ABOUT SANTA MONICA HOUSE
The first halfway house for women in Omaha, Nebraska, Santa Monica House has been providing treatment for women struggling with substance abuse, co-dependency, and sex addiction since 1972. The facility is accredited by CARF and offers women a supportive and communal environment. It is one of the only 46 treatment facilities in the state that exclusively serve women. Please note that detox services are not available.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Santa Monica House operates as a “family-style” household, where residents are assigned daily chores and are required to obtain and maintain employment during their long-term stay. This approach helps women develop practical skills, build self-esteem, and cultivate personal responsibility. The duration of treatment is individualized, but women typically complete the program within six to twelve months.
The program at Santa Monica House is holistic and based on the 12-step approach. Along with evidence-based practices such as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and relapse prevention education, the facility offers female-specific counseling to address trauma. Women participate in group counseling, individual therapy sessions, and topical lectures on various subjects including budgeting and nutrition. Holistic therapies like meditation, art therapy, and spirituality groups are also incorporated into the treatment plan.
Upon graduating from the program, women are encouraged to join the Alumni Association and participate in activities such as alumni groups and fundraisers. Additionally, regular family education sessions are available for loved ones. For individuals with co-occurring physical or mental health disorders, the halfway house can arrange appropriate medical and psychiatric treatment through its local partner agencies.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Unfortunately, there is no information available regarding the treatment staff on the facility’s website. However, according to two Best-rehabs.com survey respondents, the halfway house received positive ratings for staff support. One alum also rated the staff’s level of training and experience positively.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Santa Monica House is situated in a modest, Victorian-style house located on a residential street in Omaha. The facility is described as safe and secure on its website. Residents are encouraged to participate in neighborhood events.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Based on Best-rehabs.com surveys, the program at Santa Monica House received generally positive feedback from alumni. The majority of respondents felt that the program provided them with the necessary tools for recovery, and they rated the overall quality of group counseling highly. However, some alumni expressed dissatisfaction with the holistic offerings of the program. Nonetheless, overall, alumni praised the staff and the quality of treatment they received.
It is worth noting that besides the Best-rehabs.com reviews, Santa Monica House has received an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars on its Facebook page, based on 15 reviewer ratings. There is also a positive review on Google with a 5-star rating but no further commentary.
FINANCING
Information about the treatment costs at Santa Monica House is currently unavailable. However, the facility does accept donations through its website. According to one alumnus, the facility is rated highly in terms of affordability.