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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Research-based recovery programs designed to meet the specific needs of women and their families.

MARIN SERVICES FOR WOMEN (MSW) offers a full continuum of recovery programs to meet the needs of our clients. MSW's empowerment model is grounded in shared values of respect, compassion, accountability and mutual support that informs all aspects of our programs. Our trauma-specific treatment approach is empowerment based, culturally responsive and incorporates an understanding of women's identity development and woman-specific addiction and recovery processes. As the leading service provider for pregnant and parenting women, our programs completely support the needs of pregnant mothers and children under the age of six. MSW offers a full continuum of care which enables a cost-effective, individualized treatment experience by allowing for the client's participation in one or more levels of care as she progresses through treatment. MSW also provides a child development center, family programs to promote the education, healing and recovery of the entire family, and unlimited continuing care.

Call 415 924-5995
Admissions counselors are available Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
You can leave a message during non-business hours at ext. 16


Residential Recovery Program

MSW's Residential Recovery Program is organized and staffed to provide both general and specialized non-hospital-based interdisciplinary services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for women with alcohol and drug addictions. A limited number of clients can bring a child under age five to reside with them in the Residential Recovery Program. Specific pregnancy and parenting-related services are provided. Length of stay is individualized according to client assessment. The Residential Recovery Program is trauma-specific, utilizes the case management approach and provides a comprehensive treatment schedule seven days a week. The therapeutic approach includes clients' participation in meal preparation and housekeeping, in addition to the chemical dependency treatment curriculum which includes the following:

  • Trauma services (PTSD)
  • Individual & group counseling
  • Educational groups & classes
  • Anger management groups
  • 12-Step meetings
  • Crisis intervention
  • Life skills training
  • Art therapy
  • Exercise & Yoga Equipment
  • Expressive arts (percussion, dance)
  • Family program and support
  • Access to community resources
  • Advocacy
  • Coordinated prenatal care
  • Child development center & services, including assessment & referral
  • Parenting education
  • Relapse prevention

Outpatient Level I / Day Program

Provides a structured, three-phase program with individualized, comprehensive, and intensive services. Our Day Program serves women who need a structured behavioral health setting for daytime activities. Childcare is available. MSW's Day Program provides services Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Treatment activities include the following:

  • Individual & group counseling
  • Alcohol & other drug education
  • Medication education
  • Family counseling
  • Access to community resources
  • Life skills training
  • Trauma services (PTDS)
  • 12-Step meetings

Outpatient Level II / Evening Program

This three-phase program provides clients with up to nine hours per week depending on client needs. Treatment activities include:

  • Individual & group counseling
  • Pre-treatment groups
  • Anger management groups
  • Psycho-education
  • Family counseling

Continuing Care

Provides unlimited weekly counseling groups for clients who have completed a primary recovery program. Women for whom PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) or anger management issues present significant relapse problems may opt for trauma-specific or anger management-specific continuing care groups.

Transitional / Independent Living Program

Provides affordable clean and sober housing for women who have graduated from a primary chemical dependency treatment program and for women who are currently enrolled in our Outpatient Programs. MSW's housing program is designed for women with established recovery who are stabilized, employed and/or attending training and educational programs. We welcome mothers who may bring up to two children under the age of 10.

Call 415 924-5995
Admissions counselors are available Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
You can leave a message during non-business hours at ext. 16

Marin Services for Women (MSW) | 1251 South Eliseo Drive | Greenbrae, CA 94904 | phone: 415-924-5995 | email: msw@mswinc.org

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