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Monarch Shores

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At Monarch Shores, we provide beachfront addiction treatment with the utmost comfort and therapeutic support. Our skilled team will collaborate closely with you to craft a personalized treatment strategy. Clients can enjoy well-furnished private rooms, a pool house, and a beach house with a jacuzzi. Our weekend outings celebrate recovery and rejuvenation. Our on-site chef-catered meals add to the luxurious experience. Recognizing your uniqueness and specific needs, your journey starts with a thorough evaluation by therapists and doctors. Your individualized plan will be regularly reviewed and adjusted by your treatment team. Our offerings include both traditional evidence-based therapies and holistic approaches for complete wellness. Dana Point, California

Levels of Care
Aftercare, Detox, Outpatient, Residential Treatment

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Chapters Capistrano

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At Chapters Capistrano, your comfort and long-term well-being come first. Our facility offers a host of luxurious amenities such as private rooms, oceanfront views, a pool, beach access, and upscale dining and nutritional services. Our seasoned team of clinicians uses the latest evidence-based treatments to create individualized treatment plans that give our clients the most possible chance at achieving long-term sobriety. Acknowledging that life doesn’t stop when you go to rehab, we allow clients to utilize their laptops and cell phones during their downtime and offer flexible lengths of stay. Unlike other luxury facilities, we accept many different insurance policies, meaning insurance could partially or completely cover your stay with us. San Clemente, California

Levels of Care
Aftercare, Inpatient Detox, IOP, Partial Hospitalization, Residential Treatment

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Newport Academy California

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Newport Academy is considered a top rehab center for several reasons. They are recognized as the nation’s leading teen treatment and recovery center, specializing in adolescent mental health and addiction issues. Their approach is holistic, addressing not only the immediate symptoms but also the root causes of the problems. They offer a range of evidence-based therapies and personalized treatment plans, ensuring that each teen receives the most appropriate care for their specific needs. Additionally, their focus on family involvement and aftercare support contributes to their reputation as a premier treatment facility. Orange, California

Levels of Care
IOP, PHP, Residential Treatment

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Newport Institute California

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Newport Academy is considered a top rehab center for several reasons. They are recognized as the nation’s leading teen treatment and recovery center, specializing in adolescent mental health and addiction issues. Their approach is holistic, addressing not only the immediate symptoms but also the root causes of the problems. They offer a range of evidence-based therapies and personalized treatment plans, ensuring that each teen receives the most appropriate care for their specific needs. Additionally, their focus on family involvement and aftercare support contributes to their reputation as a premier treatment facility. Orange, California

Levels of Care
IOP, PHP, Residential Treatment

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Sober Life Recovery Solutions

San Diego, California

Sober Life Recovery Solutions

San Diego, California

Sober Life Recovery Solutions is a drug and alcohol treatment facility that emphasizes the importance of using evidence-based therapies in order to effectively treat substance use disorders. Each client is assessed at the beginning of this process to pinpoint any underlying traumas that also need to be treated. This assessment helps both the client and the clinician better understand which areas of their life are in need of treatment and how best to address them. Treatment plans through Sober Life include individual therapy, family therapy, experiential activities, exercise, and community-based group therapies that give clients the opportunity to use new skills and coping mechanisms outside of the rehab setting. Other programs may be available based on the individual needs of the specific client, and these will be determined by their clinician throughout the treatment process. Because Sober Life Recovery is an outpatient treatment program, clients are able to choose a schedule that best fits their daily lifestyle, and they are able to commit to a number of hours each week that makes sense for them.


Levels of Care
IOP, MAT, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization


Zinnia Health – Newport Beach

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Zinnia Health – Newport Beach is a top-rated addiction treatment center in Orange County, with nearby beach access and semi-private living spaces. Our home-like environment puts patients at ease during our dual-diagnosis substance abuse and mental health treatment programs. We treat patients with evidence-based therapies, including CBT and DBT, 12-step programs, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and a holistic approach with outdoor activities and yoga. Patients can stay fit with our on-site exercise trainer during treatment, enjoy weekly movie outings, and go hiking or take walks along the beach. We aim to make the treatment process go smoothly, so we help with travel arrangements. We accept in-network insurance providers like Beacon Health Options, Cigna, and HealthNet. Newport Beach, California

Levels of Care
Aftercare, Detox, Inpatient Detox, Inpatient Treatment, IOP, MAT, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization, PHP, Residential Treatment, Sober Living

Editorial Note
We've given this facility an A+ due to the consistently high review ratings of the other facilities in the Zinnia Health network.

