
At a Glance
Location
8030 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone
831-476-1747Website
http://www.sobrietyworks.comPrimary Focus
Treatment Settings
Treatment Approaches
Special Programs
About Rikki Rap Inc Sobriety Works
Rikki Rap Inc, operating as Sobriety Works, is an outpatient addiction treatment clinic in Santa Cruz, CA offering Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs for adults navigating substance use disorder recovery. With CBT, individual counseling, group therapy, and connections to sober living environments, Sobriety Works supports both individuals and families through structured, community-rooted outpatient care.
Located at 8030 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz, California, Rikki Rap Inc — doing business as Sobriety Works — is a certified outpatient clinic focused on substance use disorder treatment for adults and their families. Operating under Certification 440014AP, the center brings outpatient addiction treatment to the Santa Cruz community with a practical, recovery-focused model built around flexibility and real-world application. Sobriety Works is not a residential program; it is designed for people who are ready to build sustainable recovery while remaining engaged in their daily lives.
Sobriety Works offers two distinct levels of outpatient care: a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The IOP provides a higher frequency of structured sessions for clients who need more support than traditional outpatient allows — a meaningful step for people transitioning from more intensive treatment settings or managing a complex recovery process. Both tracks are designed to work around adult schedules, with the clinic operating Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The clinical approach at Sobriety Works draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), individual counseling, and group therapy — a combination that addresses both the behavioral patterns and the relational dimensions of recovery. Group therapy, in particular, creates the peer accountability and shared experience that many people in longer-term recovery find essential. The center also provides mental health support and peer assistance, recognizing that substance use disorder rarely exists in isolation from broader mental and emotional health needs.
Sobriety Works serves adults and families in Santa Cruz County, and the center's connection to sober living environments gives clients a practical aftercare pathway beyond the clinic walls. For those navigating legal involvement, the center also conducts court assessments. Payment options include Medicaid, state insurance, private insurance, and self-pay, making addiction treatment accessible to a broad range of people in the Santa Cruz community seeking a long-term recovery partner.
Outpatient & IOP Addiction Treatment in Santa Cruz
Sobriety Works operates as an outpatient clinic at 8030 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz, offering two levels of outpatient care for adults dealing with substance use disorder. The standard Outpatient Program provides flexible scheduling that fits around work, family, and community obligations — a practical choice for people in stable recovery who need ongoing clinical structure. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) steps that support up considerably, making it well-suited for people transitioning from a higher level of care or those who need more frequent therapeutic contact to sustain their recovery.
Both programs are delivered Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with the center open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This structure keeps recovery grounded in the rhythms of everyday life, which is often exactly what longer-term recovery requires. Clients are not removed from their communities — they are supported within them.
Therapeutic Approach: CBT, Group Therapy & Individual Counseling
The clinical framework at Sobriety Works combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), group therapy, and individual counseling. CBT helps clients identify and shift the thought patterns that drive addictive behavior — a practical skill set that travels with people well beyond the program itself. Individual counseling provides a private space to work through personal history, co-occurring concerns, and the specific challenges of each person's recovery.
Group therapy rounds out the model by creating the kind of peer accountability and shared experience that is central to lasting recovery. Many people find that hearing others name the same struggles — and the same victories — is as therapeutic as any one-on-one session. Sobriety Works also offers mental health support and peer assistance as part of its facility features, reinforcing the connection between emotional wellbeing and sustained sobriety.
Sober Living Connections & Aftercare Support
One of the more concrete differentiators at Sobriety Works is its connection to sober living environments as an aftercare resource. For many people completing outpatient treatment, the transition back to independent living is one of the highest-risk periods in recovery. Access to sober living gives clients a structured, peer-supported environment during that window — a bridge between the clinic and fully independent life.
This aftercare pathway reflects a recovery model that thinks beyond the end of a program. The goal is not simply to complete treatment; it is to build the community and daily habits that make recovery sustainable over the long term. For families supporting a loved one through the recovery process, knowing that a sober living connection is available through the same center provides meaningful continuity of support.
Who Sobriety Works Serves & How to Access Care
Sobriety Works serves adults and families in Santa Cruz County, with services delivered in English. The center accepts Medicaid, state insurance, private insurance, and self-pay, broadening access to outpatient addiction treatment across income levels and insurance situations. Court assessments are also available for clients involved in the legal system, an important resource in a region where recovery and legal matters often intersect.
The clinic can be reached by phone at (831) 476-1747 or by email at [email protected]. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a break on Monday afternoons from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. For anyone in Santa Cruz looking for a recovery center that offers structured outpatient care, peer support, and a real pathway to sober living, Sobriety Works is a community-based option worth contacting directly.
Why Choose Rikki Rap Inc Sobriety Works
- Two outpatient levels of care — standard Outpatient and IOP — allowing clients to step up or down based on where they are in recovery
- Direct connection to sober living environments as a structured aftercare pathway after outpatient treatment
- Family involvement is built into the program, not treated as an afterthought — families are listed as a population served
- Peer assistance is an explicit facility feature, reflecting a community-oriented recovery model rather than a purely clinical one
- Court assessments available on-site, serving those whose recovery intersects with the legal system
Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of care does Sobriety Works offer for addiction treatment?
Sobriety Works offers two outpatient levels of care: a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The IOP provides more frequent structured sessions and is appropriate for people who need stronger support — such as those stepping down from residential treatment or managing a more complex recovery process. Both are delivered at the Santa Cruz clinic during weekday hours.
Does Sobriety Works offer sober living as part of recovery support?
Yes. Sober living environments are listed as both a facility feature and an aftercare support option at Sobriety Works. This gives clients completing outpatient or IOP a structured residential option to support the transition to independent recovery, which is often a critical period in long-term sobriety.
Does Sobriety Works treat families as well as individuals?
Yes. Families are an explicitly listed population served at Sobriety Works, alongside adults. Involving family members in the recovery process is part of how the center approaches substance use disorder treatment, recognizing that recovery affects and is supported by the whole family system.
What therapeutic methods are used at Sobriety Works?
Sobriety Works uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), individual counseling, and group therapy as its core therapeutic methods. These approaches address both the cognitive and relational dimensions of recovery. The center also offers mental health support and peer assistance as additional features of its program.
What payment options are accepted at Sobriety Works in Santa Cruz?
Sobriety Works accepts Medicaid, state insurance, private insurance, and self-pay. This range of payment options makes outpatient addiction treatment accessible to a broad cross-section of people in the Santa Cruz community, regardless of their insurance situation.
Does Sobriety Works conduct court assessments?
Yes. Court assessments are an available service at Sobriety Works. This is a practical resource for adults whose recovery intersects with legal requirements, and it reflects the center's understanding that people enter recovery through many different circumstances.
What are the hours of operation at Sobriety Works?
The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with one exception: on Mondays, the center is closed from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Reaching out in advance by phone or email is a good way to confirm availability and schedule an initial consultation.
Is Sobriety Works a residential or outpatient treatment program?
Sobriety Works is an outpatient clinic, not a residential facility. It offers Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs, meaning clients live at home or in a community setting — such as a sober living environment — while attending scheduled treatment sessions at the Santa Cruz clinic.
How does peer support factor into treatment at Sobriety Works?
Peer assistance is an explicit feature of the Sobriety Works program, alongside group therapy. Both elements reflect a community-oriented recovery model where shared experience and mutual accountability play a meaningful role in sustaining long-term sobriety — not just completing a program.
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