Learn more about how we incorporate the principles of 12-step programs into our treatment services.
12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are open to anyone who wants to stop using alcohol, drugs, or other addictive behaviors. Developed in the 1930s, Alcoholics Anonymous was the first variation of a 12-step program. Programs like AA and NA are widely used to this day, often due to their accessibility and efficacy.
There’s no set number of days per week you must attend 12-step meetings. Many people facing substance use disorders need more structured support. If that is true for you, you may opt for a treatment program at our facility that uses a more comprehensive approach.
So, what should you know? Let’s define 12-step programs first. Then, we’ll discuss how 12-step meetings can be used in conjunction with other treatments at our facility.
We host regular AA and NA meetings in Thousand Oaks, CA. AA meets at 7 PM on Tuesday, and NA meets at 7 PM on Thursday. To check on meeting times or learn more about treatment at our facility, please give us a call.
12-step programs are peer-based groups for those overcoming substance use disorders and other addictive or maladaptive behaviors. The 12 steps themselves are guiding principles that group members use to work through the recovery process and rebuild their lives, starting with acceptance—accepting that you have a problem.
A common misconception about 12-step programs is that you have to be religious to participate. In reality, the concept of a higher power within the 12 steps can pertain to anything that resonates with you. The only criteria you have to fit for attending a 12-step group like AA or NA is the desire to stop using substances. These groups are open to all, and they serve as a welcoming environment for anyone overcoming addiction.
There is extensive evidence to support the use of 12-step programs like AA and NA to support addiction recovery, with abstinence being one common outcome associated with meeting attendance. Most of the time, there is no real standard time commitment required to go to 12-step meetings in your local community. In addiction treatment programs like ours, the 12 steps are or can be a part of a more comprehensive approach.
Comprehensive treatment programs like our partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) are highly recommended for those in addiction recovery. PHP is highly intensive, meeting all weekdays for regular group therapy, individual therapy, recreation and outings, and other activities. IOP has a reduced time commitment and can be ideal for those who need to balance work or school with treatment. Day and evening program options are available.
Outpatient treatment programs have been proven effective in helping people with substance use disorders and other mental health concerns. At Omnia Recovery, we look at clients from a whole-person perspective, treating dual-diagnosis disorders and addressing other concerns specific to the person as needed.
12-step meetings are just one of the treatment approaches offered by Omnia Recovery. Our programs combine offerings like Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings with other treatments, such as:
Everyone is different. Some people connect to the 12-step approach, whereas others do not. All clients at Omnia Recovery get 100% personalized treatment plans that fit their unique needs. The 12-step approach can be life-changing and life-saving for some people. If it is a good fit for you, it can be part of your treatment plan.
Many people in addiction recovery choose outpatient rehab centers like ours because non-inpatient programs let you stay at home or in sober living while in treatment and balance work or school with treatment if needed. Here are some of the added benefits of choosing an addiction treatment program at Omnia Recovery.
Connect with Omnia Recovery today to discover more about how our 12-step drug rehab center can help you or someone you know overcome addiction, no matter what path to recovery you take. Our programs are customizable, community-based, innovative, and approachable.
Our modern, newly renovated treatment facility is more than just a rehab. We offer a safe space where you can recover + have fun!
Here at Omnia Recovery, we offer an innovative approach to treatment by combining traditional, evidence-based and holistic therapies.
From art + music therapy to group outings and volunteering, Omnia Recovery wants you to learn that there is fun to be had in recovery.
Omnia Recovery is a top-rated outpatient rehab and behavioral health clinic in California offering comprehensive addiction treatment programs and services, as well as regularly held AA and NA meetings. Please give us a call or reach out online through our website to discover more about how our programs and services can help you or your loved one reach sustainable recovery from substance abuse.
Omnia Recovery is a behavioral healthcare provider in Thousand Oaks, California that offers a modern approach to substance abuse, dual-diagnosis and mental health treatment.
