Nirvana Alcohol and Drug Treatment Prg

Gender-Specific Residential Treatment

Nirvana operates two state-licensed residential treatment centers: a facility for men and a facility for women. Each offers a 24-hour program designed for structure, consistency, and accountability. Residents follow individualized treatment plans developed with their counselors, combining one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and educational workshops. Sessions cover cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, and 12-step work. The daily schedule includes group sessions balanced with personal reflection and peer support.

Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Care

The center’s outpatient programs provide flexible treatment options for people who need support while maintaining work or family responsibilities. The intensive outpatient program (IOP) involves 12 hours of group sessions and one individual session weekly, typically spread across four days. The standard outpatient program offers two group sessions and one individual meeting each week, with both morning and evening classes available. These programs use the same evidence-based methods as residential treatment, offering ongoing counseling and relapse prevention.

Life Skills and Community Support

Clients receive vocational counseling, help with job readiness, and connections to community resources. The program also provides education on nutrition, wellness, and tobacco cessation, along with workshops focused on communication and social development. For many, this combination of therapy and practical skill-building helps restore confidence and independence. Peer support and self-help groups give clients access to networks that continue long after formal treatment ends.

Trauma-Informed, Inclusive Program

The program offers specialized support for clients who have experienced trauma, intimate partner violence, or involvement in the justice system. Group and individual counseling sessions are facilitated by certified staff trained to recognize the effects of trauma on recovery. Services are available in English and Spanish, ensuring language access for diverse populations in the Central Valley.

Aftercare Planning

After discharge, clients can continue participating in self-help groups, mentoring programs, and community-based aftercare. Counselors maintain follow-up contact to encourage progress and help address challenges during reintegration. This community-based approach is designed to help every person rediscover their potential, rebuild stability, and encourage support from caring and connected peers.

Client Reviews

Clients consistently describe Nirvana Recovery as a life-improving, community-focused program. Most reviews reflect gratitude for caring staff and effective treatment. A few call for improved oversight and consistency.

• Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Many reviewers say the staff are genuinely invested in each client’s success. Several note that team members go above and beyond to listen and provide guidance. “The staff was amazing and cared about each client.”
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): The majority of reviewers credit the program with helping them turn their lives around, build stability, and maintain long-term recovery. “This place saved my life.”
• Facility & Environment: Reviewers appreciate the structured daily schedule, faith-based activities like church services, and access to meetings that create a strong recovery community. Some mention a positive routine and ample food. A few suggest that better supervision could prevent issues.
• Support & Community: Many highlight the peer support and encouragement among clients as vital to their progress, saying they found lifelong friendships and mentors.
• Access & Process: Clients praise the accessible admissions process and opportunities for extended treatment durations. A few suggest adding variety to group content after longer stays.