Services are also available for individuals who have been affected by someone else's alcohol or drug use. The County programs do not exclusively advocate any one specific recovery approach over another. Therefore, AODS's efforts are dedicated to the most economic provision of the maximum amount of quality services. The primary concern of each program is that the most appropriate assistance be made available to the addict, the family, and the community. Any Sonoma County resident with an alcohol or drug problem is eligible.
Fees are on a sliding scale, Spanish-speaking staff are available, and there is wheelchair access.
Staff is available 24 hours a day at the Orenda Center for alcohol detoxification. The administration office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Intake appointments for the non-resident program are Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Crisis counseling hours are available on Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and noon, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Applicants must be Sonoma County residents and clean and sober for 72 hours before screening. It is designed to provide supportive services to assist acutely intoxicated individuals in withdrawing from the effects of alcohol abuse and plan for continuing recovery.