SB County Dept of Behavioral Health - CHOICE Program

They are set up for 2 levels: outpatient and telemedicine. Of the 8 centers within 14 miles of Fontana, 4 offer a bed.

They do not detox. Withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines in particular is a medical event, and the closest place set up for it is in Fontana, 2.0 miles away.

They prescribe 1 medication: naltrexone. What a provider actually stocks changes, so ask for the one you need by name before driving to Fontana.

They treat adults from 26 to 64 and young adults from 18 to 25. Ask whether the groups are split by age, because in Fontana that can mean one mixed room rather than several.

They offer a telemedicine option. What that covers varies, and a first appointment in Fontana often still has to be in person.

Most residential programs are built around 30 days, which is a billing convention more than a clinical finding. The first two weeks are usually the most intensive part of whatever you choose. Ask what the program length is and what happens if more time is needed.

The legal protection on addiction treatment records is stronger than the one covering the rest of your medical file. The strength of the rule exists because people avoided treatment when they could not rely on it. Call (844) 822-5800 if you would rather ask these questions before giving a center your name.

It depends on the level of care and on the week, which is why only a call can answer it. Where the wait is long, a detox can sometimes happen first and the treatment bed after it. If the wait is long, ask what the next level down could start on.