Address: 10251 Aura Ave, Northridge, CA 91324 - Los Angeles, CA 91324
Phone Number: 818-231-1400
Website: http://www.astepintherightdirection.org

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

A Step in the Right Direction is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides addiction treatment and a halfway house / transitional living environment located in Northridge, CA (Los Angeles County). They also provide treatment for non substance related addiction disorder, gambling addiction disorder, and internet use disorder.

They accept all age groups and treat both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

A Step in the Right Direction has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department of Health
  • State Mental Health Department
  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

A Step in the Right Direction provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Detox
  • PHP / Outpatient Day Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered

A Step in the Right Direction offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Cocaine / Crack Detoxification
  • Methamphetamine Detoxification
  • Opioid Detoxification

Type of Opioid Treatment

A Step in the Right Direction offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing
  • Accepts clients on opioid medication

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

A Step in the Right Direction uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
  • Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant (Probuphine®)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade®)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

A Step in the Right Direction uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

A Step in the Right Direction offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
  • Employment counseling or training

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

A Step in the Right Direction offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
  • Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

A Step in the Right Direction offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Domestic Violence Services
  • Housing Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
  • Self Help Groupss
  • Social Skills Development
  • Transportation Assistance

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

A Step in the Right Direction offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

A Step in the Right Direction offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

A Step in the Right Direction utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

A Step in the Right Direction screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

A Step in the Right Direction has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy