Founded in 1970, the Women’s Recovery Association is a nonprofit agency assisting women, girls and their families with recovery from chemical dependency and its secondary effects.
The agency provides multiple treatment modalities including residential treatment for chemically dependent women; residential treatment for dually diagnosed women; outpatient drug and alcohol treatment for chemically dependent and dually diagnosed women; and outpatient psychotherapy for women and families affected by addiction.
Current Job Openings
To apply to a job opening, please email your cover letter and resume to DTate [at] womensrecovery.org with the title of the position your would like to apply for in the Subject Line.
Board of Directors
We are actively recruiting new members for our Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on our Board or in applying for a position, please contact us.
Internship Opportunities
WRA is seeking experienced interns and trainees to join us in offering quality therapeutic services through our residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment programs. The internship year runs from August to August, offering a full year of internship, supervision, and training.
Counselor Internship/Trainee in Practicum
- Minimum 12 month training program
- 16-40 hours per week
- Individual assessment, counseling and treatment planning with both residential and outpatient clients
- Facilitate 2-3 education and therapeutic groups per week
- Opportunity to participate in a multi-disciplinary team and collaborate with other professionals
Intern Training and Educational Opportunities
- Weekly case conference meetings and group supervision
- Individual supervision as needed
- Additional training opportunities – both on site and in the community
For more information, please contact:
Debbie Tate, LCSW
Clinical Director
DTate@womensrecovery.org
(650) 348-6603 ext. 205
Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have special skills? Do you enjoy helping others? Do you find it rewarding to donate your time to a great cause? If so, please contact us about becoming a WRA Volunteer!
We have opportunities for volunteers in special programming and for those with expertise in a variety of fields. Give us a call and let us know how you can help!
Women’s Recovery Association
1450 Chapin Avenue, 1st Floor
Burlingame, CA 94010
phone: (650) 348-6603
fax: (650) 348-0615
web: http://www.womensrecovery.org
email: wra@womensrecovery.org




