Monarch Recovery Centers

Monarch Recovery Centers treats substance use disorders involving alcohol, opioids, fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, benzodiazepines, prescription drugs and polysubstance use. The center says it addresses co-occurring mental health issues as part of care, and its program materials note that IOP can help with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. Brainspotting is offered for trauma.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is the main approach in the IOP, supported by cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Group therapy is the center of the program, paired with individual counseling, skill practice, role play and mindfulness. Monarch uses a recovery curriculum from The Change Companies and builds a relapse prevention plan with each client. The center says it supports medication-assisted treatment, such as buprenorphine and naltrexone, in line with California rules.

The IOP runs about nine to twelve hours a week, and the center says most people take part for at least 90 days. Day and evening groups meet midweek, with weekend and telehealth groups for people with tight schedules. This flexibility is a main draw for those comparing intensive outpatient programs in Sacramento.

Monarch runs several sober living homes in Sacramento and two in the San Francisco area. The homes display CCAPP recovery residence certification. Residents of the Sacramento homes can get free rides to the outpatient office, and the center mentions possible sober living scholarship funding. Monarch also takes part in Sacramento County's Behavioral Health Bridge Housing program.

The program serves adults, including people leaving residential or hospital-based care and those who need treatment that fits around a job. The center keeps a resource page for LGBTQIA+ clients and encourages family involvement in recovery. Its Sacramento clinic includes an atrium with a koi pond, which gives the space a calmer feel than a typical office.

Monarch lists many in-network plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Shield of California, Optum UnitedHealthcare, TRICARE, TriWest, Magellan and Western Health Advantage. It also works with Medi-Cal for some services and offers payment options for people without insurance. Benefits vary, so it is wise to verify coverage before starting. The center is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the California Department of Health Care Services.

For people researching outpatient rehab in Sacramento, Monarch Recovery Centers offers a flexible IOP with optional sober housing. Calling the admissions team is a simple way to ask about group times, insurance and openings in the sober living homes.