“ I have been a supporter of Marin Services for Women for over 20 years. The services they provide to women, children and the community at large are amazing and inspirational. MSW, you're truly helping to change the world one life at a time. ”

R. Cunningham,
MSW Supporter

OUR MISSION

Helping women save and transform their lives by providing the
most effective substance abuse recovery programs since 1978. We are dedicated to meeting the community's need to understand the nature, treatment and prevention of chemical dependency.

HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION

Marin Services for Women is a highly respected nonprofit community-based agency that has been providing licensed, women-specific chemical dependency recovery programs in Marin County for over 30 years. Since 1978, MSW has been the only agency in Marin County whose sole purpose is the provision of a full continuum of alcohol and drug treatment programs specifically designed to meet the needs of women and their families. MSW's empowerment-based treatment approach incorporates established best practice standards while integrating the latest research on trauma-specific services. Since 1978, MSW has assisted thousands of women and their families rebuild their their lives and successfully recover from substance abuse & trauma. Our unique services result in a 70% completion rate- one of the highest in the industry. Our clinical staff are Master-level clinicians and we offer individualized treatment that is tailored to each woman's specific needs.

In an effort to meet the community's growing need for services, MSW has focused on increasing service capacity. In December 2003, MSW acquired a new facility which allowed us to double the service capacity in all programs and consolidate the clinical and administrative services into one location.

Located at 1251 South Eliseo Drive in Greenbrae, our facility is situated on the banks of Corte Madera Creek with a panoramic view of Mt. Tamalpais. This serene setting creates an environment supportive of the healing process of recovery from chemical dependency. Visitors often remark about the welcoming, safe "feeling" of the facility and the sense of compassion and respect they experience among the staff and clients.

1. The Residential Inpatient Program has capacity to serve 40 women. There is space for up to 10 infants and children (under six years of age) to stay with their mothers. There is an onsite Child Development Center with trained staff who provide assessments and provide a daily, age-appropriate curriculum for the children. The Residential Program provides round-the-clock staffing, including on-duty overnight staff.
2. The Outpatient Program has capacity to serve 45 women. There are day and evening programs available. Childcare is available to Outpatient clients if space permits.
3. The Family Program and Continuing Care Group are integral components of both Residential and Outpatient Programs.
4. The Transitional Independent Living Program offers affordable housing options to women who are enrolled in MSW's Outpatient Program.

Women in women-only recovery programs have been found to be more than twice as likely to complete treatment as women in mixed-gender programs, according to a study conducted by UCLA.