Caminar

Caminar's outpatient program in Palo Alto is designed for people who are ready to build a sustainable recovery life — not just stabilize in a moment of crisis. Situated in Santa Clara County and drawing clients from across the Bay Area and Northern California, Caminar provides substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment within a structured yet flexible outpatient setting that fits around work, family, and community obligations.

The program's extended weekday hours — including evening availability Monday through Thursday — reflect a deliberate effort to meet clients where they are. Whether someone is a young adult navigating early recovery, a senior managing long-standing substance use alongside mental health concerns, or an individual fulfilling court-ordered treatment requirements, Caminar's outpatient program is structured to serve that full range of needs without requiring residential placement.

What separates Caminar from many outpatient programs is what happens after the clinical session ends. The organization connects clients with sober living environments and supported housing — two of the most critical factors in sustaining long-term recovery. For people leaving intensive treatment or simply needing a stable, substance-free living situation while engaged in outpatient care, these connections can make the difference between short-term sobriety and lasting recovery.

Aftercare at Caminar is formalized through case management and wrap-around services, meaning clients are not left to navigate post-treatment life alone. Combined with vocational rehabilitation, job training, and supported education, Caminar builds a recovery community framework that addresses housing, employment, and ongoing clinical support as interconnected parts of the same journey.

Caminar treats substance use alongside mental health conditions and dual diagnosis presentations — recognizing that for many people, addiction and mental health are not separate problems requiring separate systems. The outpatient program integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), individual and group counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management into a coordinated treatment model delivered at a single Palo Alto location.

This integration matters particularly for individuals whose substance use is intertwined with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health conditions. Rather than routing clients to multiple disconnected providers, Caminar's approach consolidates clinical care so that the therapeutic relationship can account for the full picture of a person's health — a meaningful advantage for anyone seeking more than surface-level addiction treatment.

Caminar's outpatient program serves men and women, young adults ages 18 to 25, seniors and older adults, and individuals referred through the court system. This breadth reflects a mission to make quality substance abuse treatment and behavioral health care available to the Bay Area community regardless of age, background, or circumstance. The program accepts Medicaid and Medicare, and private-pay options are available at competitive rates for those without public insurance coverage.

The Palo Alto clinic is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Prospective clients and family members can reach Caminar directly at (650) 326-6576 or by email at [email protected] to learn more about program fit, intake, and next steps toward outpatient treatment or sober living placement.