Sun Street Center

If you’re looking for a place that feels more like a neighborhood than a treatment center, Sun Street Centers in Salinas, California is worth checking out. Tucked away just a few minutes from downtown, this place has been around the ‘60s. It was founded by a local who just wanted to help people get better and that compassionate and helpful vibe still runs deep through everything they do.

There is outpatient treatment here and intensive outpatient programs for both men and women. They even run sober living homes across Hollister, Salinas, and King City. These are 90 day transitional spots where people can work on staying clean while building up real-life skills like budgeting, cooking and job hunting.

A Homegrown Recovery Hub for Men

There’s something really grounded and welcoming about Sun Street Centers. Their Salinas location is focused solely on adult men. They’ve got long term residential recovery just for men, with detox services and 24/7 counselor support in a homelike atmosphere.

Outpatient services for both men and women are available here too, including intensive outpatient programs that help you stay connected to your everyday life while still getting structured support.

Whole-Person Care with Deep Local Roots

What really makes this place stand out is their approach. It's built on the social model of recovery which means peer connections and mutual support are central to the process. You’ll also find counseling that draws from the Matrix Model with a focus on relapse prevention and cognitive behavioral therapy. And it’s trauma informed so if you have trauma in your past, you won’t have to explain yourself twice.

They accept Medicaid, military insurance and private plans. And there’s a sliding scale for people who need some financial breathing room.