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C.U.R.A.
For more than fifty years, C.U.R.A., Inc. has stood as a beacon of hope for individuals seeking a life free from drugs and alcohol. With deep roots in the Bay Area, our programs are designed to support adult men on their journey to lasting recovery, self-discovery, and community reintegration. Through our Residential Treatment, Recovery Residence, and Aftercare programs, C.U.R.A. provides a structured, supportive path to change that’s grounded in mutual respect and accountability.
Residential Treatment: A Therapeutic Community
At the heart of C.U.R.A.’s approach is our Residential Therapeutic Community in Fremont, California. Here, recovery is not just an individual effort—it’s a community experience.
In this structured environment, residents take an active role in each other’s recovery while C.U.R.A. staff maintain a safe and stable space. This mutual accountability fosters growth, emotional healing, and behavioral change. Residents participate in a wide range of programming designed to build life skills and support sustainable recovery, including:
Residential Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Humanities Seminars
Job Readiness Training
One-to-One Counseling
Group Dynamics
Transitional Housing
Independent Living and Aftercare
Community Service
This immersive experience helps participants address their past behaviors, reconnect with their core values, and build a foundation for a fulfilling future.
C.U.R.A. Recovery Services
C.U.R.A. Recovery Residence
Recovery Residence: Transitional Living in Oakland
Located in Oakland, C.U.R.A.’s Recovery Residence (Sober Living Environment) is an extension of our therapeutic community. It offers transitional housing for men who are moving toward independent living but still need structure and support.
The focus in this phase is on securing full-time employment, developing a sober support network, and embracing healthy, independent living. It’s a crucial stepping stone that empowers individuals to take control of their lives while maintaining the progress they’ve made in residential treatment.
Eligibility: The Recovery Residence is open to adult men (18+) who are committed to living a sober life. While C.U.R.A. works closely with courts, probation, parole, and referral agencies, applicants with a history of sex offenses, arson, suicidal ideation, or acute psychosis are not eligible. Those with active Hepatitis C or tuberculosis must be medically cleared before admission. HIV-positive applicants are welcome.
Aftercare: Continued Support for Lifelong Recovery
Recovery doesn’t end when a program does. C.U.R.A.’s Aftercare Program, located next to our Admissions office, provides ongoing support to alumni as they navigate the challenges of daily life.
Through weekly sessions and continued guidance, participants gain:
A deeper understanding of addiction and recovery
Tools to set and achieve goals
Strategies for recognizing and avoiding relapse triggers
Aftercare reinforces the progress made in earlier phases and helps individuals stay connected to a strong recovery community.
C.U.R.A. Graduation Celebration
About C.U.R.A.
C.U.R.A., Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt behavior modification program that gives men and women the opportunity to live lives free from drugs and alcohol. Clients are given the chance to change their past behavior by working on their core issues and planning for their futures. The final goal is for participants to graduate as contributing members of society.
C.U.R.A., Inc. is fully certified and licensed by the State of California and operates a Residential Therapeutic Community in Fremont, California and a Recovery Residence in Oakland, California. C.U.R.A., Inc. has been in continuous operation for over fifty years.