About Safe Refuge Long Beach
Safe Refuge provides a comprehensive array of drug and alcohol treatment, recovery and housing programs, matching every individual with the treatment program that best meets his or her needs.
They provide affordable treatment to the Southern California community, including special programs for low-income and homeless individuals.
Programs include:Â Â Â
Residential Treatment   Outpatient Treatment   Supportive Housing   Supportive Services   Aftercare Services
Safe Refuges transitional and long-term housing programs provide furnished apartments with 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms for men, women and families seeking a supportive housing environment after completing treatment for alcohol or substance abuse.
All of the apartments are located within walking distance of their continuing care outpatient services.
Costs are calculated on a sliding scale according to each individuals ability to pay.
Some of their clients qualify for government-funded housing with a small co-payment.
Safe Refuge assists a wide range of under-served clients with a full spectrum of programs designed to help them rebuild their lives and move them to self-sufficiency.
Their services encompass housing for low-income and homeless individuals and families; outpatient group and individual counseling; private and individual counseling.
Eligible clients include:Â Â Â
Low-income and homeless individuals   Veterans   Adolescents (ages 18-24)   Individuals with a substance abuse diagnosis  Individuals living with HIV/AIDS   Adults with co-occurring disorders (mental illness and substance abuse)   Male and female parolees   Pregnant women and women with children   Batterers and victims of domestic violence
Services: Substance abuse treatment services
Fees: Sliding fee scale. Call for rates and qualifications. Payment assistance av
Insurances: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Is this treatment center really free?
Most of the listings on this website are free; however, we decided it would also be helpful for our visitors to see sliding scale treatment centers (which are based on your income and you can qualify for free treatment) and low cost rehab centers for low income persons.
Tips on Choosing a Free Rehab Center in Long Beach, CA
Here are some additional tips:
- Ask about the center's admission process. What documentation do you need to provide? Is there a waiting list?
- Find out what the center's policies are on insurance and financial assistance. Will the center accept your insurance? Does the center offer financial assistance to patients who need it?
- Visit the center in person, if possible. This will give you a chance to meet the staff, see the facilities, and get a feel for the center's atmosphere.
- Talk to people who have been to the center. Ask them about their experiences and whether they would recommend the center to others.
Choosing a rehab center is an important decision. By following these tips, you can find a free rehab center in Long Beach, CA that is right for you.