Residential Treatment Programs
As part of our array of services, Community Support Services (CSS) operates three residential treatment programs. All of the programs embody the mission of CSS and promote a vision of wellness and recovery. Each residential program has a unique treatment focus. All referrals to the residential programs are made by County Mental Health.
El Dorado Center
El Dorado Center (EDC) is a 16-bed, community-based treatment program for individuals who are in crisis and in need of intensive residential services. Most residents are stepping down directly from the Dominican Hospital Behavioral Health Unit into an unlocked, more home-like environment, as they continue the healing process in preparation for transitioning back to community living. The adjacent Dominican Partial Hospitalization program provides intensive day treatment and medication services. EDC staff provides structured activities, community outings, individual counseling, and crisis intervention around the clock as needed.
Transition House
Transition House is a 10-bed crisis residential program for individuals in crisis who are in need of an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization. The program seeks to provide a healing environment where residents can receive the support they need to stabilize and move out of their crisis state. Services provided include process groups, individual counseling, assistance with independent living skills and connecting to the community. Treatment approaches include Motivational Interviewing and utilizing the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) materials. A County psychiatrist is available for medication monitoring and management.
Paloma House
Paloma House is a 12-bed dual diagnosis residential treatment program for individuals with both psychiatric disabilities and chemical dependence issues. Paloma House provides a homelike environment conducive to the healing process. Daily groups and individual counseling assist residents in maintaining sobriety and psychiatric stability and in making a successful transition to community living. Treatment approaches include Motivational Interviewing and utilizing the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) materials.
