Drug Abuse Alternatives Center (DAAC) Perinatal Day Treatment

County of Sonoma's substance use treatment program brings outpatient addiction care under the umbrella of county government — a structure that shapes both its accessibility and its accountability. Situated at 2400-A County Center Drive in Santa Rosa, the program is geographically and institutionally embedded in the community it serves, rather than operating as a detached private facility.

For individuals in recovery who need ongoing outpatient support without a residential stay, a county-run program offers a distinct kind of stability. It is not driven by the incentives of private enterprise, and its Medicaid acceptance reflects a structural commitment to serving people across income levels. Those looking for a long-term recovery partner in the North Bay region will find this program built around community access.

The program's use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives clients a concrete framework for understanding and changing the patterns that drive substance use. CBT helps people in recovery examine the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors — and build skills for responding differently when high-risk situations arise.

In an outpatient setting, these skills matter in a practical, immediate way. Unlike residential treatment where the environment is controlled, outpatient clients are using what they learn in real-world conditions from day one. A CBT-grounded outpatient program equips people not just to complete treatment, but to sustain recovery in their actual lives.

County of Sonoma's outpatient program serves two populations that are often underserved or specifically directed toward a narrow range of treatment options: people who are court-ordered into substance abuse treatment, and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Both groups face real barriers in accessing appropriate recovery care, and this program's explicit focus on them is a meaningful differentiator.

For court-ordered clients, the program provides a structured, professionally administered outpatient path toward meeting legal requirements while engaging genuinely with recovery. For deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, having a program that acknowledges and accommodates their needs removes a barrier that turns many treatment seekers away from care entirely. Medicaid acceptance extends these access commitments to the financial dimension of treatment as well.

One of the most common obstacles people face when seeking addiction treatment and outpatient recovery programs is cost. County of Sonoma accepts Medicaid, making the program reachable for individuals and families who rely on public insurance coverage to access substance abuse treatment.

For those navigating recovery on limited financial resources — or supporting a family member who is — knowing that a program accepts Medicaid upfront can be the deciding factor in whether someone pursues care at all. This acceptance reflects the county program's broader mission of keeping outpatient addiction treatment within reach for the community members who need it.