FAQs

A:Bayside Marin’s Northern California drug and alcohol treatment program is located in San Rafael on a beautiful secluded campus 10 miles north of San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Nestled in the hills of Marin County overlooking the San Francisco Bay and Mount Tamalpais, Bayside Marin offers a serene, healing environment. Our outpatient and administrative offices are located in the charming downtown of San Rafael, Calif.

A:We provide comprehensive dual diagnosis treatment for drug addiction, alcoholism, and a full range of co-occurring disorders, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and personality disorders.

A:Addiction rehabilitation is a highly personal experience, and the costs associated with treatment depend upon a number of issues, including the specific nature of your problem being treated, the amount of time you will need to remain in treatment and the presence of any co-occurring disorders.

Our intake advisors will be happy to work with you to develop an accurate picture of what your drug rehabilitation treatment will cost.

A:Yes, we work with most major insurance providers. When you speak with our intake advisors, we will also be able to assist you in determining which insurance benefits will be available for your treatment. We will walk you through the process of accessing those benefits, and can also help you with financial arrangements for private payment if necessary.

A:We pride ourselves on having one of the most qualified, experienced and dedicated staffs in the field of addiction and dual diagnosis treatment. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed therapists, certified addictions counselors, nutritional counselors, physical trainers, body-workers and other addiction specialists all work together to assure that each client receives the utmost in quality care.
For information about individual staff members, visit our staff page.

A:Yes, Bayside Marin is licensed by the State of California Alcohol and Drug Programs and has been Awarded 3 CARF Accreditation’s

A:Yes, at Bayside Marin we specialize in identifying and treating addiction and Dual Diagnosis health disorders such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. If a client has a prior history of psychiatric problems or is identified as having a problem, we will recommend a psychiatric evaluation with our consulting psychiatrist. We work closely with highly credentialed psychological, medical and psychiatric professionals to assure that each condition is treated appropriately, simultaneously, and with a view to the mental, physical and spiritual needs of the individual.

A:Yes, we do. Our Detoxification treatment philosophy is that suffering unnecessary symptoms during withdrawal from drugs and alcohol will not improve your recovery. An important function of our medical team is to provide a safe and comfortable detoxification from drugs and alcohol when indicated, using cutting-edge treatments and medications such as Suboxone.

A:We support — but do not mandate — our clients’ involvement with 12-Step programs. The Bayside Model recognizes the effectiveness of 12-Step rehab programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, but we don’t teach the 12 Steps as part of treatment. We provide information about AA and alternatives such as LifeRing and SMART Recovery with the intention of helping clients develop a sober support system that represents a philosophy and structure that will work for them.

A:The average length of stay at Bayside Marin’s residential program is 30 to 60 days. Due to the comprehensive nature of our drug rehabilitation program, we require a minimum commitment of 30 days. This allows each of our residents to achieve the full benefit of the therapy, support, education, structure and discharge planning. Outpatient drug treatment typically lasts at least 7½ to 10 weeks.

A:Our substance abuse treatment programs work with physicians who are board certified in Addiction Medicine, Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. Each client admitted to the Bayside Marin drug rehab treatment program will undergo a comprehensive medical and addiction assessment by a qualified medical provider.

All medication determinations are made on an individual basis, and always involve the informed consent of the client. At Bayside Marin, we are experienced in using Suboxone to ease withdrawal from opiate addiction, as well as Vivitrol and other medications — but every decision regarding medication will be made by you and your physician.

A:The Bayside Model of addiction recovery is a six-phase progression that moves at your pace. We expose you to a full range of therapies to determine what works best for you. Your personalized treatment plan may include the following therapies, among many others:

• Individual, Group & Family Therapy
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Art Therapy
• Psychodrama

Learn more about the therapies that are integrated into the Bayside Model.

A:A typical day at Bayside Marin may consist of morning check-in group, education sessions, group therapy, individual therapy, yoga, Tai Chi or Chi Gung, therapeutic massage or acupuncture, sober fun activities, a meeting at the gym with the personal trainer, a self-help support group meeting, and other therapeutic activities.

A:Smoking is permitted in designated areas. You will need to bring your own cigarettes (enough for the entire length of your stay) and lighters, as these items are not available at our drug and alcohol rehab facility. If you are interested in quitting smoking during treatment, we offer a nicotine cessation treatment program.

A:There are no phone calls or visiting during the first three days, however, afterward both calls and visiting hours are available. While you may not bring your own cell phone, phone use will be provided and allowed from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily. Visiting is every Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and we strongly encourage families to attend our bimonthly family program.

A:The following items are prohibited during your stay at Bayside Marin:

• Valuables – jewelry, cameras, etc.
• Products containing alcohol – mouthwash, perfume, cologne, perfumed lotions, aftershave, etc.
• Straight razors, razorblades, pocketknives, knitting needles, etc.
• Pornographic material
• Food, gum, candy, sugar or artificial sweeteners
• Smokeless tobacco, cigars or pipes
• Illegal substances
• Firearms and/or supplies
• Laptop computers (we have computers onsite for resident use)
• Cell phones (phone use is provided from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.)

A:We strongly encourage family involvement during treatment. Our goal is for Bayside Marin to be the last treatment program you ever need — and we realize that family support is an essential component of successful recovery.

The Bayside Marin’s Family Program meets Friday-Sunday on the first and third weekend of every month. These sessions will be informative for families and provide a forum for the necessary family work to begin. Family members will learn how to become part of the client’s relapse prevention plan and be assisted in identifying and developing healthy boundaries and recovery goals for themselves.

In addition to the Family Program, private family therapy sessions are scheduled as needed.

A:Absolutely! Continuing care is one of the most important components of the Bayside Model. We believe that it’s relatively easy to get clean and sober, but it’s very difficult to remain clean and sober. For this reason we have designed a treatment model that supports long-term recovery. For more information visit our Continuing Care page.