Addiction Treatment Center In Santa Cruz

Founded by Dr. Bobby Singh, a Stanford-trained addiction medicine specialist, The Key features a highly qualified team of specialized and experienced clinicians. Our team of physicians, psychologists, therapists and counselors are prepared to guide you and your loved ones through your healing journey into recovery.

Our small group sizes, whether at the residential treatment home or outpatient therapy, lead to closer connections, in-depth attention to detail, and great potential within our program. We find that an intimate group setting has been a critical and imperative therapeutic experience, allowing us to create a comprehensive treatment plan that is focused to each individual’s needs. Discover how we can help you overcome addiction by calling 831-484-4191 today.

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Intensive Outpatient Therapy/
Partial Hospitalization Program

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Residential Rehab Treatment Center

What Support Do We Offer for Addiction Recovery?

You may be in one of the following Stages of Recovery and we’ll help you find the right place to start treatment.

We offer:

How do I start?

Start today by calling for a complimentary consultation with our addiction specialists. Based on your current stage of addiction and recovery, our team will perform an intake interview with you in order to recommend the next steps to take. Take the first step – call (831) 484-4191.

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Our Addiction Specialists in Santa Cruz

Bobby Singh, MD, Addiction Medicine Specialist

Dr. Bobby Singh

Double Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine

Kristi Van Pykeren, Clinical Director

Kristi Van Pykeren | Executive Clinical Director

LMFT

Sara Balla, Program Director

Sara Balla | Program Director

MA, Ed.

Nick Stavrides, CADC

Dr. Tara Cryderman | Residential Clinical Director

Psychologist

Lauren Saputelli

Dr. Lauren Saputelli | Acupuncturist

DACM, L.Ac.

Whitney Dewitt

Whitney Dewitt | Certified Therapist

LMFT

Addictions We Treat

  • Alcohol

  • Cannabis

  • Kratom

  • Opioid (Norco, Oxycodone, Percocet)

  • Fentanyl

  • Methamphetamine (Meth, Speed)

  • Cocaine
  • Nitrous Oxide

  • Adderall

  • Heroin

  • Benzodiazepine (Ativan, Xanax)
  • Nicotine

Areas We Serve

  • La Selva Beach

  • Ben Lomond

  • Bonny Doon

Our Residential Treatment Center

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Welcome to The Key- A Message from Dr. Bobby Singh, Founder

“I hope this message finds you in a moment of strength and openness to change. Your journey matters, and I am committed to offering tangible solutions, guiding individuals and families toward lasting recovery. If you choose to embark on this path with us here at The Key, know that you will not be alone”. — Dr. Bobby Singh, Stanford-trained Addiction Medicine Physician, Founder of The Key

How Our Treatment Center Can Help

In our intimate, intensive outpatient program in Santa Cruz, we focus on alcohol and drug programs based on evidence of what works. How we manage our clients depends on their needs. Some of these strategies include:

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Individual Therapy

Recovery is both a group effort and also an individual journey. During your one-on-one therapy, you can privately work through your concerns. You’ll be able to freely discuss and focus on your addiction, your life, your career or any other problems you may have.

young adults with a drug and alcohol addiction in group meetings

Group Therapy

You will connect with people dealing with similar challenges in a peaceful and welcoming environment with no more than six people in your group. Connectivity and comradery are crucial parts of long-term recovery. Group therapy is great for developing a strong support network.

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Psychoeducation

Understanding the science and psychological basis of how we sometimes choose drugs and alcohol can help you gain insight into your addiction. We also help educate you on the basic functions of medications used to treat different mental health disorders.

Family Therapy is KEY for treatment for addiction

Family Psychoeducation

Addiction can affect your parents, siblings, partner or children. They feel the profound effects of substance and alcohol abuse. Family therapy sessions peel back the onion and repair relationships to rebuild your foundation and social network for long-term success.

A recovery center in california focusing on underlying issues of drug and alcohol addiction

Acupuncture

In 1996, the World Health Organization (WHO) listed 64 medical problems that were considered suitable for acupuncture treatment, including the treatment of drug abuse. Acupuncture helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, as well as improve overall well-being and mental health.

Top-Rated Addiction Treatment Center in Santa Cruz

The Key Addiction Treatment Center is based in beautiful Santa Cruz, California, just outside Silicon Valley. Every aspect of The Key delivers the best, most progressive evidence-based therapeutic modalities in small group sizes. Our highly specialized addiction practitioners help individuals find a deep sense of belonging.

Learn the details of our program by downloading our brochure.

Ready to take the first step?

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Addiction Treatment FAQ

The first step to your recovery is to get in touch with us. Call us today to get started at 831-484-4191

Yes, we are in network with KAISER and accept all PPO insurance plans. With a PPO plan, some or all of your costs may be covered depending on your carrier. Give us a call or complete the verification of benefits Form to find out your out of pocket costs and potential insurance coverage.

The IOP treatment centers work by providing regular contact for recovering addicts over a set period of time. These sessions occur daily at a set time, with different treatment options happening according to the individualized treatment plan. 

Recovery is all about finding the resources and evidence-based treatment that work for you, and relapse prevention is part of that. With The Key IOP, you’ll have mechanisms and aftercare available and a caring support system. 

We use evidence-based treatment strategies to form an individualized support program that offers aftercare and additional support.