The Pathway Program in Tempe, AZ has been helping thousands of families and young adults recover and heal together for over 20 years. Our alcohol and drug rehab in northern California’s Sacramento area, however, officially only got its start late in 2019. So how did the Pathway Program find its place in Rocklin, CA all the way from Tempe, AZ? The answer is, as it usually is in our experience, families and friends reaching out to support each other when in need.

The Need for Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Northern California

The beginning of Pathway’s involvement in the Placer area dates back to 2018, when a young man from Placer County, CA made the decision to begin residential treatment at our location in Tempe, AZ. The young man’s family was actively involved in our parent support group and frequently traveled to Arizona to participate. Soon, that family suggested our substance abuse treatment program to another young man’s family. Through word of mouth, we quickly had three young men from the Sacramento, California area and their families participating in substance abuse or addiction treatment. Two of the mothers expressed interest in creating further support for families in their hometown of Rocklin, CA. It became apparent that there was a need for teen and young adult centered drug and alcohol rehab centers in northern California.

Sacramento Parent Support Group for Parents of Drug Addicts and Substance Abusers

The mothers reached out to other families they knew of whose kids were struggling with substance abuse and we gathered for the first meeting of our Pathway support group for parents of teens and young adults who abuse drugs in California on August 8th, 2018.

The Pathway parent support group began meeting monthly and parents were finding much needed hope and experience. The support group grew and The Blue Goose event center allowed us to hold monthly meetings at their location in Loomis, CA. It became clear that the local community, like so many others, needed help for parents and young people. What stood out the most was that the community not only needed the support but had a strong desire to create it. Our support group soon began meeting weekly and changed locations to CrossFit Loomis in Loomis, CA. The process of opening our Pathway outpatient treatment center shortly followed.

Opening Our Pathway Sacramento Outpatient Drug Rehab Program’s First Office

Our first Pathway rehab program office opened in Loomis, CA. We moved our first full-time counselor, Kevin Cleveland, from Arizona to California in January of 2020. We began offering support groups for young people, recovery coaching, and intensive outpatient treatment. We also started working closely with local high schools such as Del Oro High School and Oak Ridge High School to support youth in the community.

Unfortunately, we were slowed down by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kevin moved back to Arizona for a few months during the summer of 2020. By August, Kevin returned to Sacramento and we returned to our mission of serving the Placer area with high-quality drug and alcohol treatment options for teens and young adults. We met with faculty and students from Del Oro, Oak Ridge, and Wood Creek High Schools and began connecting with more local organizations.

I became the Sacramento program’s second full-time counselor, in October 2020. We moved to a larger office at 3900 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, California. We have since become state certified and offer a range of drug and alcohol treatment services including intensive outpatient, recovery coaching, young adult-specific programming, substance abuse support groups, parent support groups, consultations, and no-cost evaluations.

Pathway Program Serving the Community of Rocklin, in Northern CA

As one of the only Sacramento alcohol and drug treatment centers focusing on treatment options for teens and young adults, Pathway is proud to serve the area. Our time in Rocklin has shown us that drug addiction and illicit substance use is just as much an issue for families and young people here as it is anywhere else. We know we have our work cut out for us, as there are many youths in the area abusing substances and treading down the dangerous path that leads to addiction. The pandemic and shutdowns added fuel to the fire for many young people and we know the need is greater than ever for youth and their families. Luckily this is the work we love to do, and we are happy to help.

At the Pathway rehab center, we love visitors and would be happy to meet anybody here in the Rocklin area community, give us a call anytime to set up a tour or have us drop by to visit you.