drug rehab in San Jose offers its own set of unique amenities, programs, and therapies. Evidence-based treatment is available at multiple inpatient centers in San Jose. These facilities often provide a range of therapies, faith-based treatments, and outpatient options for recovery.
Below are the top five addiction treatment centers in San Jose based on the following criteria:
- Offering evidence-based treatment
- Accreditation
- Certifications
- Client testimonials / reviews
Best Overall Rehab: New Life Recovery Centers
New Life Recovery Centers’ Park Ave., San Jose facility is located near downtown San Jose in the Silicon Valley. New Life Recovery Centers provide evidence-based treatment for alcohol and chemical dependency in inpatient settings and sober living homes where clients can stay for as long as they need.
Treatment programs include:
- Detox Treatment
- Residential Rehab
- Day Treatment
- Intensive Outpatient Treatment
- Drug Treatment
- Alcohol Treatment
- Family Program
- Sober Living Referrals
Treatment programs are supported by:
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Location and contact information:
782 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
408-297-1182
Best Destox Clinic: Support Systems Homes
Support Systems Homes has multiple treatment facilities in San Jose that provide residential and day treatment, as well as sober living environments. They provide individual and group counseling, job preparation assistance, and life skills training for adults and young adults.
Treatment programs include:
- Detox Treatment
- Opioid Rehab
- Residential Rehab
- Day Treatment
- Sober Living Facilities
- Aftercare
Treatment programs are supported by:
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Location and contact information:
1202 Meridian Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
408-370-9688 (main office)
Best Free Rehab: Mariposa Lodge
ariposa Lodge is a women’s only substance abuse treatment center located in a private desert setting in San Jose. Mariposa Lodge is run by Pathway Society and provides alcohol and drug treatment and trauma counseling for adult and young adult women. Government funding is available.
Treatment programs include:
- Detox Treatment
- Inpatient Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment
- Opioid Rehab
- LGBTQ Friendly Rehab
- Women’s Program
- Young Adult Program
- Rational Behavior Therapy
Treatment programs are supported by:
- SAMSHA (Opioid treatment certification)
- State of CA License
Location and contact information:
9500 Malech Road
San Jose, CA 95138
408-281-6555
Holistic Opiate & Drug Detox: Wellness Retreat Recovery Center
Wellness Retreat Recovery Center, located in the hills between Santa Cruz and San Jose, is a small luxury residential facility, with a gym, massage room, yoga studio, and meditation room. Customized treatment involves a variety of modern therapeutic and holistic techniques and focuses on treating the root causes of substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
Treatment programs include:
- Medication-assisted Detox Treatment (physician assisted)
- Inpatient Rehab
- Partial Hospitalization
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment
- Opioid Rehab
- Men’s, Women’s, and Young Adult Programs
- LGBTQ Friendly Rehab
- Aftercare Support
- SMART Recovery
- Refuge Recovery
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy
- Holistic Therapies
- Yoga
- * Gym
- Meditation Room
- Pet Friendly
- WiFi
Treatment programs are supported by:
- Joint Commission
- Legit Script
Location and contact information:
10615 Crothers Road
San Jose, CA 95127
855-762-3797
Best Sober Living Center: Second Chance Sobriety Homes
Second Chance Sobriety Homes, with multiple locations in the San Francisco Bay area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, and East Bay) are run by recovering addicts and alcoholics. They provide short or long-term alcohol and drug-free living environments, supported by a curfew, drug and alcohol testing, and 12-Step meetings.
Treatment programs include:
- Aftercare Support
- 12-Step Program
- Curfew (overnight passes granted after first month)
- Family-like living facilities
Location and contact information:
2874 La Jolla Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
877-640-0840
How Does San Jose Compare in Alcohol and Drug Use?
The third-largest city in California and the site of the first state capital, San Jose is home to diverse dining, recreation, nightlife, and attractions.1 But like so many other cities in the U.S., it is facing a growing opioid epidemic. Fentanyl-related deaths in Santa Clara County jumped from 11 in 2018 to 132 in 2021.2 The rising number of overdoses led the county to declare a public health crisis and increase its behavioral health services department budget by $4.6 million for mental health and substance use programs. With 47 accredited alcohol and drug rehab centers in San Jose, addiction treatment is within reach.3
According to the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Prevention Department, opioid and prescription drug abuse is a serious problem in San Jose. Approximately 24% of residents have used their prescription drugs in an unsanctioned way. Roughly 22% of residents have used prescription medications without a prescription, while 7% have misused over-the-counter drugs.1
Other Santa Clara County and San Jose drug and alcohol use statistics of note include:1 2, 3
- In 2017, approximately 16% of Santa Clara County residents reported using cocaine in their lifetime, and 3% reported using it in the last month.
- Approximately 2% of San Jose County middle school students and 9% of high school students used marijuana at least once per month in 2017.
- In 2017, about 10% of Santa Clara County residents reported using methamphetamine at least once in their life, and 3% reported using it in the last month.
- In 2019, 88 San Jose residents experienced a fatal, opioid-related overdose. Of those overdoses, 41 were caused by heroin, 25 were caused by fentanyl, and 32 were caused by prescription opioids.
- In 2020, the number of fatal, opioid-related overdoses in Santa Clara County increased significantly from the previous year to 143.
- In 2020, there were 258 opioid overdose-related emergency room visits and 78 hospitalizations in Santa Clara County.
- In 2020, fentanyl was the most common substance involved in fatal opioid overdoses, contributing to more than 50% of deaths.
Resources
- San José At-A-Glance. (n.d.). San Jose.
- ME-C data dashboard – Office of the Medical Examiner-Coroner. (n.d.). County of Santa Clara.
- FindTreatment.gov. (n.d.). FindTreatment.gov.
- Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Prevention Department. (2017). Santa Clara County Substance Use Assessment 2017.
- California Health Care Foundation. (2022). California Health Care Almanac, Substance Use in California: Prevalence and Treatment.
- California Department of Public Health. (2020). California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard, Santa Clara County Dashboard.
- Medicare.gov. (n.d.). Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services.
- Medicaid.gov. (n.d.). Substance Use Disorders.
- Medicaid.gov. (n.d.) Parity.
- Medley, G., Lipari, R.N., Bose, J., Cribb, D.S., Kroutil, L.A., & McHenry, G.. (2016). Sexual Orientation and Estimates of Adult Substance Use and Mental Health: Results from the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
- California Legislative Information. (n.d.) Labor Code, Chapter 3.7. Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation [1025-1028].
- California Legislative Information. (2022). Senate Bill No. 349 Bill Text.
