Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Key takeaways

• Montage Health offers outpatient drug and alcohol treatment for adults at every stage of addiction recovery
• Find support at our substance use Recovery Center in Monterey County. Our month-long program can help you build stability and develop healthy coping skills
• Our approach combines mental health and substance use treatment, with family involvement encouraged when it supports long‑term wellness.

Summary

At Montage Health, substance use disorder treatment combines outpatient care, peer and family support, and mental health services. We’ll work with you to address alcohol and drug use, co-occurring conditions, and recovery goals in a healing setting.

Substance use doesn’t usually become a problem overnight. It gradually affects everyday life. You may notice you feel more tired, irritable, or disconnected from those around you. And even when you want to make changes, it can feel impossible to do it alone. At the same time, you may wonder whether what you’re experiencing is “serious enough” to ask for help.

When you need support, we care for people at every stage — whether you’re just starting to question your relationship with drugs or you need more structured treatment. Here, you’ll find a team that listens without judgment. We focus on your goals and experiences to understand the patterns driving substance use. This way, we can provide the support you need to recover and move forward.

Do I have a substance use problem?

Many people ask this question before talking to a doctor. You don’t need a label or a crisis to check in about your substance use. What matters most is how it’s affecting your life. You may notice that you:

• Borrow money to pay for alcohol or drugs
• Continue using even when it causes problems for your health or safety
• Drive under the influence
• Experience relationship issues or legal trouble due to substance use
• Feel guilty about your substance use or hide it from others
• Feel irritable, anxious, or unwell when you don’t use
• Have suicidal thoughts after drinking or using drugs
• Have tried to cut back or stop and found it harder than you expected
• Miss work or other commitments after drinking or using drugs
• Need more of a substance to feel the same effect
• Use drugs or alcohol to cope with stress, emotions, or sleep

If your substance use feels confusing, concerning, or out of your control, an evaluation can help clarify what’s going on. We’ll have an open discussion about your situation before recommending next steps. You’ll always have a say in the decisions about your care.

Personalized recovery plan and ongoing support

We know your recovery is a personal experience. Our team starts by listening and learning what you’ve been dealing with. Then, we work with you to develop a care plan. Your care plan grows and adapts with you as you heal.

Drug and alcohol Recovery Center

Our Recovery Center is a supportive place to focus on change, build stability, and develop healthy coping skills. You can receive treatment while continuing to work, attend school, and live your daily life.

The outpatient program is five days a week, four hours per day, and includes:

• Educational group treatment
• Evidence-based curriculum focused on recovery
• Support for identifying risk factors and building protective factors
• Weekly check-ins with staff to review progress and goals
• Continued recovery support in our alumni programs

The role of peer support in addiction recovery is especially important. During group sessions, you’ll connect with and learn from others dealing with similar challenges. This shared experience can help you feel less alone and more supported in making changes.

The Recovery Center is closely connected with other levels of care at Montage Health, including our partial hospitalization program (PHP), intensive outpatient program (IOP), and inpatient services. It’s easy to adjust care or transition between programs as needed.

Care for co-occurring conditions

Substance use disorder can overlap with other mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, or ADHD. Sometimes substance use develops as a way to manage emotional pain. Other times, it makes mental health symptoms more intense or harder to control.

We take an integrated approach to care. Depending on your condition and needs, treatment may include:

• Coordination with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner
• Specialized group treatment for co-occurring disorders
• Individual therapy to address underlying stressors or trauma

You can count on us to collaborate across care teams to ensure your treatment is cohesive. Addressing substance use and mental health together can make recovery more effective and reduce relapse risk.

Family support for addiction recovery

Substance use can affect the whole family, not just the person in treatment. When it’s helpful, our providers encourage family involvement as part of your recovery process. We follow your lead in deciding whether and how loved ones take part in your care.

Family members can join you for educational sessions and take part in separate group meetings, typically held twice a week. Our team helps loved ones better understand substance use disorder, learn how to support recovery at home, and build healthier communication.

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