Santa Clara County Department of Alcohol/Drug Service

1650 Las Plumas Avenue, San Jose, CA 95133

2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Santa Clara County Department of Alcohol/Drug Service

  • Location: San Jose, CA
  • Levels of Care: Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Group Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Santa Clara County Department of Alcohol/Drug Service

The Santa Clara County Department of Alcohol and Drug Services at 151 West Mission Street offers outpatient treatment for individuals managing both mental health and substance use challenges. Licensed and pre-licensed clinicians, along with Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors, deliver these services. Peer mentors with lived experience provide additional support, guidance, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) vouchers, and connections to community resources. Many staff speak Spanish and other common community languages to ensure culturally responsive care.
This site also hosts the Reentry Resource Center, which supports individuals returning to the community. Services include behavioral health support, primary healthcare, social services assistance such as Medi-Cal and housing, and connections to faith-based programs. The center operates the Mission Street Recovery Station, a 24-hour voluntary sobering and crisis stabilization facility to reduce emergency visits and support recovery.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Santa Clara County Department of Alcohol/Drug Service provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women

Services Offered

Mental health treatment
Outpatient
Outpatient mental health facility
Haloperidol Aripiprazole Cariprazine Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Local, county, or community government
County or local government funds Community Mental Health Block Grants Medicaid Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
Young adults Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Mentoring/peer support
Smoking permitted in designated area
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Spanish Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Vietnamese
Vaping permitted in designated area
Family psychoeducation Intensive case management Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Case management service

What to Expect at Santa Clara County Department of Alcohol/Drug Service

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Group Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Santa Clara County Department of Alcohol/Drug Service offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 3 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Group Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Santa Clara County Department of Alcohol/Drug Service works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

1650 Las Plumas Avenue, Suite K, San Jose, CA, 95133

Quick Facts

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Personalized Treatment Individual Treatment

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Prescription Drugs Chronic Relapse Benzodiazepines Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Synthetic Drugs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Santa Clara County Department of Alcohol/Drug Service accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Santa Clara County Department of Alcohol/Drug Service offers Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Group Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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