Outpatient Addiction & Dual Diagnosis Treatment in San Francisco.
Find your
way forward.
Maybe it started with a few extra drinks after long days working from home. Maybe it’s something you’ve carried for years, like grief, trauma or anxiety that never quite settled. Whatever brought you here, you don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a place where you feel safe enough to begin.
Calls are confidential. No pressure — just a conversation.
Insurance Coverage varies by plan. Verify your benefits before starting care.
Behavioral Health Care in San Francisco
Amar Recovery offers outpatient behavioral health care in San Francisco for adults working through substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our programs combine evidence-based therapy with holistic practices like yoga, art therapy and breathwork. Care is built around you, not a template. In Spanish, “amar” means “to love.” That idea shapes everything we do. From your first call, you’ll be met with patience, respect and real care. If you’ve ever been told you’re different, you’ll find that here, different is welcome.
Programs
Outpatient Treatment
That Fits Your Life
Recovery doesn’t have to mean putting your life on hold. Outpatient behavioral health care gives you structured, professional support while you sleep at home, stay connected to the people you love and keep up with the routines that matter to you.
Amar Recovery offers two levels of outpatient care. Our team will help you find the one that fits your needs today, and you can step down to a less intensive level as you grow stronger.
PHP · Day treatment
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
A PHP offers the highest level of structure in outpatient care. You’ll attend treatment most of the day, several days a week, then return home in the evening. PHP is a strong fit if you need daily support to stop drinking or using, are stepping down from detox or residential treatment, or are managing serious symptoms of depression, anxiety or trauma alongside substance use.
IOP · A few days a week
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Our IOP offers meaningful clinical support with more flexibility. You’ll attend sessions a few days a week for several hours at a time, leaving room for work, family and other commitments. IOP treatment works well for people who are stable enough to live and work independently but still want consistent therapy, accountability and community. Many clients move into an IOP after completing our PHP.
Come as you are
Who We Help
Amar Recovery serves adult men and women across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Many of the people we work with share a few things in common.
- Working professionals. You may work in tech, healthcare, hospitality or any number of fields. You’re capable and driven, and you may be hiding how much you’re struggling.
- Remote and hybrid workers. Working from home can make it easy to drink or use without anyone noticing. Over time, that isolation can deepen the problem.
- First-time treatment seekers. If you’ve never been to treatment before and don’t know where to start, you’re in the right place. You don’t need to know what to do. We’ll walk you through it.
- LGBTQ+ individuals. Amar is an affirming, welcoming space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary and queer adults. You can show up as yourself here.
- People who feel alone. If you’re looking for safety, belonging and a chance to work through your past, you’ll find a community ready to welcome you.
The full picture
What We Treat
Substance use is rarely the whole story. People often drink or use to cope with something underneath, like stress, loneliness, an old wound or a loss that never had room to heal. That’s why our behavioral health care in San Francisco looks at the full picture.
Alcohol addiction
We help people with every kind of drinking problem, from high-functioning drinking that no one else notices to drinking that has started to affect your health, work or relationships.
Drug addiction
We provide support for the misuse of a range of substances, including prescription medications and illicit drugs.
Dual diagnosis
We treat substance use alongside co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and PTSD.
Trauma
Our trauma-informed care helps you understand how past experiences affect your present, at a pace that feels safe.
Grief and loss
We give you space to process the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship or other losses that may be fueling substance use.
If you’re not sure where your experience fits, that’s okay. Our team will listen and help you sort it out.
Our therapies
Evidence-Based and Holistic Therapies
Healing happens in both the mind and the body. At Amar Recovery, proven clinical therapies form the foundation of care, and holistic practices help you reconnect with yourself in ways talk therapy alone can’t always reach.
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Our clinical team uses proven therapeutic approaches to help you understand your substance use, build coping skills and create lasting change.
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Helps you recognize the thoughts and patterns that lead to substance use and replace them with healthier responses.
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Builds skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress and improving relationships.
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Gives you private, one-on-one time with a therapist to work through what matters most to you.
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Connects you with peers who understand, so you can learn from and support one another.
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Helps loved ones understand addiction, repair trust and learn how to support your recovery.
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Address the experiences and losses that often sit beneath substance use.
