Does Bayside Marin support AA/NA and similar 12-Step programs?
We support – but do not mandate – our clients’ involvement with 12-Step programs. The Bayside Model recognizes the effectiveness of 12-Step rehab programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, but we don’t teach the 12-Steps as part of our standard treatment protocol. We provide information about AA and alternatives such as LifeRing and SMART Recovery with the intention of helping clients develop a sober support system that represents a philosophy and structure that will work for them for the long-term.