San Diego VA Medical Center

3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161

San Diego, California

858-552-8585

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About San Diego VA Medical Center

San Diego VA Medical Center is a comprehensive drug and alcohol rehab and mental health care facility for military personnel, veterans, and families in San Diego, California. They offer medically supervised detox, medication assisted treatment (MAT), and inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare services, including dedicated programming for adolescents, young adults, seniors, homeless and indigent persons, LGBTQ+ persons, and persons with co-occurring disorders.

Clients undergoing detox receive round-the-clock medical supervision and may be prescribed FDA-approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially serious complications. Those in alcohol and/or opioid recovery may enroll in their evidence-based MAT program for longer-term pharmacotherapy. Medical and mental health assessments, personalized care planning, and case management are provided for all clients. Clients also engage in intensive individual, group, and family counseling drawing on proven modalities, including CBT and DBT. The program promotes clients’ sustained sobriety through recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self-care, wellness, anger and stress management, emotional regulation, disease and medication management, and relapse prevention. An array of evidence-based complementary therapies is available, including acupuncture and fitness therapy.

Their outpatient and aftercare services ensure a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs and may include 12 step program facilitation, transitional support for clients stepping down from higher-intensity treatment, and referrals for medical, mental health, and social service programs. San Diego VA Medical Center is accredited by CARF, SAMHSA, and The Joint Commission. Payment options include private insurance, military insurance, financing, financial aid, low and no cost services, and self-pay.

Amenities

Acupuncture Room

Acupuncture is one of the most popular luxurious and alternative therapies offered by rehabs. An acupuncture r...oom provides benefits like pain reduction, improved sleep, a healthy immune system, and a decrease in anxiety.

Metropolitan Area

Addiction treatment in the metro area benefits clients by offering seamless connections from the city, around ...the state, and those seeking out-of-state treatment. Another benefit of attending a metro area drug rehab is that you’re close to major airports and ground transportation services.

Oceanfront Views

Research shows that time spent in nature can increase relaxation and improve mental clarity. For those reasons..., many people entering treatment for a substance use disorder can benefit from time spent at a drug and alcohol rehab with oceanfront views.

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to ge...t your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.

Private Transportation

Transportation services are designed to ensure your addiction treatment begins and ends successfully by offeri...ng free transportation to the rehab facility, to and from your appointments during rehab, and back home upon program completion.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Alcoholism Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Fitness Therapy LGBTQ Friendly Rehab Men's Rehab Rehab For Veterans Opioid Treatment Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab Women's Rehab Teen & Adolescent Program

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.

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.

Fitness Therapy

Fitness therapy is an evidence-based complementary approach to addiction recovery and mental health care. Based on mounting scientific evidence of the benefits of physical activity in improving mood, enhancing clients’ sense of wellbeing, and decreasing depression and anxiety, fitness therapy encompasses a wide spectrum of intensities, from gentle yoga, qigong, and tai chi to weight training, kickboxing, and other highly physical activities.

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.

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.

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.

Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab

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.

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

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.

Inpatient Rehab

Unlike outpatient drug rehab, clients receiving inpatient rehab in California reside at the facility for the d...uration 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.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) are a type of outpatient treatment program that often utilize many of ...the same treatment methods used for inpatient care. The difference being that you only visit the drug rehab in California during treatment times, then you can return home.

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.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Community support and relationship-building are key elements of aftercare rehab in California. You’ll receiv...e 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.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

When you have a co-occurring disorder, it is essential to treat both your addiction and the mental health diso...rder. California dual diagnosis treatment provides this type of multidisciplinary approach, for improved recovery outcomes.

Drug & Alcohol Intervention

Intervention services in California provide the support you need to encourage a loved one to make wise recover...y decisions. Professionals will help you work with your loved one to develop an intervention plan and get him or her started on their recovery journey.

SAMHSA

Joint Commission

CARF

Insurance

Financial Aid

If you need help paying for alcohol and drug rehab, financial aid may be an option for you. Financial assistan...ce options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.

Payment Plans & Financing

For those who are underinsured or uninsured, paying the total cost of a rehab program up front is not feasible.... Fortunately, many alcohol and drug rehabs make financing available to potential clients through private loans, in-house payment plans, or partner lenders. You can choose a finance package that lets you start treatment immediately and pay for it later.

Free Rehab

Most states offer free alcohol and drug rehabs through public mental health and addiction treatment centers. T...hese centers often provide detox, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), and support groups. You must meet certain requirements in order to qualify for free alcohol and drug rehabs, such as lack of income and insurance.

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.