Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment
Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment (SUDRT) provides short-term, live-in treatment for people who need structured support to address substance use.
This program offers a safe, residential setting where people can focus on recovery. Services are designed to support stabilization, build coping skills, and help people continue treatment and recovery in the community.
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Need Help Now?
If you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health crisis
- Call or text 988 if you have an urgent mental health crisis, substance use issue, or thoughts of suicide
- Behavioral Health Crisis: (916) 875-1055
- CA Relay: 711
- Go to the Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic at: 2130 Stockton Boulevard, Building 300, Sacramento, CA 95817
If there is immediate danger to someone’s life, Call 911.
What Is the Purpose of Residential Treatment?
Residential treatment is designed to:
- Provide 24-hour support in a non-locked, residential setting
- Help people stabilize and focus on recovery
- Offer more structure than outpatient services
- Support individuals in identifying triggers and learning coping skills
- Help people prepare for ongoing treatment and long-term recovery
Length of stay typically ranges from 1 to 90 days, based on individual need and medical necessity.
What Is the Purpose of Residential Treatment?
Residential treatment is designed to:
- Provide 24-hour support in a non-locked, residential setting
- Help people stabilize and focus on recovery
- Offer more structure than outpatient services
- Support individuals in identifying triggers and learning coping skills
- Help people prepare for ongoing treatment and long-term recovery
Length of stay typically ranges from 1 to 90 days, based on individual need and medical necessity.
What to Expect
People in residential treatment can expect:
- A structured daily schedule
- Individual and group counseling services
- Support with managing withdrawal symptoms, when appropriate
- Help identifying triggers and building coping strategies
- Opportunities to build daily living and recovery skills
- Peer support, including staff with lived experience
This program focuses on recovery and life skills, not just treatment.
Residential treatment is not a locked facility.
Who Is This Program For?
Residential treatment may be appropriate for people:
- Seeking help for substance use
- Needing more support than outpatient care
- Ready to engage in treatment and recovery
Important Information
Authorization is required before admission
This program is not for emergency or crisis situations
Locations and Capacity
- Residential treatment programs are located throughout Sacramento County
- Placement is based on availability and individual need
- Location placement is intended to be as convenient as possible
Sacramento County is expanding existing locations.
Eligibility Overview
Eligibility is determined through screening and county authorization. In general:
- Services must be authorized by Sacramento County
- People must have Medi-Cal
- If someone is eligible for Medi-Cal but not enrolled, assistance may be available
How to Access Residential Treatment
Residential treatment is accessed through Behavioral Health Services–Screening and Coordination (BHS-SAC).
Behavioral Health Services–Screening and Coordination will:
- Screen individuals for services
- Determine the appropriate level of care
- Refer people to a residential treatment provider
Reducing Stigma and Encouraging Help
Seeking help for substance use is a sign of strength. Recovery looks different for everyone, and support is available.
This program is designed to:
- Reduce stigma around substance use treatment
- Encourage people to seek help
- Provide care in a respectful, non-judgmental setting
How to seek help
If you or someone you support may benefit from residential treatment:
- Contact Behavioral Health Services–Screening and Coordination for screening and referral
- Learn about available treatment options
- Reach out, even if you are unsure where to start
Help is available, and recovery is possible.