Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance provides
outpatient care in Watsonville, CA, supporting individuals and families working toward lasting recovery.
The program offers levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Clients engage with evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, relapse prevention counseling and trauma-specific therapy.
The program serves men, women, adolescents, children and young adults and treats drug addiction.
Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance accepts 24 insurance options, including
Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield and Bright Health, and can help verify your specific benefits.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through outpatient treatment.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance directly or call our free, confidential helpline.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)