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Laguna Treatment Center

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Laguna Treatment Center offers the perfect combination of exceptionally safe medical detox and the highest-quality inpatient treatment. They accept many major insurance policies, yet have an upscale look to their facility. Clients have access to a fully equipped gym, private rooms (at no additional cost), a game room, and a swimming pool. Aliso Viejo, California

Levels of Care
Detox, Inpatient Detox, Inpatient Treatment, Residential Treatment

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Zinnia Health – Serenity Lodge

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Zinnia Health – Serenity Lodge is a residential addiction treatment center for men. We understand the importance of recovering in a tranquil environment, and our 22-acre property at Lake Arrowhead is the perfect setting for this. This men-only facility has 48 private and semi-private beds and several amenities, including a swimming pool, racquetball, movie theater, and sauna. Employing our personal experiences, expertise, and lessons from the 12-Step Program, we provide a safe and healthy environment for those seeking to rebuild their lives. Committed to our core principles of integrity, discipline, and passion, we help our clients overcome their addictive behaviors. Our treatment protocols are designed to address the core issues that drive negative, destructive, and co-dependent behaviors. Together, we return clients to a state of dignity and help them achieve passion for a new way of life. Lake Arrowhead, California

Levels of Care
Detox, Inpatient Detox, Inpatient Treatment, PHP, Residential Treatment

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Healthy Life Recovery

San Diego, California

Healthy Life Recovery

San Diego, California

Healthy Life Recovery takes on a whole-person approach to addiction recovery by combining several different treatment approaches that address the body, mind, and soul. Their programs are all customized to the specific client, but Healthy life operates under four pillars of recovery which include therapeutic fitness, nutrition, community, and education. Clients will address each of these pillars by utilizing holistic activities throughout their outpatient rehab program while also participating in clinical therapies like CBT, DBT, mindfulness training, individual counseling, family therapy, EMDR, and peer-led support groups. Healthy Life Recovery also provides access to medication assistance for opioid abuse. This facility accepts several different forms of health insurance in order to make their programs as affordable and accessible as possible.


Levels of Care
Detox, IOP, Outpatient

Editorial Note
Healthy Life Recovery is not an accredited rehabilitation center, but they are highly rated on Google which is why we felt that we could confidently include them in this list of facilities for San Diego.


Crossroads Foundation

San Diego, California

Crossroads Foundation

San Diego, California

Crossroads Foundation is a female-only non-profit addiction treatment center that provides a safe, healing sanctuary where each client is able to escape from the daily stressors of her life and focus solely on the treatment process. Women over the age of 18 will have access to 24-hours of medical support and daily schedules that are completely structured around the individual woman’s recovery journey. Clients typically remain in residential treatment for 6-9 months before stepping down to a lower level of outpatient care. Some of the available treatment services include individual counseling, group therapy, 12-step meetings, and more. Crossroads Foundation does accept different forms of private pay based on a sliding fee scale so that all who need help can afford it.


Levels of Care
MAT, Outpatient, Inpatient Treatment, PHP


Boardwalk Recovery Center

San Diego, California

Boardwalk Recovery Center

San Diego, California

Boardwalk Recovery Center provides evidence-based drug and alcohol addiction treatments that address every type of addiction, from benzodiazepines to prescription drugs to marijuana. Clients are expected to play an active role throughout the planning process, allowing them to work closely with their treatment team, develop trusting relationships, and choose treatment services that best fit their needs, recovery goals, and lifestyle. Treatment options at Boardwalk Recovery Center include individual counseling, group therapy, meditation, outdoor group therapy, guided imagery, expressive therapy, psychodrama and role-playing, breath work, acceptance and commitment therapy, CBT, DBT, schema therapy, motivational interviewing, and grounding practices. Using a combination of these helps clients build a steady foundation of positive habits and coping skills that enables them to remain sober and experience long-term recovery outside of their program. The total length of treatment depends on the client, but most individuals participate in 30-day increments.


