The Foundations of Recovery Program (FOR) is an addiction treatment program that helps Veterans develop new recovery skills through a residential program (Segment I) followed by a personalized recovery plan that follows patients for three months post-completion (Segment II).

The focus of FOR is to help newly recovering and/or those with occurring mental health and physical health concerns learn the basics of early recovery. Daily groups teach: Coping Skills Problem Solving Relapse Prevention Motivational Tools Introduction to the 12 Steps.

Please note that the Foundations of Recovery Program (FOR) is not a drop-in clinic. All visits and admissions must be scheduled by the Addiction Consultation and Treatment (ACT).

First Step is a Residential Rehabilitation program focused on the treatment of addiction. First Step is a therapeutic community that provides ongoing assessment, recovery planning, psycho education, and support within a social setting that values personal responsibility, problem-solving, practice, personal relationships, and play.

An ongoing weekly aftercare group is also offered. Substance use disorders (SUDS) are the most prevalent of all psychiatric disorders.

Most First Step residents use multiple substances, with alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, amphetamine, and heroin being the most common. Although alcohol is the most frequently abused substance, only a minority of First Step residents use alcohol exclusively.

The primary goal of the Homeless Veteran Rehabilitation Program (HVRP) is to help Veterans return to employment and stable housing while maintaining a clean and sober lifestyle. Rehabilitation involves roughly 90 days of personal problem solving and life-skills training in a peer-support format, and an additional 90 days for job search and employment.

The 70-bed residential program has a remarkable record of success during its 20+ years of service, serving over 3,000 Veterans with many going on to complete and graduate while rebuilding their lives. Alumni, outpatients and residents interact in an extended community that promotes and supports the long-term success of Veterans coming through HVRP.

Janus of Santa Cruz is a contracted facility able to provide substance use treatment to our Veterans. In order to receive care from Janus you must first get pre-approved for this care. Make sure to work with your VA social worker, or physician to find out if you qualify for community based care.
For more than 40 years, Janus has remained dedicated to its mission: