El Centro de Libertad--Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program--The Freedom Center
Bilingual Human Service Agency Serving San Mateo County
Freedom from addiction exists for everyone.
Background
El Centro de Libertad was created by a group of individuals dedicated to
sharing the gift of recovery throughout the community. We are a bilingual
(Spanish/English) and bicultural agency. We provide services to all people
and have a special outreach to the Hispanic/Latino community. Cultural
differences, as well as the similarities, pertaining to recovery from addiction
are explicity addressed.
Staff
The staff is a team of highly trained professionals that provide a recovery
program designed to meet the individual needs of clients and their families.
We believe that our culturally diverse staff will meet the needs of the
community. El Centro de Libertad staff is committed to ongoing training
and continuing education to increase their knowledge and skills.
Alcohol & Polydrug Outpatient Services
Groups are designed to provide cognitive and behavioral restructuring and
education associated with recovery and relapse work. Our program will begin
with a client assessment, followed by an appropriate referral to one or
more of our services: individual counseling, support and 12-step groups.
Phase I: The Alcohol & Polydrug Education groups will inform
participants about:
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The "disease model"
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Family dynamics in addiction
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Physical consequences
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Relapse prevention
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How to live without alcohol and drugs to lead meaningful and productive
lives.
Phase II: Focus on Specific Individual Needs--Clients will continue
to receive our core treatment of individual counseling support and 12-step
groups, and additional workshops.
Latin Services
Our sevices will be provided in Spanish for the Latin community. These
programs will be culturally sensitive to the client's needs. Spanish speaking
staff will always be available.
HIV Testing & Support
HIV testing is confidential and anonymous. Support groups will be available
in both Spanish and English.
Fees
Fees are based on a sliding scale. No one seeking recovery will be turned
away for lack of funds.
Funded in part by San Mateo County Department of Alcohol and Drug recovery
services.
Service is provided without discrimination on the basis of race,
religion, national origin, age, marital status, political or union affiliation,
gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
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