Fresno, CA

Aegis Treatment Center Santa Paula

Founded

2000

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Aegis Treatment Center helps people dealing with substance use disorders such as opioids through outpatient care and medication-assisted therapy, with both in-person and telehealth options. They offer treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings. The center also provides specialized support for pregnant women and offers gender-specific and culturally responsive care groups. Their approach blends evidence-based therapies with holistic support to treat the whole person. Patients receive individualized counseling, group therapy, and education about addiction and recovery. Mindfulness, stress-reduction techniques, and peer support are included to build emotional strength and life balance throughout the healing journey. The clinic is conveniently located with easy access to nearby communities, offering a supportive environment for recovery. Situated in Santa Paula, nestled in the Heritage Valley, the city features attractions like the historic downtown area and the Santa Paula Citrus Association Packinghouse. After visiting Aegis, exploring the natural beauty of the Los Padres National Forest provides a peaceful backdrop for reflection and rejuvenation.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Detoxification

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Outpatient detoxification Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Methadone used in Treatment Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine detoxification Buprenorphine maintenance Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program Methadone detoxification Methadone maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization

Pharmacotherapies

Methadone Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adolescents Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for substance use Professional interventionist/educational consultant

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing TB screening Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services

Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support

Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services

Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Exclusive Services

Opioid use disorder clients only

Language Services

Spanish Other languages (excluding Spanish)

Other Languages

Hmong

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Case management service Early intervention for HIV Social skills development Transportation assistance

Contact Information

Address

3707 East Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93726

Phone

(805) 525-4669

Contact

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