Downtown Impact
995 Gateway Center Way
Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92102
About Downtown Impact
Downtown Impact is a Mobile Assertive Community Treatment program operated by Community Research Foundation serving adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability in the downtown and central San Diego region.
I noted they use SAMHSA's evidence based ACT model and deliver high touch and community based care designed to stabilize housing and health in addition to recovery for some of San Diego's most vulnerable residents.
Assertive Community Treatment for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use
Downtown Impact uses the SAMHSA evidence based ACT model to provide comprehensive and integrated care for adults ages 18 to 59 with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
I found the bulk of their services are delivered in the community and not in a clinic setting. This mobile approach meets clients where they are with outreach available evenings and weekends in addition to standard weekday hours.
Treatment addresses both mental health symptoms and substance use through integrated wraparound supports including psychosocial rehabilitation and benefits assistance, employment and education services, and help with daily living activities.
Rapid Housing Placement and Stability Support
Downtown Impact provides housing to all enrolled clients within the first week of enrollment. This housing first model removes barriers to treatment and allows the team to focus on clinical progress and skill building as well as long term wellness alongside supportive housing.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Typically, a young adult program in California can guide individuals from detox, through initial treatment, and extends to aftercare. Treatment gives young adults what they need to reset their lives and move to the next stage of life free from addiction.
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.
Gender-specific addiction treatment programs may be more effective in treating men because they focus on unique needs of males. Men’s rehab in California is designed to help men process emotions and cope with stress in a judgment-free environment.
Women’s rehab in California provides a safe environment where women can work through addiction challenges surrounded by their gender peers. This often creates an environment that is more conducive to recovery.
For those who are struggling with opioid use disorder, help is available at opioid rehab in California. This complex addiction can be treated through a combination of evidence-based therapies and medication assisted treatment.
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.
Seniors face unique challenges that may contribute to substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders. Elderly rehab in California is designed to address these challenges to provide relevant and safe treatment for seniors.
Levels of Care
When you choose outpatient rehab in California, you will meet with a counselor and attend support group meetings. 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.
When you have a co-occurring disorder, it is essential to treat both your addiction and the mental health disorder. California dual diagnosis treatment provides this type of multidisciplinary approach, for improved recovery outcomes.
Community support and relationship-building are key elements of aftercare rehab in California. You’ll receive recovery coaching, social support, and mentors to help you maintain sobriety after completing initial rehab treatment. This support will continue as long as you need it, which could be weeks or more than a year.
Unlike outpatient drug rehab, clients receiving inpatient rehab in California reside at the facility for the duration of the program. The length of stay may range from two weeks to 18 months or more, depending on the client's needs and the program’s design.
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.
California sober living has been shown to reduce relapse and improve recovery. These programs offer highly-structured living environments for those who desire to remain sober. House rules usually include abstinence from substances, participation in 12-step meetings, and contribution to household responsibilities.


