Recovery from substance use is rarely a straight path. It often requires medical care, behavioral health support, stable housing, and a community that believes lasting change is possible. The Village Recovery Services provided by Father Joe’s Villages is a comprehensive continuum of care that helps individuals move from crisis to stability through three interconnected programs: the Detox Program, Reaching Independence and Self-Empowerment (RISE) Sober Living Shelter, and Transformative Recovery Services (TRS).
The journey frequently begins with the Detox Program, a withdrawal management program located in downtown San Diego. The 10 to 14 day program, which has 44 beds, offers a safe, therapeutic environment where individuals can begin to stabilize under the care of trained professionals. Clients participate in structured programming and receive holistic support designed to help them address physical and emotional needs while preparing for the next stage of treatment. Through counseling, care coordination, and recovery planning, the program helps individuals take critical first steps toward long-term wellness.
Recovery, however, does not end after detox. Individuals require ongoing support as they work to rebuild healthy routines and develop the skills needed to maintain sobriety. Father Joe’s Villages’ 248-bed Reaching Independence and Self-Empowerment (RISE) Sober Living Shelter provides that next level of care. The program offers a goal-oriented living environment where residents receive consistent support, accountability, and case management while working toward greater independence. Clients are encouraged to establish routines, pursue personal goals, and strengthen the foundations necessary to promote long-term recovery and housing stability.
For individuals continuing treatment in the community, Transformative Recovery Services (TRS) provides outpatient substance use disorder care through Father Joe’s Villages’ Village Health Center, a federally qualified health center. TRS offers treatment planning, referrals, individual and group counseling, and ongoing clinical support tailored to each person’s needs, including connection to medication-assisted treatment facilitated by licensed clinicians. By providing access to evidence-based outpatient treatment, the program helps individuals sustain their recovery while reconnecting with family, employment, housing, and other aspects of daily life.
Together, these three programs address the complex challenges experienced by individuals with substance use disorder through a whole-person approach, creating a pathway to renewed opportunity. By meeting people where they are and providing care at every stage of the journey, Village Recovery Services helps individuals move from crisis toward healing, stability, and self-sufficiency.
Substance use disorders affect individuals and families across San Diego County, making access to comprehensive recovery services more important than ever. Every day, Father Joe’s Villages sees the transformative power of recovery, which positively impacts not only the individuals receiving care but our community as a whole. When people are given the opportunity to heal, we all benefit from a safer, healthier San Diego.
Community involvement plays an important role in sustaining these services and expanding access to care for those who need it most. To learn more about Village Recovery Services or support Father Joe’s Villages’ efforts to provide life-changing recovery care, visit www.neighbor.org.
