Medically Managed Detox Program
Waterfront Recovery Services is the first detox program certified by the State of California Department of Health Care Services to provide medically assisted treatment for drug and alcohol withdrawal.
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Includes withdrawal treatment for alcohol, opiates, methamphetamine, benzodiazepine and combinations of substances. We use the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria and dimensions of care to develop an individualized treatment plan. Our evidence based programs include the Matrix System.
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Residential Treatment Program
We provide residential Substance Use Disorder treatment for men and women to help understand addiction, learn healthy coping skills and to prepare them for return to the community.
Treating Addiction by Treating the Whole Person
We Accept MediCal
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Staff Profile - SUD Counselor Catrina Paul
Catrina Paul stands in the entry of
Waterfront Recovery Services.
Catrina Paul didn't plan on becoming a substance use disorder counselor. If you'd asked her ten years ago what she'd be doing today, she says, "I'd be like, no, that's far from what I think that my future's gonna be." But somewhere along the road, the work found her.
Finding Waterfront
Catrina's path to Waterfront began as a student juggling two demanding programs at College of the Redwoods. "I got 3 degrees in 3 years," she says — an AS in Social Work and Human Services, an AA in Behavioral Health and Human Sciences, and a certification in addictions counseling. She then added one more milestone: a bachelor's degree in social work from Cal Poly Humboldt.
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Her internship placement almost didn't happen. "I went in on a Friday, looking slummy and didn't want to come in, 'cause I was really intimidated to work here, honestly," she recalls. She knew Waterfront would offer "the best clinical environment of internships" — which was exactly what scared her. "So that's where I ended up going, where my gut was telling me that I was most afraid of, because, listen to your instincts."
That internship lasted four months. She was hired the moment her hours were complete. That was in April — "it's been about two and a half years" since.
Addressing Community Needs
Addiction Studies - Wellness Practices
Life Skills - Employment Opportunities
Transition Support​
Waterfront Recovery Services medical professionals and staff work as a team to treat those suffering from Substance Use Disorder with respect and compassion.
We address not only the physical challenges but the social and intellectual needs of our residents working to put their lives back together including support as they transition to healthy and productive lives in the community.
See videos on our YouTube Channel
Our lobby is dedicated to co-founder John McManus. Thanks for your help, Piersons Building Center!
Waterfront Recovery Services 2020 Overview
John McManus, WRS cofounder, talks about the vision for a higher standard of care and early community collaboration.
Humboldt has many organization working to provide resources and services that make our community stronger.
Links to Community Events & Resources
Waterfront Recovery Services partners with Unshame California,
a campaign working to reduce stigma around substance use disorder in California.
Affordable Homeless Housing Alternatives
1st Saturdays at the Labor Temple,
840 E St. Eureka 11:30-2
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The Care-A-Van Showers are back!
See schedule here:
https://www.ahha-humco.org/newsroom/2023-care-a-van-schedule
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Jefferson Project
https://www.jefferson-project.org/calendar/
https://www.facebook.com/Jefferson.Project
