Another Choice Another Chance — Sacramento Substance Abuse Treatment
Sacramento · Since 1987
Recognized Top 10 Treatment Provider

Recovery Is Not the End
It's the Beginning.

Another Choice Another Chance has guided individuals and families toward lasting transformation for over three decades. With CARF-certified care, holistic programming, and plans built entirely around you — real recovery starts here.

37+
Years of Healing
CARF
Accredited
12+
Ages Served
Our Legacy
A Place Where Healing Has a Home.
Since 1987, ACAC has stood as Sacramento's trusted partner in recovery — built on clinical excellence, deep compassion, and an unwavering belief in second chances.
Top 10
Sacramento Provider
Telehealth
Statewide Access
CBT &
Trauma-Informed
PPO + HMO
Insurance Accepted
Top 10 Provider
Recognized among Sacramento's elite treatment centers
CARF Certified
Meeting the highest international standards in treatment
Est. 1987
Over three decades of uninterrupted service to Sacramento
Virtual & In-Person
Flexible telehealth and face-to-face care options
Telehealth Services Available — No Travel Required
ACAC delivers the same CARF-certified care via secure video sessions. Get the help you need from the privacy of your home.
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01 — Our Philosophy

Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process. We meet you where you are and walk with you toward where you want to be — with clinical excellence and genuine compassion every step of the way.

— The ACAC Approach
02 — Who We Serve

Every Path to Recovery Is Unique

Whether you are a professional seeking trusted care for your client, or a family member desperate to help someone you love — ACAC has a dedicated pathway for you.

— 01

For Professionals & Referrers

You've invested in your client's wellbeing. Now you need a treatment partner you can trust. ACAC's licensed clinical team provides timely assessments, transparent communication, and outcomes you can stand behind. We make the referral process seamless so you can focus on care.

Learn About Referring
— 02

For Families & Loved Ones

Watching someone you love struggle with addiction is one of the most painful experiences a family endures. You feel helpless, afraid, and unsure where to turn. ACAC walks alongside families every step of the way — because recovery belongs to the whole family, not just the individual.

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03 — Adult Treatment

Individualized Care for Adults Ready to Change

Built around your story, your goals, and your life — not a template.

No two journeys to addiction are the same — and no two paths to recovery should be either. ACAC's adult program begins with a comprehensive clinical assessment to understand your full story: your history, your strengths, your challenges, and your goals.

From that foundation, we build a treatment plan that is entirely yours. Whether you need intensive outpatient support, individual therapy, family counseling, or a combination of modalities, your care team designs every step around your life.

"Our clinicians are trained in the most effective, evidence-based approaches — recognizing that addiction and trauma are deeply intertwined for many adults. Every service is delivered with dignity, cultural sensitivity, and an unwavering belief in your capacity to heal."

Our Treatment Modalities

Evidence-based services tailored to your clinical needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Evidence-based CBT identifies and reshapes the thought patterns driving addictive behavior, giving you practical tools to sustain your recovery.

Trauma-Informed Care

We address the roots of addiction with compassion. Our clinicians create safe, healing environments for trauma survivors without re-traumatizing.

Individual Counseling

One-on-one sessions provide a private, judgment-free space to explore your recovery goals with a licensed, dedicated counselor.

Group Therapy

Community is core to recovery. Group sessions foster connection, accountability, and shared strength among peers walking the same road.

Family Counseling

Addiction affects the whole family. ACAC's family sessions rebuild trust, improve communication, and heal relationships fractured by substance use.

Personalized Treatment Plans

Every client receives a fully individualized plan crafted by our clinical team to address their unique needs, goals, and life circumstances.

04 — Your Path

Your Journey at ACAC

From the first phone call to lasting recovery — every step is designed with care, intention, and respect for your story.

01

Reach Out

Call, apply online, or request a referral. Our team responds confidentially within 24 hours.

02

Clinical Assessment

A licensed clinician meets with you to understand your story, history, and treatment needs.

03

Personalized Plan

We design a treatment plan built around your goals, lifestyle, and clinical profile — not a template.

04

Active Treatment

Individual, group, family, and holistic services delivered in-person or via secure telehealth.

05

Lasting Recovery

Ongoing support, alumni connection, and skills that sustain wellness for the long term.

05 — Whole-Person Healing

Recovery Beyond Sobriety — A Life Fully Lived

True recovery means rebuilding not just sobriety, but vitality. ACAC's holistic approach integrates mindfulness, physical wellness, and healthy lifestyle practices so that healing touches every dimension of who you are.

Meditation & Mindfulness

Evidence-backed mindfulness practices reduce stress, manage cravings, and build emotional resilience that sustains long-term sobriety.

Nutritional Wellness

Substance use depletes the body. ACAC's nutrition guidance restores physical health, improves energy, and rebuilds your biological foundation.

Healthy Lifestyle Skills

Recovery is a lifestyle. We equip clients with tools for sleep, movement, stress management, and daily routines that support wellness for life.

