TREATMENT
The treatment philosophy of The Sequoia Center is grounded in compassionate care. We offer client-centered services, which provides for the integration of our expertise with that of each individual and family for whom we assist on the road to recovery. Through a skillful combination of the Social and Medical Models of addiction treatment, we create an unparalleled environment for personal, and familial, transformation. We are dedicated to working with you, not on you, in your efforts to stop the destructive cycle of addiction. Our approach is multi-dimensional and improves your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing.
At The Sequoia Center, we give you the opportunity to focus on yourself. We blend a truly individualized program with a wide variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities. We provide a focused experience – with special emphasis on the issues occurring in your home and work environments. We believe addiction is a family disease and thus facilitate family counseling to transform unhealthy communication patterns into life-affirming communication practices. Call us now to find out how-800 997-5504.
Medical Detoxification
Q: How are clients medically detoxified?
A: Clients requiring detoxification are medically treated and supervised by Shanti Rubenstone, M.D. and her medical team, along with addiction qualified psychiatrists when necessary.
Residential Program
Residential Treatment at The Sequoia Center is a highly structured treatment program for clients beginning the recovery process. Clients live in a residence that is closely monitored by Residential Staff members 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Upon admission, each client is assigned a Case Manager who follows his or her progress during their stay in the Residential Program.
Clients requiring detoxification are medically treated and supervised by Shanti Rubenstone, M.D. and her medical team, along with addiction qualified psychiatrists, when necessary.
Our own in-house Chef provides healthy, home-cooked meals. Special dietary meals are accommodated.
The Sequoia Center strongly believes in Group Milieu Therapy where clients and staff help to create an environment for recovery and healing. A variety of groups are offered at the residence. They may include Community Group, Process Group, Assignment Group, Gender Group, Treatment Planning, Relapse Prevention Group, Young Adult Group, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Skills Training, Stress Reduction, Yoga and other topics related to a healthy recovery experience.
While in the Residential Program, clients attend Educational Lectures, Multi-Family Group and Big Book Study groups at the Main Street facility. They also attend local 12-Step meetings (AA or NA).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long is the program?
A: The treatment team meets weekly, and as needed, to determine the appropriate level of care and length of stay for each client.
Q: If I already have a therapist prior to coming into treatment, may I still see him/her?
A: The Sequoia Center works closely with outside therapists and other constituents. Staff and the therapist communicate regularly and work collaboratively.
Q: Is my family allowed to visit me while I am in residential treatment?
A: Visiting hours at the Residence are Sunday’s 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. All visitors must be pre-approved by the client’s Case Manager. You will also see your family members at your weekly Multi-Family Group.
Day Program
Day treatment at The Sequoia Center is a highly structured treatment program. It can be offered as a step-down from Residential Treatment or as an initial stand-alone treatment program. This level of care is offered six days a week, Monday to Saturday. The program allows a client to live at home or in a Sober Living Environment. Upon admission, each client is assigned a Case Manager who follows his or her progress during treatment.
The Sequoia Center strongly believes in Group Milieu Therapy where clients and staff help to create an environment for recovery and healing. A variety of groups are offered at the Center. They may include Community Group, Process Group, Assignment Group, Gender Group, Relapse Prevention Group, Young Adult Group, Art Therapy, Mindfulness Skills Training, Yoga, and other topics related to a healthy recovery experience.
Clients attend Educational Lectures, Multi-Family Group and Big Book Study groups at the Main Street facility. They also attend local 12-Step meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is my family allowed to visit me while I am in residential treatment?
A: Visiting hours at the Residence are Sunday’s 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. All visitors must be pre-approved by the client’s Case Manager. You will also see your family members at your weekly Multi-Family Group.
Q: Are meals provided in Day Treatment?
A: Each client is expected to provide his/her own meals while in Day Treatment.
Q: Is transportation provided to outside 12-Step meetings or appointments in Day Treatment?
A: Each Day Treatment client is expected to arrange his/her own transportation to and from the Center and to outside 12-Step meetings.
Our Facilities
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
The Intensive Outpatient Program is the least intensive level of care offered by The Sequoia Center. It is currently offered four evenings per week. Most clients attend two to three evenings per week. Groups offered may include Process Group, Assignment Group, Gender Group, Multi-Family Group, Relapse Prevention Group, Grief and Loss Group, Relapse Analysis Group and other groups as needed. Clients and family members attend the evening Educational Lectures Program. Clients meet with a Case Manager weekly to determine treatment goals and to monitor his/her progress. Clients also attend outside 12-Step meetings as a part of the Center’s holistic approach to treatment and recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What will my evening schedule look like in IOP?
