San Diego County Detox Clinics

Present Moments Recovery is a CARF-accredited, DHCS-licensed provider whose detox and residential programs run at its San Marcos location, with PHP, IOP and medication-assisted treatment continuing at a Carlsbad clinic under what it describes as one connected clinical team. The provider reports more than ten years in practice, treats opioid and fentanyl use alongside co-occurring conditions, and uses naltrexone or Vivitrol where clinically appropriate. Private insurance is accepted, including Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, TRICARE and TriWest; the center states on its own site that it does not accept Medicare or Medi-Cal.

Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC) provides intensive outpatient substance use treatment in San Diego, California. In operation for over 50 years, UPAC is a multicultural behavioral health organization whose team speaks more than 20 languages and dialects, serving over 7,000 unique clients annually across 44 cultures. Named programs include the Adult Addiction Treatment and Recovery Program, Expanding Horizons for transitional-age youth, and the Teen Recovery Center. UPAC accepts Medicare and state-financed insurance and offers services in English and Vietnamese.

Kali West LLC provides residential treatment, detoxification in Carlsbad, California. The program accepts private insurance and military insurance.

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital is a psychiatric hospital in San Diego, California, part of the not-for-profit Sharp HealthCare system. It provides inpatient and outpatient mental health care, including psychiatric evaluation, individual and group therapy, and medication management. The hospital accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal (Medicaid), and private insurance.

McAlister Institute provides residential substance use treatment in Lemon Grove, California. Founded in 1977, McAlister Institute has grown into one of San Diego County’s largest alcohol and drug treatment providers, operating 24 programs across a full continuum of care and serving more than 13,000 individuals annually. McAlister Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering prevention, education, outreach, outpatient, short-term and long-term residential care, aftercare, and sober living. The organization serves men, women, teens, and children and accepts military insurance and state-financed health plans.

Pacific Bay Recovery provides addiction treatment in San Diego, California. The program offers 24/7 admissions support with free insurance verification and a structured intake process. Treatment includes medically supervised detox and residential rehabilitation in a confidential setting.

Infinity Recovery provides medically supervised detoxification and residential treatment in San Diego, California, with a dual diagnosis program addressing both substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and other evidence-based practices. Infinity Recovery accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. The program also offers specialized treatment for veterans and active-duty military personnel.

Shoreline Recovery Center is a dual-diagnosis drug and alcohol rehab in Encinitas, California, offering medically supervised detox, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and outpatient mental health treatment. Its programs combine evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, and EMDR with medication-assisted treatment. Shoreline accepts private insurance, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, and UMR.

McAlister Institute's San Marcos location on Rancheros Drive provides intensive outpatient, outpatient, and detoxification services for substance use disorders. Founded in 1977, the nonprofit institute operates 24 programs across San Diego County with most locations accepting Medi-Cal (Medicaid). The San Marcos program also accepts Medicare and military insurance.

Mental Health Systems – Turn BHS provides residential treatment with detoxification in Oceanside, CA. The program offers structured residential treatment and detoxification services for adults dealing with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The program accepts Medicare, military insurance.