Holistic therapies
Alongside clinical therapy, our holistic program supports your mind and body as a whole, giving you more ways to heal and manage stress.
Yoga
Guides you to reconnect with your body, release tension and build a calming daily practice through sessions led by our on-staff instructor
Art therapy
Offers a way to express what’s hard to put into words with guidance from our on-site instructor
Breathwork
Teaches simple techniques you can use to calm your nervous system and manage stress in the moment
Reiki
Offers a gentle, restful practice that can help you relax and feel more at ease
Qigong
Combines slow movement, breathing and focus to help you feel more grounded and centered
Tapping (EFT)
Pairs light tapping on specific points with focused attention to help you work through difficult emotions
These practices can help you calm your nervous system, express what’s hard to put into words and build daily habits that support lasting recovery.
Why Amar
Why Choose Amar Recovery
There are many options for behavioral health in San Francisco. Here’s what makes Amar different.
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A Small, Close-Knit Community
We keep our program small, so staff get to know you as a person rather than a case file. Connection is part of the treatment, because isolation so often fuels addiction.
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Family Involvement
Family therapy is a core part of our approach, because recovery affects the people who love you, too.
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Personalized Care
No two people come to us with the same story. Your treatment plan is shaped around your history, goals and needs, and it changes as you do.
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Trauma-Informed and Safe
Every part of our program is designed with emotional and physical safety in mind. You set the pace for the hardest conversations.
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Holistic and Open-Minded
We pair evidence-based therapy with practices like yoga, art and breathwork, guided by on-staff practitioners.
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Rooted in Compassion
Our name means “to love.” Empathy is the foundation of how we care for every person who walks through our doors.
Our space
A calm place to do meaningful work.
Our Bush Street center is designed to feel warm and lived-in — natural light, comfortable seating, and art on the walls. Spaces for group conversation, quiet reflection, and one-on-one sessions.
Meet the team
The people beside you.
Jake Tedesco
Herberth Rivera, LMFT
Michael B. MacQuarrie
Adam Knepper, MA
Admissions
How To Get Started
Reaching out is often the hardest part. We’ve made the next steps as simple and low-pressure as possible.
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Call or send a message
Talk with a member of our team about what’s going on. There’s no commitment, and you don’t need to have the right words.
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Complete an assessment
We’ll learn about your history, current challenges and goals so we can recommend the right level of care.
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Verify your insurance
Our team will check your benefits and explain your coverage before you begin.
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Begin treatment
You’ll meet your care team, settle into your schedule and start working toward the life you want.
If you need medical detox before starting outpatient care, we can help you find a trusted detox provider and plan a smooth transition into our program.
Questions
San Francisco Behavioral Health FAQs
Don’t see your question? Call (415) 469-1040 or send us a message.
Behavioral health care treats conditions that affect how you think, feel and act, including substance use disorders and mental health conditions like depression, anxiety and PTSD. At Amar Recovery, we focus on substance use with co-occurring mental health care.
Yes. Amar Recovery offers a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP) at our location on Bush Street in San Francisco. Both programs let you live at home while receiving structured treatment.
Many people continue working during IOPs, which is designed to fit around daily responsibilities. Our PHP is more time-intensive, so some people take time off or adjust their schedules. Our team can help you plan and decide which is best for you.
Yes. We are an inclusive, affirming space for LGBTQ+ adults, including transgender and nonbinary people. Everyone deserves care where they feel seen and respected.
You don’t need to know what to do or what to ask. Many of our clients are seeking help for the first time. We’ll guide you through every step, starting with a simple conversation.
Many insurance plans cover outpatient treatment for substance use and mental health. Coverage varies by plan, so our team will verify your benefits before you begin.
Whenever you’re ready
Contact Amar Recovery
You don’t have to keep carrying this alone. Whether you’re ready to start treatment or just have questions, our team is here to listen without judgment.
Reaching out is often the hardest step, and you don’t need to have everything figured out before you do. We’ll talk with you about what you’re going through, answer your questions about our outpatient programs and help you figure out what comes next. If you’re calling for someone you love, we’re here for you too.
Recovery is possible, and it can start with a single conversation. Call us or send us a message today to take the first step.