06 — Youth Treatment

Giving Young Lives the Future They Deserve

Ages 12 and Up

Adolescence is a critical window. When substance use begins early, it can alter brain development, disrupt education, strain family relationships, and close doors that might never fully reopen. But early intervention can change everything.

ACAC's youth treatment program is designed specifically for the adolescent experience — clinically rigorous, developmentally appropriate, and built with deep respect for the young person's dignity and potential. We don't just treat the substance use; we address the full picture of a young life.

Our licensed clinicians are experienced in adolescent-specific challenges including peer pressure, family conflict, academic stress, identity, and co-occurring mental health issues. Every youth receives an individualized plan with family involvement at every step.

Long-Term Benefits of Early Treatment

Educational Continuity

Early recovery protects academic performance and keeps future opportunities — college, careers, professional licenses — within reach.

Healthy Brain Development

The adolescent brain is still forming. Interrupting substance use early preserves cognitive development, emotional regulation, and long-term mental health.

Family Restoration

Youth treatment heals more than one person. Family counseling at ACAC creates lasting repair in the relationships that matter most.

Reduced Lifetime Risk

Young people who receive treatment are significantly less likely to face chronic addiction, legal consequences, and serious health outcomes in adulthood.

Skills for Life

Youth leave ACAC with coping strategies, emotional resilience, and life skills that serve them beyond recovery — in relationships, work, and community.

Your child's story doesn't have to end here.

If you are a parent, guardian, or professional concerned about a young person's substance use, ACAC offers compassionate consultations and clear guidance to help you take the next step.

  • Services Include
  • Individual youth counseling
  • Adolescent group therapy
  • Family counseling sessions
  • CBT & trauma-informed care
  • Telehealth available
  • PPO & HMO insurance accepted
07 — For Professionals

A Referral Partner You Can Trust

When you refer a client to treatment, your professional reputation is on the line. You need a partner who will take that seriously — a team that communicates, responds quickly, and delivers measurable results.

ACAC has built longstanding relationships with physicians, therapists, social workers, court systems, EAPs, and healthcare professionals across Sacramento. Our CARF accreditation and Top 10 provider recognition reflect the clinical standards we uphold — standards your clients deserve.

Why Professionals Choose ACAC

  • Rapid intake and clinical assessment — your client is seen without unnecessary delays
  • Direct communication with our clinical team throughout treatment
  • CARF-certified standards ensure your referral meets the highest evidence-based benchmarks
  • Individualized treatment plans crafted for each client's specific clinical profile
  • Telehealth options ensure access regardless of transportation or schedule barriers
  • PPO and HMO private insurance accepted — reducing financial barriers
  • Youth and adult programs under one roof — one trusted partner for your entire caseload

Ready to Refer?

Our clinical team receives your referral confidentially and promptly. Submit online or call us directly.

What to Expect
  • 01Referral received & acknowledged within 24 hours
  • 02Clinical intake assessment scheduled promptly
  • 03Individualized treatment plan developed
  • 04You stay informed with consent-based updates
08 — For Families

You Don't Have to Face This Alone

If you are reading this, you are likely exhausted — emotionally, mentally, and perhaps financially. You have watched someone you love change before your eyes. You have tried conversations, ultimatums, tears, and silence. And nothing has worked.

What you are feeling is real. The fear is real. The helplessness is real. And so is hope — because change is possible, and ACAC has seen it happen for families like yours for over three decades.

We Hear Your Concerns

"I'm scared to make the wrong move." Our clinicians guide families step by step, answering every question with patience and expertise — no judgment, ever.
"They won't go voluntarily." We help families understand their options, including how to have effective conversations and, when appropriate, how to approach intervention.
"We can't afford it." ACAC accepts PPO and HMO private insurance. Our team helps you explore every available option for accessing care.
"I don't know what kind of help they need." Our free consultations help families understand the clinical picture and the right level of care — without any pressure.
"What about our family?" ACAC's family counseling is integral to treatment — healing the whole system, not just the individual.

You reaching out is the first act of courage. Let us take it from here.

Start the Conversation Today

Whether you're ready to take the next step or just need someone to talk to, ACAC's team is here. Your call is confidential, compassionate, and completely without pressure.

  • Family Support Includes
  • Family counseling sessions
  • Guidance on approaching your loved one
  • Insurance verification support
  • Telehealth options available
  • Compassionate, licensed clinical team
09 — Investment

Investment in Lasting Recovery

ACAC accepts private insurance to help make quality treatment accessible for those who are ready to invest in their health and future.

PPO
Private Insurance Accepted
HMO
Private Insurance Accepted
Cash Pay
Private Pay Available

Please call (916) 388-9418 to verify your specific insurance benefits. Our team will walk you through your coverage options with complete transparency.

Your Another Chance Starts Now.

Over 37 years of lives transformed. Yours can be next. ACAC is ready — today. Serving Sacramento and beyond with in-person and telehealth options for ages 12 and up.

Sacramento, California · In-Person & Telehealth