Downtown Family Health Center at Connections

1250 Sixth Ave #100 San Diego, CA 92101

Chula Vista, California

6195152430

About Downtown Family Health Center at Connections

Downtown Family Health Center at Connections is a community health center in San Diego providing integrated primary care, behavioral health and substance use disorder services for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The center offers a comprehensive one stop model that includes medical care, counseling, psychiatry, case management and recovery support services. Located within the Connections Housing campus, we like that the clinic connects patients to wraparound care that addresses health, housing and stability in 1 accessible setting.

Integrated Substance Use Disorder and Behavioral Health Services

Downtown Family Health Center at Connections specializes in treating substance use disorders alongside mental health and medical needs for San Diego's most vulnerable populations. The center's integrated approach combines behavioral health counseling, psychiatry and substance use treatment in a single location, removing barriers to care for people experiencing homelessness.

Services include outpatient counseling, medication services and access to harm reduction supplies, all coordinated with primary care and supportive case management. I like that treatment addresses underlying health and social challenges, helping patients build stability through housing navigation, benefits assistance and recovery support programming tailored to individual needs.

Safe Haven Program and Wraparound Supports

The center also operates a Safe Haven program offering 24/7 shelter and services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and living with serious mental illness. This specialized program provides street outreach, intensive case management and connections to medical and behavioral health care, supporting long term recovery and housing placement for high need clients.

Access and Next Steps

Downtown Family Health Center at Connections serves patients in person at its downtown San Diego location on Sixth Avenue, with hours on Monday through Friday. As part of Family Health Centers of San Diego, the clinic accepts a range of insurance and payment options.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) LGBTQ Friendly Rehab Rehab For Veterans

Adult Program

An adult program in California uses various therapeutic methods to treat a person who is dependent on an addictive substance. Individuals aged 18 and older are eligible for treatment, which focuses on breaking the cycle of addiction and learning how to maintain sober living.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

When a person is struggling with addiction, their actions and emotions may not be rational. Cognitive behavioral therapy in California helps individuals understand better why they feel and act certain ways and how those emotions and actions can lead to substance abuse.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

The incidence of substance abuse and addiction is higher among the LBGTQ community. That’s why LBGTQ-friendly rehab in California is available, to offer specialized treatment that addresses the unique needs of individuals in this demographic.

Rehab For Veterans

Veterans often face unique challenges from combat and military deployment. Veteran’s rehab in California addresses these issues as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program.

Levels of Care

Detox & MAT

When you enter drug rehab in California, detox is the first step towards becoming drug-free. The detox process... includes 24/7 monitoring and medical care and may include the use of medications to ease withdrawal symptoms.

Outpatient Rehab

When you choose outpatient rehab in California, you will meet with a counselor and attend support group meetin...gs. The focus will be on restructuring attitudes and thoughts to reduce cravings and develop skills to prevent relapse. The length of time in outpatient rehab varies by individual, based on their recovery needs.

Joint Commission

Insurance

Medicaid Accepted

If you’re an in-state resident and eligible for Medicaid, you can use your coverage to assist with the cost ...of alcohol and drug rehab in California. Medicaid can help cover all levels of care, including detox in California, inpatient rehab in California, and more.

Medicare Accepted

Medicare in California (known as Medi-Cal) may provide coverage options to assist with the cost of alcohol and... drug rehab in California. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.

TRICARE

Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for ac...tive and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.

Private Insurance

As a California resident with private rehab insurance, you can use your coverage to help pay for alcohol and d...rug addiction treatment. You may be asked to pay some costs like a co-payment or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.

Self-Pay Options

There are a number of self-pay options available for alcohol and drug rehab in California. If you can’t affo...rd to write a check for the full cost of inpatient or outpatient treatment, personal and medical loans offer alternate ways of financing.