Amicus House

We believe quality recovery is a direct result of qualified and caring staff working together with our clients toward the common goal of sobriety. Amicus House is dedicated to providing total recovery services from any substance abuse problem. Our quality recovery environment, variety of specialized services, and our exemplary success rate demonstrate the strength of our commitment. For clients who complete the three phases of our program, we experience a 67% success rate, i.e. these clients maintain their sobriety for two years after treatment without relapse.

…a substantial contribution to our community in the private sector recovery programs.-Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge

Experienced in the treatment of drug and alcohol abuse since 1990 and in management for 10 years prior to that, Lori Johnson is the driving force behind the success of Amicus House. By being involved in overseeing individual treatment personally, she is able to maintain the high level of quality that has established Amicus House as one of Northern California’s premiere treatment facilities.

Richard and Lori Johnson founded Amicus House, Inc in 1998 after owning and directing Moriah, Inc. an alcohol and drug treatment program, which was comprised of 7 facilities founded by them in 1989. Richard Johnson began his career in the field in 1977 and was an innovator in the area of rehabilitation and the creation of alternatives to incarceration of alcoholics and drug offenders.

He became known and respected in the community for his accomplishments and the many people who feel they owe their lives to him. After Richard’s passing in 2001, Lori has continued their dream of providing the highest level of treatment at an affordable cost. A respected member of the community, Lori Johnson has proven her commitment to helping others. In addition to directing operations at the primary treatment facility, she supervises a network of certified transition houses.

In 2008, after retiring as a Health Care Program Manager at the Santa Clara County Department of Alcohol and Drug Services (DADS), Mr. Stephen Maggetti and Lori collaborated and began the Outpatient Treatment and Work Release components of Amicus House. Steve began his career in the field of substance abuse treatment in 1984 and has become one of the most highly regarded and well respected professionals in this field.

Over the years, Lori and Steve have established themselves as authorities in the field of addiction and recovery. After Steve’s retirement in 2012, Lori, as the Director of Amicus House, continues to uphold her personal values while maintaining a facility dedicated to helping those in need.

Amicus House, Inc. is a California corporation. Amicus House is licensed and certified by the State of California. License #430041AP.

Amicus House is a founding member of the Santa Clara County Certification Program, and participated in the creation of the standards outlined by Santa Clara County ordinance known as the Certification Guidelines.

We were one of the first treatment providers ever certified under these new Guidelines.

We remain licensed and certified by The State of California and certified by the Santa Clara County Certification Program.

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We provide an alcohol and drug recovery facility that provides 24 hour residential, non-medical recovery services. Our facilities are small and personable and utilize an intensive 12-step program. Our program is based on both group support and individual counseling.

The program is divided into three phases: the 24 hour supervised Primary Phase, the Transitional Phase that allows employment, the Aftercare Phase that focuses on relapse prevention. We also provide Outpatient Treatment to be utilized during the Transitional Phase or as a stand-alone component.

My child has returned to me. A year ago she was living on the steets not even in contact with her family. I now speak with her every day and see the peace that is in her.

We could not have chosen better neighbors than Amicus House next door.

I highly recommend both the program and Lori Johnson to any court considering a relationship with a treatment provider.

You have changed my life. Thank you for instilling in me the self respect, pride, and fight I once had.

Their integrity was impeccable at all times, and I relied on them to assist me in coming up with a proper treatment program for their clients.

The reputation of Amicus House and Lori Johnson continues to be one of the highest in this county.

We have a facility manager position opening at our residential treatment facility. Please contact us if interested. It is a shift position and the shift is: Friday night 10:30 pm to Saturday morning at 9:30 am, Saturday 4:30 pm to Sunday 9:30 am, and Sunday 4:30 pm to Monday 9 am. send resume to [email protected]… Read more

Job Posting: Full Time Residential Treatment Substance Abuse Counselor position. Need to have CDAC II at minimum. Further your career by being the head counselor of a 14-bed treatment facility. Amicus House is licensed and certified by the state and certified by Santa Clara County. One of the most well respected treatment programs, you will… Read more

Dec 31, 1997 until today March 6th, 2014 and still clean including holidays and weekends-yahoo!!!! Truly blessed beyond the curse, not a victim, no longer a survivor but have transformed into an OVERCOMER…and it started with defeat, seed planted by those at Amicus and nutured to growth by God’s grace…Treatment does and can work for… Read more

I cannot express what Amicus House has done for our family. Our family member was there for 60 days and then transferred to their sober living environment for 3 months. Our lives have changed so much for the better. The counselors were so helpful for not only our resident family member but for everyone in… Read more

In 1999 I had the great fortune of starting my journey of “SANITY” thanks to the loving support of Amicus House!! Richard, Lori, Carola, Pat and many more…I thank you for loving me when I didn’t know how to love myself 12 years later I’m still standing on that foundation…Love and Light to you all…

466 South Buena Vista Avenue San Jose, CA [email protected]

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Primary Focus of the Provider

• Substance Abuse Treatment Services

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Type of Care

• Substance abuse treatment
• Accepts clients on opioid medication

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Facility Type

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Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive/behavioral therapy
• Substance abuse counseling approach
• Trauma-related counseling

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Facility Smoking Policy

• Smoking permitted in designated area

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Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

• Residential
• Outpatient
• Short-term residential
• Long-term residential
• Intensive outpatient treatment
• Regular outpatient treatment

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Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

• Private organization
• State substance abuse agency
• Other national oraganization

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Payment/Insurance Accepted

• Cash or self-payment

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Emergency Mental Health Services

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Payment Assistance Available

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Language Services

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Special Programs/Groups Offered

• Persons who have experienced sexual abuse

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Ancillary Services

• Individual counseling offered
• Group counseling offered
• Family counseling offered
• 12-step faciltitation approach
• Brief intervention approach
• Contingency management/motivational incentive
• Motivational interviewing
• Anger management
• Martix Model
• Relapse prevention

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Age Groups Accepted

• Young adults
• Adults

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Gender Accepted

• Female
• Male

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Exclusive Services

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