Sun Street Centers Women Residential Program

Sun Street Centers Women Residential Program provides a women-only continuum of care that begins with medical detox and moves directly into residential treatment. Rather than addressing only the acute phase of withdrawal, the program is structured to carry women through into the longer, more demanding work of sustained recovery. This integrated model — detox followed by residential treatment on the same campus — reduces the disruption that often derails recovery when people are required to transfer between unconnected facilities.

Located in Hollister in San Benito County, the program is CARF-accredited, a credential that reflects independent evaluation of program quality and operational standards. For women and families comparing residential rehab options, CARF accreditation provides a meaningful, third-party measure of the center's commitment to quality addiction treatment and residential care.

Many women entering residential substance abuse treatment carry histories of trauma that are directly connected to their substance use. Sun Street Centers Women Residential Program explicitly treats trauma and PTSD as part of its clinical scope, alongside co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis presentations. This approach reflects an understanding that recovery for many women requires more than addressing substance use in isolation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the confirmed therapeutic method used within the program. CBT is a structured, skills-focused approach that helps participants examine the relationships between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors — a practical framework that supports both addiction recovery and the management of conditions like PTSD and co-occurring mental health disorders. Combined with aftercare planning, CBT provides residents with tools they can carry into life beyond the residential program.

The program is designed for women, including pregnant women, and accepts individuals entering treatment through court-ordered referrals. Each of these populations carries distinct needs within a residential recovery setting, and the women-only environment is central to how the program accommodates them. Pregnant women, in particular, benefit from a residential program that acknowledges the specific clinical and personal circumstances they bring to treatment.

Payment options at Sun Street Centers Women Residential Program include Medicaid, private insurance, TRICARE, self-pay and cash, and a sliding scale structure. This range of accepted payment methods reflects a commitment to keeping residential treatment accessible across different financial situations. Families and individuals exploring residential treatment options can contact the center directly at (831) 265-7317 or by email at [email protected] to learn more about admission.

Completing a residential treatment program is a significant milestone, but the recovery community broadly recognizes that the transition out of residential care is one of the most vulnerable periods in a person's long-term recovery. Sun Street Centers Women Residential Program includes aftercare support as part of its confirmed services, connecting residents to continued resources as they move from the structure of residential treatment back into daily life.

For women, pregnant women, and court-ordered participants who need more than a short-term intervention, the combination of medical detox, residential treatment, and aftercare planning at a CARF-accredited center offers a meaningful foundation for lasting recovery rather than a temporary fix. The program can be reached through the Sun Street Centers website at sunstreetcenters.org for those ready to take that next step.