Learn to Live Again
Experience Life at Olympia House
Watch our videos to learn what to expect during, and after, your stay at Olympia House.
A Day at Olympia House
Watch A Day in the Life at Olympia House
From weekly therapy, AOD counseling, and group therapy, to hiking, community gardening, and working with animals in a serene country setting, Olympia House provides all the tools needed to live everyday life with a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
Individual Counseling
Learn About Residential Treatment at Olympia House
Rarely will you find our level of individualized care at other rehab facilities at the price point that we offer. When a resident is admitted, they receive individual psychotherapy 3 times a week with a mental health therapist as well as 3 sessions with a substance abuse counselor. This is in addition to all of the various group therapy options that we offer every day from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM. We continue to care for outpatients after they’ve been discharged from Olympia House by offering all the various peer support groups, from AA, NA, SMART Recovery®, LifeRing, and Refuge Recovery.
Our Philosophy
Olympia House Treatment Philosophy
Recovery from chemical dependency is possible with the active participation of the individual in developing a person-centered, individualized recovery plan that encompasses the whole person and integrates the latest in evidence-based treatment. For successful treatment of addiction, we believe that you have to not only separate the substance but really transform an individual, move them towards recovery, which is learning to live again in the absence of drugs and alcohol. That requires biological, psychological, social and spiritual changes that a person has to make so that they can begin to get stronger mentally and physically so that they can begin to rebuild relationships and begin to discover a future that’s been forgotten.
Family Therapy
Family Therapy Options
The disease of addiction affects the family as much as it affects the individual. Often times the balance and the routine of the family is thrown off by overwhelming experiences that they witness due to the drugs and alcohol. Here at Olympia House, we offer family therapy to give families the opportunity to come together and heal. The therapist’s goal is to bring everyone together and to confront the disease and the destruction brought by the disease head on so that family members can work together to mend and manage relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Dr. Senadhi Parakrama
Cognitive behavioral therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has proven to be effective in the treatment of addiction. Olympia House uses CBT to help individuals manage thoughts and emotions that they have a really hard time managing without the use of substances. We help residents identify impulsive self-destructive behaviors, overwhelming emotions, and negative distortive thought patterns to reframe them in a way that helps them regulate the emotions and engage in more healthy coping skills, rather than just act. Beyond this, we believe in helping individuals transform in the way they think of themselves so they can enter the world with confidence, strength, and the tools they need to cope with complex emotions and experiences.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Dr. Mei-Li Hennen
Many people struggling with addiction are also dealing with feelings of hopelessness, depression, and anxiety, and it’s our imperative to reduce that as much as we can. Olympia House uses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to teach mindfulness, being present in the moment and learning how to accept things for how they are so that they can change. Many individuals abuse drugs and alcohol because they struggle to deal with the stress of everyday life. We can teach individuals coping skills for how to do that: whether that’s walking, talking to other people, learning how to meditate, or basic self-care, that can make all the difference in the world. The biggest thing about DBT is bringing hope, and letting individuals know that it isn’t hopeless, there are things they can do without abusing drugs to feel something different.
Tune-ups & Aftercare
Learn About Olympia House’s Tune-up Program
Unfortunately, relapse is a common and likely part of addiction recovery. In addition to our core Relapse Prevention Program, something that makes Olympia House truly unique is our Tune-ups Program. This program allows any person who has graduated from our program to come in clean and sober and stay free of charge for 2 nights and 3 days. This is super helpful for our residents to avoid relapse, to be able to come here and get stable before they have to head back into the real world. Whether it’s a one-time thing or something a resident uses as a part of their regular maintenance of their recovery, it’s an invaluable option for our clients to get grounded and keep their mind refreshed on recovery.
Residential Rehab In A Country Setting
If you or someone you love suffers from addiction, you understand how this potentially fatal illness can wreak havoc on one’s body, mind, and spirit while destroying precious relationships. Deteriorating physical health, family troubles, and legal repercussions are the common consequences that accompany the actions taken by those in addiction’s grip. There is hope!
At Olympia House, we work to treat the whole person – mind, body, and spirit – not just the addiction. Our integrated approach is based on the philosophy that treatment isn’t something that happens to you; instead, you are an active participant in the process.
Our approach with residential drug rehab and alcohol addiction differs from many traditional rehab programs because we offer both comprehensive therapeutic tools and individualized treatment plans to facilitate the recovery process.
Olympia House outpatient services are for residents who have completed our residential treatment program and for non-residents interested in a less intensive level of care to assist them with their personal recovery goals and provide ongoing support.
Alcoholism Treatment
Alcoholism or Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a chronic disease or state that is characterized by the uncontrolled consumption and oftentimes intense preoccupation with alcohol.
Alcoholism is a treatable condition. At Olympia House, you or a family member can finally break free from the grasps of Alcohol. Olympia provides a non-medical detox for Alcoholism. Olympia also when appropriate works with expert medical providers or corresponding facilities to provide tested and evidence-based medical interventions to make patients comfortable during detox. Recovery is supported by counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and other peer support groups in a serene setting in Petaluma, California.
Stimulant Addiction Treatment
Stimulants or “uppers” are drugs that cause a state of wakefulness. Some stimulants are relatively non-harmful like caffeine, but many can become problematic very quickly.
Some common stimulants are Methamphetamine (often referred to as meth), Cocaine, Crack, Adderall (which is a type of amphetamine). Some of the effects of stimulants include severe anxiety, extreme excitability, weight loss / little appetite, and more. At Olympia House, recovery from stimulant dependency is possible with the active participation of the individual in developing a person-centered, individualized recovery plan.
Proudly Serving Northern California
Olympia House is proud to have served many Northern California counties.
We have treated individuals from San Jose & San Mateo County, Sacramento, Marin County, Sonoma County & Napa, Mendocino & Yolo County, San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland, Berkeley & Solano County.
Prescription Drug Treatment
There are many types of prescription drugs and of the portion that have psychological effects (change your state of mind). Some can be highly addictive. These highly addictive drugs most often fall into the categories called opioids, benzodiazepines, and amphetamines.
Patients at Olympia house may undergo a non-medical detox for prescription drug abuse. Olympia House utilizes many resources to make sure you or a loved one undergoes successful detox and supports your recovery with counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and other peer support groups.
Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opiates are a class of highly addictive drugs that are oftentimes naturally derived from the opium poppy (known as Papaver somniferum). Opiates have a long and rich history in human culture but today are most often prescribed for their painkilling or analgesic properties. Opiates can become highly addictive and have a high potential for dependency because they produce a “high” similar to other drugs of abuse.
Clients have a variety of options when it comes to residential treatment at Olympia. You or your loved one can participate in counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and other peer support groups. At Olympia House, recovery from opiate addiction is possible with the active participation of the individual in developing a person-centered, individualized recovery plan.
Valuing Diversity
Olympia House is committed to respecting each individual for their unique identity that allows for the expression of gender and sexual orientation.
We recognize, honor, and celebrate the value of diversity in both our staff and our clients. This is reflected in our individualized approach to treatment that views individual differences as strengths.
Diversity represents the variety of experiences in a collective group. This includes cultural, familial, socioeconomic, educational, and religious backgrounds.
We view diversity in any group as a powerful strength that offers new perspectives and greater understanding.
In Our Client’s Words
“After graduating, you’re not left in the dust. Olympia house offers weekly alumni gatherings, LifeRing meetings, AA/NA meetings, a private alumni Facebook page, intensive outpatient treatment, the ability to come back for a short “tune-up” if needed. They also help with finding SLEs. You can stay connected and keep growing, keep going.”
– J.H.
