Rio VA Clinic
8989 Rio San Diego Dr
#360
San Diego, CA 92108

About Rio VA Clinic
Located in San Diego, California, the Rio VA Clinic offers mental health and addictive behavior counseling to veterans. They offer outpatient services to veterans that operate on an appointment basis. Rio provides individual psychotherapy, group counseling services, and vocational training and assistance.
Home to the CORE (Center of Recovery Education) and WAVE (Wellness and Vocational Enrichment) clinics, this location provides treatment for psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), aggression, anxiety, personality disorders, marriage and relationship issues, and self-harming behaviors with related substance use disorders (SUD). Rio VA Clinic offers conditional free transportation to and from appointments. Specialized vehicles are available for veterans with disabilities.
Rio VA Clinic works with VA healthcare. Referrals for further mental health or drug rehab services may be covered by major health insurance companies, including Aetna, TRICARE, HCSC, Wellmark, Beacon, Ambetter, ComPsych, Magellan Health, or Anthem. Always confirm coverage with your provider as out of network benefits vary.
Amenities
Addiction Treatment Programs
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)
Therapists often use rational emotive behavioral therapy in California to treat addiction. The ABC (activating event, beliefs, consequences) framework is used to help participants identify irrational beliefs and reframe their thinking in healthier ways.Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an integrative, community-based care strategy designed to address the needs of persons with severe and/or complex mental illness or behavioral disorders. ACT is typically provided by a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health care providers, social workers, therapists, and other specialists, including addiction recovery professionals. These services are frequently provided in the home and community to clients in crisis, those who are clinically unstable, and those who are unable or unwilling to travel to a hospital or clinic for in-person treatment.Levels of Care
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