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Options Recovery Services

Berkeley, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission IOP Telehealth
Specializes in Young Adults

IOP · Telehealth center · in Berkeley, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare.

Free helpline · 24/7

Need help choosing the right program?

Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Options Recovery Services

  • IOP · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare
  • Joint Commission accredited · SAMHSA-verified
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Berkeley, CA

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Options Recovery Services

Options Recovery Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of addiction, crime, and homelessness in California. Their facility in Berkeley has been serving the community for over two decades, helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction.
Their comprehensive services include day and evening treatment programs featuring 12-step study, self-esteem groups, relaxation therapy, yoga, anger management, life skills, relapse prevention, smoking cessation, individual counseling, and acupuncture. They also offer outpatient programs for those who are working or studying, as well as aftercare support groups and relapse prevention tools. Additionally, Options provides sober living housing, mental health services, and an Occupational Mentor Certification Program (OMCP) that trains individuals as certified addiction counselors, both within state prisons and in the community.
Options serves a diverse clientele, including individuals recently released from long-term incarceration, pregnant and/or newly delivered women in recovery, and at-risk youth. Their Academy of H.O.P.E. (Healing Opportunities and Personal Enrichment) offers a supportive environment for reintegration into society, providing stable housing and essential services. Through their community outreach programs, they collaborate with local organizations to provide training and referrals for at-risk youth, aiming to break cycles of violence, recidivism, and substance use.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Options Recovery Services at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

IOP · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment

Therapy approaches

Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Adults

Special populations

Adult women, Adult men

Recovery support services

Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support

Facility operation

Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Coverage details →

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Coverage details →

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Cash or self-payment; SAMHSA funding/block grants

Contact & Location

Address

1835 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94703

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Facility direct line

(510) 666-9552

Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Options Recovery Services accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Options Recovery Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (510) 666-9552 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Options Recovery Services offer?
This facility offers: IOP, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.
Does Options Recovery Services have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult women, Adult men.
What therapy methods does Options Recovery Services use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling.
How do I start treatment at Options Recovery Services?
Call the facility directly at (510) 666-9552 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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