Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center for Teens and Young Adults in Santa Cruz, CA

The Pathway Program in Santa Cruz is located:

225 Sea Ridge Rd
Aptos, CA 95003

Call today at (831) 312-1135. Initial evaluations are free.

The Pathway Program is a substance abuse treatment center specializing in working with teens aged 13-17, young adults aged 18-25, and their families. Our Santa Cruz location is located in Aptos, CA, near Watsonville, Scotts Valley, Soquel, Apitola, Rio Del Mar, and Seacliff, CA.

Our focus is on helping young people age 13-25 to find a way of life that is more rewarding than using drugs and alcohol. We focus on helping young people discover how to have fun, develop positive relationships, and achieve their goals without using drugs and alcohol. We emphasize peer connection, 12-step recovery tools, and improving family relationships.

Our substance abuse recovery programs have successfully helped young people recover from substance use disorder for over 25 years, and we are excited to serve the Santa Cruz, CA area with our newest program!

The Pathway Program’s staff is all in recovery themselves, and we take your family’s drug and alcohol treatment as seriously as you do. We understand that every family is different, and we tailor each treatment plan to the individual needs of the young person and the family.


Santa Cruz Substance Abuse Program Services

  • Interventions
  • Alternative peer groups for young people
  • Recovery coaching
  • Long-term Aftercare for substance use disorder treatment
  • Weekly parent support groups at no additional cost
  • Sober social events
  • Residential treatment options available
  • Intensive outpatient treatment for substance use: Coming soon

ALL of our specialized services center on helping the entire family recover together, while catering to the specific needs of young people with drug problems. With decades of experience working with young people, The Pathway Program is the best choice for substance abuse treatment within this age range.

If you notice teen drug abuse warning signs and believe a young adult or teen needs rehab, contact The Pathway Program right away. All of our initial evaluations are of no cost to you, and the goal of our initial appointments is to help families develop a plan of action to begin the substance abuse recovery process.


Our teen and young adult substance abuse counseling staff in Santa Cruz, CA

Josh Azevedo, Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Josh Azevedo, LISAC, CADC

Executive Director

Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Kyle Nowak, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Kyle Nowak, CADC-II

Facility Director

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Level II

Dr. Matthew Klein, DO

Dr. Matthew Klein, DO

Medical Director / Psychiatric Consultant

Adolescent and adult certified psychiatrist