San Diego County Teen Rehab Programs

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A college preparatory boarding school and leadership institute in San Diego, California for boys grades 7-12.

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health has provided teen and adolescent treatment for mental health and addiction since 2014. Its San Diego-area Dove Song location offers residential treatment, including a newly opened neuroaffirming program designed specifically for autistic teens. Evolve accepts Medicaid and private insurance. Free assessments are available by calling 1-800-665-4769. Treatment integrates evidence-based therapies including CBT and DBT in a setting designed for adolescents.

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A comprehensive drug and alcohol rehab for men, women and women with children. Fees are sliding scale based for those with limited means.

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health provides residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs for teenagers ages 12 to 17 in California. The program uses evidence-based approaches including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), combined with individual and family therapy, psychiatry, and academic support. Evolve accepts most private insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, and United Healthcare. Each teen receives an individualized treatment plan addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, and substance use.

Evolve Cole Ranch in Encinitas, California, is a residential treatment program for adolescents ages 12–17 with mental health conditions, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. Founded in 2014, Evolve offers industry-leading programming including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and a neuroaffirming track for autistic teens. The center does not accept Medi-Cal or Medicaid and provides free insurance verification.

Evolve Teen Treatment Center provides residential mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents in La Mesa, California. The program offers evidence-based therapies including DBT, CBT, and family therapy in a structured, supportive environment tailored to teenage developmental needs.

Center for Discovery operates a residential eating disorder treatment facility in Del Mar, California, providing structured care including partial hospitalization (PHP) for adults and adolescents. The program addresses anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and co-occurring conditions with a multidisciplinary team approach. Center for Discovery accepts private insurance.