Novato, CA - Avery Lane for Women announced a structured step-down pathway that connects its residential substance use disorder treatment with Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) levels of care. The initiative is designed to preserve therapeutic momentum, reduce disruption during transitions, and strengthen continuity for women stabilizing from substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.

At the center of the model is a predictable sequence of care. Residential addiction treatment provides a women-only, 24/7 therapeutic setting for early stabilization, recovery planning, and trauma-responsive care. Typical residential timelines range from 30 to 90 days and are adjusted to clinical history and individual progress. The pathway then transitions to PHP for day-treatment structure, followed by IOP for continued skill reinforcement with greater independence. Each phase operates under a single clinical umbrella, with aligned treatment planning, consistent documentation, and coordinated handoffs.

“The difference is a steady, connected path. When residential care flows into PHP and IOP without gaps, women maintain the gains they worked so hard to achieve. With clear plans and familiar support, engagement stays strong and daily life becomes more stable,” said Camille Hildebrand, Founder & CEO of Avery Lane for Women.

The pathway emphasizes pillars tailored to the needs of women in early recovery:

• Consistent care relationships across levels. Clinical leadership, primary therapists, and case managers remain engaged as clients move from residential to PHP and IOP, preserving trust and minimizing fragmentation.
• Clear expectations and measurable milestones. Length-of-stay guidance, weekly objectives, and outcome tracking reduce uncertainty and sustain participation.
• Dual-diagnosis capability. Evidence-based modalities address substance use and co-occurring conditions, including mood and anxiety disorders, with medication management where clinically indicated.
• Trauma-informed, women-centered environment. Safety, privacy, and peer connection are prioritized to lower barriers to participation and improve retention.
• Family education and involvement. Boundary-setting resources and communication coaching support recovery at home and improve discharge readiness.
• Readiness criteria for step-downs. Progress markers and relapse-prevention planning guide the timing of transitions so the intensity of care matches clinical need.

Residential services focus on foundation-building. Individual and group therapy, relapse-prevention education, and daily recovery routines prepare clients for structured step-downs. PHP delivers five days per week of clinical programming that blends individual therapy, skills groups, case management, and psychiatry. This design reintroduces work, school, parenting, and community responsibilities in a controlled way while maintaining frequent clinical contact. IOP then supports accountability and ongoing practice of coping strategies as clients gain stability in daily life.

Operational details reinforce the continuum. Pre-admission assessments determine clinical fit and level of care. Clients who begin in detoxification can transition directly into residential services when appropriate, limiting gaps that undermine early stabilization. Discharge planning begins during residential and continues through PHP and IOP. The team schedules warm handoffs before transition dates, briefs receiving clinicians on case history and current plans, and provides a confirmed first-week schedule at the next level of care. This approach minimizes downtime, clarifies expectations, and supports adherence to aftercare recommendations.

The pathway aligns clinical resources within a single system based in Novato, serving women across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. The organization’s multidisciplinary team integrates cognitive and behavioral therapies, trauma-specific modalities, holistic supports that address stress and sleep, and coordinated psychiatry. The objective is to match care intensity to clinical readiness while protecting progress through consistent relationships and predictable steps.

Avery Lane for Women views the continuum of care as a practical framework for long-term outcomes. Intensive stabilization establishes a base, measured step-downs reinforce skills, and consistent therapeutic relationships extend across levels of care. The result is a smoother return to daily life, stronger engagement over time, and fewer setbacks tied to care fragmentation or unclear expectations.

About Avery Lane for Women

Avery Lane for Women is a San Francisco Bay Area behavioral health provider specializing in substance abuse, dual-diagnosis, and trauma-responsive treatment for women. Services span detoxification, residential treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and outpatient programming. Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team in a women-only setting at the organization’s Novato, California location.

Media Contact

Name
Avery Lane for Women
Contact name
Camille Hildebrand
Contact phone
(800) 270-2406
Contact address
505 San Marin Dr, Ste 300
City
Novato
State
CA
Zip
94945
Country
USA
Url
https://averylanewomensrehab.com/