Counselors and therapists can help you identify factors that underly your substance use, to avoid triggers, to strengthen your motivation, and to navigate treatment options. They can also team with certified professionals to administer medication-assisted treatment. More on counseling.
The state can refer you to local counseling and treatment options.
Serving the community with medical, dental, chiropractic, and many specialties including substance use disorder. The Substance Use Disorder Program provides treatment for heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and prescription drug use disorder.
Friends of Family provides access to affordable, quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care services to all residents of Southern California communities, especially the vulnerable population.
World-renowned provider of ketamine infusion therapy for the treatment of depression, suicidality, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain conditions.
The Good News Rescue Mission, in addition to an emergency shelter for men, women, and children, offers a residential recovery program for individuals who struggle with substance use challenges.
Fred Brown Recovery Services is a non-profit, 12-step based substance use disorder treatment program for adult men and women.
Respected, experienced Treatment & support for Dual Diagnosis, Addiction, Stress, Anxiety, Relationships, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Pain, Memory Issues, ACA’s
New Horizons is a program of the Institute of Advanced Studies, a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation, which has been providing counseling services to Southern CA for over 30 years.
Database of physicians specializing in addiction recovery, provided by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
Referrals to local treatment options, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Available in English and Spanish 24/7, 365 days a year.
One-on-one support for parents or loved ones of adolescents misusing substances.
Directory of specialists who treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, provided by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.
Local counselors and therapists focusing on addiction recovery.
Answers to questions about mental health conditions, treatment options, and related topics. The HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET.
Help for individuals and loved ones in navigating local mental health resources, including support groups, rehab, socialization, and housing services.
Physicians authorized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to treat patients for opioid dependency using medicine.
American Psychological Association member psychologists.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center (MAT/non-MAT)
Sertoma Centre’s Community Mental Health and Counseling is a top Mental Health Provider in the south suburbs of Chicago.
Support groups provide a space for getting social support, a sense of empowerment, and motivation from people who have faced — or are facing — similar challenges and circumstances. More on support groups.
Toucan is on a mission to give everybody somebody to talk to! Our app makes it easy to find 1-on-1 peer support for life’s ups and downs.
Adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. Focuses on recovery from addiction rather than an individual substance.
12-step program open to anyone who thinks they may have a drinking problem. Seeks to provide a supportive environment for getting and living sober. Has spiritual aspects.
Popular alternative to 12-step programs. Uses cognitive therapy techniques, and seeks to change behaviors that trigger substance misuse.
In-person meetings and phone calls focusing on the challenges of parenting someone who is misusing substances. Includes religious aspects but is open to all.
Anonymous meetings for those affected by someone else's drinking. Focuses on navigating common experiences.
Get involved with local non-profits working to change perceptions, policies, and laws to improve the lives of those in the recovery community. Many of these organizations also provide peer recovery support service.
Anonymous meetings for those affected by someone else's drug use. Focuses on navigating common experiences.
12-step meetings for those seeking to stop using marijuana, focusing on shared experiences and empowerment.
For those seeking to address substance use and mental health issues using the 12 steps.
For those who want to stop using crystal meth. Follows the 12-step program.
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Treatment Facilities Near Me
There are dozens of rehab centers to choose from in the San Diego area. Most of the area’s facilities can be found in La Mesa, followed by San Diego, itself. There are also many options to choose from in Vista, Chula Vista, Escondido, and El Cajon.
When looking for a substance misuse treatment facility in the San Diego area, it is important to keep location in mind. Outpatient centers, specifically, may require travel, so limiting your search to areas nearby is recommended. On the other hand, if you are looking for an inpatient center, it may be beneficial to look further away from home so outside influences will not interfere with your recovery.
Finding the Best Treatment Facility
After identifying the best location for your treatment, you will want to narrow down which type of facility will best meet your needs. When looking into the different program options, Start Your Recovery can be used as a helpful resource guide.
There are several treatment options in and around San Diego. They include dozens of:
There are also many Transitional housing options, so people have a place to stay after receiving intensive treatment.
Payment Options
There are many payment options to consider when looking for a rehab center in the San Diego area.
Dozens of treatment facilities in and around San Diego accept private health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or offer a sliding fee schedule, based on a person’s income. A handful of rehab centers even offer free or no-cost care.
Inpatient Treatment Facilities
It is important to consider the differences between inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities when choosing a facility that is right for you.
Inpatient treatment facilities are intended to help patients live a happier and healthier life. Inpatient care takes place in either a hospital-like setting, where there is intensive monitoring, or in a more residential-like setting, where patients can reside at the facility and receive live-in care. There are both short-term and long-term facilities to consider. Short-term facilities allow patients to stay for three to six weeks, while long-term facilities typically allow a stay of six months to a year.
There are dozens of inpatient rehab centers in the San Diego area.
Outpatient Treatment Facilities
Patients can also receive daily care at an outpatient treatment facility – but at a program site, so they can continue to live at home.
There are dozens of outpatient rehab centers in and around San Diego. The highest number of them are in San Diego, specifically, followed by La Mesa, Vista, and Chula Vista. There are also several outpatient centers in El Cajon and Escondido.
Local Government Programs
911 Good Samaritan Law
California’s 911 Good Samaritan Law allows a person to dial 911 for someone experiencing an overdose, without fearing arrest for possession of a controlled substance. Likewise, the person experiencing the overdose may not be arrested for possession of a controlled substance.