Levels of Care
IOP, MAT


APEX Recovery

San Diego, California

APEX Recovery

San Diego, California

APEX Recovery addresses chemical dependency by combining the expertise of trained therapists and addiction specialists with the personal experiences of men and women who are in recovery themselves. Residents will live in private and semi-private spaces and have access to chef-prepared meals, a pool, and recreational areas. Clients will also have access to a full continuum of care that allows them to begin the treatment process at high levels of care and then work their way down when they feel ready to do so. Various methods of treatment include motivational enhancement, CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, Seeking Safety groups, family counseling, pet therapy, sound bath therapy, and any other combination of holistic or clinical therapies that address specific addiction needs. APEX Recovery is classified as one of San Diego’s top-tier facilities, offering supportive services in a luxurious setting that promotes total wellness within each individual.


Levels of Care
Detox, Inpatient Treatment, IOP, Outpatient, PHP

Editorial Note
There is a general lack of accredited facilities in the San Diego area, so most of our evaluation comes from reading positive reviews on Google left by former clients who mainly offer good things to say about this treatment facility, their programs, and the staff.


Stepping Stone of San Diego

San Diego, California

Stepping Stone of San Diego

San Diego, California

Stepping Stones of San Diego is a non-profit addiction treatment organization that addresses the needs of members of the LGBTQ+ community through comprehensive, personalized, and effective treatments. While they do work to address each client based on their body, mind, and soul, Stepping Stone’s overarching goal is to bridge the gap that currently exists in the behavioral healthcare sphere for the LGBTQ+ community. Each client will have access to a full continuum of care, expert treatment teams, and holistic activities that tie the entire treatment program together. Initial assessments help determine how to best treat each client and if there are any underlying conditions that require help as well. Clients will be able to choose from treatment services like individual counseling, case management, relapse prevention training, Seeking Safety groups, and anger management classes. Residential care can last for up to 7 months, but clients will also have the option to participate in another 12 weeks of aftercare support.


Levels of Care
Outpatient, Residential Treatment, Sober Living

Editorial Note
As another unaccredited San Diego rehab, we chose to evaluate their credibility based on reviews left by former clients and other important factors that need to be considered when looking for a rehab center.


La Jolla Recovery

La Jolla, California

La Jolla Recovery

La Jolla, California

La Jolla Recovery offers each of their clients a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care that allows clients to heal at their own pace and develop a supportive foundation on which their lifelong recovery journey can rest. Each program is gender-specific, meaning that men and women are offered their own living spaces and their own treatments in order to keep the programs as specific and supportive as possible. La Jolla provides a variety of treatment methods, including CBT, pet therapy, mental health counseling, medication assistance, IV therapy, family programs, and DBT. The total length of these programs is dependent entirely upon the individual which allows them the freedom to heal without having to worry about their stay being capped at a certain number of days.


Levels of Care
Detox, IOP, MAT, PHP, Residential Treatment, Sober Living


Lasting Recovery

San Diego, California

Lasting Recovery

San Diego, California

Lasting Recovery is an outpatient drug and alcohol rehab center that takes a family-focused approach to rehab while also incorporating clinical therapies that are up-to-date and have proven to be effective in treating clients with various substance use disorders. Offering only outpatient services allows clients to choose plans that fit into their everyday life without being forced to sacrifice work, school, or their families. These programs are also more affordable and typically last for as long as the client needs support. Treatment for substance abuse at Lasting Recovery involves a combination of CBT, pain management, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, poetry therapy, individual and group therapies, as well as a mixture of holistic options. Those options include nutrition counseling, stress management training, mindfulness, meditation, and occupational therapy. Family therapy is also very important here as it allows loved ones to participate in the treatment programs and establish coping skills and habits that can aid in the continuing sobriety of each client at home. All individuals will be provided with long-term aftercare services so that they can still seek help even after their program has officially ended. Lasting Recovery may be able to work with some health insurance providers, but they also accept a variety of self-pay options as well.


Levels of Care
MAT, IOP, Outpatient, PHP


ARMT Medical Specialists

San Diego, California

ARMT Medical Specialists

San Diego, California

Assisted Replacement Medication Therapy (ARMT) Medical Specialists is an outpatient medication-assisted facility that specifically provides treatment services to adult men and women who are dealing with long-term opioid addiction. Though they are able to help anyone suffering from any type of opiate, the main addictions ARMT sees are OxyContin, Vicodin, heroin, hydrocodone, and morphine. In order to treat these individuals, ARMT provides access to medications like methadone, buprenorphine, or Naltrexone. These medications reduce the negative symptoms of withdrawal that a client may be suffering from while other therapies are used to increase the client’s overall motivation for sobriety. These therapies and supplemental services include various physical exams and tests to ensure the client is healthy enough to use these medications, drug screening, individual counseling, group therapy, opioid education, and discharge planning. Clients may also receive referrals to rehab programs that can provide more customized and comprehensive recovery programs once the client is fully detoxed and withdrawn from opioids. Cost of care does depend on the overall plan, but ARMT works to ensure that their services are as affordable as possible. In order to pay for them, clients are able to use Medi-Cal, some types of insurance, and various forms of private pay.


