Circle Of Friends

Take the First Step Toward a Healthier You

Break free from addiction. Heal. Rebuild. Thrive.

At Circle of Friends, we believe recovery starts with one decision, and we’re here to walk with you every step of the way.

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Who We Are

Circle of Friends is a place of healing, hope, and new beginnings.

Located in Stockton, CA, our residential program offers men aged 18 and above a safe, structured environment to recover from substance abuse and regain control of their lives. We focus on restoring dignity, purpose, and independence through treatment, accountability, and community.

Why Choose Us?

• Licensed professionals with real-world experience in recovery
• Community-based approach with family involvement
• Accepts Medi-Cal and privately funded treatment

Our Philosophy

Every man deserves a second chance. At Circle of Friends, we treat our clients with dignity, compassion, and respect, partnering with their families and community to support true and lasting recovery.

Course Outline

Our Services

Morning Meditation

We begin each day with mindfulness and intention. Morning meditation encourages clarity, emotional grounding, and peace, laying the foundation for personal transformation.

Promotes emotional regulation and focus
Creates a healthy daily routine for sobriety and stability
Complements relapse prevention and stress reduction

Anger Management

Learn to understand, express, and control anger in healthy ways. Our anger management classes promote self-awareness, conflict resolution, and emotional maturity.

Crisis intervention tools and behavior regulation techniques
Strengthens personal relationships and reduces relapse risks
Supported by individual counseling and family programs

Individual Counseling

One-on-one sessions give clients a confidential space to dive deeper into their journey and challenges, guided by trained professionals.

Tailored to each client’s psychosocial and behavioral needs
Supports short- and long-term goal planning
Integrates relapse prevention, trauma recovery, and crisis intervention

Medi-Cal & Privately Funded Treatment

Client Agreements

At Circle of Friends, commitment is the foundation of successful recovery. To create a supportive and safe environment for all, every client agrees to:

Complete the Circle of Friends Intake Orientation as part of the program
Commit to a minimum stay of one month within our six-month program
Abstain completely from alcohol and drug use throughout their stay
Actively participate in all required group sessions and individual counseling
Adhere strictly to all house rules, including curfews and daily check-ins
Engage honestly and respectfully with staff, peers, and the community

This agreement empowers clients on their journey to sobriety, ensuring accountability, structure, and support at every step.

Oak Cliff Together We Rise is here to put an end to substandard living in our community.

Our Reasonable Service

O.C.T. We Rise is committed to the overall well being of the communities we serve. We believe we have been chosen for this very purpose and we take our responsibility very seriously. Our love and dedication will show in all that we do, which is our reasonable service.

Community

We are here to be a service to the community, and to…

Senior Citizen/ Disable/ Veterans

The southern part od Oak Cliff is an older community, and Together…

Youth

Were do we start when it comes to our youth? The answer…

About Center

Healing Starts Here

Take the first step with Circle of Friends, your path to lasting recovery and renewed hope.

TESTIMONIALS

Client's Experience

“Circle of Friends gave me more than sobriety—it gave me a second chance at life. From job search support to emotional healing, I finally feel seen, heard, and hopeful again.”

“When I walked through those doors, I was broken. But the Circle of Friends staff treated me with dignity and helped me rebuild my confidence. I’m now sober, working, and reconnecting with my family.”

“It’s not just a program—it’s a brotherhood. The accountability, the guidance, the daily check-ins—they made all the difference. I finally feel like I belong somewhere again.”