We provide gender specific addiction treatment for women aged 18 and older in Novato, CA. Our comprehensive continuum of outpatient care includes a day PHP, IOP, and standard OP, connecting clients with an empowering women’s community designed to foster lasting sobriety.
Honeycomb Wellness Center provides outpatient addiction treatment designed around the emotional, biological, and social factors influencing women’s recovery — one of the defining aspects of the program, offering a space planned around what women in recovery need. Clients receive structured guidance and individualized support to regain stability, strengthen self-awareness, and build lasting recovery skills for the path ahead.
Substance use disorders (SUDs) remain the primary focus of treatment, with an integrated approach for co-occurring conditions such as trauma, anxiety, and depression. Addressing substance use alongside these conditions helps clients develop healthier ways to manage emotional distress, relationships, and daily challenges within a women-only treatment environment.
A multidisciplinary team provides care, including licensed clinicians, certified therapists, and women with lived recovery experience. Programming spans partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient (OP) care, with transportation and family integration available to support continuity of care. The program combines evidence-based therapy, experiential activities, and life-skills training, giving clients real opportunities to apply addiction recovery skills in everyday life.
At Honeycomb Wellness Center, women receive compassionate, individualized addiction treatment in a supportive community that promotes healing, empowerment, and lasting change. Our holistic approach helps clients strengthen their recovery while building the confidence and life skills needed to thrive beyond treatment.
Treatment addresses the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of recovery through evidence-based care and experiential therapies that support the whole person.
From our partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient program to outpatient therapy and transitional recovery support, we help clients continue building momentum at every stage of healing.
Our team helps women develop the confidence, life skills, and resources they need to successfully return to their families, careers, education, and communities.
Our programs are designed exclusively for women, creating a safe, understanding environment where clients can heal alongside peers with shared experiences.
Every client receives an individualized treatment plan that combines therapies like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and individual counseling to address substance use and underlying mental health concerns.
We encourage family involvement whenever appropriate while fostering strong peer connections and alumni engagement that help clients stay supported throughout their recovery journey.
Addiction can affect a woman’s physical health, emotional regulation, relationships, identity, and daily life. Our holistic approach considers the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of each woman as interconnected parts of recovery.
Programs incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), individual counseling, and group therapy. These science-backed methods support emotional regulation, trauma processing, coping skills, and motivation for change. Clinicians select modalities based on each woman’s needs, treatment goals, and personal history.
Mind-body practices such as yoga, mindfulness, meditation, art therapy, gardening, acupuncture, eco-therapy, and hiking complement clinical treatment. Engaging both physical and emotional wellness can help clients develop greater self-awareness, manage stress, and strengthen healthy coping patterns.
Interpersonal relationships, including family connections, can significantly influence a woman’s recovery and emotional well-being. Family therapy helps clients and loved ones manage expectations, improve communication, and understand roles, strengthening reintegration over time. Weekly sessions are available when clients are open to participation, with monthly support offered when clients and families need more space.
Treatment addresses co-occurring mental health conditions such as trauma, anxiety, and depression, while keeping substance use disorders as the primary clinical focus. Many women enter care with trauma histories, including experiences involving domestic violence or physical or sexual abuse, alongside substance use and mental health disorders. Support for these conditions is integrated directly into each treatment plan.
Our three-tier outpatient program provides women with structured progressive care as treatment needs change. A typical stay lasts three to six months, with approximately 30 days of PHP followed by IOP. Individual timelines remain flexible based on progress and insurance coverage.
PHP provides the highest level of outpatient structure, with treatment five days per week for approximately six hours each day. Women who need consistent clinical support and a structured daily schedule may benefit from this level of care.
IOP offers structured treatment three days per week for approximately three hours each day. It serves women who no longer require PHP-level intensity but continue to benefit from regular therapy, accountability, and peer support.
OP provides continued care as women transition toward greater independence and daily responsibilities. Treatment takes place approximately once a week for three hours, helping clients maintain their recovery and apply skills in everyday life.
A typical day in the center balances rigorous emotional work with restorative physical practices and community connection. Outpatient programs provide clear boundaries and intentional daily focus, easing anxiety around starting addiction treatment.
Programming begins each morning at 9:00 a.m., with women arriving by 8:45 a.m. to settle in and connect with peers. Morning intention-setting groups establish focus and emotional clarity before sessions begin. A consistent opening routine helps reduce daily stress and prepares the mind for focused participation.
Clinical hours include structured process groups that incorporate evidence-based modalities, including CBT and DBT. Clients explore emotional patterns, examine behavioral triggers, and develop coping mechanisms. Programming intentionally blocks time for weekend preparation, giving participants space to reflect on weekly progress, identify potential triggers, and clear action plans for unstructured time.
