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Sunnyvale police recently executed a search warrant on a man accused of selling narcotics to high school students, finding drugs, cash, and weapons in his possession. While law enforcement personnel focused on mitigating drug trafficking, the state is searching for its own solutions for students.
With overdoses near record highs, Governor Gavin Newsom called in his recent budget proposal for $3.5 million to supply middle and high schools with naloxone — an opioid drug reversal that saves lives in acute overdose situations. While some parents scoff, it is the students that need interventions on the spot.
~ Lesley Wirth
Cost of Drug Rehab in Sunnyvale
One of the common misconceptions about drug and alcohol rehab in Sunnyvale is that it’s too expensive, putting it out of reach. While there’s always an option out there for each income level when it comes to treatment, it’s important to understand exactly what factors into the cost of care.
Here’s a quick breakdown of which factors affect treatment costs:
The type of program (residential versus outpatient, for example)
The type of facility where you’ll receive treatment, as in basic amenities, luxury accommodations or specialized care
Duration of program
Having health insurance (or not having health insurance)
Whether or not you’re eligible for free treatment or special financing
Government funding
Location (city vs. suburb)
Because of all these factors, it’s difficult to list approximate pricing for drug and alcohol rehab in Sunnyvale. The most important thing to remember, however, is not to fixate on the costs. There are plenty of affordable options out there, which means treatment is right around the corner — regardless of your financial situation.
Low-Cost and Free Drug Rehab Centers in Sunnyvale
While having health insurance can significantly reduce the cost of care, it’s not always enough. Adversely, not everyone has health insurance — which means that finding a low-cost facility or free treatment is your best bet.
State-funded: Anytime a facility offers free or low-cost treatment, it’s because they receive funding from the federal or local government or independent donors. These facilities still offer the same quality care and services, only they’re more affordable. Additionally, they call for stricter requirements upon admitting individuals.
For example, to qualify for a free program or low-cost care, you’ll need to have proof of your citizenship and residency, as well as your current financial situation and lack of health insurance. If you don’t meet these requirements, your next option is to find a facility that offers financing plans — such as a sliding scale payment option.
Sliding Scale Fees: With sliding scale payments, the facility will work with you to figure out what you can realistically afford based on your income. From there, they’ll provide you with a customized monthly payment plan that will only change as your income changes.
Scholarships: Lastly, you can apply for scholarships. These scholarships are essentially need-based. However, you do not have to pay them back. You can apply for them through addiction treatment centers or through a third-party organization, such as 10,000 Beds.
Resources
- Sunnyvale, California Population 2022 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs). (n.d.). Worldpopulationreview.com.
- FindTreatment.gov. (n.d.). FindTreatment.gov.
- Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services. (2017). Substance Use Assessment. https://bhsd.sccgov.org/sites/g/files/exjcpb711/files/BHS%20SUbustanceUseAssessment_10_6_17.pdf.
- Samantha Elliott. (2013, May 13). Grants. https://www.samhsa.gov/grants.
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Grants in California – GrantWatch. (n.d.). https://california.grantwatch.com/cat/35/substance-abuse-grants.html.
