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Treatment centers San Diego

This page explains the directory of treatment centers in San Diego. It covers 60 SAMHSA-listed facilities across the city and nearby towns. You will see what each listing includes and how to compare programs.

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  • The Bridges of San Diego, La Mesa

    The Bridges of San Diego

    La Mesa, CA · 5 days

    Located in California, The Bridges of San Diego La Mesa is an outpatient treatment center.

    • Joint Commission
    • Co-Occurring Mental Health
    • Outpatient
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  • Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Cole Ranch, Encinitas

    Evolve Teen Treatment Center

    4.0/58 visitor ratings on Google

    Encinitas, CA · 45 days · 2-5 beds

    Evolve Teen Treatment Center Encinitas is a residential program on Cole Ranch Road.

    • Joint Commission
    • Residential Rehab
    • Detox
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  • Pillars Recovery, Newport Beach

    Pillars Recovery

    Newport Beach, CA · 30 days · 6-15 beds

    Pillars Recovery Newport Beach is a men's program on Old Newport Boulevard with detox and residential care.

    • Joint Commission
    • Residential Rehab
    • Co-Occurring Mental Health
    • Detox
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  • Confidential Recovery, San Diego

    Confidential Recovery

    5.0/525 visitor ratings on Google

    San Diego, CA · 30 days

    Confidential Recovery offers an intensive outpatient program for adults in San Diego.

    • Joint Commission
    • Co-Occurring Mental Health
    • Outpatient
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  • Healthy Life Recovery Detox and Residential, San Diego

    Healthy Life Recovery Detox and

    4.9/5109 visitor ratings on Google

    San Diego, CA · 30 days · 6-15 beds

    Healthy Life Recovery Detox and Residential is on Trias Street.

    • Joint Commission
    • Residential Rehab
    • Co-Occurring Mental Health
    • Detox
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  • Brain Balance Center of Encinitas, Encinitas

    Brain Balance Center of Encinitas

    5.0/56 visitor ratings on Google

    Encinitas, CA · 28+ days

    Brain Balance Center of Encinitas is an outpatient program in Encinitas, California.

    • Outpatient
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  • South Coast Behavioral Health - Newport Beach, Newport Beach

    South Coast Behavioral Health

    4.8/5174 visitor ratings on Google

    Newport Beach, CA · 30 days

    In Newport Beach, California, South Coast Behavioral Health Newport Beach operates as a treatment program.

    • Co-Occurring Mental Health
    • Detox
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  • BOLD Health, Encinitas

    BOLD Health

    4.0/534 visitor ratings on Google

    Encinitas, CA · 5 days

    Bold Health Encinitas is an outpatient center for substance use and mental health.

    • Joint Commission
    • Detox
    • Outpatient
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  • The Neurodivergent Collective, Newport Beach

    The Neurodivergent Collective

    4.1/59 visitor ratings on Google

    Newport Beach, CA · 30 days

    The Neurodivergent Collective Newport Beach is an outpatient mental health program.

    • Outpatient
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  • La Jolla Recovery, La Jolla

    La Jolla Recovery

    4.5/5124 visitor ratings on Google

    La Jolla, CA · 30 days · 6-15 beds

    La Jolla Recovery, located on Herschel Avenue in La Jolla, California, holds accreditation from the Joint Commission.

    • Joint Commission
    • Co-Occurring Mental Health
    • Detox
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  • Douglas Young Wellness Recovery Center, San Diego

    Douglas Young Wellness Recovery Center

    3.7/516 visitor ratings on Google

    San Diego, CA · 30+ days

    An outpatient clinic in Mira Mesa, Douglas Young Wellness Recovery Center San Diego has provided care since 1977 and works with adults 18 and older.

    • Co-Occurring Mental Health
    • Outpatient
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  • Chula Vista Comprehensive Treatment Center, Chula Vista

    Chula Vista Comprehensive Treatment

    4.1/534 visitor ratings on Google

    Chula Vista, CA · 30+ days

    This Chula Vista facility offers outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

    • Joint Commission
    • Outpatient
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Walking toward a treatment center entrance

This site's directory covers the San Diego area and draws on SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listings valid as of November 2026. Altogether, it includes 60 facilities. Most sit within the city of San Diego itself, 41 in total. The rest are spread across Encinitas, Newport Beach, La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista, Del Mar and El Cajon, so you can look near home or a short drive away.

Each listing gives the center's name, address, phone number, and the kinds of care it reports providing. You can see whether a program is residential or outpatient, whether it treats mental health and substance use together, and whether it takes Medicaid. This site does not provide treatment and does not diagnose anyone. Trained advisors on the helpline connect callers with licensed treatment providers who can check availability and insurance, at no cost to you.

A quiet moment of recovery

How to compare San Diego centers

  • Fit the level of care to what is needed

    Someone who drinks heavily each day may need medical detox first, while a person with a steady home and job might begin with outpatient visits. Ask each program which level of care it recommends and why. When comparing residential and outpatient programs in San Diego, ask what happens on day one.

  • Ask about withdrawal coverage

    Detox from alcohol and benzodiazepines can be unsafe, so clinical supervision should guide it. Ask whether the center keeps medical staff on site around the clock or refers people out for detox. If a center can't manage withdrawal on site, ask where it sends people and how the transfer works.

  • Check payment before you visit

    Insurance plans vary in what they cover for substance use treatment, and Medicaid acceptance differs by facility. Ask the program to verify your coverage in writing before you commit. When a center accepts Medicaid in San Diego, then confirm that your specific plan is on its list.

  • Look at dual diagnosis services

    Many people arrive with an addiction disorder and a mental health condition such as depression or anxiety. When a program treats both at once, that is usually called dual diagnosis care. Ask how the center coordinates mental health and addiction treatment within a single plan.

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Questions people ask

How many treatment centers San Diego lists in the directory?

Right now the directory lists 60 facilities across the San Diego area, taken from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov as of November 2026. Among them, 41 are within the city of San Diego, and the rest are in nearby cities such as Encinitas, La Mesa and Chula Vista. Programs open and close, so the count shifts; confirm details when you call.

How do I locate free or low-cost treatment centers in San Diego?

Begin with the 60 SAMHSA-listed facilities in this directory, then filter for programs that take Medicaid or offer sliding-scale fees. Some listed programs in San Diego County accept Medicaid, though not every one does. Reach an advisor by calling the helpline, and they can narrow the list to programs within your budget. The call is free and doesn't commit you to treatment.

Do I have to qualify for rehab?

Usually a program evaluates your needs instead of applying a pass-or-fail qualification test. Someone on the clinical team asks how much you drink or what drugs you use, along with your medical history and where you live, and then suggests an appropriate level of care. Certain residential programs apply medical criteria of their own, particularly for detox. Should a center be unable to admit you, ask the staff for a referral to one that can.

Who pays for inpatient rehab?

Private insurance, Medicaid, or your own money usually covers the bill, and several programs use sliding scales. What gets paid for depends on your plan and on the level of care, so have every center verify your benefits before you commit. The helpline can help you make those first calls. No one can promise anything until a program puts its confirmation in writing.

What if I need help with alcohol withdrawal?

Coming off alcohol can put a person in danger, which is why a clinician ought to oversee the process. Among the 60 listed facilities, several provide medical detox with personnel present at all hours. Ask every program if it handles withdrawal itself or sends you to another provider. When a center does not offer medical detox, ask which place it refers people to and what the transfer involves.

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