Levels of Care
MAT, Outpatient


Betty Ford Center – San Diego

San Diego, California

Betty Ford Center – San Diego

San Diego, California

The San Diego location of the Betty Ford Center offers individualized outpatient treatment programs that address drug use and alcohol addiction through evidence-based therapy options. Many of their outpatient programs are offered both in-person and virtually so that clients can access care in whatever way is most comfortable and convenient. The main component of these programs includes individual and group therapies, DBT skills groups, mental health counseling, interventions, family programs, and recovery management. The main goals are to help clients develop a healthier lifestyle routine, provide them with trigger management skills, and plan relapse prevention techniques that can help clients remain sober long-term. Betty Ford Centers accepts many different types of health insurance and military insurance, but they do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.


Levels of Care
IOP, Outpatient


Pacific Bay Recovery

San Diego, California

Pacific Bay Recovery

San Diego, California

When clients visit Pacific Bay, they will be examined by medical professionals at all levels— medical, cognitive, and psychological—to determine which areas of their life are in need of treatment. The typical progression through programs at Pacific Bay begins with detoxification, moves to a 90-day inpatient setting, and then offers clients 21-months of outpatient treatment. Doing this allows clients to work with the same treatment team all the way through to the end, helping them not only develop trusting relationships but also provide clients with a smooth transition towards more and more independence and responsibility. Though each substance abuse treatment plan is different for each client, some available treatment options include acupuncture, cupping, TMS, massage therapy, yoga, nutritional therapy, exercise, and meditation. 12-step programs, peer support, and other evidence-based therapies are also critical components of any treatment program and will be used based on the client’s preference and need. While living on campus, clients will be provided with private or semi-private rooms, clean common areas, a gym, and recreational spaces.


Levels of Care
Detox, Inpatient Treatment, IOP, MAT


Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital

San Diego, California

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital

San Diego, California

Sharp Mesa Vista is a general healthcare hospital that also offers mental health treatment and comprehensive programs for those also struggling with substance use disorders. Each client will work with a multidisciplinary treatment team consisting of medical physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, and licensed therapists throughout this entire recovery process. Programs are offered to adults, adolescents, and younger individuals. Their programs often include cognitive behavioral therapy, medication management, individual and group therapies, expressive arts, family education, and various aftercare programs to ensure clients remain sober long-term. Combining each of these services into one larger plan helps address any immediate symptoms of addition while also providing them with the tools and skills necessary for remaining sober. Most of their services are covered by health insurance providers, but clients will be able to work with the intake professionals to find a financing program that works for their specific financial situation.


Levels of Care
Detox, Inpatient Treatment, MAT, Outpatient, PHP


The Heartland House

San Diego, California

The Heartland House

San Diego, California

The Heartland House provided substance abuse treatment programs specifically to adult men. Through this facility, clients are provided with a supportive living environment, educated on their specific conditions, and offered the chance to develop healing support systems through their loved ones, peers, and clinical team. Clients are expected to play an active role throughout their entire recovery process. Available treatments include 12-step programs, individual counseling, support groups, addiction education, family therapy, relapse prevention training, anger management, recreational activities, motivational interviewing, interactive journaling, and SMART Recovery. Most of the programs utilized were evidence-based like CBT, motivational enhancement, psychiatric medications, and case management. The Heartland House is also about to screen for and work with clients dealing with HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis.


Levels of Care
Residential Treatment

Editorial Note
This facility is not accredited, but because of their reviews on Google and access to critical treatment services for men, we felt that they were an important rehab to include in this list.


Fashion Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center is an outpatient medication-assisted treatment facility that works with adult men and women over the age of 18. Their programs are geared toward treating opioid addiction and the withdrawal symptoms that are often associated. Fashion Valley offers medications like methadone, naltrexone, buprenorphine, and Suboxone. All of these medications work to minimize those uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms and help clients overcome their dependence on opioid abuse. Clients will also participate in different forms of individual and group therapies that help address opioid use disorders while clients are participating in medication assistance. Fashion Valley Comprehensive accepts different forms of health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.


