Children Family Comm Services Division
UPDATE
230 Pala Avenue
San Jose CA, 95127
Contact Phone: (408) 928-9197
Website: http://www.sccgov.org/sites/dads/
Details: The Department of Alcohol & Drug Services’ (DADS) Children, Family, and Community Services Division, along with a network of contracted providers, offer free adolescent substance abuse treatment at sites throughout Santa Clara County. Services are confidential and available to youth and young adults 12-21. Our mission is to develop and operate a seamless Continuum of Care for the prevention, early intervention and treatment of substance abuse problems in the youth community that is appropriate for the diverse populations of Santa Clara County. DADS Youth System of Care (YSOC) offers confidential alcohol and drug outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and residential services and aftercare services for youth and young adults up to age 21. Treatment services are provided throughout Santa Clara County at schools, clinics, community agencies and Juvenile Hall. Staff have bilingual/bicultural capabilities. The therapists specialize in working with youth, young adults, and families that are struggling with substance use and mental health issues. All services are provided by licensed and pre-licensed therapists, many of who are bilingual/bicultural, at no cost or low cost. Frequency of sessions is based on the needs of the youth, their level of use of substances, and willingness to change and commitment to recovery.