Asian American Residential Recovery Services (AARRS)

2024 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 750-5111
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Program Manager: Susan Okada

The Asian American Residential Recovery Services (AARRS) is a comprehensive, drug-free, long-term, 26-bed, residential drug and alcohol treatment program.  The program consists of individual, group and family counseling, educational seminars, recreational activities and art and drama therapy.  It offers a unique focus on family, community and culturally oriented approaches as part of its therapeutic community concept.  The target population of AARRS is Asian/Pacific Islanders from the age of 18 and over.  Since its inception in 1985, Asian American Residential Recovery Services has provided support and guidance to many individuals in developing a renewed sense of pride and responsibility with a self-help approach that assists the individual in regaining self and mutual respect within family and community.

The Residential Program brings together the concept of responsibility an individual has to themselves and their families, with the realization of the impact a drug abusing lifestyle has on individuals, families and communities.  This realization of impact is brought about through group process, individual therapy and community service.  In understanding the impact of one’s behavior and taking responsibility for oneself, significant change is accomplished and one can strive for betterment in their lives in recovery.