Our Common Ground – East Palo Alto, California
2560 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto, California, 94303
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Medicaid
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
The Redwood City, California-based Our Common Ground (OCG) provides full treatment services for adults (18 and up) who are having problems with mental health or drug use disorders. The facility focuses on healing the whole person, including their mental and physical health, as well as their schooling and readiness for work. OCG is a helpful and welcoming place where people from all walks of life can work together.
OCG has many programs, such as a residential treatment program that lasts 30 to 90 days, a day treatment program, outpatient services, recovery homes, and transitional housing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), rage management, conflict resolution, trauma-informed care, and family counseling are some of the treatment methods they use that have been shown to work. One unique thing about OCG is that it offers specialized services for trauma using a model called Strength Based Therapeutic Community, which focuses on group support and personal growth. Because OCG is a non-profit, it is approved by the right health officials. This means that it provides high-quality care and is dedicated to its clients’ well-being.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- 12-step facilitation
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- Life Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Rational Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-related counseling
- Intervention Services
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Alcoholism
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Detoxification
- Aftercare
- Hospital inpatient treatment
License and Accreditation
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
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Most private insurances accepted