Partners in Recovery
Psynergy’s Integrated Dual Recovery focus offers a series of rehabilitation groups and structured activities designed to enhance each resident’s ability to cope effectively with life challenges and to attain greater autonomy in community living. As residents participate in the program they gain awareness of their natural capabilities and develop practical skills. Residents learn to use these capabilities and skills to move in a positive direction in life and to satisfy basic needs. Graduates of Psynergy’s “empowerment training” develop a greater sense of trust, self-confidence and self-control and growing ability to create a healthy lifestyle.
Group trainers and Residential Counselors provide coaching, guidance and assistance to participants on a daily basis. Participants are expected to meet with their counselor each week to discuss their progress. Participants are also expected to engage in dual recovery groups each week to develop the skills and abilities needed to overcome personal obstacles and to advance in the program.
The Psynergy therapeutic communities offer three “core groups” and five “elective groups” on a regular basis throughout the year. Residents must successfully complete a required number (minimum of 20) core group training sessions in order to graduate with honors from the program. Three clinical counselors offer core group training to residents on a weekly basis, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Each core group is conducted over a 10-week period on a rotating basis throughout the year. The curriculum for each training group consists of a combination of psychoeducation, process work and skill building exercises. The main subject matter of each group training session is broken down into particular topics that are addressed on a weekly basis.
Core Group Training:
1) Health, Hygiene and Nutrition.
2) Keys to Success: Motivation, Planning and Problem Solving.
3) Making Connections: Active Listening and Constructive Communication.
Elective Group Training:
4) Feeling Good with Physical Fitness.
5) Money Management: Keys to Financial Freedom.
6) Everything You Need to Know about Medications.
7) Relaxation and Recreation: Ways to Manage Stress.
8) Household Management: Keys to Independent Living.
Psynergy is only one part of the Recovery Process...
California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing
The nature of community care has changed significantly and now includes care for persons whose needs require the management of severe behavior adjustment problems, serious mental disorders, and significant medical needs. Community Care Licensing promotes the health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through the administration of an effective collaborative regulatory enforcement system.
California Department of Mental Health
The California Department of Mental Health, entrusted with leadership of the California mental health system, ensures through partnerships the availability and accessibility of effective, efficient, culturally competent services. This is accomplished by advocacy, education, innovation, outreach, understanding, oversight, monitoring, quality improvement, and the provision of direct services.
Tel: 916-654-3890
Toll-Free: 800 896-4042
California Association of Social Rehabilitation Agencies
CASRA is dedicated to improving services and social conditions for people with psychiatric disabilities by promoting their recovery, rehabilitation and rights.
Tel: 925-229-2300
California Council of Community Mental Health Agencies
CCCMHA promotes comprehensive, responsive, and integrated service systems by enhancing the ability of nonprofit member agencies to provide mental health services that empower the people we serve to lead full and productive lives.
Tel. 916-557-1156
California Institute for Mental Health
The California Institute for Mental Health (CIMH) was established in 1993 with a declared mission to "promote excellence in mental health services through training, technical assistance, research and policy development."
Tel: 916-556-3480
California Mental Health Director’s Association
CMHDA provides assistance, information, training, and advocacy to the public mental health agencies that are its members. CMHDA ensures the accessibility of quality, cost-effective, culturally competent mental health care for the people of the State of California.
Tel: 916-556-3477
California Network of Mental Health Clients
CNMHC empowers clients of the mental health system through self-help groups and statewide networking and advocacy. CNMHC provides information on mental health and other support services.
Tel: 916-443-3232
Toll-Free: 800-626-7447
Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
CARF reviews and grants accreditation services nationally and internationally on request of a facility or program. Our standards are rigorous, so those services that meet them are among the best available.
Elimination of Barriers Initiative
Many people who do not understand mental illnesses think that there is something shameful about them. This “stigma” can lead to discrimination and stop people from getting an education, a home, a job. This federal initiative has reached California and provides families, friends, neighbors, students, and coworkers with the facts about mental illness and to reduce stigma.
Tel: (240) 276-1330
Toll-Free: (800) 896-4042
Mental Health America
MHAC provides advocacy, education, and information on public policy and legislation, and other assistance related to mental health services.
Tel: 916-557-1167
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, California
NAMI educates families, professionals, and the public about mental illnesses and advocates for a strong, coherent system of and increased research. NAMI provides linkages to affiliates and services.
Tel: 916-567-0163
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
California’s protection and advocacy agency for people with mental illnesses; investigates reports of abuse and neglect in facilities.
Tel: 916-488-9955
Toll-Free: 800-776-5746
Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma
The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Mental Health Services Locator provides comprehensive information about mental health services and resources and is useful for professionals, consumers and their families, and the public.
Toll-Free: 800-540-0320
State Mental Health Resources for California
The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Mental Health Services Locator provides comprehensive information about mental health services and resources and is useful for professionals, consumers and their families, and the public.
United Advocates for Children of California
UACC provides support, information, and advocacy to children, youth, and their families living with serious emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders.
Tel. 916-643-1530