WestCare California’s Withdrawal Management program located in Fresno, CA serves men who are intoxicated or under the influence and/or in imminent withdrawal. This program offers 24 hour a day non-medical supervision to those suffering from moderate to severe withdrawal from drugs, alcohol, or both.
The 15-bed program is licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services as a 3.2 Withdrawal Management (WM) program and is classified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) to be a Clinically Managed Residential program.
Services provided include:
- a thorough diagnostic evaluation and assessment
- using motivational interviewing as necessary
- monitoring of the clients through their withdrawal
- linkage to the appropriate level of care once clients have safely traversed the withdrawal process
Observation will, at minimum, be every 30 minutes during the first 24 to 72 hours depending on the severity and will decrease to an hourly basis at a time determined by clinical staff based off of a daily assessment of symptoms and progression.
WestCare California’s Withdrawal Management program located in Fresno, CA serves men who are intoxicated or under the influence and/or in imminent withdrawal. This program offers 24 hour a day non-medical supervision to those suffering from moderate to severe withdrawal from drugs, alcohol, or both.
The 15-bed program is licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services as a 3.2 Withdrawal Management (WM) program and is classified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) to be a Clinically Managed Residential program.
Services provided include:
- a thorough diagnostic evaluation and assessment
- using motivational interviewing as necessary
- monitoring of the clients through their withdrawal
- linkage to the appropriate level of care once clients have safely traversed the withdrawal process
Observation will, at minimum, be every 30 minutes during the first 24 to 72 hours depending on the severity and will decrease to an hourly basis at a time determined by clinical staff based off of a daily assessment of symptoms and progression.
A Withdrawal Management Progress Story Featuring Trajan
Trajan has been in Withdrawal Management from March 1 to March 6 and transitioned to residential treatment on March 6.
“This program has helped me greatly in my recovery. The process has allowed me to be able to withdraw comfortably without distraction or complications. Also being separated from other clients has allowed me to focus on my own mental health while I cleared my system of substances. Personally, if I would not have been in the program my first few days here, I would not have calmed down nor have come back to reality. I am glad that I chose withdrawal management, and I am thankful for the staff who have assisted me.”
A Statement on Withdrawal Management from Medical Director Dr. Herbert Cruz
As part of the continuum of treatment, withdrawal management is often seen as the beginning of treatment. It is where clients feel the most vulnerable and endure great physical and emotional pain. During this critical time of withdrawal, individuals must learn how to identify existing support structures with family and friends and seek their inner strengths and resources to sustain their sobriety. Withdrawal management concerns the easing of physical symptoms and psychological care for mental distress and medical assistance for emergent needs.
As many clients have said to me, “It’s a painful first step, but it is a lot less painful than continuing with addiction.”
Need our services?
If you or someone you know may need to utilize our Withdrawal Program services, you may begin at our Belmont Health & Wellness Center located on:
611 E. Belmont Ave.
Fresno, CA 93701
Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
Or, give us a call at (559) 237-3420.
Learn more about WestCare California HERE.
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