Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Treatment and Prevention

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Alcohol and Other Drug Programs Division, as part of Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency’s Department of Mental Health, oversees programs that deliver treatment, recovery and prevention services aimed at improving the personal and public health of Tulare County residents. Tulare County Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Programs is located at 132 N Valley Oaks Dr Visalia, CA 93292 and may be contacted via phone at (800) 834-7121 or (559) 733-6123.

MISSION STATEMENT

To strengthen communities and families by building relationships and supporting community participation, and by inspiring local ownership of problems and solutions through education and collaborative planning.

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG PREVENTION SERVICES

Provides community-based outreach and culturally relevant informational services designed to increase partnerships to address alcohol and drug problems. A major effort of this initiative is to provide capacity-building training and education to empower and mobilize neighborhood work groups to create safe and
healthy communities that prevent underage drinking and drug use.

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG (AOD) TREATMENT SERVICES

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Treatment Services is a continuum of AOD recovery services for Tulare County residents who choose to deal with their AOD problems.

ADULT DRUG COURT

Created through the vision and effort of Judge Glade Roper, this program intervenes with adults charged with minor drug offenses, and gives them an opportunity to attend treatment services and avoid greater problems in the future for themselves and the community.

PLACEMENT AND ORIENTATION SERVICES (POS)

Placement and Orientation Services (POS) is a client-oriented service that simplifies access to care for all Tulare County residents by offering frequent orientation groups throughout the County.

RECOVERY COURT (PROPOSITION 36)

Through collaboration with Tulare County Superior Court and Tulare County Probation staff, the Recovery Court Program allows individuals who meet certain
criteria to enter a treatment program rather than spend time in jail for non-violent drug related offenses.

PERINATAL OUTREACH PROGRAM

The Perinatal Outreach Program reaches out to the community in order to:

Educate and inform pregnant and parenting women on the harmful effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
Offer drug and alcohol treatment services to pregnant and parenting women, and help them with access to these services.
Make referrals for other services, including medical services and counseling services.
Assist with access to services for basic needs such as food, clothing and housing.
Most clients are referred to the Perinatal Outreach Program through local clinics, hospitals, Placement & Orientation Services (POS), private physicians, Child Welfare Services and self-referrals.

Consumer Services and Information

Complaint Form Contact Email Contact Information

California Treatment Facility Direcrory SAMHSA Facility Locator Find Treatment Help

Driving-Under-The-Influence Directory Perinatal Directory Narcotic Treatment Directory

Narcotics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous Prevention Getting Them Sober Foundation

Service Provider Forms and Information

Youth Treatment Guidelines Perinatal Services Network Guidelines ADP Bulletins

SACPA Laws and Regulations Facility Licensing & Certification

Provider Guidelines ADP Contract General Terms and Conditions

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