A holistic approach brings body and mind together throughout the recovery process. Daily schedules integrate practices including gentle yoga, guided meditation, book study sessions, and SMART Recovery meetings. Weekly acupuncture sessions promote physical stabilization for PHP clients, with IOP clients joining as scheduling permits.
Life skills training and community integration reinforce long-term independence and healthy peer support connections. Thursday culinary groups teach practical nutrition and meal preparation, fostering collaborative life skills. Friday fitness and gym outings encourage physical movement, rebuild personal vitality, and demonstrate how active recreation supports sustained sobriety.
Recovery grows stronger when women do not have to move through it alone. At Honeycomb Wellness Center, community sits at the center of the model, not as an afterthought, but as a core part of the healing process. Women move through women-specific programs alongside peers who understand their experiences, in an environment fostering connection, growth, and lasting empowerment.
A thriving client community provides companionship and shared accountability from day one. Long-term alumni engagement bridges the gap between structured treatment and independent living, offering ongoing mentorship, social gatherings, and peer support. Social connections show recovery as an ongoing, supported process rather than a solitary effort.
Our team includes women in recovery alongside licensed clinical professionals and standing community members. Lived experience and professional expertise work together, each strengthening the other. Clients receive care from people who bring both personal understanding and clinical rigor to the program.
Programming helps women rebuild self-confidence, overcome internalized stigma, and recognize their own worth. As emotional resilience grows, clients receive practical guidance to reintegrate into professional careers, educational pursuits, family roles, and broader community life.
Long-term sobriety relies on seamless continuity of care long after intensive programming ends. Discharge planning sits at the center of the recovery model, helping every woman transition safely back into daily life with robust support networks in place. Clear, proactive planning bridges clinical progress with independent living, preventing gaps in care and reinforcing long-term stability.
Preparation for life after treatment starts on day one of admission. Clinical teams continually assess client progress, intensifying transition efforts during the final month of care to prepare clients to return home or enter new living environments. Personalized discharge plans identify ongoing therapy needs, establish emergency coping protocols, and outline clear daily routines designed to protect recovery momentum.
Warm hand-offs and coordinated referrals help clients move into continuing care with stability rather than uncertainty. The team connects women with appropriate community resources, ongoing clinical support, and recovery services suited to their next stage.
Case management teams help women identify, evaluate, and secure placement in transitional housing and sober living environments suited to their needs. These residences operate as separate legal entities independent of the clinical program, and coordinated assistance helps women move into safe, structured, substance-free communities as they continue their recovery.
Honeycomb Wellness Center serves women 18 and older with a primary substance use disorder, including alcohol and opioid use disorders. Support extends to co-occurring trauma, anxiety, or depression alongside substance use, with these conditions integrated into the clinical model rather than treated as an obstacle to admission.
Referrals from detox or residential treatment are among the most common paths into care. The team answers referrals promptly and coordinates warm hand-offs when appropriate, helping maintain continuity between levels of care.
Local and out-of-state clients are welcome, whether entering treatment for the first time or continuing care after another level of treatment. A structured, women-only environment supports recovery within a community designed around each client’s needs.
Recognizing when substance use has begun interfering with life can be challenging. For many women, societal pressures, stigma, and daily responsibilities delay that first step toward help. Support is available at any stage, and no woman needs to wait for a crisis to reach out.
Difficulty controlling substance use, experiencing withdrawal symptoms, or relying on substances to self-medicate stress, anxiety, or emotional pain can indicate a need for professional support. Strained relationships, missed responsibilities, and worsening symptoms of anxiety or depression can also point to substance use affecting daily life.
Starting the recovery process does not require waiting for circumstances to worsen. A gender-specific environment provides a supportive space where women regain stability, build self-awareness, and begin working toward healing alongside others who share similar experiences. Reaching out is a step toward greater stability and self-awareness, no matter where a woman stands today.
Our gender-specific addiction treatment serves adult women (18+) seeking care for primary substance use disorders. Programming welcomes local clients as well as out-of-state clients, supporting women stepping down from detox or residential treatment, as well as those entering care directly from home.
Length of stay typically ranges from three to six months, moving through PHP, IOP, and outpatient therapy based on individual progress. Timelines are flexible and shaped around each client’s clinical needs and insurance coverage.
Primary treatment focuses on alcohol use disorder and opioids, including opioid use disorder. Treatment also addresses co-occurring mental health conditions such as trauma, anxiety, and depression as part of an integrated approach to recovery.
Support for women is available now, with same-day admissions and referral responses within 15 minutes. Whether ready to start today or simply exploring options, contact admissions to learn more about gender-specific outpatient addiction treatment and take the next step toward recovery.
