If you are looking for support in Siskiyou County, you may already know how few and far between mental health and addiction treatment providers are.
And the reality is this: it can be difficult to find help in one of the state’s most rural and mountainous regions. With a population of about 44,000 spread over roughly 6,300 square miles, its communities, such as Yreka, Mt. Shasta, Dunsmuir, Weed, and Fort Jones, are often separated by long drives and rugged terrain.
Public transportation is limited: many residents must travel one to several hours to reach specialized treatment centers. Making matters worse: stigma around addiction, lack of anonymity in small towns, and sparse in-person services make seeking drug rehab in Siskiyou County or alcohol rehab in Siskiyou County challenging for many.
Enter our telehealth addiction treatment and dual diagnosis treatment services from Shanti Recovery and Wellness. We are dedicated to making effective, holistic treatment available to all towns and cities of the county, and accept Medi-Cal as well as many private insurances.
Keep reading to find out details regarding our Virtual IOP and other online rehab offerings, and remember, for immediate support, we are only a confidential call away!
Local facilities do offer substance use disorder (SUD) services through Siskiyou County Behavioral Health: outpatient services, counseling, and group programs, some intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and relapse prevention.
However, these are often limited by provider shortages, long waitlists, and the necessity of frequent travel. For people in remote areas of the county, say, in Happy Camp, McCloud, or near the Oregon border, getting regular in-person IOP sessions can be logistically and financially prohibitive.
This is where our virtual IOP in Siskiyou County from Shanti Recovery and Wellness can make a real difference: bringing evidence-based, outpatient-level care directly into your home, reducing travel, cost, and many common barriers.
“Virtual IOP” (Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program) is an online version of the intensive outpatient treatment care model.
It sits between standard outpatient therapy and residential (inpatient) treatment: more contact and structure than weekly therapy alone, but without the need to live at a facility.
Live group therapy sessions, individual therapy, family or loved-one work, dual diagnosis treatment (for co-occurring mental health issues), relapse prevention, and possibly medication management when needed.
Usually 3-5 days per week, with sessions lasting 2-4 hours per session (depending on the program). The overall duration of time might be 8–12 weeks, sometimes longer, depending on your needs.
Secure videoconferencing platforms, HIPAA compliance, confidentiality rules under 42 CFR Part 2 (for substance abuse records), ensuring privacy is preserved. Participants need a device with a camera/microphone (phone, tablet, laptop), and ideally good enough internet or data connection.
There are several reasons virtual IOP in Siskiyou County is not just a good option, but often a necessary one:
Shanti Recovery & Wellness offers a California Virtual IOP program designed to serve anyone in California, including those of you living in Siskiyou County, who need drug and alcohol rehabilitation or dual diagnosis care.
Here are some of the specific features of Shanti’s virtual IOP:
To illustrate, here are a couple of realistic case examples of how virtual IOP helps folks in Siskiyou County:
Sonya is a single mother with two children, working part-time and living in Yreka, CA. The nearest in-person drug rehab or IOP center is over 90 minutes away. The travel time and cost, plus childcare, make going in person nearly impossible.
With virtual IOP, Sonya can join group therapy sessions in the evenings, attend individual check-ins by video, and use relapse prevention tools. Sonya is also able to maintain her job and parenting responsibilities at home while building a recovery plan suited to her life.
John has a dual diagnosis: alcohol use disorder and anxiety. He’s currently receiving treatment for alcohol in local programs, but his anxiety, trauma, and relapse triggers weren’t fully addressed.
Virtual IOP allows John access to clinicians trained in both addiction and mental health treatment. He’s able to get therapy (CBT, DBT) from home, join family therapy sessions, and do breathwork and wellness modules that help with his anxiety. John reports that he’s had fewer relapses and better mental health stability.
If you live in Siskiyou County and you or someone you love is looking for virtual IOP in Siskiyou County, or considering drug rehab in Siskiyou County or alcohol rehab in Siskiyou County, you can rest assured that help is available.
Recovery is possible, even in the most remote parts of Siskiyou County. Virtual IOP is a bridge across distance, isolation, and many of the obstacles that too often keep people from getting help. Shanti Recovery & Wellness can help you build that bridge: reach out today, because every day matters.
Yes, Shanti Recovery accepts Medi-Cal and many major private insurance plans. As with any insurance, coverage depends on your specific plan terms. It’s essential to “verify your insurance” via Shanti’s website or by calling.
You’ll need a device with video capability and sufficient connection speed for video calls. If your broadband is unreliable, sometimes you can use cellular data or find a location with stronger WiFi. Shanti may also have supports or flexibility (e.g., phone check-ins, recording modules) to accommodate occasional connectivity problems.
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