Services
Our Services
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
Group Counseling
Group counseling provides clients a supportive environment to share, heal, and grow together. Facilitated by trained professionals, these sessions promote peer connection, accountability, and emotional recovery.
- Safe, judgment-free space for open communication
- Builds community support essential for lasting sobriety
- Complements individual counseling and relapse prevention
Relapse Prevention
Our structured relapse prevention strategy equips clients with the tools, awareness, and mindset to maintain sobriety beyond treatment.
- Teaches coping mechanisms, risk avoidance, and planning
- Supported by routine drug and alcohol screenings
- Strengthened by community outreach, family involvement, and post-treatment 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
Money Management
Clients are taught how to manage finances, create budgets, and set financial goals—critical skills for independent living.
- Supports preparation for job placement and housing
- Enhances self-reliance and long-term sustainability
- Combined with employment support and GED access
Thinking for Change
This cognitive-behavioral program helps restructure negative thinking patterns and develop constructive decision-making skills.
- Rooted in CBT and motivational interviewing techniques
- Supports independent living and long-term behavioral transformation
- Encourages client accountability and responsibility
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
Living in Balance
This evidence-based curriculum helps clients find emotional, mental, and physical equilibrium through lifestyle education.
- Covers nutrition, physical health, and emotional resilience
- Includes transportation assistance to medical and wellness appointments
- Encourages structure through weekday/weekend curfews and room checks
Helping Men Recover
A trauma-informed, gender-responsive approach that addresses the specific needs and experiences of men in recovery.
- Combines relational healing with practical life skills
- Promotes self-worth, identity rebuilding, and trust
- Reinforced through case management and individual counseling
Twelve Step Classes
Guided by the proven principles of the Twelve Steps, clients learn to reflect, take responsibility, and commit to lifelong recovery with the support of their peers.
- Builds a spiritual and emotional foundation for healing
- Encourages honesty, accountability, and surrender
- Enhances group participation and peer support
- Integrated with daily check-ins and random testing
Process Groups
A safe space where clients can share, listen, and grow. Process groups help uncover the roots of addiction and provide a supportive environment for emotional breakthroughs.
- Facilitated by trained counselors using evidence-based methods
- Focus on emotional processing, triggers, and behavioral change
- Includes monthly case conferences and progress evaluations
Private Pay and Insurance Accepted
Circle of Friends is committed to making recovery accessible to all by accepting multiple payment options. This ensures clients receive quality care regardless of their financial situation.
- Medi-Cal accepted for eligible clients
- Private pay options available for flexible payment plans
- Transparent pricing and assistance with insurance verification
- Supports a smooth intake and enrollment process
Medicare Eligibility
Eligibility for treatment at Circle of Friends is determined through a comprehensive assessment considering:
- Residency and income qualifications in line with Medi-Cal and Medicare guidelines
- Diagnosable substance use disorder requiring treatment
- Age requirement (men 18 and older)
- Verification of insurance status, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, or private pay options
- Valid identification and necessary documentation
- Clinical evaluation to ensure an appropriate level of care
This process ensures every client receives the right support tailored to their needs.
Out-of-County Clients Welcome
Circle of Friends proudly opens its doors to clients beyond U.S. borders, offering compassionate support and tailored care to those seeking recovery worldwide.
- Personalized intake and assessment process for international clients
- Assistance with travel and accommodation arrangements
- Support navigating insurance and payment options
- Commitment to providing a welcoming, inclusive environment for all
No matter where you come from, we aim to help you take the first step toward a healthier, sober life.