A: Your treatment plan is tailored to fit your schedule. This is discussed and decided during the first meeting with your Case Manager.
Q: What kind of therapy will I receive?
A: You will meet with your Case Manager weekly for brief individual sessions. The Sequoia Center believes that Group Milieu Therapy is the best model for addiction treatment. Thus, the primary therapy you receive will be from the groups you attend at the Center and at outside 12-Step meetings.
Q: What can my family expect?
A: The Sequoia Center is proud to be a premier provider of family treatment and support services. Once assessed and admitted, each client, along with his/her family or significant other, is assigned to a Multi-Family Group that meets weekly in a group setting. Immediately following the Multi-Family Group, the family/significant other attends a Family Support Group without the client. Soon after admission, the family and client meet with a Family Therapist to discuss important family issues related to recovery. This is scheduled at the earliest convenience of the family members and when deemed clinically appropriate by the staff. Additionally, family members will attend an Orientation meeting to become familiar with the program, ask questions, and understand the process.
The Family
At The Sequoia Center, we believe that the disease of addiction affects much more than the alcoholic or addict—it affects family, friends and co-workers. The addicted person and their loved ones are adversely affected in virtually every area of life—physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
To help families break the cycle of addiction and heal in recovery, The Sequoia Center offers evenings and Saturday programs for family members and friends of clients. The Center provides a team of Family Therapists who work with families. Family members work on their own issues, develop self-care techniques, and learn how to support loved ones in their recovery process.
We strongly encourage family and friends to attend the following: Family Workshop (held monthly), weekly Multi-Family Group, weekly Family Support Group (after Multi-Family Group), and the nightly Educational Lecture Program.
Family Workshop
Held once a month, the three-hour session addresses the following:
* Feelings around addiction and its effects on the family
* Education about a loved one’s addiction
* Setting boundaries and avoiding codependency and enabling behaviors
The Family Workshop is scheduled for the first Saturday of every month from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Multi-Family Group
This group meets once a week in the evening to discuss common issues that arise in families battling the disease of addiction. It is an opportunity to begin effecting change in the family system, change that promotes the development of a new and sustainable balance for the all whose lives are impacted by the disease.
Family Support Group
Family members meet separately from the client to support one another and learn how to change behaviors that may sustain the symptoms of their loved one’s addiction. These often include well-intentioned acts of kindness that actually enable and facilitate the progression of the disease. The Family Support Group teaches new behaviors that put the well-being of the family member first. The group is held immediately following the Multi-Family Group.
Educational Lecture Program
Friends and family members are encouraged to attend the evening Educational Lectures Program, offered four evenings a week from 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. The program provides a greater understanding of addiction and recovery. Topics may include:
* Physical, Emotional, Social and Spiritual Consequences of Addiction
* Issues Related to the Addictive Process
* Relapse Triggers and Prevention
* Healthy Family Systems
• Nutrition and Addiction
• The Addictive Brain
• What is Addiction?
• The History of Alcoholics Anonymous
Education
The Sequoia Center provides a series of Educational Lectures on a variety of chemical dependency topics. These may include Family and Work Relationship Dynamics, The Nature of the Disease of Addiction, the Addictive Brain, Nutrition and Spirituality and Recovery Concepts. We invite speakers from the community as well as our own in-house network of clinical staff.
The Educational Lecture Program, held four evenings per week, is also available to those who are contemplating entry into residential or outpatient treatment, for a small fee. Call us now to find out how-800 997-5504.
Continuing Care
Upon successful completion of the program, we provide Continuing Care groups to Alumni. A client may attend one 90-minute group per week for one year, free of charge. This is an excellent support for all graduates. We strongly encourage this type of ongoing group support for long-term recovery. In addition, Alumni Family members may participate in ‘What About Me?’ groups on a weekly basis.
Continuing Care Support for Families
The Sequoia Center offers a weekly support group to family members who have participated in the treatment program, following their loved one’s discharge from treatment. The group, ‘What About Me?’ is a fee-for-service support group facilitated by a Family Therapist for the support of alumni family members.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long is the family program?
A: The Family Program is offered for the entire duration of treatment.
Q: Whom do I call if I have a problem?
A: You will be assigned a primary Family Therapist who will give you contact information.
Q: How often will our family see the Family Therapist?
A: Each client is assigned to a Multi-Family Group that meets weekly in a group setting. Immediately following the Multi-Family Group, the family attends a Family Support Group without the client. Soon after admission, the family and client meet with a Family Therapist to discuss important family issues related to recovery. This is scheduled at the earliest convenience of the family members, and when deemed clinically appropriate by the staff.
Q: What is a SLE?
A: A SLE is defined as a Sober Living Environment available to individuals in recovery.