Palm Avenue Social Model Detox A Program of Horizon Services Inc

Palm Avenue Social Model Detox, a program of Horizon Services Inc established in 1976, provides medically supervised detox services at their 20-bed facility in San Mateo, California. Operating 24 hours daily with continuous monitoring, the center specializes in withdrawal management for adults experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. Their social model detoxification program serves San Mateo County residents, particularly adult Medi-Cal beneficiaries seeking immediate medical detox services.

The facility’s detox programs range from 5 days for standard cases to up to 2 weeks for patients experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. Medical supervision is available around the clock to ensure safe withdrawal management throughout the detox process. Staff provide services in both English and Spanish to accommodate diverse populations requiring urgent detox care. The center’s structured approach focuses specifically on the critical detoxification phase rather than extended residential treatment.

Palm Avenue operates under a social model framework that emphasizes peer support alongside medical supervision during the withdrawal process. The program incorporates trauma-informed treatment approaches, recognizing that many individuals seeking detox services have experienced trauma that may complicate their withdrawal management. This CARF-accredited facility maintains clinical protocols designed to address the complex needs of individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Adult Medi-Cal beneficiaries represent the primary population served at Palm Avenue, making quality medical detox accessible to those who might otherwise face barriers to care. The facility’s location in San Mateo provides convenient access for residents throughout San Mateo County who need immediate withdrawal management services. With nearly five decades of operation, Palm Avenue offers established expertise in managing the acute medical needs of individuals beginning recovery from substance dependence.

Palm Avenue Social Model Detox provides medically supervised withdrawal management with flexible program lengths designed to accommodate varying levels of withdrawal severity. The facility's standard detox program runs 5 days, with extensions available up to 2 weeks for individuals experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms requiring extended medical supervision.

Operating 24 hours daily, the 20-bed facility maintains continuous medical monitoring throughout the detoxification process. This round-the-clock supervision ensures patient safety during the critical withdrawal period when medical complications are most likely to occur. The center's protocols address both the physical and psychological aspects of withdrawal from various substances.

The facility operates under a social model framework that combines peer support with professional medical supervision during detox. This CARF-accredited approach recognizes the importance of community and shared experience in supporting individuals through the challenging withdrawal process while maintaining necessary clinical oversight.

Trauma-informed treatment principles guide the center's approach, acknowledging that many individuals seeking detox services have experienced trauma that may complicate their withdrawal management. Staff are trained to recognize trauma responses and provide appropriate support during this vulnerable period of early recovery.

Palm Avenue specifically serves adult Medi-Cal beneficiaries throughout San Mateo County, addressing a critical gap in accessible medical detox services for this population. The facility's acceptance of Medi-Cal removes financial barriers that often prevent individuals from accessing necessary withdrawal management services.

Bilingual services in English and Spanish ensure that language barriers do not prevent individuals from receiving appropriate medical detox care. The center's location at 2251 Palm Avenue in San Mateo provides convenient access for residents throughout the county who need immediate detox services for substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.