San Diego County Treatment Centers

MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee) is a nonprofit organization in Chula Vista, California, operating residential recovery homes — Casa de Milagros and Nosotros — for adults recovering from substance use. The program pairs residential recovery support with MAAC's broader mission of maximizing self-sufficiency through housing, education, and community services. MAAC accepts Medicaid and Medicare and offers services on a sliding fee scale.

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For adult men and women, a long term recovery community offering services free of charge to those in need. Therapy offered.

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Hope Canyon in San Diego is dedicated to combating the growing substance abuse epidemic by providing top quality detox and rehabilitation services. Beginning with medically supervised detox specifically designed to keep you safe and comfortable, we are committed to you and your recovery journey.

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Located in La Mesa, CA, Palms Detox offers fully comprehensive, inpatient detoxification programs specifically tailored to the needs of each client.

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Paradise Detox is a residential detoxification provider in San Diego offering 24 hour medical monitoring throughout the detox process for your safety and comfort.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program provides residential and outpatient mental health treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD and co-occurring substance use at its Vista, California site. Adults and adolescents are treated in separate programs rather than together, and online treatment is offered alongside in-person care. The organization has run since 1997, operates more than 30 treatment centers across nine states, describes its approach as measurement-based, and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Private and military insurance are accepted, and it is in-network with Cigna, Humana, Optum and TRICARE.

McAlister Institute, founded in 1977, is one of San Diego County's largest alcohol and drug treatment providers with 24 programs across the region. Its Escondido location on East Washington Avenue offers intensive outpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, with most programs accepting Medi-Cal (Medicaid). The nonprofit provider also accepts Medicare and military insurance.

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.

AMFM Mental Health Treatment provides residential care for adults with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders in Fallbrook, California. The program offers a holistic approach with individual therapy, group counseling, and wellness-based activities. Treatment addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use in a structured residential setting.

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The Third Avenue Clinic provides medically supervised detox and maintenance programs to individuals who are attempting to overcome an addiction to heroin, prescription painkillers or other drugs.

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Affordable drug and alcohol rehab and detox, for adult men and women.