San Diego Center for Children
3002 Armstrong Street
San Diego, CA 92111
About San Diego Center for Children
The San Diego Center for Children offers residential treatment, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and outpatient programs for children and teens between 4 and 18 years. Specialized programs are offered for foster youth and military families who are experiencing addiction and mental health disorders. You'll find 'em located on a lush 12-acre campus in San Diego, California,
Treatments at the center are individualized, outcomes driven, and evidence based from a trauma-informed perspective. Programs include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy, medication management, and behavior activation. Additional treatment can include art-based interventions, life skills, and outdoor recreation, with a focus on preventing relapse after drug rehab or other types of recovery.
Community-based wraparound care is provided for the child and their family. Support systems and resources are designed to prevent the need for more intensive care or to help clients transition from a high level of care to their home environment.
San Diego Center for Children works with Medi-Cal, TRICARE, and most other major private insurers, which may include Beacon, Wellmark, Bright Health, Humana, Ambetter, Cigna, Anthem, and Magellan Health. Because out of network benefits vary, always confirm coverage with your provider.
Amenities
Addiction Treatment Programs
Alcoholism
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.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.Men's Rehab
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.Opioid Treatment
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
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.Teen & Adolescent Program
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
Accreditations

Joint Commission
Insurance
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