Drug and Alcohol Services
Our primary goal is to promote safe, healthy, responsible, and informed choices
concerning alcohol and other drugs through programs that are responsive to
community needs. We offer a variety of services and programs to help people with
drug and alcohol problems. Services include public walk-in Clinics, outpatient
treatment, prevention programs, and court-mandated programs. We hope to
provide a program that fits your unique and specific needs.
The County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Drug & Alcohol Services is the only
Medi-Cal Certified outpatient treatment provider in the County, along with certified
Medi-Cal providers that are contracted through the County.
Adult Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
This service provides a full array of treatment options for adults (18 years and older) experiencing substance use issues.
Please contact our access line at 1 (800) 838-1381 for information or to schedule an appointment. All services are available in Spanish.
Services include:
- Screening and Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Psychotherapy
- Medication Services
- Psychiatry
- Case Management
- Adult Residential Placement
Other programs include:
- Adult Justice/Court Programs
- Behavioral Health Treatment Court
- Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
- Drug and Alcohol Residential Programs
- Jail-Based Services
- Medication Assisted Treatment
- Narcotic Treatment Program
- Perinatal Outpatient Extended Group (POEG)
- Recovery Support Services
- Withdrawal Management - Detox
Adult Justice/Court Mandated Programs
The Drug and Alcohol team provides a full array of forensic treatment options for 18+ year olds who are experiencing substance use issues and have had involvement with the legal justice system. Individuals will be assessed for level of care and to create an individualized treatment plan. Criminal justice modalities include:
- Deferred Entry of Judgment (DEJ)
- Proposition-36
- Family Treatment Court (FTC)
- Adult Drug Court (ADC)
- Post/Pre Release Treatment Services (PRTS—AB-109).
FTC is a therapeutic court, specifically designed for parents whose substance abuse contributes to child abuse and/or neglect resulting in involvement with juvenile court dependency proceedings under Welfare and Institutions Code sec. 300, etc. FTC is comprised of a Juvenile court judge, program coordinators from Drug and Alcohol Services and Department of Child Welfare Services, social workers, treatment specialists, CASA, and workers. The team is dedicated to parent/family progress through a 12-month, 4-phase treatment court. This court provides accountability, structure, incentives, and sanctions. FTC is a collaborative approach in promoting reunification of children with healthy parents living a clean and sober lifestyle.
Co-Occurring Disorders Program
This service provides multi-diagnosis services and treatments for people who suffer from mental health and substance use disorders.
Driving Under the Influence Programs
Effective 3/13/2024: the County of San Luis Obispo will begin the transfer of DUI Program Services to Kings View Behavioral Health Systems.
To enroll in a DUI Program please Contact:
The Kings View Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Program
2727 Buena Vista Drive Ste 109
Paso Robles, CA 93446.
805-475-8260
Information for Current SLO County DUI Clients Enrolled in Paso Robles (click here)
Information for Current SLO County DUI Clients Enrolled in Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, or Grover Beach (click here)
Drug and Alcohol Services is a Licensed Driving Under the Influence Provider. Drug and Alcohol Services provides quality, professional, and confidential services for those in need of fulfilling requirements stemming from penalties surrounding driving under the influence.
Drug & Alcohol Services Walk In Clinics
Screening is the first step for anyone who is seeking drug and alcohol treatment or evaluation through Drug and Alcohol Services. The public is welcome to walk in and request services. We offer treatment for voluntary as well as mandated clients. After completing a screening to determine if treatment is medically necessary, a full assessment for placement in treatment is scheduled and a plan for treatment is developed between the individual seeking help and the counselor.
Youth clients can be screened in Drug & Alcohol Services locations as well as at the Prevention & Outreach offices at 277 South St., Ste. T, in San Luis Obispo.
Drug & Alcohol Services Residential Programs
Drug and Alcohol Services provides Residential Treatment or Sober Living Environments for higher-levels of care. Clients have been assessed as needing highly structured Residential Treatment or Sober Living Environments. Gender-specific, sober living environments create a structured and nurturing living arrangement which foster a safe place utilizing the peer-to-peer concept of recovery principles.
Drug Medi-Cal Outpatient Delivery System (ODS)
The County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency, Behavioral Health Department is currently the primary Drug Medi-Cal certified provider in the County.
Genoa Pharmacy
Behavioral Health now offers an on site pharmacy through Genoa Healthcare. This new service allows individuals to easily pick-up medications at the same site as their treatment and as well as have access to a pharmacist that is directly a part of their Behavioral Health care team. Home-delivery and by mail options are available.
The pharmacy is located next to the Behavioral Health Adult Mental Health Services building, 2178 Johnson Avenue , Suite P1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Hours of operation: Monday- Friday 8:30am-5pm (closed for lunch from 12:30pm-1pm).
Learn more by calling (805) 242-4051 or by visiting www.genoahealthcare.com.
Jail-Based Services
Drug & Alcohol provides an array of jail based services for those that are incarcerated in San Luis Obispo County Jail. These services include Metal Health and Substance Use Disorder screening, assessment, and diagnosis. Based on the assessment, individuals may be eligible for Pre-Release Treatment Services which include; individual and group involvement, psychological services, and/or medication management. The main purpose of these services is to link the individual with the re-entry services and facilitate a seamless handoff to Post Release Treatment Services (PRTS).
Medication Assisted Treatment
This service provides Medication Assisted Treatment for those suffering from opiate use disorders. Opiates include heroin, morphine, oxycontin, and other narcotic pain killers. Medication Assisted Treatment is also available for those suffering from alcohol use disorders, and involves the use of medications to decrease cravings, decrease side effects of withdrawal, and to provide improved motivation to abstain from substances.
Narcotic Treatment Program (NTP)
This service provides a program with AEGIS methadone clinic for replacement therapy. This includes access to medication such as methadone and buprenorphine (Suboxone). AEGIS utilizes an evidence-based, multi-disciplinary and holistic treatment model to treat clients.
For more information, call (805) 461-5212 or go to AegisTreatmentCenters.com
Perinatal Outpatient Extended Group (POEG)
Perinatal Outpatient Extended Group (POEG) is an intensive outpatient treatment program designed to provide a safe, positive, structured drug and alcohol free learning environment with focus on the family as a unit. POEG meets four days a week, three hours a day.
Services include:
- Individual and family group process
- Play therapy
- Parent support and education group.
Recovery Support Services
Recovery Support Services is provided to individuals upon completion of their treatment episode. We continue to provide care management, support, and guidance to ease the participant’s transition back into their community. This allows individuals to continue with minimal treatment services while participating in peer-to-peer support services as well as in existing Alumni groups.
Withdrawal Management - Detox
Drug and Alcohol provides interventions aimed at managing acute withdrawal as part of caring for substance-related disorders, including: Evaluation, Stabilization of the patient, often with the use of medications, and Fostering support for recovery.
Withdrawal Management services are for alcohol withdrawal treatment, opiate withdrawal treatment, and methamphetamine withdrawal support.
