Substance Use Treatment

At Ritter Center, our Substance Use Outpatient Program provides a supportive, structured environment designed to help individuals build and sustain recovery. We offer a full continuum of care, including Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Recovery Services, and Contingency Management (Recovery Incentives) — all tailored to meet each client’s unique needs based on the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.

Our program is client-centered and trauma-informed, recognizing that each person’s path to recovery looks different. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively and include individual and group counseling and coordination with psychiatry, primary care, and case management services.

Our team of substance use disorder counselors work together to empower clients to rebuild stability, strengthen coping skills, and develop healthy, sustainable lifestyles in recovery.

Levels of Care

Intensive Outpatient (4-5 groups per week): Structured, multi-day programming providing comprehensive support and accountability for individuals early in recovery or transitioning from higher levels of care.

Outpatient (1-3 groups per week): Flexible treatment for those ready to maintain recovery while managing daily responsibilities such as work, school, or family.

Recovery Services (Individual session as needed): Continued care and relapse prevention for clients who have completed formal treatment but wish to remain engaged with their counselor for support.

Contingency Management (Recovery Incentives): Evidence-based reinforcement program that rewards clients with a stimulant use disorder for maintaining sobriety and achieving treatment milestones.

What To Expect

During the initial assessment, clients meet with a counselor to determine the most appropriate level of care using ASAM criteria and develop an individualized plan to support lasting recovery.

Clients can expect a combination of group sessions, individual counseling, and care coordination — all designed to promote a strong support network.

Safety Net Outpatient Group Schedule

Monday:

Relapse Prevention Group | 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Tuesday:

Self-Management Group (In Person) 6pm-8:15pm

Wednesday:

Mindfulness Group (In Person) | 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Thursday:

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Group (Virtual)| 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group (Virtual) | 6:00 PM – 8:15PM

Friday:

Seeking Safety Group | 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM

In Person Location: 800 A Street, San Rafael

Outpatient / Recovery Services: Your group and individual counseling schedule is based on your assessment, treatment needs, and recommendations from your primary counselor.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP): IOP includes a higher level of treatment and requires more frequent participation. To meet DHCS and level-of-care requirements, clients attend 4 groups + 1 individual counseling session per week

How To Enroll

Substance Use Treatment assessments are available by appointment, Monday through Friday.

To begin the enrollment process or to learn more about available levels of care, please contact our Behavioral Health Care Coordinator at 415.457.8182 x124 or click here to fill out this referral form and a team member will reach out to you shortly.

If you would like to fill out the paperwork prior to your appointment, download the *intake documents here.