Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services

The Health System's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services offers a broad range of services for the prevention and treatment of drug and alcohol disorders.  We administer substance use prevention and treatment funds from federal, state and local sources and provide substance use consultation, assessment, linkages, and referrals to a network of contracted community-based substance use treatment providers throughout the County. 

Alcohol and Other Drug treatment services include:  detoxification services, outpatient, residential, and medication assisted treatment.  Services are available to San Mateo County residents on sliding fee scale. No one is turned away for lack of funds. 

To access mental health or alcohol and other drug services for you or someone in your family who may be experiencing serious mental illness or a substance use disorder, call the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) ACCESS Call Center for an assessment, information and referral based on individual needs.

ACCESS Call Center: (800) 686-0101, TDD: (800) 943-2833

Find Services in San Mateo County

• Alcohol and Other Drug Services Directory (pdf)
  Expanded directory of AOD providers, support and consulation services.
• Alcohol and Other Drug Services Provider Directory - Quick Glance Chart (pdf)
  One-page quick glance chart of AOD providers and available services with contact information.
• Women's Services Network (pdf)
  Detailed directory of available AOD prevention and treatment programs and services, service locations, and contact information.
• Glossary of Service Modalities (pdf)
  Description of the different types of available alcohol and other drug service modalities.
• Voices of Recovery offers peer-to-peer substance use recovery guidance and supports personal, family and community recovery.
• BHRS Office of Consumer and Family Affairs provides information, education and support for consumers/clients and family members dealing with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Mental Health Services
• For additional mental health and substance use resources, visit the Network of Care website at www.sanmateo.networkofcare.org/mh.

If You are in a Psychiatric Crisis

Call 911 or go to Psychiatric Emergency at San Mateo Medical Center, West 222 39th Ave., San Mateo, CA, 94403. Phone: (650) 573-2662.

Other Resources

• Alcohol & Drug Helpline: (650) 573-3950
• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (650) 579-0350 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255), www.crisiscenter.cc
• National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1-800-SUICIDE, 1(800) 784-2433, www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• 24-Hour Parent Support Line: (650) 579-0358 or 1(888) 220-7575
• 24-Hour Youth Hotline: (650) 579-0353 or www.onyourmind.net