Womens Recovery Association Hillside House

Women’s Recovery Association Hillside House in San Mateo, California, has been a lifeline for women in need of support since 1964. This residential program is designed specifically for women, including young adults, pregnant or postpartum women and survivors of trauma. Whether you’re stepping into treatment for the first time or returning to it after relapse, Hillside House offers both short-term and long-term residential care with a focus on real and lasting healing. They’re serious about whole person recovery and prove it by integrating mental health services, MAT for opioid and alcohol dependence and practical life skills training. You’ll find everything from group therapy to family counseling to wellness education here. And all of it is provided within a supportive community of women walking a similar path.

Support That Feels like Sisterhood

What makes this place different is the culture. There’s a deep culture of safety and belonging that you can feel right away. Women here aren’t just clients because they are part of a community that builds each other up with peer mentorship and a sense of shared accountability in the day-to-day.

The staff here are often described as kind and completely invested in your success. Many say this program saved their life and gave them the tools to finally break free from cycles of addiction and trauma.

Recovery in the Heart of San Mateo

Just blocks from local gems like Central Park and the San Mateo Library, this peaceful setting encourages you to slow down and rest. The program is structured but still feels warm and personal. Whether you’re catching your breath on a walk through Coyote Point or journaling in the sunshine, this place has a way of reminding you that healing is not only possible but it’s already happening.