Mission Connection

Who is this facility a good fit for?

• Best fit if: Adults looking for structured mental health treatment while living at home; need to schedule treatment around daily responsibilities; want in-person, hybrid, and virtual options; willing to participate in clinical groups and one-on-one therapy; have private insurance or can self-pay (payment assistance and a sliding fee scale may be available).

• Not a fit if: Those who need acute, hospital-level care; require detox or 24/7 residential treatment; prefer a self-directed approach; don’t want to participate in therapy and medication management when appropriate; use Medicaid or Medicare and cannot self-pay.

What to expect

Typical schedule

• PHP: During PHP, clients attend full-day treatment Monday through Friday. In the evenings and on weekends, they return home or stay in sober housing, depending on their situation. This care level consists of six hours of groups every day and one individual therapy session per week.
• IOP: This level is designed for clients who still need structured treatment while attending to work, family, and other daily responsibilities. Clients attend sessions three days per week, with flexible scheduling options including hybrid and virtual care. The program involves three hours of groups on each IOP day, as well as one individual therapy session each week.
• Evidence-based therapies: Proven approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotion-focused therapy (EFT). Mission Connection also offers cognitive processing therapy (CPT), a type of CBT designed to address trauma, and exposure therapy, which involves gradually confronting fears in a safe environment.
• Holistic approaches: The center has dedicated spaces for meditation and yoga. Clients can also participate in art and music therapy for a creative outlet.
• Life skills and goal setting: Practical skill-building is woven into outpatient care. Clients also learn how to set SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound) goals for everyday life.

“Our clinicians try to meet each client where they're at, and hopefully the amount of services we offer, the variety, resonates with each client individually.” - Anand Mehta, LMFT, AMFM Executive Director (San Diego)

Who you will meet with

• Therapists: A primary therapist meets with clients one-on-one. Therapists also lead frequent group sessions. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) are available to provide family and couples counseling.
• Nurse practitioners: Clients who need medication as part of treatment meet with a nurse practitioner every other week for medication management and monitoring.
• Social workers: Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) are on-staff to help clients with practical needs. This can include working toward housing, employment, and legal stability.

Developing your care plan

• Initial assessment: Before treatment begins, clients can receive a free mental health assessment to determine if the center’s PHP or IOP programs will be a good fit. The assessment takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Client-therapist collaboration: At the start of care, clients are assigned an individual therapist who they will work with to create a treatment plan adapted to their needs. Clients are involved in selecting their classes. Adjustments to care plans can be made in real time based on progress and evolving goals.

“We really want to respect everyone’s time, so we immediately try to hit the ground running. We don’t like to waste a lot of time, because we know that all of our clients’ time is incredibly valuable.” - Anand Mehta, LMFT, AMFM Executive Director (San Diego)

Aftercare

• Step-down transitions: Many clients step down to PHP from a residential program. Afterward, they may transition to IOP as a next step at the same location. Once IOP is complete, social workers can help make arrangements for regular outpatient care as independence gradually increases.

Pre-Admissions Experience

We conducted a series of pre-admissions calls, the most recent on May 20, 2026, to evaluate response time, transparency, and patient experience.

When we reached out to Mission Connection, the admissions team was prompt and helpful. They walked us through treatment assessments, the clinical team, and basic scheduling for PHP and IOP. The conversation felt friendly and genuine, with clear explanations around care planning.

Facility Transparency

• Verified by Start Your Recovery: On June 13, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.

• Pre-Admissions Experience Evaluation: Most recent call conducted on May 20, 2026.