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Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital - Behavioral Health Services

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At a Glance

1 Accreditation(s)

MAT Available

Inpatient

Outpatient

Accepts Private Health Insurance

Accepts Public Health Insurance

Accreditations

The Joint Commission

Overview

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital - Behavioral Health Services is San Diego's largest mental health facility. It provides inpatient and outpatient programs for all ages. The hospital treats mood disorders, psychosis, addiction, PTSD, and more. Patients receive individualized treatment plans with cognitive behavioral programming. Mental health professionals are available 24/7 through the intake hotline. Programs include support for veterans and dual recovery for drug or alcohol use alongside mental health conditions. 3.9-star Google review rating with 115+ reviews. Patients at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital - Behavioral Health Services appreciate the professional, kind staff and clean facilities. Many reviews highlight the compassionate care provided during crises, with several noting life-saving interventions. The hospital's calm atmosphere and effective psychiatric services are frequently praised. They accept plans from major private insurance providers including Anthem, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare. Moderate-cost facility ($$): Balances quality care with moderate costs. Payment assistance may be available.

  • Location:

    7850 Vista Hill Avenue , San Diego, CA 92123 Directions

  • Ages Served: None listed
  • Treatment Setting: Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Telemedicine, Detox
  • Medication-assisted Treatment: Buprenorphine, Naltrexone
  • Detox For: Opioids, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines
  • Available Services: Transitional services, Recovery support services, Treats alcohol use disorder, Treats opioid use disorder, Mental health treatment
  • Special Programs: Mental health disorders
  • Languages Served: Sign language, English

Treatment Type

  • Outpatient
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Hospital
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Trauma-focused counseling
  • Telemedicine
  • Substance use counseling
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Brief intervention
  • Anger control support

Additional Support and Services

  • Mental health support
  • Help with transportation
  • Social skills training

Recovery assistance services

  • Peer mentoring and support
  • Peer-led support groups
  • Housing assistance

Counseling and Education

  • Group therapy
  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Substance use education
  • General health education services
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Hepatitis education and support

Transition Support

  • Post-discharge follow-up
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Discharge and next steps planning

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Mental health screening
  • Substance use evaluation
  • Substance use assessment
  • Mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Community outreach and support
  • Intervention and education support
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Testing for HIV
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Tuberculosis screening

Medication-Based Treatments

  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Disulfiram
  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis
  • Clonidine

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Gym
  • Meditation room
  • Recreation room
  • Acupuncture room
  • Massage room
  • Wi-Fi

Room Amenities

  • Private rooms

Activities

  • Art therapy
  • Music activities in a music room
  • Yoga sessions in a yoga studio

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • MHN
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • Medicare
  • TRICARE

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.

Financial Assistance

Provided Not Provided
Free
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale

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