About Us - Recovery Through Support

Support Systems Homes, Inc.™

Founded in 1991, Support Systems is an internationally accredited, state licensed substance abuse treatment program dedicated to the innovative and cost-effective treatment of chemical dependency. Based in Northern California, our facilities offer a comprehensive structure of treatment programs, sober living environments, and services for those suffering from the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction.

Treatment Philosophy

Our treatment philosophy is based on the belief that treatment of the being as a whole - mind, body, and spirit, is necessary to successfully confront and arrest the progressive diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction. Years of experience have shown that a combination of expert counseling and medical staff, a strong network of support, and active involvement in the recovery community is the most effective approach to treatment of chemical dependency. An approach based on these principles is the foundation of Support Systems Homes' exemplary success rate in the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction.

Accredidations and Certifications

Part of the Support Systems Homes philosophy is to offer competent care with attention to high standards and degrees of professionalism. Below you will find summaries of some of our accredidations and certifications salong with information about the prestigous treatment provider organization, the NAATP.

C.A.R.F.

Support Systems Detoxification, Residential, Day and Outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs are accredited by CARF, The Commision on Accredidation of Rehabilitation Facilities. CARF-accredited programs and services have demonstrated that they substantially meet internationally recognized standards. CARF accreditation means that you can be confident that an organization has made a commitment to continually enhance the quality of its services and programs and its focus on consumer satisfaction.

Support Systems Homes has been accredited by CARF, The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission, for the following Chemical Dependency Rehabilitation Programs:

• Alcohol and Drug Detoxification Program
• Residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
• Alcohol and Drug Day Treatment Program
• Alcohol and Drug Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program

This latest action marks the first three year accreditation awarded to Support Systems Homes by CARF, an international accreditation body.

According to Donald E. Galvin, Ph.D, President and CEO of CARF, "Support Systems Homes has put itself through a rigid peer review process and has demonstrated that its programs and services are of the highest quality, measurable, and accountable."

A.D.P.

Support Systems Homes is fully licensed and certified by the state of California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) as well as the District Attorney's office of Santa Clara County, California. The California ADP's mission is "to lead California's strategy to reduce alcohol and other drug problems by developing, administering, and supporting prevention and treatment programs".

Support Systems offers Santa Clara County DA certified sober living environments as well as state licensed facilities that offer additional services required by certain referral entities.

N.A.A.T.P.

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers has assumed a strong leadership role on behalf of treatment providers in areas such as treatment standards, education, research, and advocacy of legislative, regulatory and reimbursement positions supported by the field. Support Systems Homes joined with the NAATP in 2003 to become involved in helping to accomplish the mission of the NAATP.

NAATP's mission is to promote, assist and enhance the delivery of ethical, effective, research-based treatment for alcoholism and other drug addictions. NAATP will seek to accomplish this mission by; (1) providing its members and the public with accurate, responsible information and other resources related to the treatment of these diseases; (2) advocating for increased access to and availability of quality treatment for those who suffer from alcoholism and other drug addictions; and (3) working in partnership with other organizations and individuals that share NAATP’s mission and goals.