Levels of Care
MAT, Outpatient


FHCSD

San Diego, California

FHCSD

San Diego, California

Family Health Centers of San Diego is a community-based facility that works to provide increased access to healthcare services for individuals throughout this area. They specifically work with underserved individuals throughout this community in an effort to ensure that they are able to be treated despite their inability to pay for these services. All of the available substance abuse treatment programs are offered on an outpatient basis and may include services like interventions, prevention programs, medication assistance, addiction education, HIV/STD screening, individual counseling, case management, and harm reduction training. Though this facility only offers outpatient services, each program is comprehensive and structured in order to treat clients as effectively as possible. These services are both affordable and flexible, allowing those in need to receive treatment in a way that best fits their specific lifestyle.


Levels of Care
MAT, Outpatient


Aurora Behavioral Healthcare

San Diego, California

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare

San Diego, California

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare is a private healthcare facility that has many different locations across several different states. Their goal is to provide access to critical treatment services for adults and adolescents who struggle with different forms of behavioral health conditions. Clients struggling with mental health issues and alcohol or drug addiction will have 24/7 medical monitoring through Aurora Behavioral Healthcare’s inpatient program. This is especially critical for those struggling with co-occurring disorders and withdrawal symptoms. Clients will work with a multidisciplinary treatment team that includes psychiatrists, social workers, dietitians, and clinicians. At the beginning of the recovery process, clients will be assessed by their treatment team and play an active role in developing a plan that combines critical services that best address their specific mental health or substance use disorders. Addiction treatment may involve services like group therapies, educational sessions, family involvement, psychoeducation, recreational groups, and more. Clients may then be referred to other facilities or step down to outpatient treatment for less intensive support.


Levels of Care
MAT, Outpatient, Inpatient Treatment


Evolve

San Diego, California

Evolve

San Diego, California

Evolve is a drug addiction treatment facility that provides specific services to adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 who suffer from behavioral health conditions and substance abuse disorders. This facility provides age-specific services that provide clients with the most appropriate form of care possible. The main approach consists of evidence-based therapies, but other supplemental services are also offered to address the entire client as a whole. The main forms of treatment include dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, applied behavioral analysis, mindfulness training, individual counseling, support groups, yoga, meditation, motivational enhancement, interactive journaling, horse therapy, nutritional guidance, and gardening. Evolve does also provide specific services for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, and all clients will be offered alumni programs that provide continuing care even after their treatment program has ended. Evolve does work with in-network and out-of-network health insurance providers as well as accepts forms of self-pay based on a sliding fee scale.


Levels of Care
IOP, PHP, Residential Treatment

Editorial Note
Evolve did not have enough reviews on Google for us to give them an unbiased score, but because they are accredited by CARF, we chose to include them in this list of best rehab centers for San Diego.


Evolve is a drug addiction treatment facility that provides specific services to adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 who suffer from behavioral health conditions and substance abuse disorders. This facility provides age-specific services that provide clients with the most appropriate form of care possible. The main approach consists of evidence-based therapies, but other supplemental services are also offered to address the entire client as a whole. The main forms of treatment include dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, applied behavioral analysis, mindfulness training, individual counseling, support groups, yoga, meditation, motivational enhancement, interactive journaling, horse therapy, nutritional guidance, and gardening. Evolve does also provide specific services for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, and all clients will be offered alumni programs that provide continuing care even after their treatment program has ended. Evolve does work with in-network and out-of-network health insurance providers as well as accepts forms of self-pay based on a sliding fee scale.


Standards For Inclusion

We assign letter grades to each center based on their cumulative online review ratings:

A
4.3 – 5 Stars

B
3.5 – 4.2 Stars

C
2.6 – 3.4 Stars

D
2 – 2.5 Stars

F
2 Stars

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Standards For Inclusion

Each addiction treatment center on this page has: (a) The Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission for addiction services, CARF Accreditation, and/or has been verified by SAMHSA (b) Composite online review score of 2.9/5 stars or better, (c) Robust substance abuse treatment programs.

We assign letter grades to each center based on their cumulative online review ratings:

A
4.3 – 5 Stars

B
3.5 – 4.2 Stars

C
2.6 – 3.4 Stars

D
2 – 2.5 Stars

F
2 Stars

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