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River City Recovery Center Altua

Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Hospital

Primary Level of Care

Provides 24/7 medical supervision and intensive treatment in a clinical setting for individuals in crisis or with acute needs, focusing on stabilization and immediate safety

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Located on 15 peaceful acres in Herald, California, River City Recovery Center’s Altua Village provides 24-hour residential treatment for adults living with substance use disorders. Guided by a mission to support emotional, physical, and behavioral healing, this ranch-style campus offers gender-specific programs and a low client-to-counselor ratio to ensure each participant receives focused, compassionate care rooted in structure, dignity, and hope.

Structure Meets Compassionate Care

The center combines evidence-based therapies with daily routines to promote long-term wellness. Clients participate in individual counseling, process groups, life skills education, and recovery meetings. Licensed and certified staff tailor treatment to each person’s needs, while a senior resident program gives participants the chance to deepen their recovery skills and ease the transition toward independence with mentorship and ongoing support.

Build Bonds That Sustain

Clients reside in gender-specific shared accommodations across multiple homes designed to foster connection and stability. The serene natural environment supports reflection and healing, while scheduled family visits help rebuild vital support systems. Every aspect of the center—from its calming outdoor spaces to its caring team—encourages meaningful growth, personal responsibility, and the confidence to reclaim a life free from addiction.

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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
12490 Alta Mesa Road, Herald CA View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental healt...

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Founded in 1964
62 years in business
Occupancy
16-30 beds
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Co-Occurring Disorders, Drug Addiction
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How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: Contact their staff directly to discuss coverage, verify benefits, or explore available financial arrangements. Call (916) 442-3979 for assistance.
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Private Pay Option

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Care Options

Levels of Care

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Residential Rehab
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Sober Living
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Co-Occurring Mental Health
Treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, which affect the majority of individuals diagnosed, integrates care for mental health conditions with primary substance use. Personalized care plans are crafted to effectively address each condition simultaneously, optimizing the healing process.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Chronic Relapse

Chronic Relapse

Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Who We Treat

Men
Women

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Individual Treatment

Individual Treatment

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Twelve Step

Twelve Step

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Group Therapy
Life Skills

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation

This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

Spiritual Care

Spiritual Care

Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.

Twelve Step Facilitation

Twelve Step Facilitation

12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Aftercare

Support Meetings
Relapse Prevention Planning
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Private or Shared Rooms

Special Considerations

Family Program
Transition Program

Transition Program

Patients in a transition program gradually return to life outside treatment, helping lower chances of relapse and continue care in a less intense setting.

Gender-specific groups

Gender-specific groups

Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.

Activities

AA/NA Meetings

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Allowed in Designated Areas
Vaping Not Allowed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: spiritual care, group therapy and more.
Herald, California, United States.
Contact their staff directly to discuss coverage, verify benefits, or explore available financial arrangements. Call (916) 442-3979 for assistance.
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