About this facility
David J. Riordan's Hobie House, located in Merced, California, offers residential treatment for men with substance use concerns. Established in 1991 as part of Community Social Model Advocates Inc, this 25-bed facility provides a structured, clean, and sober environment for men aged 18 and older seeking recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. The program addresses co-occurring mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and trauma, offering comprehensive assessments, individual and group counseling sessions, and discharge planning to support clients throughout their recovery journey.
Hobie House takes a social model approach, emphasizing learning through "doing" and "experiencing," with positive role modeling from staff who are themselves in recovery. Clients also engage in biweekly 12-Step meetings with other residents. This peer-oriented environment fosters mutual respect and self-reflection, allowing clients to benefit from the shared experiences, strength, and hope of fellow individuals in recovery.
Additionally, Hobie House offers same-day admissions, family days each Sunday, recreational and social activities, job readiness training, and referrals to community resources, all within a home-like setting that promotes a sense of well-being and comfort during the recovery process. Community Social Model Advocates offers aftercare sober housing for graduates of the residential program.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential; Short-term residential
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, In-network prescribing entity; Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; State department of health; Federally Qualified Health Center
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Young adults; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Members of military families; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; TB screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Male
Language Services, SL, Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing; Spanish
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Early intervention for HIV; Social skills development; Integrated primary care services
