Admissions/Intake

Assessment, Referral and Admission
Intervention Services

The Sequoia Center’s Assessment, Referral and Admission Department provides confidential and professional services for those seeking treatment for Chemical Dependency. The Assessment Team coordinates with referrers, healthcare providers and other resources to assist individuals and their families in obtaining quality care.

Each client participates in a confidential assessment with experienced clinical staff. The assessment appointment, lasting approximately one hour, concludes with recommendations made to the client and family. This may include treatment options and a level of care clinically appropriate for the client’s individualized needs. When deemed necessary, names and phone numbers of appropriate cultural, financial and age-appropriate clinical, medical and self-help resources may be provided.

The Sequoia Center now offers Intervention Services for families, loved ones, and other concerned persons who have an alcoholic or drug addict in their lives. Our Intervention Services begin with your call and our introductory talk, then include building the team of concerned persons who along with you want to get their loved one into treatment. We offer resources to the team to help them set realistic expectations, and establish boundaries to reduce co-dependency and enabling. Intervention Services include bringing the client into treatment, and coordinating care both before and after the course of treatment. For further information on the Intervention Services, please contact Lisa Molbert at (650) 421- 2568.

Frequently Asked Questions………

Q:	What services do you offer at The Sequoia Center?
A:	Intervention, Assessment, Medical Detoxification services, Residential Treatment Program, Day Treatment Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, Very Intensive Program, Family Program, Education Program, Continuing Care Program and Mindfulness Skills Training.
Q:	What is the best time to call to set up an appointment?
A:	Administrative Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Q:	When and where are assessments conducted?
A:	Assessment appointments are available Monday - Thursday at our Mountain View location, and Monday – Friday at our Redwood City location.
Q:	What do the houses look like?
A:	Click to view our facilities.
Q:	What do the residential facilities offer?
A:	Each Residence reflects a warm and inviting home-like environment. Most rooms are furnished with two twin beds. Meals are healthy and prepared by our in-house chef. Washers and dryers are provided for your convenience. All bed and bath linens are provided. Staff is available and on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Transportation services are provided to outside 12-step meetings and all other scheduled program activities.
Q:	May I tour the Residences?
A:	To arrange a tour, please call the Administrative Services office.
Q:	Are visitors allowed while in Residential Treatment?
A:	Visiting hours at the Residences are Sundays 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. All visitors must be pre-approved by the client’s case manager.
Q:	Upon completing the Residential Treatment Program, am I also required to complete Day Treatment and/or Intensive Outpatient Programs?
A:	All treatment at The Sequoia Center is voluntary. The Center believes in the continuum of care to support each client in his/her early recovery. The treatment team meets weekly or as needed to determine the appropriate level of care and length of stay for each client.
Q:	What if my family member/friend needs help but is not willing to come in for an assessment?
A:	Where deemed appropriate, intervention services are available for a fee.
Q:	Is the Sequoia Center affiliated with Sequoia Hospital?
A:	No. The Center is a separate healthcare business entity.