Professionals

The Drug Abuse Alternatives Center (DAAC) offers rehabilitation programs in Northern California for clients of any age, background, socio-economic status and severity of problems with alcohol and/or other drugs. DAAC provides counseling services to more than 2,500 individuals and education, outreach and testing services to an additional 21,000 individuals in our community each year. We treat clients of all ages, ethnicities, class and background. All of DAAC’s drug rehab treatment programs are licensed and/or certified by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.

We gratefully accept referrals from local health professionals and pride ourselves on working closely and respectfully with the referring party to maximize success for the client. To learn more about our drug rehab programs and services, please select one of the following categories.

For Adults
DAAC offers both outpatient and residential treatment options for adults with alcohol and other chemical dependency problems. Programs and services include outreach, education and prevention efforts, assessment, individual, family and group counseling, a methadone maintenance and detoxification program, a weekly needle exchange service, a Drug Court program (for non-violent adults involved in the criminal justice system) and a supervised Sober Living House. Health services, including HIV and Hepatitis C education, testing, and counseling, are available to all clients.

For Teens and Parents
DAAC offers a number of outpatient programs and services for adolescents with alcohol and other drug problems. Services include outreach, education and prevention efforts, assessment, individual, family and group counseling and school-based programs. We also offer a Juvenile Probation Program for non-violent adolescents involved in the criminal justice system. Health Services, including HIV and Hepatitis C education, testing and counseling, are available to all clients. Additionally, DAAC's Parents Supporting Parents program facilitates free weekly meetings in Santa Rosa to support and educate parents dealing with unacceptable adolescent behaviors.

For Pregnant or Parenting Women
DAAC offers Perinatal Day Treatment programs in California in Sonoma County for pregnant and/or parenting women with problems of chemical dependency. DAAC also operates a Transitional Living Center which provides safe and drug-free housing for pregnant and/or parenting women and their children for up to nine months. Health services, including HIV and Hepatitis C education, testing and counseling, are available to all clients.

Additionally, our experienced staff can guide family and friends of an individual with alcohol and/or other chemical dependency problems through a structured and facilitated intervention process. For information on facilitated intervention, please contact Monica Haimowitz, Youth and Family Services Director, at (707) 544-3295.

For more information about any of DAAC’s programs, please call:

Sonoma County, California General Information:  (707) 544-3295