The Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Treatment Center, a program of the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, provides confidential, effective outpatient treatment for young people (12-18) who are faced with alcohol and other drug problems. The center serves clients who are self-referred or referred by parents, schools, counselors or probation. The Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Treatment Center has helped over 1,500 clients and their families since it’s inception on March 22, 2001.
The Treatment Program
The Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Treatment Center uses a treatment program based on the State of California Youth Treatment Guidelines. Treatment is client specific, based on initial assessment and varies from 3-12 months. Services are offered on a sliding scale. No one is ever turned away for financial reasons. Programs are directed toward adolescents and their families.
Treatment includes:
- Assessment at Program entry
- Group / Family Counseling (English & Spanish)
- Drug Testing & Acupuncture
- Parent Support Groups
- Aftercare
Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Treatment Center offers:
- Information about addiction and recovery
- Relapse prevention skills
- Life Skills
- Individual crisis counseling as needed
- 8-week intervention for adolescent marijuana users
- Juvenile Justice System Programs available as needed
The Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Treatment Center is a national model for prevention and treatment. The need is great: Approximately one out of four Santa Barbara high school students need help for their substance abuse problems. The Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Treatment Center is a place where young people can successfully fight a very personal issue.
The center is located at 25 W. Anapamu St., 2nd Floor. (805) 730-7575