Ethridge Center
409 63rd Street
San Diego, CA 92114
About Ethridge Center
Located in the beach city of San Diego, California, the Ethridge Center offers a Christian-based continuum of care for those experiencing mental health and substance use issues. Accepting military insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and other state financed health plans, they also take IHS/638 and Access to Recovery vouchers.
Complete Continuum of Care
Residential treatment is available, as are regular outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. Detox services are provided as well. Through trauma focused counseling, they explore modalities such as cognitive (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT). I found that they also use motivational interviewing and 12 step facilitation.
Treatment for a Variety of Patient Groups
A wide range of patient populations are served by their program. Among these are adults, young adults aged 18 to 21, and pregnant women. Veterans, active duty military, and their families have a dedicated place in their treatment. I was pleased to see that they welcome members of the LGBTQ+ community. They also treat individuals with HIV/AIDS and survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence.
Recreation and Relaxation in Beautiful San Diego
San Diego is home to multiple beaches to enjoy, among them Coronado and MIssion Beach. The 1200 acres of Balboa Park are perfect for picnicking, biking, and walking. Several museums and gardens add to the picturesque setting. It also encompasses the famous San Diego Zoo, spanning 100 acres and housing more than 12000 animals. Travel a little farther and explore the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where animals like meerkats, zebras, and gorillas are allowed to roam free. Or, take a relaxing cruise around the San Diego Bay, keeping an eye out for whales and seals.
Addiction Treatment Programs
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.
Alcohol rehab in California provides professional treatment to guide participants through each step of recovery. Programs offer a support system to walk you through challenges and celebrate victories with you, from detox to long-term sobriety.
Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Levels of Care
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.
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 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.
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.
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